Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1109 Choke vs. Dodgers III
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Falandas saw that one coming.
Falandas doesn't manage to clinch there - Egyptian circles away.
A low kick from Egyptian misses #CL2#
and Falandas counters by clinching up. #BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch.
Horus Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Egyptian darts in and clinches Falandas up against the cage.
Falandas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Egyptian is defending well for now.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
Falandas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Egyptian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Egyptian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falandas is defending well for now.
Egyptian stalling.
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Egyptian has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Falandas avoids the damage to the body.
Falandas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Egyptian's face.
Falandas trying to land knees to the body.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Egyptian. #T1#
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falandas.
Falandas misses with a punch on the inside.
Egyptian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Egyptian effectively controlling the action here.
Falandas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian wants to stall.
Falandas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Egyptian obliges.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Egyptian back against the cage.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falandas is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Egyptian - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Egyptian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falandas is defending well for now.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Egyptian avoids it.
A short right from Egyptian. #T2#
Falandas with a knee to the head.
Egyptian stalling.
Falandas with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falandas is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falandas. #BC#
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Egyptian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian with a nice cross.
Egyptian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falandas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Egyptian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falandas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Egyptian punishes Falandas's body with a nice straight punch.
Egyptian throws a lazy uppercut
letting Falandas counter with a right hand.
Falandas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Egyptian! #T3#
Egyptian misses the jab.#CL#
Egyptian instigates a clinch.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Falandas avoids it.#BC#
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falandas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Egyptian is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Falandas feints a counter leg kick.
Falandas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
Falandas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falandas! But no joy.
Nice shot lands for Egyptian.
Falandas dodges the punch combination from Egyptian. #T4#
Falandas avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Falandas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Egyptian.
A little jabbing left from Falandas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Falandas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falandas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Egyptian finds it's way round the side to connect with Falandas's head.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Falandas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falandas tries a quick counter leg kick but Egyptian is wise to it.
Egyptian wants to clinch up but Falandas keeps it at a distance.
Falandas blocks a jab.
Egyptian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Falandas counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
Falandas misses with some punches.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falandas is defending well for now.
Egyptian tries to break free but Falandas pushes him back against the cage.
Falandas lands a right hand.
Falandas misses with a punch on the inside.
Falandas lands a nice uppercut.
Egyptian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Egyptian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mertis Falandas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falandas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Egyptian blocks it with crossed arms.
Falandas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Egyptian is defending well for now.
Falandas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Falandas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Egyptian is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Egyptian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Falandas scores a nice knee to the body.
Egyptian misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egyptian.
Egyptian trying to land knees to the body.
Falandas scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Falandas is leaning against Egyptian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Egyptian is trying to break free.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Falandas obliges.
Egyptian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Falandas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Falandas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Egyptian's efforts to push away.
Egyptian lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Falandas.
Falandas is working Egyptian over against the cage.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falandas.
Falandas can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Egyptian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falandas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Egyptian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Egyptian obliges.#T2##BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Egyptian lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falandas moves to clinch but Egyptian breaks away
and Egyptian counters with a leg kick.
Egyptian throws a lazy right hand but Falandas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falandas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian tests Falandas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falandas looks to clinch
enabling Egyptian to counter with a crisp jab.
Egyptian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falandas.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Falandas is having none of it.
Falandas throws a counter combo.
Falandas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Falandas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Falandas moves away from the strike by Egyptian. #T3#
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a front kick.
Falandas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falandas wants to counter with a clinch but Egyptian pushes him away.
A big right from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick from Egyptian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Falandas slips under a jab from Egyptian.
Falandas tries to counter with a clinch but Egyptian shakes him off and moves away.
Egyptian catches Falandas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Egyptian. Beautiful body shot.
Falandas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Egyptian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falandas counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falandas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Egyptian.#CL#
Egyptian has Falandas up against the cage in a clinch.
Falandas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Egyptian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falandas is defending well for now.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falandas is defending well for now.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falandas can do to turn this around?
Egyptian trying to stall but Falandas improves his position.
Egyptian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Falandas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falandas connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Horus Egyptian has been cut.
Falandas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Falandas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Egyptian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Falandas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falandas landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Horus Egyptian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Horus Egyptian's cut.
That's time! Egyptian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egyptian swings for the body but Falandas moves out of range.
Falandas tries a head kick but it misses.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Falandas saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falandas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Egyptian tries to land a front kick but Falandas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Egyptian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas connects with a body shot that sends Egyptian's belly button to the back.
Egyptian throws a jab when Falandas was well out of range.
Egyptian scores with a nice strike.
Egyptian scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Egyptian takes a swing at Falandas's ribcage but misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Egyptian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Falandas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick
and Falandas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Egyptian lands a head kick!
Egyptian misses with a looping right.
Falandas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Falandas, as that shot connected.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Egyptian throws an off balance right hand
and Falandas counters with a low kick, right behind Egyptian 's knee.
Falandas tries to clinch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian digs a good hook to Falandas's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Egyptian throws the left hand but Falandas avoids the punch easily.
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falandas.
Falandas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Egyptian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Falandas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut.
Falandas slips under a jab.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
Falandas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Falandas tries to clinch up.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Egyptian lands the left hand.
Egyptian tries to clinch there but Falandas circles away.
A little jabbing left from Falandas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Falandas scores with a punch to the head.
Egyptian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Egyptian throws a combination. Falandas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Falandas saw that one coming.
Good work by Falandas as he checks the leg kick.
Egyptian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Egyptian throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
Egyptian throws a lazy head kick
and Falandas counters with a good low kick that Egyptian was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Egyptian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falandas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Falandas gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falandas.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Falandas. #BC#
Egyptian breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falandas.
Falandas moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.
Falandas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Egyptian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Falandas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but Falandas avoids them all with ease.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Falandas saw that one coming.
Falandas feints a counter leg kick.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Falandas is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Egyptian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
After the fight, Horus Egyptian was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN 1097 Anton vs Balin III
Date: Sep 20, 2024

#R1#
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch but Covington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Covington keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Falandas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Covington.
Covington takes a shot to the head.
Covington lands with a right to the head.
Falandas stalling in the clinch but Covington improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land. #TD2#
Covington has Falandas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Covington pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Falandas tumbling to the mat - Covington dives into Falandas's guard.
Falandas seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Covington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Falandas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Falandas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falandas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Covington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Covington working some strikes from top position.
Falandas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Covington controls the pace.
Covington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Falandas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Falandas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Falandas looking for a sweep. Not yet Falandas, not yet.
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Falandas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Covington stays in close to Falandas's body and controls the position.
Covington pushes down on Falandas's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Falandas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Covington pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Covington trying to control from half guard but Falandas is working away. #T3#
Covington tries to pass to full mount but Falandas defends it.
Covington is trying to control. Falandas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Covington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Falandas looking for a kimura from the bottom but Covington passes into side control!
Falandas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Covington taking a breather here.
Covington wants to control but Falandas is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Covington politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Covington prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Falandas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Covington controlling the pace for now.
Falandas can't escape the position.
Covington scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Covington lands a couple of good shots and Falandas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Covington trying to control momentarily.
Falandas tries to escape but Covington has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Covington wants to control but Falandas is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Covington controlling well, preventing Falandas from escaping the position.
Covington biding his time, looking for the opening.
Falandas is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Everett Covington dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falandas feints and then cracks Covington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Covington down.
Covington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falandas lands a nice shot that snaps Covington's head back. #CL2#
Covington moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Falandas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Covington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Falandas blocks a body shot from Covington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Covington tries to work over Falandas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falandas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Covingtons head.
Covington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Covington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Falandas. #T1#
Falandas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Covington tries to score a body lock takedown but Falandas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falandas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Covington misses with a body punch.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Covington being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Covington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Falandas can't fight it off and eventually Covington manages to take the fight to the floor. Falandas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Covington trying to control but Falandas is working from the bottom.
Everett Covington has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Covington looking to sit in guard and control but Falandas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Falandas looking to pass the guard.
Covington has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Falandas has passed into side control.
Falandas advances to full mount.
Covington felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Covington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Covington sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Covington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Falandas is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Falandas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Falandas is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Falandas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Covington is looking for a sweep. Falandas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Falandas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Covington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Covington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Covington is trying to keep Falandas in close. #SUB#
Falandas drops back looking for a leg! Covington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Covington manages to kick Falandas off! Falandas jumps back into Covington's guard. #SUB2#
Covington throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Falandas escapes and throws Covington's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Falandas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Covington, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Covington is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mertis Falandas dominated that second round.
That's time! Falandas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Covington misses with a looping right.
Falandas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Falandas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Covington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falandas defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Covington.
Falandas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Falandas lands a lovely overhand right.
Falandas avoids the body shot from Covington.
Falandas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Covington looks to score with a jab to the body but Falandas is just out of range.
Mertis Falandas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falandas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Covington was well out of range. Poor timing from Falandas.
Covington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Covington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Covington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Covington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Covington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Falandas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Covington rushes Falandas and presses him up against the cage.
Falandas just leaning against Covington, taking a breather.
Covington managing to block the knees to the body from Falandas. #T2#
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Covington controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Falandas.
Covington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Falandas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mertis Falandas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everett Covington.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Covington's elbow.
Mertis Falandas has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Covington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Covington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falandas moves out of range of the strikes.
Covington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falandas moves away.
Falandas is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Falandas.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Covington takes one on the button.
Falandas works Covington's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Covington looks to score with a jab to the body but Falandas is just out of range.#CL#
Falandas moves into the clinch.
Covington misses with an elbow strike.
Covington blocks a body shot from Falandas. #TD2#
Covington gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Falandas manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Falandas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Covington looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Falandas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Covington is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Covington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Covington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Covington passes Falandas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mertis Falandas.
I think Falandas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mertis Falandas!
During a confident post fight interview, Mertis Falandas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Everett Covington spoke after the fight, saying 'Aw crap!'.

Event: SYN 1090 Danger vs Harris
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Falandas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Falandas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Ilmarinen has closed the distance and engaged Falandas in a clinch.
Good body shot from Falandas.
Ilmarinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Ilmarinen blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Falandas.
Ilmarinen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Falandas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ilmarinen backwards.
Falandas looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Falandas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Falandas scores with a shot to the side of Ilmarinen's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Ilmarinen controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ilmarinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falandas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by Ilmarinen.
Falandas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Falandas lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ilmarinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ilmarinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ilmarinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falandas stalling in the clinch but Ilmarinen improves position.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
Ilmarinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Falandas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ilmarinen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Falandas to the mat. Falandas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ilmarinen stays in close to Falandas's body and controls the position.
Ilmarinen passes Falandas's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Falandas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in half guard, Ilmarinen seems content to control.
Falandas is looking for a sweep. Ilmarinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here. #T3#
Ilmarinen working over Falandas with some ground and pound. Falandas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ilmarinen trying to control the action but Falandas is working from the bottom.
Falandas tries to get to full guard but Ilmarinen has control of the leg.
Ilmarinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Falandas looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ilmarinen misses with a takedown
and Falandas counters with a stiff right hand.
Falandas throws the left hand but Ilmarinen avoids the punch easily.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ilmarinen works Falandas's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ilmarinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Falandas being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anton Ilmarinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Ilmarinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Falandas is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Falandas blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Falandas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ilmarinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Falandas is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ilmarinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Falandas looking for a sweep. Not yet Falandas, not yet.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ilmarinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Falandas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ilmarinen passes into side control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Falandas is trying to get back to half guard.
Ilmarinen lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falandas is trying to escape the position but Ilmarinen is controlling the position.
Falandas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ilmarinen's best efforts.
Falandas has a hand on Ilmarinen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ilmarinen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ilmarinen controlling from mount. #T3#
Falandas is trying desperately to improve position.
Ilmarinen controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Ilmarinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ilmarinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Falandas is looking to escape.
Ilmarinen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Ilmarinen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Falandas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ilmarinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Falandas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Ilmarinen lands a jab to Falandas's midsection.
