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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Furio Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarmo Laukkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcone comes to the cage accompanied by Hatebreed - Live for this. Laukkanen has chosen The Mutilation of Christ as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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150 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Furio Falcone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarmo Laukkanen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laukkanen cracks the inside of Falcone's front leg.
Laukkanen moves out of range of the leg kick from Falcone.
Falcone lands a jab to the head.
Laukkanen checks a low kick from Falcone.
Laukkanen blocks a head kick by Falcone.
Falcone connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falcone 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 Laukkanen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laukkanen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcone. That's going to slow Laukkanen down.
Laukkanen tries to keep at a distance but Falcone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Falcone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Falcone lands a nice uppercut.
Laukkanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Falcone cracks Laukkanen with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laukkanen backwards.
Laukkanen tries to throw a body punch but Falcone avoids it by throwing Laukkanen back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone tries a body shot but Laukkanen blocks it.
Falcone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Falcone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laukkanen's face.
Falcone lands a left hand.
Knees to the body from Falcone.
Laukkanen tries for a takedown but Falcone manages to get underhooks.
Falcone keeps control of Laukkanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falcone leaning against his opponent.
Laukkanen avoiding damage as Falcone throws knees to the body.
Laukkanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Falcone scores a nice knee to the body.
Laukkanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Furio Falcone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarmo Laukkanen.
Laukkanen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Falcone after a bit of a struggle.
Falcone misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laukkanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Falcone just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Falcone throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Falcone.
Falcone tries a knee to the head but Laukkanen blocks it.
Falcone lands a knee to the body.
Laukkanen looks gassed!
Laukkanen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Falcone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Falcone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jarmo Laukkanen has been cut.
Falcone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Falcone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Falcone has Laukkanen pressed against the cage, preventing Laukkanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laukkanen can't find room to land a body shot as Falcone controls the action.
Laukkanen takes a shot to the head.
Laukkanen is looking for a takedown.
Falcone missing with knees to the body.
Falcone working Laukkanen over with knees to the body.
Falcone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone lands a body shot.
Falcone lands a right hand.
Laukkanen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Falcone prevents it.
Laukkanen trying to stall but Falcone improves his position.
Laukkanen is trying to pull guard but Falcone has him pressed against the cage.
Laukkanen is trying to drag Falcone to the mat but Falcone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laukkanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Falcone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laukkanen tries to score a body lock takedown but Falcone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falcone prevents a body shot from Laukkanen.
Falcone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falcone stalling.
Falcone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Falcone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen tries for a takedown but Falcone manages to get underhooks.
Falcone misses with an elbow strike.
Falcone missing with knees to the body.
Laukkanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falcone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falcone just leaning against Laukkanen, taking a breather.
Falcone lands 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!
Falcone tries to land a knee to the head but Laukkanen blocks with his arms.
Falcone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Falcone lands an elbow that stopped Laukkanen in his tracks for a moment.
Laukkanen looking for a takedown.
Falcone working Laukkanen over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falcone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Falcone.
Laukkanen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falcone looking to throw knees to the head but Laukkanen is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Falcone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarmo Laukkanen's cut.
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.
Falcone throws a head kick that Laukkanen semi-blocks.
Falcone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laukkanen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laukkanen lands with a slapping head kick.
Falcone 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.
Laukkanen tries to work over Falcone's front leg with a kick but Falcone checks it.
Laukkanen moves out of range of the body kick.
Laukkanen drops his hands momentarily and Falcone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Furio Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Falcone scores with a jab. Laukkanen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone moves out of range of the body kick.
Falcone connects with a solid leg kick.
Laukkanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jarmo Laukkanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falcone tries to clinch up but Laukkanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Laukkanen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Falcone.
Laukkanen lands a head kick. Falcone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laukkanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laukkanen is breathing heavily.
Falcone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laukkanen tries to move into range but Falcone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Falcone motions for Laukkanen to come forward. Falcone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laukkanen.
Falcone wants to clinch.
Laukkanen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Laukkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Laukkanen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcone.
Falcone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Falcone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laukkanen checks a leg kick.
Falcone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laukkanen misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Laukkanen misses with a wild body shot.
Laukkanen throws a wild body kick that Falcone sees coming a mile off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falcone, right into the meat.
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laukkanen.
Falcone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Falcone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falcone closes the distance and clinches.
Falcone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laukkanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Falcone lands with a light punch inside.
Falcone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Falcone misses with a body punch.
Falcone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Falcone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laukkanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Falcone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laukkanen as Falcone tries to tie him up.
Falcone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laukkanen avoids it.
Laukkanen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Falcone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Falcone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laukkanen can do to turn this around?
Laukkanen avoids the head kick by Falcone.
Falcone moves into range and clinches up with Laukkanen.
Laukkanen wants to stall.
Falcone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Falcone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falcone leaning against his opponent.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laukkanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Falcone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Jarmo Laukkanen's cut even more.
Laukkanen blocks an elbow strike from Falcone.
Falcone missing with knees to the body.
Laukkanen being controlled against the cage.
Furio Falcone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Falcone lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falcone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Laukkanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Falcone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarmo Laukkanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Falcone feints and then cracks Laukkanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laukkanen down.
Laukkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Falcone lands a jab to the head.
Falcone wants to clinch up but Laukkanen keeps it at a distance.
Laukkanen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Falcone scores with a leg kick.
Laukkanen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Falcone cracks the inside of Laukkanen's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falcone, right into the meat.
That kick from Falcone tenderised Laukkanen's leg. Laukkanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laukkanen walks into a straight right hand from Falcone.
Laukkanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falcone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Falcone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laukkanen.
Falcone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone throws the kick towards the body but Laukkanen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone wants to clinch.
Laukkanen throws a body kick that misses.
Laukkanen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcone.
Laukkanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laukkanen.
Laukkanen throws a head kick but Falcone moves out of range.
Laukkanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laukkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laukkanen avoids the head kick by Falcone.
Laukkanen checks a low kick from Falcone.
Falcone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laukkanen, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Falcone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Falcone throws an elbow but misses.
Falcone can't find room to land a body shot as Laukkanen controls the action.
Falcone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Falcone lands a knee to the head.
Falcone trying to stall but Laukkanen improves his position.
Falcone misses with a knee strike.
Falcone tries a knee to the head but Laukkanen blocks it.
Falcone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Laukkanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falcone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laukkanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Laukkanen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laukkanen can't break the clinch.
Falcone pushes off an throws an elbow but Laukkanen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Falcone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laukkanen's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Falcone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Laukkanen's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Furio Falcone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarmo Laukkanen.
Falcone lands an elbow inside.
Falcone lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Falcone as Laukkanen tries to tie him up.
Falcone trying to stall but Laukkanen improves his position.
Laukkanen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Falcone scores with a shot to the side of Laukkanen's head.
Falcone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laukkanen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falcone.
Falcone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Falcone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Furio Falcone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen is looking for a takedown.
Falcone tries a body shot but Laukkanen blocks it.
Falcone scores a nice knee to the body.
Falcone has Laukkanen pressed against the cage.
Laukkanen takes an elbow to the temple.
Falcone scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Falcone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarmo Laukkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laukkanen can't find room to land a body shot as Falcone controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furio Falcone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Falcone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furio Falcone!
In his post fight interview, Furio Falcone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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