PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Falaris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falaris comes to the cage accompanied by Oficina G3 - Depois da Guerra. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Falaris
vs
Conrad

200 cm
23
190 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
196 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Knockout Nutrition
Win Nutritional

Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Falaris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Conrad!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conrad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Conrad misses with a takedown attempt - Falaris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Falaris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falaris.
Falaris misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falaris misses with a two punch combination.
Falaris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcus Falaris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Conrad.
Conrad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Conrad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Falaris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falaris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falaris scores with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Falaris.
Falaris thuds his shin into the meat of Conrad's side.
Conrad looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falaris lands with a kick to the temple. Conrad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marcus Falaris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falaris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Falaris throws a nice head kick!
Falaris looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falaris throws a sloppy head kick and Conrad moves out of range easily.
Falaris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Conrad fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falaris leaves Conrad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Falaris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Falaris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Falaris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falaris pinned against the cage. Falaris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falaris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Conrad fails to land the takedown.
Marcus Falaris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Conrad.
Falaris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Conrad's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falaris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Falaris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Falaris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Falaris wants it to stay on the feet.
Falaris lands with a nice combination. Conrad backs away looking to recover.
Falaris leaves Conrad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falaris keeps Conrad at a distance using the push kick.
Falaris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Falaris cracks the inside of Conrad's front leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Falaris avoids it really well and circles away.
Conrad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Falaris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conrad somewhat.
Falaris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Falaris dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Falaris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Falaris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conrad.
Conrad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falaris. Falaris obviously looking to wear him down.
Falaris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conrad can do to turn this around?
Falaris lets loose with a powerful body kick. Conrad will feel that in the morning.
Marcus Falaris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falaris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Conrad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Falaris scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Conrad manages to mount him!

Conrad swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Falaris is now in Conrad's guard. A big mistake from Conrad there, giving up the dominant position!
Conrad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Conrad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Falaris defends well.

Falaris stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falaris throws a head kick that misses.
Conrad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Falaris leaves Conrad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Falaris pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falaris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Falaris stalks Conrad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Conrad's face. Conrad staggers backwards, shaken.
Conrad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Falaris throws a right and a left that Conrad avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falaris throws a leg kick which misses Conrad's front leg but catches the back leg as Conrad tries to avoid it.
Falaris throws a head kick but Conrad moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Conrad or perhaps it was just good defense by Falaris which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Falaris clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Falaris scores with a kick to the midsection.
Conrad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Falaris scores with a head kick.
Conrad looks for a takedown but Falaris sprawls well.
Conrad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Falaris swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown but Falaris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus Falaris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Conrad.
Falaris throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Conrad is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Falaris throws a series of punches but Conrad moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falaris tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Falaris does no damage.
Falaris throws a combination. Conrad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice sprawl there from Falaris as Conrad shoots in.
Falaris cracks a nice hook into Conrad's ribs.
Conrad has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Falaris.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Falaris both land. Nice combination.
Falaris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conrad.
Falaris lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad misses with a takedown attempt - Falaris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Falaris closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Conrad tries for a takedown but Falaris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Falaris had his way with Derek Conrad in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Conrad scores with a takedown into Falaris's guard.
Falaris is looking to stand up but Conrad isn't so interested in that idea.
Conrad trying to control the position from guard on top but Falaris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conrad stands and throws Falaris's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Falaris explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Conrad scores a takedown into full mount!
Conrad is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad tries to control but Falaris wriggling away.
Falaris is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Conrad goes for an armbar but Falaris turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Falaris.

Conrad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Falaris wants to stand but Conrad is controlling his posture from full guard.

Conrad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falaris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Conrad is tightening it up a little... Falaris has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Falaris reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Falaris taps out! nice BJJ there by Conrad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Derek Conrad!
Derek Conrad is the new middleweight champion!