Ilmarinen jabs Falandas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Falandas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ilmarinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Falandas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falandas wants to counter with a clinch but Ilmarinen pushes him away.
Ilmarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falandas wants to counter with a clinch but Ilmarinen pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen cracks a nice hook into Falandas's ribs.
Falandas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Falandas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mertis Falandas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen lands a right hand.
Ilmarinen pushes Falandas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falandas can't find room to land a body shot as Ilmarinen controls the action.
Falandas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Falandas controls the action.
Falandas is working Ilmarinen over against the cage.
Falandas working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ilmarinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Falandas.#TD#
Ilmarinen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas is trying to get back to full guard.
Falandas gets back to full guard.
Ilmarinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Falandas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Falandas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Falandas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Falandas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falandas can do to turn this around?
Ilmarinen controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Falandas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ilmarinen passes into side control.
Ilmarinen lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ilmarinen scoring with punches from side control.
Ilmarinen trying to control the action but Falandas is working from the bottom.
Falandas tries to bench press Ilmarinen off him but Ilmarinen keeps the position.
The referee asks Ilmarinen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ilmarinen prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falandas is looking to reverse the position.
Ilmarinen cracks Falandas with a big right hand but Falandas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Falandas is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Falandas throws a sloppy head kick and Ilmarinen moves out of range easily.
Falandas avoids the body shot from Ilmarinen.
Falandas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ilmarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ilmarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ilmarinen throws a jab when Falandas was well out of range.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ilmarinen with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ilmarinen, as that shot connected.
Anton Ilmarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ilmarinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Falandas did well to prevent Ilmarinen getting side control.#T1#
Falandas is trying to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen working over Falandas with some ground and pound. Falandas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ilmarinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Falandas looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ilmarinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Falandas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Falandas is looking for a sweep. Ilmarinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ilmarinen works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Ilmarinen is working for a guillotine from mount but Falandas frees his head quite easily. #T3#
Ilmarinen breaks from Falandas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Falandas is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ilmarinen controlling from mount.
Ilmarinen lands a nice shot to the head.
Ilmarinen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ilmarinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falandas is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen had his way with Mertis Falandas in that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
That's time! Ilmarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Ilmarinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ilmarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ilmarinen misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Ilmarinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Falandas's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Falandas looking for subs from the bottom but Ilmarinen mounts him!
Falandas is looking to improve his position but Ilmarinen isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Falandas regains half guard.
Ilmarinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ilmarinen uses his free foot to push down on Falandas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Falandas.
Ilmarinen breaks from Falandas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ilmarinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anton Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Falandas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Falandas trying to get back to full guard but Ilmarinen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ilmarinen working Falandas over with strikes here. #CUT#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Falandas is looking to improve his position but Ilmarinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Ilmarinen controlling his opponent.
Falandas is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Falandas is still trying to improve position.
Ilmarinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot there that rocks Falandas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ilmarinen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ilmarinen wants to control the pace but Falandas is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Ilmarinen lands a couple of good shots and Falandas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ilmarinen.
Good control from Ilmarinen.
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen is trying to stick to Falandas's back but Falandas is turning into Ilmarinen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ilmarinen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Falandas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Ilmarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ilmarinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen retains his super heavyweight title!
Anton Ilmarinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1084 Cruz vs McBean
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1##CL#
Falandas rushes Nayati and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Falandas lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Falandas.
Falandas lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Adriel Nayati has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falandas.
Nayati is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Falandas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Nayati has Falandas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nayati pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Falandas tumbling to the mat - Nayati dives into Falandas's guard.
Falandas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nayati trying to control the position from guard on top but Falandas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Falandas has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nayati doesn't defend quickly enough and Falandas has managed to lock this one up! Can Nayati escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Falandas on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mertis Falandas!
During a confident post fight interview, Mertis Falandas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1072 Diggs vs Doherty
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Radovic checks the leg kick.
Radovic lands a really nice looking cross but Falandas seems unphased.
Radovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Falandas counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Falandas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Radovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Falandas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Radovic's head backwards.#T1#
Radovic throws a leg kick
and Falandas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Radovic misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Falandas misses.
Radovic lands with a kick to the temple. Falandas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Falandas slips a jab from Radovic.
Radovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Radovic tried to score with a low kick but Falandas checks it.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Radovic.
A swing and a miss from Falandas.
A head kick by Radovic misses
and Falandas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Radovic jabs at Falandas's body.
Falandas walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Falandas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Radovic just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Falandas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Radovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falandas throwing a counter right hand but Radovic manages to avoid it.
Radovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falandas's hands.#CUT2#Mertis Falandas's cut is getting worse.
Radovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falandas.
Niko Radovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Radovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falandas.
Radovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Radovic throws a head kick but Falandas moves out of range.
Radovic misses the jab.
Falandas is looking to counter punch.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Radovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Radovic lands with a straight right. Falandas didn't see that one coming.
Radovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falandas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radovic tries a head kick but it misses.
As Radovic tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Radovic manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Radovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Falandas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Radovic.
Radovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Radovic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Niko Radovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falandas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radovic.
Radovic connects with a body shot that sends Falandas's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Falandas backing away here, and Radovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Radovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Radovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falandas throws a jab but it's blocked by Radovic.
Falandas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Radovic throws out the jab.
Radovic connects with a jab.
Radovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falandas. Falandas obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Radovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Radovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Falandas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Radovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Radovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Radovic throws a chopping leg kick but Falandas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Falandas scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falandas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Falandas tenderised Radovic's leg. Radovic is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Falandas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Radovic misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas is looking to counter punch.
Falandas throws a lazy uppercut
and Radovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falandas thinking.
Radovic throws an overhand right that lands on Falandas's shoulder, as Falandas tries to avoid the shot.
Radovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Radovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Radovic misses with a body punch
and Falandas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falandas avoids the head kick by Radovic.
Falandas is looking to counter punch.
Falandas throws the left hand but Radovic avoids the punch easily.
Radovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Radovic is predictable there #CL#
and Falandas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Falandas.
Radovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Radovic manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Niko Radovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Radovic lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Radovic.
Radovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Radovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Radovic and move into the clinch.
Radovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Radovic.
Falandas cracks Radovic with an open hand slap.#T1##CL#
Falandas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Radovic as Falandas tries to tie him up.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Radovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Falandas is out of range.
Radovic misses with an uppercut
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
Radovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radovic connects with a body shot that sends Falandas's belly button to the back.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice shot lands for Falandas.
Good work by Falandas as he checks the leg kick.
Falandas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Falandas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Radovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falandas looks to land a left hand but Radovic moved out of range nicely.
Radovic swings for the body but Falandas moves out of range.
Radovic misses with a hook.#T3#
Radovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Radovic throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Falandas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Falandas.
Falandas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niko Radovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Falandas misses with a knee strike.
Falandas tries to work over Radovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radovic working aggressively here.
Radovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Falandas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses. #T4##BC2#
Radovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falandas checks a leg kick.
Radovic throws a hook but Falandas avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Falandas misses the target.
A head kick misses from Falandas.
Radovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Radovic lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch but Radovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Radovic throws a counter combo.
Falandas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Niko Radovic.
I've got Radovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Radovic!
A relieved looking Niko Radovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN Supernova XIV
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Macaco scores with the left hand. Falandas knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Falandas throws a sloppy head kick and Macaco moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Macaco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Macaco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Macaco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Macaco breaks away and moves out of range.
Falandas slips a straight right by Macaco.
Macaco missing with a left hand there. Falandas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falandas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Macaco.
Macaco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falandas can pounce on him.
Falandas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macaco.
Falandas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falandas tries to clinch up.
Falandas moves in looking to clinch but Macaco pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macaco tries a head kick but it misses.
Falandas tries to clinch up
letting Macaco counter with a right hand. #T1#
Falandas tries to bum rush Macaco with a series of wild strikes but Macaco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macaco avoids the body shot from Falandas.
Macaco misses with a head kick.
Macaco throws a low kick but Falandas avoids it.
Macaco feints and then cracks Falandas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falandas down.
Falandas staying out of range there.
Falandas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macaco.
Falandas checks a leg kick.
Macaco misses the jab.
Falandas misses the jab.
Falandas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Macaco misses its intended target.
Falandas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Falandas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macaco.#T2#
Falandas ducks under a wild hook from Macaco.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macaco.
A left lands for Macaco.
Macaco looks to land a right hand but Falandas moved out of range.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Macaco breaks away and moves out of range.
Macaco is looking to score with low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falandas throws a hook to the side of Macaco's head but Macaco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falandas walks into a jab.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macaco.
Falandas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Macaco manages to circle out of the way.
Macaco catches Falandas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Falandas missing with a left hand there. Macaco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macaco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falandas to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Macaco.
Macaco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Macaco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Falandas is able to avoid easily.
Falandas misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Falandas moves into the clinch.
Macaco tries to work over Falandas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macaco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Macaco.
Macaco works on Falandas's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Macaco on the inside. #CUT2#Mertis Falandas's cut is getting worse.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falandas.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macaco's elbow.
Macaco misses with a body punch.
Macaco scores with a shot to the side of Falandas's head.
Macaco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Falandas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Falandas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Macaco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falandas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Macaco's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macaco misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Macaco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Falandas avoids a wild elbow strike from Macaco.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Macaco.
Macaco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falandas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas looking to throw knees to the head but Macaco is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falandas.
Macaco lands an elbow inside.
Falandas tries a body shot but Macaco blocks it.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macaco lands a nice elbow.
Macaco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falandas or not.
Falandas takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Mertis Falandas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macaco doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Falandas manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Falandas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Macaco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Macaco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Falandas catches Macaco right on the button with a cross.
Macaco digs a good body shot into Falandas's ribs.
Macaco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Macaco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Macaco with a hook.
Diego Macaco seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Falandas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macaco scores with a hook to the body.
Falandas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Macaco.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falandas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Falandas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Macaco. #TD#
Falandas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Macaco uses from the top position.
Macaco wants to stand but Falandas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Macaco's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU2#
Macaco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Falandas, up you get!
Macaco connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#Jeez, Mertis Falandas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macaco. That's going to slow Falandas down.
Macaco checks a low kick from Falandas.
Macaco lands a really nice looking cross but Falandas seems unphased.
A jab from Macaco finds it's way through Falandas's defenses. #ROC2#Falandas is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mertis Falandas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diego Macaco!
Diego Macaco thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1062 Seran vs Bleak II
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Falandas scores with a nice strike.
Falandas tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Falandas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Falandas to keep the fight standing.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Falandas to keep the fight standing.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Hall tries to pull guard but Falandas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hall successfully pulls guard.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falandas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falandas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falandas passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Falandas is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Hall looking for subs from the bottom but Falandas mounts him!#T1#
Hall is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Hall has left one of his arms exposed and Falandas doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hall screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mertis Falandas!
A relieved looking Mertis Falandas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1058 Hlervu vs De Geno
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Diaz misses with a leg kick.
Falandas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Falandas is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falandas tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Falandas throws a body shot but no joy.
Falandas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falandas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Diaz tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falandas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Falandas.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Falandas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling the position.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Falandas.
Falandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Falandas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Falandas. #T1#
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falandas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Falandas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Falandas is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Falandas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Falandas has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Falandas.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Falandas lands with a left to the head.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Diaz tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Diaz lands a left hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Falandas.
Falandas wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mertis Falandas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Diaz prevents a body shot from Falandas.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Falandas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diaz takes a step back to recover.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Falandas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Julian Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz thumps Falandas with a low kick.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Falandas is out of range.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falandas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Falandas lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Falandas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Falandas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Falandas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Falandas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falandas connects with a single shot there.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Falandas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Falandas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Falandas's belly button to the back.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Falandas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Falandas moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Falandas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Falandas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falandas with the inside leg kick.
Diaz checks a low kick from Falandas.#T4#
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Falandas slips the punch.
Falandas throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falandas throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Falandas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Jab from Diaz.
Falandas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Falandas moved away.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz throws a hook but Falandas avoids it easily.#CL#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
Falandas tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Falandas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falandas looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Falandas dodges an elbow strike from Diaz.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julian Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Diaz throws a hook but Falandas avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Falandas wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Falandas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Falandas.
Diaz misses with a low kick as Falandas jumps back.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Falandas misses with a low kick.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Falandas looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falandas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Falandas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from Falandas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falandas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Falandas jabs at Diaz's body.#T1#
Diaz lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falandas.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falandas has time to react.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Julian Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Falandas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz clobbers Falandas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falandas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Falandas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Falandas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
A slow jab from Falandas misses its intended target.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Falandas closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.#T2#
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Falandas pulls Diaz into guard.
Falandas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead Falandas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Falandas is having none of it. #T3#
Falandas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falandas stops Diaz from standing up.
Falandas tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Falandas dives into side control. #SUB#
Falandas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Falandas has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diaz bucks up and tries to throw Falandas off but instead Falandas has got his back!
Diaz is trying to stand back up.
Diaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Falandas off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Diaz showing good submission defense here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mertis Falandas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Falandas.
Falandas misses with a low kick.
Falandas tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falandas.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Falandas scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Diaz throws a low kick but Falandas avoids it.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Falandas momentarily.
Falandas is looking to clinch.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Falandas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falandas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Falandas moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz checks a low kick from Falandas.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Falandas moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Falandas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Falandas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falandas defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Falandas scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Falandas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Falandas swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Falandas scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.
Falandas slips under a jab from Diaz.
Falandas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Falandas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Falandas misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falandas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a hook but Falandas avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz lands a jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Falandas looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Falandas.
Falandas lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Falandas slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Falandas's head but Falandas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falandas was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Falandas misses with an uppercut.
Diaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Falandas.
Falandas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falandas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Falandas off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Falandas finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falandas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Falandas's head backwards.#T3#
Diaz is looking to chop away at Falandas's legs.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Falandas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Falandas defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
As Diaz tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Falandas.
Falandas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz takes a swing at Falandas's ribcage but misses.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Diaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Falandas ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falandas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falandas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diaz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Falandas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Falandas moved out of range.
Falandas misses with a low kick.
Falandas backing away here, and Diaz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Falandas scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falandas throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Falandas lands with an overhand left.
Falandas blocks a jab.
Diaz moves out of range as Falandas strikes.
Falandas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Falandas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.
Falandas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Falandas moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Falandas slips under a jab.
Falandas connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz throws a jab when Falandas was well out of range.
Falandas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falandas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falandas throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Falandas misses with a leg kick.
Diaz flicks out a counter leg kick but Falandas steps away.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mertis Falandas.
I think Falandas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mertis Falandas!
Mertis Falandas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPPS Evolution 9
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Falandas slips under a jab.
Falandas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacckson.
Falandas takes one to the chin there.
Jacckson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jacckson misses the shot to the body.
Falandas tries to clinch up.
Jacckson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jacckson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Falandas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Jacckson breaks away and moves out of range.
Jacckson avoids the body shot from Falandas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacckson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falandas.
Jacckson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Falandas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Falandas looks to throw the jab but Jacckson is out of range.
Jacckson throws out a counter right but Falandas avoids it with no problem.
Falandas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Falandas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Falandas.
Jacckson misses with a straight left.
Falandas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jacckson takes one on the button.
Falandas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacckson has time to react.
Jacckson misses the shot to the body.
Falandas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Falandas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jacckson misses.
Falandas lands an overhand right.
Jacckson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falandas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jacckson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.
Falandas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Jacckson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Falandas.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falandas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Falandas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Falandas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Jacckson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Falandas misses with an uppercut. Jacckson saw that one coming.
Falandas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falandas ducks under a wild hook from Jacckson.
Falandas moves away from the strike by Jacckson.
Jacckson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Falandas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jacckson slips a jab from Falandas.
Falandas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mertis Falandas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacckson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jacckson! #CUT2#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.#T3#
Jacckson throws a leg kick that misses.
Falandas is looking to slow Jacckson down with leg kicks.
Falandas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Falandas throws a combination. Jacckson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jacckson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falandas was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacckson.
Jacckson misses with a hook. Falandas ducked under it nicely.
Jacckson blocks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Falandas.
Falandas avoids the body shot from Jacckson.
Falandas connects with an inside leg kick.
Jacckson lunges at Falandas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Falandas's hand.
Falandas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacckson momentarily.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacckson walks into a jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falandas misses with a looping left.#CL#
Falandas clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Falandas pulls guard. #SUB#
Falandas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacckson wants to control from the top but Falandas keeps moving.
Jacckson throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Falandas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jacckson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacckson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Falandas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mertis Falandas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jacckson swings widly with a right hand
and Falandas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacckson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Falandas tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacckson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacckson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falandas throws out the jab.
Jacckson tries to counter with a clinch but Falandas shakes him off and moves away.
Falandas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Jacckson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacckson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falandas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Jacckson blocks the leg kick.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacckson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Falandas moves into range and clinches up with Jacckson.
Jacckson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Jacckson working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Falandas - that landed with a thud.
Falandas lands a knee to the body.
Falandas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacckson can do to turn this around?
Jacckson struggles to land a body shot inside as Falandas controls his hands. #T1#
Jacckson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Falandas tries a body shot but Jacckson blocks it.
Falandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacckson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Falandas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Jacckson avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage. #BC2#
Jacckson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Falandas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Falandas scores with a nice head shot.
Jacckson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Falandas misses with an uppercut. Jacckson saw that one coming.
Falandas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacckson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Falandas wants to clinch.
Falandas backing away here, and Jacckson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jacckson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Falandas walks into a stiff left hand from Jacckson.
Falandas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Falandas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falandas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jacckson takes a step back to recover.
Jacckson throws a body punch but Falandas moves out of range.
Jacckson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacckson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falandas.#CL2#
Jacckson moves into the clinch.
Jacckson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Jacckson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
Jacckson blocking some punches.
Jacckson avoiding damage as Falandas throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacckson. #BC2#
Jacckson breaks from the clinch.
Jacckson ducks under a wild hook from Falandas.
Falandas throws a head kick but Jacckson moves out of range.
Mertis Falandas is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacckson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacckson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jacckson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice cross by Jacckson.
Falandas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Falandas throws a leg kick but Jacckson checks it.
Falandas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Falandas tries to clinch there but Jacckson circles away. #T4#
Jacckson throws a sloppy head kick and Falandas moves out of range easily.
Jacckson drops his hands momentarily and Falandas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Falandas.#CL#
Jacckson tries to keep at a distance but Falandas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Falandas tries to pull guard but Jacckson won't allow it.
Falandas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falandas is looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Jacckson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mertis Falandas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacckson can't find room to land a body shot as Falandas controls the action.
Jacckson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacckson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacckson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacckson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jacckson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jacckson.
Jacckson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falandas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mertis Falandas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jacckson digs a good body shot into Falandas's ribs.
Falandas tries to clinch but Jacckson moves away
and Jacckson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Falandas takes a swing at Jacckson's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacckson. Falandas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Jacckson.
Falandas tries to clinch but Jacckson moves out of range.
Jacckson throws a counter combo.
Jacckson walks into a straight right hand from Falandas.
Jacckson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas misses with a hook.
It seemed like Jacckson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacckson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Falandas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falandas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falandas's corner calls for a 1-2. Falandas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Falandas tries to clinch
letting Jacckson counter with a right hand.
Falandas tries to clinch up.
Falandas throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Jacckson clinches with his opponent.
Jacckson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
KO Jacckson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jacckson lands with a left to the head.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacckson lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacckson.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacckson misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jacckson.
Falandas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacckson.
Jacckson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falandas tries to work over Jacckson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mertis Falandas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jacckson swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jacckson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Jacckson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas. #BC2#
Jacckson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falandas.
Falandas throws a body punch but Jacckson moves out of range.
Jacckson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacckson looks to land a right hand but Falandas moved out of range.
As Jacckson tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Jacckson manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Falandas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacckson! But no joy.
Falandas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacckson. #T3#
Falandas throws a leg kick
and Jacckson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falandas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacckson's sensitive parts.
Falandas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacckson.
Falandas works Jacckson's body with a nice hook.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacckson.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Jacckson and move into the clinch.
Falandas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacckson feints the counter takedown.
KO Jacckson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falandas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jacckson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Falandas takes the fight into the clinch.
Jacckson pushes Falandas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Jacckson cracks Falandas with a nice body shot.
Jacckson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jacckson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacckson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jacckson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
Jacckson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Jacckson tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Jacckson back against the cage.
Jacckson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
KO Jacckson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Falandas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mertis Falandas!
A relieved looking Mertis Falandas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Falandas lands with a straight right. Strauss didn't see that one coming.
Strauss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strauss misses with an uppercut
and Falandas counters with a low kick, right behind Strauss 's knee.
Falandas missing with a left hand there. Strauss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strauss takes a swing at Falandas's ribcage but misses.
Strauss swings for the body but Falandas moves out of range.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Strauss misses.
Falandas looks to throw the jab but Strauss is out of range.
Strauss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falandas.
Strauss misses with a shot to the body
and Falandas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Strauss misses.
Strauss misses with a right hand
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strauss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falandas.
Strauss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Falandas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strauss.
Strauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falandas.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Strauss breaks away and moves out of range.
Strauss is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Falandas rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Strauss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falandas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strauss's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Falandas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Falandas.
Falandas fails to pull guard.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Falandas tries to land knees in the clinch but Strauss avoids the damage to the body.
Strauss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falandas backwards. #TD#
Falandas manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Falandas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strauss escapes and throws Falandas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Strauss is looking to take a break and control but Falandas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Falandas is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Strauss throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Falandas tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strauss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Falandas tries to bench press Strauss off him but Strauss keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here as Strauss stalls from top position.
Falandas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Falandas is working hard here to advance position.
Strauss taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Strauss misses with a lunging right hand
and Falandas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falandas lands a slapping body shot.
Strauss misses with a looping right.
Strauss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strauss throws a body shot but no joy.
Strauss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falandas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Strauss.
Falandas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Strauss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strauss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strauss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strauss tries to clinch but Falandas is having none of it.
Strauss jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Strauss moves into the clinch.
Strauss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Strauss avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Falandas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss just leaning against Falandas, taking a breather.
Falandas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Falandas digs a right hand underneath Strauss's ribcage. Strauss let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
Nicholaus Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falandas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strauss is defending well.
Strauss tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Strauss is trying to maintain a safe position but Falandas gets an underhook and turns Strauss into the cage.
A short right from Strauss.
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss lands a shoulder strike.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss stalling against the cage.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Falandas controls the action.
Strauss has Falandas pressed against the cage.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Strauss blocking some punches. #T3#
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Knees to the body from Falandas.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Strauss lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falandas lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Falandas is trying to pull guard but Strauss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mertis Falandas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Falandas.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Strauss.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strauss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Falandas lands with a light punch inside.
Falandas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strauss to keep the fight standing.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss tries to work over Falandas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Strauss.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholaus Strauss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Strauss avoids the body shot from Falandas.
Strauss misses with a two punch combination.
Strauss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Falandas tries to clinch there but Strauss circles away.
Falandas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strauss connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Falandas scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Strauss darts in and clinches Falandas up against the cage.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Falandas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strauss walks away with a smile on his face. Falandas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Falandas takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas jumps guard but Strauss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud.
Falandas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Strauss lands an uppercut.
Falandas lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
Strauss is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Strauss is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Falandas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strauss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mertis Falandas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss pressing his opponent against the cage.
Strauss tries to stall but Falandas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Strauss.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falandas fails to pull guard.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strauss.
Falandas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falandas blocking some punches.
Falandas scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Falandas tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Strauss lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Falandas's head.
A nice left hand lands by Strauss.
Strauss is working Falandas over against the cage.
Strauss effectively controlling the action here.
Strauss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falandas can't find room to land a body shot as Strauss controls the action.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Strauss taking a breather.
Strauss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falandas misses with some punches. #T3#
Falandas misses with a punch on the inside.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
Falandas looking for a takedown.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss is trying to stall.
Falandas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strauss blocks it with crossed arms.
Nicholaus Strauss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strauss holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Strauss effectively controlling the action here.
Falandas lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss takes a shot to the head.
Falandas tries to work over Strauss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falandas wants a takedown but no success here.
Falandas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strauss smiles and moves away.
Strauss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strauss connects with a body shot that sends Falandas's belly button to the back.
Falandas tests Strauss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falandas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholaus Strauss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strauss has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholaus Strauss!
A less than humble Nicholaus Strauss misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 109: Dorado vs Avila
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Falandas slips under a jab.
Karokaro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falandas counters with a straight right hand.
Karokaro takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Karokaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falandas throws a sloppy head kick and Karokaro moves out of range easily.
Falandas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
Karokaro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falandas. #T1#
Karokaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Falandas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karokaro is looking to counter punch.
Falandas tests Karokaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karokaro motions for Falandas to come forward. Karokaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karokaro misses with a few strikes there.
Karokaro misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas avoids the head kick by Karokaro.
Karokaro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFalandas.
Karokaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falandas only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falandas.
Falandas unleashes a big counter combination but Karokaro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Karokaro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karokaro throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karokaro working hard to break the clinch.
Falandas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karokaro backwards.
Karokaro tries to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling the position.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Falandas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karokaro tries to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling the position.
Karokaro is trying to force a seperation but Falandas has the dominant position.#T3#
Falandas is leaning against Karokaro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Karokaro. #BC#
Karokaro breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karokaro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Falandas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Falandas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karokaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falandas loads up on a big right hand but Karokaro slips the punch.
Karokaro tried to counter with a leg kick but Falandas avoided it.
Falandas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karokaro throws a looping overhand right but Falandas ducks down to avoid it.
Falandas is looking to clinch.
Karokaro wants to slow Falandas down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Karokaro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that Falandas avoids nicely.
Karokaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falandas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karokaro lands with a good body shot.
Falandas tries to score with a low kick but Karokaro moves his leg out of the way.
Falandas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karokaro.
An inside leg kick lands from Karokaro.
Falandas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Falandas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karokaro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mertis Falandas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Falandas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Karokaro.
Falandas checks a leg kick nicely.
Falandas only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Falandas clinches.
Falandas working aggressively here.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Karokaro wants to break free but Falandas has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas looking for a takedown.
Falandas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karokaro is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Karokaro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karokaro's elbow.
Falandas misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Falandas keeps control of Karokaro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falandas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karokaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karokaro misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Falandas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Falandas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karokaro is able to avoid easily.
Karokaro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Falandas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Falandas coming out on top.
Falandas misses with a body kick.
Karokaro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Falandas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Karokaro misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Falandas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karokaro is looking to slow Falandas down with leg kicks.
Karokaro throws a low kick, looking for Falandas's leg but Falandas calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Falandas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karokaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Falandas tries to work over Karokaro's front leg with a kick but Karokaro checks it.
Falandas wants to clinch up but Karokaro keeps it at a distance.
Karokaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas misses with the body kick
and Karokaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Karokaro.
Karokaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falandas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karokaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falandas lands with a cross.
Karokaro throws a big shot that misses.
Roberto Karokaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Karokaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karokaro misses with a head kick.
Falandas throws out a counter right but Karokaro avoids it with no problem.
Karokaro throws a leg kick which misses Falandas's front leg but catches the back leg as Falandas tries to avoid it. #T4#
Karokaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falandas counters with a stiff right hand.
Falandas thows a leg kick but Karokaro checks it
and Karokaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karokaro works Falandas's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karokaro.
Karokaro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karokaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karokaro throws a leg kick
and Falandas counters with a nice body shot.
Karokaro throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Karokaro avoids the head kick by Falandas.
Falandas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karokaro jabs Falandas right on the nose. Falandas blinks but takes it well.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that Falandas avoids nicely.
Falandas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy body kick from Karokaro
and Falandas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falandas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro misses with a hook
letting Falandas counter with a right hand.
Karokaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Karokaro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Falandas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karokaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falandas feints a counter leg kick.
Karokaro tried to score with a low kick but Falandas checks it.
Falandas is looking for the big counter here.
Karokaro works Falandas's body with a nice hook.
Karokaro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Falandas connects with a crisp jab.
Falandas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Falandas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karokaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falandas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Karokaro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karokaro thuds his shin into the meat of Falandas's side.
Falandas tries a low kick but Karokaro avoids it.
Karokaro tries to bum rush Falandas with a series of wild strikes but Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falandas lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falandas doesn't manage to clinch there - Karokaro circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Karokaro misses the target.#CL2#
Falandas drives through and clinches with Karokaro against the cage.
Karokaro blocks a body shot from Falandas. #BC#
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Falandas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karokaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karokaro connects with a single shot there.
Falandas staying out of range there.
Karokaro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFalandas.#CL2#
Falandas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karokaro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karokaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Falandas checks a low kick from Karokaro.
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Falandas.
Falandas throws a low kick but Karokaro moves out of range easily.
Karokaro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Falandass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karokaro takes a swing at Falandas's ribcage but misses.
Falandas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A bone on bone clash there as Karokaro blocks the leg kick.
Falandas misses with a low kick.
Karokaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Karokaro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karokaro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Karokaro!

Event: HFC 104: Hernandez vs Nayati
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Chai misses with a hook
and Falandas counters with a nice leg kick.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
A big right from Chai misses.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falandas.
Falandas throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Chai cracks Falandas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falandas closes the distance but Chai moves to the side
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falandas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falandas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Falandas misses with a body kick. #T1#
Falandas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falandas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Falandas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chai.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Falandas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falandas counters with a leg kick.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Falandas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai jabs Falandas right on the nose. Falandas blinks but takes it well.
A punch lands to the side of Falandas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chai misses with a body shot
and Falandas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falandas counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falandas throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.#CL2#
Falandas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chai, pushing him back against the cage.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Falandas controls the action.
Falandas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai is leaning against Falandas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falandas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Falandas manages to pull guard.
Falandas keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai is really struggling to control Falandas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Falandas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Falandas actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Falandas tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Falandas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai passes to side control.
Chai landing strikes. #T4##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Falandas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Falandas is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai trying to control the position but Falandas is working away.
Falandas tries to improve position but can't.
Falandas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Falandas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shahriyar Chai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Falandas wants to counter with a clinch but Chai pushes him away.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falandas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falandas moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falandas! But no joy.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Falandas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Falandas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Falandas takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas ducks under a wild hook from Chai.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falandas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.#T1##SUB2#
Falandas actively working from the bottom here.
Chai is nestled in close to Falandas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Falandas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai winds up and cracks Falandas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Falandas tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Chai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Falandas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Falandas looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Falandas gets full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Falandas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chai content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Falandas has locked up a guillotine! Falandas's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Chai is holding on here and Falandas must be using up a lot of energy. Chai has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Falandas gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mertis Falandas!
A very excited looking Mertis Falandas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 97: Cruz vs Mesquita
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Strauss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.#CL2#
Falandas rushes Strauss and presses him up against the cage.
Falandas pushes Strauss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strauss tries to work over Falandas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Falandas jumps into guard, dragging Strauss to the mat.
Strauss won't allow Falandas to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strauss continues to stall.#T1#
Strauss won't allow Falandas to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Strauss is posturing up here but Falandas has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Strauss tries to roll out but it's too tight and Strauss has to tap! Slick submission there by Falandas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mertis Falandas!
A victorious Mertis Falandas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 92: Bond vs Chai
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Falandas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falandas wants to clinch
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Falandas connects with a crisp jab.
Falandas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris.
Falandas misses with a low kick as Harris jumps back.
A low kick from Falandas is predictable there
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falandas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harris.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Falandas looks to clinch
and Harris counters with a leg kick.
Falandas misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Harris.#T1#
Harris blocks the body kick.
Harris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falandas.#CL2#
Harris instigates a clinch.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Falandas tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harris blocks it with crossed arms.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Falandas.
Falandas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falandas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falandas backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falandas tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
Good body shot from Harris.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris lands a left hand.
Falandas missing with knees to the body.
Falandas tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
Harris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harris has Falandas pushed against the cage.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Falandas tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
Harris lands a shot to the body.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Harris working aggressively here. #T3#
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#Mertis Falandas's cut is getting worse.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falandas misses with a knee strike.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harris blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris trying to control the position but instead, Falandas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harris into the cage.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Falandas lands a nice uppercut.
Harris lands a body shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris gets through Falandas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harris trying to control the position but instead, Falandas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harris into the cage.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falandas or not.
Falandas misses with a knee to the head.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris lands a left hand.
Falandas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Falandas controls the action.
Falandas can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bastien Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
That's time! Falandas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Falandas tries to land a leg kick but Harris saw it coming and moves away.
Falandas tries to land a front kick but Harris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falandas tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Falandas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Falandas rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falandas missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Falandas's ribcage. Falandas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Falandas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands. #T1#
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falandas misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Harris.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris stalling in the clinch.
Harris misses with some punches.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Falandas can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Harris works on Falandas's body with a couple of short punches.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Falandas controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Falandas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Harris. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Falandas's ribcage. Falandas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from Harris.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris avoiding damage as Falandas throws knees to the body.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Falandas working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Falandas tries to land knees in the clinch but Harris avoids the damage to the body.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Falandas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
Falandas lands a shoulder strike.
Harris lands a left hand.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Harris.
Harris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falandas trying to land knees to the body.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Harris.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Falandas blocks a body shot from Harris.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Falandas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Harris.
Falandas with a knee to the head.
Falandas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harris avoiding damage as Falandas throws knees to the body.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Harris gets through Falandas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Falandas misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Harris.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Falandas misses with a knee strike.
Falandas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Falandas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bastien Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Harris forces Falandas back against the cage and clinches.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bastien Harris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Harris.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Harris.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Falandas misses with some punches.
Harris lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Falandas misses with some punches.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falandas blocking some punches.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Falandas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
Falandas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falandas prevents a body shot from Harris.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Falandas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Harris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Harris gets through Falandas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Falandas is rocked!
Nice body punch from Harris.
Oh Falandas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Falandas seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Harris.
Falandas lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris managing to block the knees to the body from Falandas.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falandas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harris leaning against his opponent.
Knees to the body from Falandas.
Falandas misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Falandas looking to throw knees to the head but Harris is blocking nicely.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Harris.
Falandas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falandas.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Falandas working Harris over with knees to the body.
Harris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Falandas is keeping busy.
Falandas tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falandas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
Falandas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Falandas tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falandas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harris.
Bastien Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bastien Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastien Harris!

Event: HFC 88: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Bond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Falandas momentarily.
Bond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falandas closes the distance but Bond moves to the side
and Bond counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2#
Falandas takes the fight into the clinch.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Bond digs a right hand into Falandas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Falandas's gas tank.
Bond is leaning against Falandas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Falandas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond misses with some punches.
Bond misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bond's face.
Bond prevents a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas tries to land knees in the clinch but Bond avoids the damage to the body.
Bond throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Falandas connects with a knee to the head.
Bond throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bond's elbow.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Bond avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
Bond avoiding damage as Falandas throws knees to the body.
Bond presses Falandas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bond misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas misses with a knee to the head.
Bond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Bond lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bond managing to block the knees to the body from Falandas.
Bond takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bond misses with a body punch.
Falandas is leaning against Bond and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Bond avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bond.
Bond scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falandas tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Falandas misses with a knee to the head.
Bond stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falandas or not.
Falandas looks winded!
Bond lands a nice shot to the body.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Bond.
Bond lands with a left to the head.
Bond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falandass head.
Bond scores with a shoulder strike.
Bond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bond lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Bond lands a nice shot to the body.
Bond works on Falandas's body with a couple of short punches.
Bond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bond lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bond.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Bond.
Falandas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bond. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Bond.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bond presses Falandas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bond gets through Falandas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bond lands an uppercut.
Bond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Bond controls his hands.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the head but Bond blocks with his arms.
Bond lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falandas.
Bond lands a body shot in the clinch.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Bond.
Bond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falandas misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Bond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas lands with a right to the head.
Bond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Bond misses with the head strike.
Bond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bond struggles to land a body shot inside as Falandas controls his hands.
Bond tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bond.
Bond misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bond tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bond.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
Bond struggles to land a body shot inside as Falandas controls his hands.
Bond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falandas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunner Bond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falandas counters with a straight right hand.
Bond works the jab nicely.
Bond tests Falandas's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Falandas is rocked!
Bond moves in close and cracks Falandas with a massive right hand! Falandas, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Bond!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Gunner Bond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 86: Pandeya vs Hernandez
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
McCork throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As McCork tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but McCork manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
McCork fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Falandas sprawls well initially but McCork persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
McCork throws a strike but Falandas manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will McCork tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mertis Falandas!
A relieved looking Mertis Falandas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 82: Fermi vs Brady
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Dorado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Falandas is out of range and Dorado settles back down.
Dorado tests Falandas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dorado throws the left hand but Falandas avoids the punch easily.
Falandas wants to clinch
and Dorado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dorado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falandas's hands.
Dorado misses the jab.
A jab from Dorado misses.
A jab from Falandas misses.
A shot to the body from Dorado misses #CL2#
and Falandas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Dorado takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Dorado lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Dorado.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas can't find room to land a body shot as Dorado controls the action.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dorado throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Dorado avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
Dorado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dorado is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Falandas to keep the fight standing.
Falandas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a body punch.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falandas.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage. #T2##TD#
Dorado decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falandas wants to stand but Dorado is controlling his posture from full guard.
Falandas being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Dorado is trying to keep Falandas in close.
Dorado has Falandas pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Dorado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Falandas defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falandas preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Falandas doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorado circles away.
Dorado tries to land a front kick but Falandas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dorado tries to land a front kick but Falandas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falandas throws out a counter right but Dorado avoids it with no problem.
Dorado connects with a nice looking jab.
Falandas is looking to clinch.
Dorado is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Dorado misses the target. #CL2#
Falandas moves into range and clinches up with Dorado.
Falandas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falandas landing knees to the head.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dorado misses with a left hand
letting Falandas counter with a right hand.
Dorado scores with a shot to the body.
Falandas staying out of range there.#CL#
Dorado clinches up against the cage.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorado's elbow.
Falandas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Falandas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dorado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dorado misses with a punch on the inside.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorado lands with a left to the head.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado tries to work over Falandas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorado tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Dorado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mertis Falandas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Dorado.
Falandas is leaning against Dorado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dorado swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorado.
Dorado tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Dorado lands a shot to the body.
Dorado tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Dorado blocks a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorado working aggressively here.
A short right from Dorado.
Falandas is leaning against Dorado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dorado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Dorado.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the head but Dorado blocks with his arms. #TD#
Dorado jumps into guard, dragging Falandas to the mat.
Dorado is trying to control the position but Falandas postures up.
Dorado seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dorado tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Dorado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Falandas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorado is keeping the position for now.
Dorado trying to keep a closed guard but Falandas is proving a slippery customer.
Dorado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Dorado controlling the action here.#SUB#
Falandas is defending against the submission attempts here by Dorado.
Dorado wants to take a breather but Falandas is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Falandas trying to control here.
Falandas won't allow Dorado to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dorado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Falandas sees it coming and defends easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Falandas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado throws a body kick that misses
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
Dorado throws a chopping leg kick but Falandas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dorado scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elrey Dorado dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dorado scores with a nice right hand.
Dorado throws a hook to the side of Falandas's head but Falandas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Dorado misses
and Dorado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dorado lands with an uppercut that bounces Falandas off the cage and back into range.
Dorado scores with a body shot.
Falandas tries to clinch up but Dorado circles away and keeps his distance.
Dorado connects with a solid leg kick.
Dorado throws a body kick that misses
and Falandas counters with a stiff right hand.
Dorado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Falandas under the eye.
Dorado lands a right hook to the body.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Falandas moves forwards but Dorado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorado avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Falandas clinches with his opponent.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dorado misses with some punches.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado working aggressively here.
Falandas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dorado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dorado.
Dorado misses with the head strike.
Dorado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falandas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorado.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Dorado.
Falandas scores a nice knee to the body.
Falandas lands a right hand.
Falandas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorado.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Falandas prevents a body shot from Dorado.
Falandas scores a nice knee to the body.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falandas can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado misses with some punches.
Dorado misses with a punch on the inside.
Dorado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dorado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falandas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dorado avoiding damage as Falandas throws knees to the body.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorado.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falandas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falandas.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Dorado.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dorado avoids it.#T3#
Falandas pushes Dorado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Dorado manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Falandas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Dorado isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Falandas stacks Dorado on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Falandas!
Falandas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dorado's legs.
Falandas working the ground and pound but Dorado is defending the strikes. #T4#
Dorado is not content to let Falandas control the position.
Dorado is looking to reverse the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Dorado wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Falandas seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Dorado is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Mertis Falandas!
After winning the bout, Mertis Falandas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 78: Fermi vs Montrose
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Gable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gable misses with a series of wild punches.
Falandas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gable misses with a combination
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut.
Gable tries to score a power double leg takedown but Falandas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gable somewhat.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falandas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falandas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gable shoots in looking for a takedown but Falandas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gable's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gable gets a clinch. #BC2#
Gable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Falandas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Falandas lands with a shot to the body.
Daniel Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gable fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gable fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mertis Falandas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Gable.#T1##CL#
Falandas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Falandas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
Gable tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Falandas smiles and moves away.
Falandas cracks Gable with an open hand slap.#CL#
Falandas moves into the clinch.
Gable goes for a takedown in the clinch but Falandas prevents it.
Gable tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Gable avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
Gable has Falandas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Falandas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falandas tries a knee to the head but Gable blocks it.
Falandas lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Falandas presses Gable against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Falandas tries a knee to the head but Gable blocks it.
Falandas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gable blocks it with crossed arms.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Falandas.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falandas blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Gable has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Falandas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Gable is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Falandas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Falandas covering up well and avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable lands shots from the back.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Gable has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Well, with Gable on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Falandas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Falandas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Gable is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gable punishes Falandas with strikes from the back mount.
Falandas covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Gable working for the choke.
Gable has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Gable tightening his grip on Falandas, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Gable looking to break Falandas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Falandas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gable will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Gable is persistently looking for the submission but Falandas is defending it well.
Gable has Falandas flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB2#
Falandas is having to fend off submission attempts from Gable, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gable doesn't have the hooks in though and Falandas manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Falandas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gable working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falandas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falandas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Gable will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Gable's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gable throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Falandas counters by moving into the clinch.
Gable tries to pull guard but Falandas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Falandas misses with a knee to the head.
Gable tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mertis Falandas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Gable.
Gable is trying to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falandas.
A nice left hand lands by Falandas.
Falandas throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Falandas on the inside.
Gable tries to pull guard but Falandas holds him up against the cage and eventually Gable drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gable's efforts to push away.
Gable tries for a takedown but Falandas manages to get underhooks.
Gable tries to pull guard but Falandas won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Falandas. #T1#
Gable tries to pull guard but Falandas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Falandas lands a good knee to the midsection. Gable won't want to take too many of those.
Gable blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Falandas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Falandas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Falandas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
Gable takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gable is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Falandas - that landed with a thud.
Falandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falandas connects with a knee to the head.
Falandas presses Gable against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gable is trying to pull guard but Falandas has him pressed against the cage.
Gable tries to pull guard but Falandas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Falandas presses Gable against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Falandas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falandas scores with a shot to the side of Gable's head. #ROC#Gable is rocked!
Mertis Falandas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gable tries to pull guard but Falandas won't allow it.
Gable is still on wobbly legs! Can Falandas finish him?
Gable fails to pull guard. #T2#
Falandas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gable seems to have recovered his senses.
Falandas works on Gable's body with a couple of short punches.
Falandas lands a good knee to the midsection. Gable won't want to take too many of those.
Falandas scores with a hook to the body.
Falandas lands a good knee to the midsection. Gable won't want to take too many of those.
Falandas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gable is trying to pull guard but Falandas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Falandas lands a body punch.
Falandas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Falandas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gable avoids it.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Gable controls his hands.
Gable avoiding damage as Falandas throws knees to the body.
Gable is trying to pull guard but Falandas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Falandas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gable has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falandas scores with a shot to the side of Gable's head.
Gable tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Falandas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Falandas presses Gable against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Falandas lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas digs a right hand underneath Gable's ribcage. Gable let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Falandas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Falandas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Falandas.
Falandas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gable.
Falandas digs a right hand underneath Gable's ribcage. Gable let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Falandas lands a hook that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
Falandas scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Falandas.
Gable on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falandas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Falandas is pressed up against the cage. Gable has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falandas down to the mat. Falandas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Falandas.
Falandas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Falandas coming out on top.
Gable has a takedown stuffed.
Mertis Falandas is winning the standup battle so far.
Falandas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Falandas drops Gable with a straight right hand, right on the button! Falandas follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mertis Falandas!
An out of breath Mertis Falandas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 74 - Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Avila throws a body punch but Falandas moves out of range.
Avila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falandas doesn't seem bothered though.
Avila connects with a looping right hand.
Falandas slips a straight right by Avila.
Avila throws a big shot that misses.
Avila changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Avila.
Avila cracks Falandas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Avila thuds a left hand into Falandas's body.
Avila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avila throws a leg kick but Falandas checks it. #T1#
Avila scores with a push kick.
Avila connects with a body shot that sends Falandas's belly button to the back.
Avila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Falandas's sensitive parts.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falandas moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Falandas misses the target.
Julian Avila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila throws a good cross that connects.
Falandas connects with a leg kick.
Avila connects with an inside leg kick.
Falandas avoids the body shot from Avila.
It looked like Falandas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Falandas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Falandas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Avila - the referee stops the clock and Falandas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Avila. Falandas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avila. Falandas does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Avila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila throws a head kick but Falandas moves out of range.
Avila looks to land a body kick but Falandas moved away.
Falandas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice cross by Avila.
Avila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falandas doesn't seem bothered though.
Avila has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Avila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Avila tries to land a front kick but Falandas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falandas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Avila shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Avila swings for the body but Falandas moves out of range.
Falandas thinks about countering with a head kick.
Avila fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Falandas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avila. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Avila.
Avila lands a front kick.
Avila is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Falandas rather than just go for the knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Falandas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Falandas drops his hands momentarily and Avila takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Avila with a hook.
Avila throws the kick towards the body but Falandas avoids it.
Avila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Falandas lands a leg kick that knocks Avila off balance momentarily.
Avila misses with a straight right. #T4#
Avila lands a nice looking kick to the body. Falandas takes a step back to recover.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Avila lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Falandas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Falandas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Avila uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Falandas has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila throws a body punch but Falandas moves out of range.
Falandas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Avila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avila fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Avila - that will leave a mark!
Falandas avoids the head kick by Avila.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Avila is looking to slow Falandas down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avila.
Avila throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falandas counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Avila throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
An attempted straight right counter from Falandas misses the target.
Falandas checks a low kick from Avila.
Avila connects with a single shot there.
Avila throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avila.
A little feinted left hand from Falandas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avila looks for the body kick but Falandas saw that one coming.
Falandas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Avila just manages to avoid it.
Avila throws a big shot that misses.
Avila digs a good hook to Falandas's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila jabs at Falandas's body.
Avila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Avila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Falandas.
Falandas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Avila.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Avila. Those never looked like landing.
Falandas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falandas is looking to slow Avila down with leg kicks.
Avila misses with a straight right.
Falandas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Avila walks into a jab.
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
Avila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Avila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Avila tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Avila manages to avoid the attempt.
Avila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Avila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falandas can pounce on him.
Avila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falandas avoids a kick to the body.
Falandas is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Falandas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Avila counters with an outside leg kick.
Avila throws a body shot but no joy.
Falandas lands with a slapping head kick.
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Falandas is able to avoid easily.
Falandas tries to clinch up but Avila circles away and keeps his distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Falandas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Avila connects with a nice looking jab.
Avila throws a leg kick but Falandas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falandas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Falandas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falandas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Avila lands a glancing blow to the side of Falandas's head.#T3#
Avila looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Falandas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Avila scores with a leg kick.
Avila with a nice calf kick.
Avila lands a leg kick that knocks Falandas off balance momentarily.
Falandas takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#Mertis Falandas's cut is getting worse.
Falandas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Falandas.
Avila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Falandas misses with a leg kick.
Avila lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falandas misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falandas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Avila has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Avila and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Falandas throws a head kick that misses.
Falandas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Falandas ducks right into an uppercut from Avila. #CL#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
Falandas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
Falandas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Avila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falandas.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Falandas blocks with his arms.
Falandas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Falandas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Avila tries to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Avila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falandas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Avila motions for Falandas to come forward. Avila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falandas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Avila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Falandas throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
Falandas avoids the body shot from Avila.
Avila throws a right hand that Falandas ducks under and follows up with a left that Falandas also avoids with ease.
Falandas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avila. Avila obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila clobbers Falandas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falandas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avila.
Avila missing with a left hand there. Falandas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falandas is looking to counter punch.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Falandas checks a leg kick.
Falandas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Avila.
Avila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Avila throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Avila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Avila throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Falandas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
Falandas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Avila avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Avila with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Avila cracks Falandas with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Falandas managing to block the knees to the body from Avila.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Falandas blocks with his arms.
Avila landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Avila tries a knee to the head but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
A body shot lands from Falandas.
Avila lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avila prevents a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas cracks Avila with a nice body shot.
Falandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
Falandas misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Falandas tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Falandas.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Avila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila blocking some punches.
Falandas tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila blocks a body shot from Falandas.
Avila using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Avila misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Avila.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avila's elbow.
Avila with a knee to the head.
Avila lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Avila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Falandas walks into a stiff left hand from Avila.
Avila cracks Falandas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#Mertis Falandas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Falandas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Avila stuns Falandas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Falandas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Julian Avila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Falandas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Avila scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Julian Avila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avila throws a push kick but Falandas slaps the foot to one side.
As Avila backs away, Falandas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Avila lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Avila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Avila has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Avila!

Event: HFC 70 - De Rossi vs Ilmarinen
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Harris defending well as Falandas loads up on a big left hand.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falandas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris throws the left hand but Falandas avoids the punch easily.
Falandas swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falandas feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
Harris misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Falandas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris throws a leg kick but Falandas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falandas moves out of range of the leg kick from Harris.
Falandas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Falandas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
Bastien Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.#CL#
Falandas has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falandas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris blocking some punches. #T1#
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falandas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas throws a low kick but Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falandas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falandas slips a jab from Harris.
Falandas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Falandas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Falandas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Falandas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falandas moves away.
Falandas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick lands for Falandas.
Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falandas clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falandas defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Falandas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falandas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falandas misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Falandas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.
Falandas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falandas lands a nice shot that snaps Harris's head back.
Falandas tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Falandas moves out of range of the strikes.
Falandas moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Harris blocks the low kick.#T3#
Harris misses with a straight right.
Falandas tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falandas. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris misses with a hook. Falandas ducked under it nicely.
Falandas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Falandas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Falandas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Harris misses.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch.
Falandas is looking to wear down Harris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Falandas defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Falandas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falandas just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Falandas moves into range and clinches up with Harris.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Falandas won't allow it. #BC2#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Harris. Beautiful body shot.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Falandas lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falandas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falandas with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Falandas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harris.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falandas.
Harris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Falandas scores with a punch to the head.
Falandas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falandas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Falandas clinches.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris tries to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling the position.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris stalling against the cage.
Falandas lands a body punch. #BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bastien Harris will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harris's sensitive parts.
Harris throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Falandas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Falandas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris tries to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling the position.
Falandas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harris or not.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Falandas won't allow it.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Falandas keeps control of Harris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Falandas drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
Falandas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
Falandas is working Harris over against the cage.#BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch. #T1#
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Falandas's shoulder, as Falandas tries to avoid the shot.
Falandas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Falandas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Harris.
Harris avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Falandas.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Harris moves away from the strike by Falandas.
Falandas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falandas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falandas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harris connects with a right hand. Falandas shakes it off.
Harris throws a hook but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falandas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falandas.
A jab from Harris misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Harris is trying to force a seperation but Falandas has the dominant position.
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Harris gets tackled into the cage by Falandas. Falandas maintains the clinch.
Falandas pushes Harris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Falandas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falandas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow. #BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris working aggressively here.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Harris blocks a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas misses with some punches.
Falandas can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Harris blocking some punches.
Falandas prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falandas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris can't break the clinch.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris takes a swing at Falandas's ribcage but misses.
Falandas wants to slow Harris down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Falandas moves into the clinch successfully.
Falandas has Harris pressed against the cage, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Harris blocking some punches. #T4#
Falandas tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Falandas prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mertis Falandas has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falandas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harris's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falandas. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falandas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falandas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris throws a low kick but Falandas avoids it.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Harris breaks away and moves out of range.
A big left from Falandas misses.
Harris throws the left hand but Falandas avoids the punch easily.
Bastien Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris misses with a hook. Falandas ducked under it nicely.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris catches Falandas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Falandas blocks a jab.
Falandas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Harris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Falandas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mertis Falandas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Falandas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Falandas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris tries to land a leg kick but Falandas saw it coming and moves away.
Falandas scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Harris.
Falandas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harris. Harris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harris throws a hook but Falandas blocks it.
A slow jab from Falandas misses its intended target.
Harris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Falandas gets a clinch. #BC2#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Falandas saw that one coming.
Harris throws a leg kick but Falandas sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
Falandas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Falandas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Falandas cracks Harris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Good leg kick by Falandas.
Harris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falandas's hands.
Falandas tries to clinch up.
Harris thuds his right hand into Falandas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas misses with a leg kick.
Harris lands with a nice body punch.
Harris scores with a jab to the head.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris lands with a good body shot.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Falandas is out of range.
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falandas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falandas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Falandas slips the punch.#CL#
Falandas forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
Falandas digs a right hand into Harris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harris's gas tank.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Falandas has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Falandas blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch.
Falandas tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Falandas works the jab nicely.#CL#
Falandas takes the fight into the clinch.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Falandas.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falandas. #T3#
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Harris breaks away and moves out of range.
Harris lands a glancing blow to the side of Falandas's head.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Falandas ducks down to avoid it.
Falandas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Falandas doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Falandas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Falandas takes the fight into the clinch.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Falandas misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Falandas under the eye.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harris blocking some punches. #T4#
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falandas.
Harris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falandas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falandas misses with a few strikes there.
Falandas throws a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Harris catches Falandas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falandas is looking to clinch.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Falandas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harris.
Falandas wants to clinch.
Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Falandas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris is trying to force a seperation but Falandas has the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mertis Falandas.
I think Falandas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mertis Falandas!
After winning the bout, Mertis Falandas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 65: Bond vs McCork
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Ojidemenzi misses.
A shot to the body from Ojidemenzi misses
and Falandas counters with a straight right hand.
Ojidemenzi slips a straight right by Falandas.#CL#
Ojidemenzi forces Falandas back against the cage and clinches.
Ojidemenzi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falandas or not.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ojidemenzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falandas presses Ojidemenzi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ojidemenzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Falandas controls his hands.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ojidemenzi pushes Falandas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Ojidemenzi blocks an uppercut.
Ojidemenzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ojidemenzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ojidemenzi digs a right hand into Falandas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Falandas's gas tank.
Falandas misses with a punch on the inside.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Ojidemenzi.
Falandas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Ojidemenzi.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Ojidemenzi breaks from the clinch.
Ojidemenzi throws a sloppy body shot
and Falandas counters with a stiff right hand.
Falandas tries to land a leg kick but Ojidemenzi saw it coming and moves away.
Ojidemenzi throws out a loose jab but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Ojidemenzi's head coaches at Nap or Tap that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ojidemenzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ojidemenzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Ojidemenzi.
Falandas walks into a stiff left hand from Ojidemenzi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ojidemenzi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ojidemenzi misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas throws a fast counter high kick but Ojidemenzi manages to duck under it in time.
Ojidemenzi throws a lazy uppercut
and Falandas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ojidemenzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Falandas's head backwards.
Ojidemenzi misses with an uppercut
and Falandas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ojidemenzi blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Ojidemenzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ojidemenzi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
A punch combination from Falandas misses.
It looked like Ojidemenzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Falandas.
Ojidemenzi misses with a shot to the body
and Falandas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Falandas with a nice calf kick.
Ojidemenzi stuns Falandas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ojidemenzi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falandas thows a leg kick but Ojidemenzi checks it
and Ojidemenzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falandas thinking.
Ojidemenzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Ojidemenzi misses its target.
Ojidemenzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.
Falandas throws a fast counter high kick but Ojidemenzi manages to duck under it in time.
Falandas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Falandas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Ojidemenzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Falandas.
Ojidemenzi is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Ojidemenzi cracks Falandas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Falandas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ojidemenzi finish him? #ROC#Falandas is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Mertis Falandas's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Ojidemenzi clinches.
Ojidemenzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but Ojidemenzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ojidemenzi.
Falandas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ojidemenzi finish him?
Ojidemenzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Falandas seems to have recovered his senses.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Ojidemenzi breaks the clinch.
Falandas tries to clinch but Ojidemenzi is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Falandas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ojidemenzi rushes Falandas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ojidemenzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falandas scores with a hook to the body.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi digs a right hand into Falandas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Falandas's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Ojidemenzi fails to land.
Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Falandas lands a shoulder strike.
Ojidemenzi scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas working aggressively here.
Falandas misses with a punch on the inside.
Falandas lands an uppercut.
Falandas working aggressively here.
Ojidemenzi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Ojidemenzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falandas misses with some punches.
Ojidemenzi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ojidemenzi.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falandas pushes Ojidemenzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ojidemenzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but Ojidemenzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ojidemenzi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ojidemenzi as the two fighters clinch.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falandas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ojidemenzi backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ojidemenzi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Falandas blocks a body shot from Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ojidemenzi misses with a body punch.
Ojidemenzi lands with a light punch inside.
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by Ojidemenzi.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Ojidemenzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Falandas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ojidemenzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Falandas controls his hands.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
Falandas blocks a body shot from Ojidemenzi.
Falandas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ojidemenzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Falandas tries to work over Ojidemenzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falandas takes a shot to the head.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ojidemenzi lands with a left to the head.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Ojidemenzi avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but Ojidemenzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ojidemenzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Falandas tries to work over Ojidemenzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Falandas lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas. #T4#
Falandas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ojidemenzi lands a shoulder strike.
Ojidemenzi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Falandas lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ojidemenzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ojidemenzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
Falandas can't find room to land a body shot as Ojidemenzi controls the action.
Ojidemenzi tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Ojidemenzi back against the cage.
Ojidemenzi blocks an uppercut.
Falandas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ojidemenzi can't find room to land a body shot as Falandas controls the action.
Ojidemenzi throws a head punch that misses.
Ojidemenzi lands with a short shot to the head.
Ojidemenzi tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ojidemenzi avoids the head kick by Falandas. #CL#
Ojidemenzi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ojidemenzi blocks a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but Ojidemenzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ojidemenzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ojidemenzi throws a head punch that misses.
Ojidemenzi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falandass head.
Ojidemenzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Falandas controls his hands.
Ojidemenzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ojidemenzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Ojidemenzi blocks an uppercut.
Falandas misses with a punch on the inside.
Ojidemenzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but Ojidemenzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but Ojidemenzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ojidemenzi lands a shoulder strike.
Ojidemenzi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
Falandas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ojidemenzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ojidemenzi lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Ojidemenzi - that landed with a thud.
Ojidemenzi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ojidemenzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ojidemenzi.
Ojidemenzi digs a right hand underneath Falandas's ribcage. Falandas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ojidemenzi lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#The cut above Mertis Falandas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ojidemenzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falandas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
Ojidemenzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ojidemenzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ojidemenzi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falandas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Falandas misses with some punches.
Ojidemenzi tries to work over Falandas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falandas working aggressively here.
Ojidemenzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ojidemenzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Ojidemenzi breaks the clinch.
Falandas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Falandas gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ojidemenzi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Falandas is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi!
Abuaballadai Ojidemenzi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 58: Holy vs Jackson
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Falandas.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Falandas counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Falandas to the mat! Falandas manages to get full guard.
Falandas seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Falandas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Falandas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Falandas has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Falandas wants to stand and escape but instead Rodriguez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1##SU2#
Falandas is working an open guard so Rodriguez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Falandas tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rodriguez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Falandas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Falandas is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Falandas is defending well.
Falandas tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.#T2#
Falandas is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Rodriguez stands up and beckons Falandas to his feet. #TD2#
Rodriguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Falandas on his heels. He'll look to pass Falandas's guard now, I'm sure.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Falandas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Rodriguez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Falandas - just one landing.
Falandas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mertis Falandas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Falandas sizes up Rodriguez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3##TD2#
Rodriguez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Falandas to the ground. Rodriguez is now in Falandas's guard.
Falandas keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falandas trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
Falandas being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodriguez trying to control but Falandas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Falandas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Rodriguez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Falandas escapes and throws Rodriguez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Falandas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rodriguez manages to get back to half guard.
Falandas wants to stand but Rodriguez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rico Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Rodriguez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Falandas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Rodriguez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rodriguez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Falandas is working from the bottom.
Falandas is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas regains half guard, as Rodriguez was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodriguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1##SU2#
Rodriguez stands up from half guard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodriguez or perhaps it was just good defense by Falandas, which made it look bad.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Falandas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falandas stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Mertis Falandas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Falandas sprawls well.
Falandas is looking to counter punch.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Falandas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mertis Falandas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
Falandas feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Rico Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falandas can pounce on him.
Rodriguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falandas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Rodriguez breaks away and moves out of range.
That kick from Falandas tenderised Rodriguez's leg. Rodriguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodriguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falandas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez goes for a double leg but Falandas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Falandas continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Falandas did well to prevent Rodriguez getting side control.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas trying to control here. #T3#
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falandas keeps working.
Rodriguez trying to mount his opponent but Falandas defends it.
Falandas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falandas wants to get back to his feet.
Falandas won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Falandas pushes Rodriguez off looking to stand but Rodriguez dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodriguez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rodriguez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rodriguez looking to ground and pound but Falandas is blocking nicely.
Falandas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriguez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine from mount but Falandas is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falandas can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Falandas is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mertis Falandas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Rodriguez gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Falandas trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is stalling here. Falandas is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodriguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Falandas has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet but Falandas drags him back down.
Rodriguez is letting Falandas control him for a moment.
Rodriguez tries to escape but Falandas is in control.
Falandas wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
Rico Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Falandas is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodriguez is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Falandas wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling his arm.
Rodriguez is looking to regain half guard here but Falandas keeps moving and retains side control.
Falandas controlling the position. #T3#
Rodriguez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rodriguez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Falandas tries to land a front kick but Rodriguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Falandas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Falandas. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Falandas throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mertis Falandas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Falandas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodriguez manages to circle out of the way.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Rodriguez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Falandas - that will leave a mark!
Mertis Falandas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Falandas has managed to clinch.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but Falandas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Falandas!
Rico Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mertis Falandas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Falandas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Mertis Falandas!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Mertis Falandas!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Mertis Falandas!

Mertis Falandas wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Mertis Falandas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 52: Scheckter vs Bond
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Labelle moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Labelle.
Falandas working aggressively here.
Falandas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Labelle.
Labelle misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labelle blocks a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas pushes Labelle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Falandas.
Labelle working aggressively here.
Labelle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Falandas.
Labelle scores with a shot to the side of Falandas's head.
Falandas misses with some punches.
Falandas wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
Labelle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Labelle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Labelle effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Labelle.
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by Labelle.
Labelle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Labelle can't find room to land a body shot as Falandas controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Labelle.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Labelle.
Labelle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falandas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Labelle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Labelle is looking to control Falandas's arms but Falandas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Labelle has his back to the cage.
Labelle scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labelle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Labelle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Falandas.
Labelle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Labelle lands an uppercut.
Labelle swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dong Labelle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mertis Falandas.#T3#
Labelle stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Labelle.
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by Labelle.
Falandas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falandas lands a body shot.
Labelle throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas.
Labelle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Labelle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falandas up against the cage.
Falandas lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Labelle misses with the head strike.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Labelle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Falandas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Falandas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Falandas has his foot on Labelle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Labelle works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Falandas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Labelle should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Falandas has tightened it up now! Labelle should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mertis Falandas!
Mertis Falandas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 45: Patrice vs Nimjal
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Avila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Falandas throws a looping overhand right but Avila ducks down to avoid it.
Falandas looks to throw the jab but Avila is out of range.
Falandas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Falandas as he checks the leg kick.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Falandas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avila lands with a good body shot.
Avila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Falandas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
Avila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falandas.
Avila trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Falandas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falandas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Avila. #T1#
Avila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Avila with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas tries to score a body lock takedown but Avila shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falandas lands with a light punch inside.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Avila avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
Falandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avila swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Avila - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Falandas letting Avila take a breather here.
Avila blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for Avila to work.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Falandas avoids the damage to the body.
Falandas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falandas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Avila fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Avila misses with an uppercut.
Avila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Avila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falandas.
A lazy left from Avila finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Avila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falandas sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Avila throws a lazy right hand but Falandas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avila.
Falandas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avila throws a chopping leg kick but Falandas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick lands for Avila.
Falandas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Avilas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Falandas misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Falandas.
Avila lands a jab to Falandas's midsection.
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Falandas is just out of range.
Falandas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Avila looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Avila tries to score with a low kick but Falandas moves his leg out of the way.
As Avila backs away, Falandas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Avila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Falandas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avila.#T4#
Falandas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Falandas dodges the punch combination from Avila.
Falandas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Avila tries to bum rush Falandas with a series of wild strikes but Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Falandas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Avila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Avila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Falandas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Avila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Falandas throws a chopping leg kick but Avila manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Avila lands a jab to Falandas's midsection.
Avila drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Falandas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Avila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Falandas checks a leg kick.
Avila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Avila throws a shot from downtown. Falandas moves away and avoids it.
Falandas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Falandas misses with an uppercut.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch but Avila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falandas slips under a jab.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Avila goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Avila throws a leg kick but Falandas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Avila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas thuds his right hand into Avila's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Falandas moves away from the strike by Avila.
Falandas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Avila.
Avila throws a lazy uppercut
and Avila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avila throws a leg kick but Falandas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avila scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Good shot there by Avila.
Nice defenses there by Avila.
Avila fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Avila throws a low kick but Falandas avoids it.
Falandas throws out a loose jab but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Falandas lands with a cross.
Avila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Avila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Julian Avila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falandas looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Falandas blocks a jab.
Avila tried to score with a low kick but Falandas checks it.
Falandas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avila.
Avila connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Falandas blocks with his arms.
Avila lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falandas avoiding damage as Avila throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by Avila.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avila's elbow.
Falandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falandas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
Falandas is trying to drag Avila to the mat but Avila just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Avila stalling.
Falandas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Avila trying to stall but Falandas improves his position. #BC2#
Avila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Falandas. Those never looked like landing.
Avila's corner calls for a 1-2. Avila obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Avila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Falandas.
Falandas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Avila throws a leg kick that misses.
Falandas lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Falandas clinches up against the cage.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Falandas blocks with his arms.
Avila blocks an uppercut.
Avila prevents a takedown attempt there.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Falandas is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mertis Falandas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falandas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Avila avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Falandas lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avila.#TD#
Falandas pulls guard.
Avila controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falandas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Falandas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Avila defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julian Avila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Avila tries to land a leg kick but Falandas saw it coming and moves away.
Falandas defending well as Avila loads up on a big left hand.
Avila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falandas.
Avila scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Avila. Falandas shrugs it off though.
Avila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falandas throws out the jab.
Falandas lands a head shot.
Falandas ducks under a wild hook from Avila.
Falandas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Avila throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avila is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas slips under a jab from Avila.#CL#
Falandas clinches with his opponent.
Avila missing with knees to the body.
Falandas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Avila is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Avila avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Falandas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avila gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mertis Falandas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avila is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Avila tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Avila lands a good knee to the midsection. Falandas won't want to take too many of those.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Avila looking to stall.
Avila takes a shot to the head.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Avila prevents a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Falandas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Avila pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Falandas jumps guard but Avila stands there with Falandas around his waist. Falandas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Falandas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Avila is defending well.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falandas pushes Avila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avila tries to land knees in the clinch but Falandas avoids the damage to the body.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas misses with some punches.
Falandas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila. #T3#
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avila stalling the fight.
Falandas tries to score a body lock takedown but Avila shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avila with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Avila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Avila - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Falandas.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Come on Avila - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Avila landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Falandas tries to work over Avila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Falandas avoiding damage as Avila throws knees to the body.
Julian Avila is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Avila tries to land a knee to the head but Falandas blocks with his arms.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Avila working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julian Avila.
I've got Avila winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Julian Avila!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Julian Avila!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Julian Avila!

Julian Avila wins by unanimous decision!

Event: HFC 38: Ounnagn vs Pashkevich
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
McCork ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Falandas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Falandas closes the distance but McCork moves to the side
and McCork cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCork throws a sloppy body shot
and Falandas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCork tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falandas was well out of range. Poor timing from McCork.
Falandas misses with a hook. McCork ducked under it nicely.
McCork misses with a right hand
and McCork takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from McCork misses the target.
Falandas lands a jab to the nose.
McCork getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Falandas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCork misses with the combination.
Falandas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Falandas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCork.
McCork sets himself, and Falandas steps forward looking for the clinch! McCork avoids it this time.
McCork ducks under a wild hook from Falandas.#T1#
Falandas ducks right into an uppercut from McCork.
Falandas walks into a jab.
McCork fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.
McCork uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falandas.
McCork is looking to counter punch.
McCork throws out a loose jab but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas throws a counter combo.
Tommy McCork seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falandas connects with a leg kick.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCork.
Falandas scores with a body shot.
Falandas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCork.
Falandas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Falandas walks into a stiff left hand from McCork.
Nice defenses there by Falandas.
Falandas lands with an uppercut that bounces McCork off the cage and back into range.
McCork misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from McCork misses its intended target.
Falandas wants to clinch up but McCork keeps it at a distance.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCork misses with a straight left.
Falandas swings for the body but McCork moves out of range.
McCork swings for the body but Falandas moves out of range.
McCork moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Falandas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCork manages to avoid it.
McCork scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - McCork throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCork is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falandas.
McCork takes a swing at Falandas's ribcage but misses.
Falandas wants to clinch.
McCork looks to throw the jab but Falandas is out of range.
McCork misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Falandas walks into a left hand.
Falandas tries to move into range but McCork moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCork tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falandas was well out of range. Poor timing from McCork.
McCork throws an off balance right hand
and Falandas counters with a nice body shot.
McCork misses with a hook. Falandas ducked under it nicely.
McCork scores with a jab.
Falandas takes one to the chin there.
Jab by Falandas.
McCork throws a good cross that connects.
McCork misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Falandas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falandas working aggressively here.
McCork blocks an uppercut.
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but McCork uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCork is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Falandas is keeping busy.
McCork swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCork throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falandass head.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas prevents McCork from breaking the clinch.
McCork swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCork.
McCork has a couple of punches blocked by Falandas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCork.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
McCork wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy McCork dominated that round.
That's time! McCork's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McCork scores with a punch to the head.
McCork throws a body shot but no joy.
Falandas slips a jab from McCork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falandas! But no joy.
McCork misses the body punch
and Falandas counters with a nice uppercut.
Falandas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCork.
McCork throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Falandas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCork misses with a looping left.
Falandas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Falandas blocks a jab.
McCork moves out of range of the strikes.
McCork lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCork tests Falandas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by McCork's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Falandas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCork misses with an uppercut.
Falandas moves out of range as McCork strikes.
Falandas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Falandas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Falandas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCork at a distance.
McCork throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
McCork throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCork takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCork looks to throw the jab but Falandas is out of range.
McCork swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falandas throws a right hand that McCork ducks under and follows up with a left that McCork also avoids with ease.
McCork takes one to the side of the head.
McCork loads up on a big right hand but Falandas slips the punch.
McCork with a nice cross.
Falandas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCork throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas scores with a sloppy right hand. McCork should have avoided that one.
McCork thuds a left hand into Falandas's body.
Falandas defending well as McCork loads up on a big left hand.
Falandas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCork.
Falandas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McCork throws a hook but Falandas avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from McCork.
Falandas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCork manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falandas moves away from the strike by McCork.
Falandas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCork's head.
McCork fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.
McCork sets himself, and Falandas steps forward looking for the clinch! McCork avoids it this time.#CL2#
Falandas clinches up with McCork and pushes him back against the cage.
McCork misses with a punch on the inside.
McCork blocking some punches.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
McCork tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
McCork wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCork has Falandas pushed against the cage.
McCork blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCork.
McCork fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Falandas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCork lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
Falandas working aggressively here.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCork gets through Falandas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Falandas lands with a light punch inside.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Falandas as McCork tries to tie him up.
McCork stalling. #T4#
McCork goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCork stalling.
McCork blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falandas gets through McCork's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCork blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCork tries to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling the position.
Falandas misses with some punches.
McCork misses with some punches.
McCork blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falandas blocks an uppercut.
McCork is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCork is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by McCork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mertis Falandas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
McCork moves out of range as Falandas strikes.
McCork stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Falandas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McCork ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falandas moves away.
It seemed like Falandas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCork misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas flicks out a counter leg kick but McCork steps away.
McCork tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falandas was well out of range. Poor timing from McCork.
McCork cracks Falandas with a good jab.
Falandas walks into a jab.
Falandas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Falandas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas lands with a nice combination. McCork backs away looking to recover.
Falandas thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCork lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by McCork.
Falandas throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
McCork scores with a shot to the body.
McCork swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCork throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falandas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Falandas misses.
McCork lands a body shot.
McCork swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCork. Falandas does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCork misses with an uppercut
and Falandas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCork throws a poor cross that misses
and Falandas counters with a three punch combo that has McCork backing up. McCork nods at Falandas to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy McCork has been cut.
Falandas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Falandas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from McCork misses.
Falandas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Falandas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Falandas connects with a looping right hand.
Falandas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Falandas connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCork. McCork circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC2#McCork is rocked!
Falandas tries to clinch but McCork is having none of it.
Oh McCork is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Falandas takes the fight into the clinch.
Falandas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCork swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falandas.
Falandas misses with some punches.
Falandas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCork misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by McCork.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCork swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falandas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Falandas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCork.
Falandas misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCork blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falandas scores with a shot to the side of McCork's head.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by McCork.
McCork wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
McCork blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falandas working aggressively here.
McCork taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCork swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
McCork working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
A head punch on the inside from McCork fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCork.
Falandas working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Falandas misses with some punches.
McCork seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Falandas.
McCork lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCork is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCork swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCork.
McCork is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Falandas working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Falandas fails to land. #T4#
McCork throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falandass head.
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but McCork uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Falandas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falandas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falandas takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by McCork.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCork tries to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling the position.
Falandas blocks an uppercut. #BC#
McCork breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCork takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCork rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Falandas counter with a right hand.
McCork throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Falandas moves into the clinch.
McCork blocks an uppercut.
McCork can't break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mertis Falandas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Falandas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Tommy McCork!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Mertis Falandas!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: HFC 30: Nuorempi vs Real
Date: Sep 01, 2022

#R1#
Falandas moves away from the strike by Graham .
A counter left hand to the body from Falandas misses its target.
Falandas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Falandas misses.
Falandas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Graham throws a jab when Falandas was well out of range.
Falandas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Graham misses with a looping right.#CL#
Falandas forces Graham back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Falandas jumps into guard, dragging Graham to the mat.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Graham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Falandas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graham defends it easily.
Graham landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falandas looking for a sweep. Not yet Falandas, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Falandas trying to control the position.
Graham lands a couple of elbows.
Graham controlling from the top position.
Falandas working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Graham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Graham working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Graham preventing the sweep.
Falandas is trying to keep Graham in close.
Falandas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Graham misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Graham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Graham misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Graham wants to improve his position but Falandas is controlling well.
Falandas trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham tries to get to full guard but Falandas has control of the leg.
Graham trying to hold on to Falandas's head to control him but Falandas postures up.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falandas wants to control but Graham is keeping him busy.
Falandas is pressing down on Graham 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Graham is holding on for now. #T3#
Graham trying to hold on to Falandas's head to control him but Falandas postures up.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham won't allow Falandas to pass to mount.
Graham is looking to control Falandas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Graham avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Falandas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Falandas. #SUB#
Falandas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Graham trying to control but Falandas postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graham missing with a left hand there. Falandas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graham throws a hook to the side of Falandas's head but Falandas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Graham and move into the clinch.
Falandas moves away from the strike by Graham .
A swing and a miss from Graham .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Graham .
Falandas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falandas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graham digs a good body shot into Falandas's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Graham dominated that round.
That's time! Falandas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Graham moves out of range of the strikes.
Falandas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graham throws out the jab.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graham .
Falandas cracks Graham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Falandas throws out a loose jab but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Falandas slips a straight right by Graham .
Graham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Graham throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
Graham might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Graham ducks under a wild hook from Falandas.
Falandas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Falandas takes one on the button.
Falandas is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham misses with a straight right.
Falandas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Graham misses.
Graham is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Graham looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Falandas slips a jab from Graham .
Falandas is looking to counter punch.
Graham misses with a straight right.
Graham looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Graham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Falandas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Falandas misses its intended target.
Graham throws an overhand right that lands on Falandas's shoulder, as Falandas tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Graham misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Graham misses the target. #CL#
Falandas pushes Graham up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Graham wants the takedown. Falandas is fighting it off but Graham persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Falandas's guard against the cage.
Falandas trying to keep a closed guard but Graham is proving a slippery customer.
Graham stands up over Falandas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Falandas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Falandas has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Falandas looking for a guillotine here but Graham defends easily.
Graham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graham advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham working the ground and pound from side control.
Graham lands a few punches from side control.
The referee asks Graham politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Graham prefers to stall for the moment though.
Graham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falandas keeps working. #T3#
Graham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Falandas is trying to escape the position but Graham is controlling the position.
Graham wants to control but Falandas is keeping him busy.
Graham lands a decent elbow from side control.
Graham working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Falandas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Falandas tries to improve position but can't.
Graham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Falandas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Graham postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Graham lands a nice forearm strike.
Billy Graham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Falandas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Falandas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Graham .
Falandas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Graham is thwarting Falandas's attempts to control the position.
Falandas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graham 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graham 's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Graham is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Falandas gets his way!
Falandas controlling well, preventing Graham from escaping the position.
Graham keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Graham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Graham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graham throws out a loose jab but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falandas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graham looks to land a right hand but Falandas moved out of range.
Graham misses with an uppercut. Falandas saw that one coming.
Billy Graham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graham defending well as Falandas loads up on a big left hand.
And Graham tries to counter it with a takedown but Falandas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Falandas wants to clinch up but Graham keeps it at a distance.
Graham throws a hook to the side of Falandas's head but Falandas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falandas.
Falandas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Graham throws a hook but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Graham looks to land a right hand but Falandas moved out of range.
Falandas moves out of range as Graham strikes.#T1#
A big right from Graham misses.
Graham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Graham connects with a jab.
Graham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falandas.
Graham slips under a jab from Falandas.
Falandas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graham .
Graham looks to score with a jab to the body but Falandas is just out of range.#CL#
Falandas gets a clinch.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Graham .
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Graham . #TD2#
Graham has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Falandas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham tries to keep control of the position but Falandas is staying busy.
Falandas can't escape the position.
Falandas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Falandas is looking to control Graham 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Falandas avoid being mounted?
Graham is keen to just control but Falandas is a slippery customer.
Falandas wants to control but Graham is keeping busy.
Graham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham wants to control but Falandas is keeping him busy.
Falandas tries to roll over but Graham keeps him under control.
Falandas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graham working Falandas over with strikes.
Falandas is trying to maintain the position but Graham is very close to passing his half guard.
Falandas is in trouble now - Graham has advanced to mount! #T3#
Graham is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Graham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Falandas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Graham .
Graham connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Falandas wants to control but Graham is having none of it.
Graham landing strikes, looking to finish!
Graham with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graham lands a big shot there that rocks Falandas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Graham prevents Falandas from getting the reversal.
Graham trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Falandas is working to get back to half guard.
Falandas regains half guard.#SUB#
Falandas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graham pulls his head out easily.
Graham working the head and body with strikes.
Graham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Falandas is looking for a sweep. Graham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Graham wants to control but Falandas is keeping him busy.
Billy Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice strikes from Graham there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Graham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Graham winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge William Peck scores the fight for Billy Graham !
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Billy Graham !
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Billy Graham !

Billy Graham wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Billy Graham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 21: Blanche vs Ivanovic
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1##CL#
Falandas instigates a clinch.
Keown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Falandas up against the cage.
Keown is trying to break free.
Keown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Falandas.
Keown blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Keown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Falandas uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Falandas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Falandas has managed to get both his arms back between Keown's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keown controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Keown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Falandas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Falandas drops back looking for a leg! Keown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keown manages to kick Falandas off! Falandas jumps back into Keown's guard. #T1#
Keown trying to control the position here.
Keown controls Falandas momentarily but Falandas frees himself.
Keown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Falandas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A solid body kick from Falandas.
Martin Keown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Falandas clinches up against the cage.
Falandas gets through Keown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Falandas pulls Keown into guard. #SUB#
Falandas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keown defends well.
Keown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Keown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falandas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keown trying to control but Falandas is working from the bottom.
Keown wants to pass the guard but Falandas is keeping the position.
Keown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Falandas keeping moving, preventing Keown from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falandas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Keown wants to control from the top but Falandas keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Keown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Keown is sitting in close to Falandas's body. Falandas has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Keown is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Keown is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Falandas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mertis Falandas!
Mertis Falandas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 12: Jiminez vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jun 30, 2022

#R1#
Falandas tries a head kick but it misses.
Vaknin throws an overhand right that lands on Falandas's shoulder, as Falandas tries to avoid the shot.
Vaknin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dekel Vaknin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Vaknin misses.
Falandas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vaknin jabs Falandas to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Vaknin gets tackled into the cage by Falandas. Falandas maintains the clinch.
Vaknin is trying to break free.
Falandas lands a nice uppercut.
Falandas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falandas lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Falandas pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Falandas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Falandas pushes a forearm under Vaknin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vaknin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mertis Falandas!
Mertis Falandas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 1: Jiminez vs Andarys
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1##TD#
Graham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Falandas is trying to defend but Graham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Graham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graham is keen to just control but Falandas is a slippery customer.
Graham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graham misses with a head shot. Falandas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Graham is looking to work some ground and pound but Falandas has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Falandas keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham cracks Falandas with a solid left hand.
Graham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graham throws a strike but Falandas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Graham working a defensive guard here.
Graham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graham tries to get out of the position.
Falandas won't allow Graham to sweep him here.
Graham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2##SUB#
Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graham wants to control but Falandas passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Graham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Falandas pulls his head out easily.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Falandas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Graham could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Falandas has cracked it and Graham is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Falandas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mertis Falandas!
Mertis Falandas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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