PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esquiva Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Falcao
vs
Portier

186 cm
31
186 lbs
21 - 5 - 0

185 cm
36
186 lbs
30 - 16 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu
Bullet Proof System

Sun-Tzu
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esquiva Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao throws a body punch but Portier moves out of range.
Portier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falcao throwing a counter right hand but Portier manages to avoid it.
Portier checks a low kick from Falcao.
Falcao throws a lazy right hand but Portier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Portier pivots, looking for a leg kick but Falcao is out of range and Portier settles back down.
Portier needs to keep his hands up - Falcao had a free shot at his head there.
Portier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcao.
Falcao looks to land a right hand but Portier moved out of range.
A nice side step and Portier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Portier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Portier throws a sloppy head kick
and Falcao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Portier connects with a body shot that sends Falcao's belly button to the back.
Falcao catches Portier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Falcao cracks Portier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
A jab from Falcao finds it's way through Portier's defenses.
Portier tries to clinch up but Falcao circles away and keeps his distance.
Portier misses with the combination.
Portier misses with a looping left.
Falcao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Portier.
Portier throws a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Portier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Falcao thows a leg kick but Portier checks it
and Portier counters with a right hand to the body.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Portier. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcao cracks the inside of Portier's front leg.
Falcao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Portier fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falcao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falcao takes one to the side of the head.
Portier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcao slips under a jab from Portier.
Falcao misses with a hook. Portier ducked under it nicely.
Portier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Portier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Portier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcao was well out of range. Poor timing from Portier.
Portier ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Portier throws the left hand but Falcao avoids the punch easily.
As Portier backs away, Falcao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Falcao connects with a leg kick. Portier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Portier defending well as Falcao loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Portier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falcao throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcao throws a body shot but no joy.
Portier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falcao misses with an uppercut. Portier saw that one coming.
A jab from Portier misses.
Falcao misses with a head kick.
Falcao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Portier if he has to take too many more of those.
Falcao misses with a body kick.
Portier appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Portier misses with a straight right.
Falcao scores with a head kick.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Portier throws a right and a left that Falcao avoids nicely.
Portier lands an overhand right.
Falcao throws a leg kick which misses Portier's front leg but catches the back leg as Portier tries to avoid it.
Falcao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Portier avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Falcao misses.
Portier lands a leg kick that knocks Falcao off balance momentarily.
Portier throws a right hand that Falcao ducks under and follows up with a left that Falcao also avoids with ease.
Falcao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Portier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Falcao circles away quickly and effectively.
Falcao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Falcao connects with a nice looking jab.
Portier with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Portier misses with a double jab.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Portier misses with a combination
enabling Falcao to counter with a crisp jab.
Portier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Falcao misses.
Portier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier lands a slapping body shot.
Falcao scores with a jab to the head.
Falcao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Falcao misses its intended target.
Falcao thuds his shin into the meat of Portier's side.
Falcao throws a hook but Portier blocks it.
Portier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses.
Falcao misses with a body kick.
Portier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falcao scores with the left hand. Portier knows he should have avoided that one.
Falcao misses with a two punch combination.
Falcao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Portier misses with an uppercut
and Portier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Portier.
Portier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao jabs at Portier's body.
Falcao misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Portier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Falcao misses with a head kick.
Falcao slips a straight right by Portier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esquiva Falcao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice cross by Portier.
Falcao dodges the punch combination from Portier.
Falcao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Portier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falcao tries to land a leg kick but Portier saw it coming and moves away.
Portier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falcao misses with the combination.
Falcao scores with a kick to the body.
Portier lands a head kick. Falcao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Falcao misses with a jab to the body
and Portier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falcao scores with a jab. Portier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Esquiva Falcao is winning the standup battle so far.
Portier moves out of range as Falcao strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falcao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Portier.
Falcao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier connects with an inside leg kick.
Portier motions for Falcao to come forward. Portier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Falcao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portier throws a body shot but no joy.
Portier lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Falcao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Portier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcao slips under a jab from Portier.
Falcao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Portier tries to land a front kick but Falcao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Portier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Falcao. Beautiful body shot.
Falcao thuds his shin into the meat of Portier's side.
A jab from Falcao finds it's way through Portier's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier throws a leg kick but Falcao moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Portier.
Portier throws a right and a left that Falcao avoids nicely.
Falcao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falcao scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier misses with a looping left.
Portier throws a shot from downtown. Falcao moves away and avoids it.
Portier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcao blocks a jab.
Portier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Portier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Portier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcao.
Portier misses with an uppercut. Falcao saw that one coming.
Falcao just misses with a punch to the body.
Portier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Falcao momentarily.
Falcao misses with an uppercut. Portier saw that one coming.
Portier throws a body punch but Falcao moves out of range.
Falcao throws out a loose jab but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Portier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Portier misses with a series of wild punches.
Falcao throws a hook but Portier blocks it.
Portier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Falcao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Portier scores with a nice right hand.
Falcao misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Portier as he checks the leg kick.
Portier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falcao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Falcao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Portier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Falcao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Falcao misses the shot to the body.
Falcao throws a right and a left that Portier avoids nicely.
Falcao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Portier backs up against the cage.
Portier scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Portier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcao throws a head kick but Portier moves out of range.
Donk. Falcao catches Portier right on the button with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Falcao throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Portier.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falcao.
Portier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcao dodges the punch combination from Portier.
Falcao thinks about countering with a body kick.
Falcao punishes Portier's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Portier misses.
A big right from Falcao misses.
Portier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Linkin Portier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Portier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcao.
Falcao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Falcao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Portier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Portier looks to throw the jab but Falcao is out of range.
Portier ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Falcao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portier.
As Portier backs away, Falcao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Portier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portier punishes Falcao's body with a nice straight punch.
Portier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcao.
Portier throws a looping overhand right but Falcao ducks down to avoid it.
Portier misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao throws an overhand right that lands on Portier's shoulder, as Portier tries to avoid the shot.
Portier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Portier lands a jab to the nose.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Portier.
Falcao tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier throws a head kick but Falcao moves out of range.
Portier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Portier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Falcao loads up on a big right hand but Portier slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Portier 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 Falcao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Falcao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Falcao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Falcao throws a lazy right hand but Portier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcao jabs at Portier's body.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falcao misses with an uppercut. Portier saw that one coming.
Falcao misses with a hook.
Portier misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Falcao.
Portier misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Falcao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Portier has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portier misses with a hook to the ribs.

Falcao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falcao walks into a straight right hand from Portier.
Falcao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Falcao throws a one two combo.
A jab from Falcao does it's job there.
Portier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Portier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Portier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falcao lunges at Portier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Portier's hand.
Falcao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Portier moves out of range as Falcao throws a body kick.
Falcao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Falcao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Portier is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Portier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Falcao misses with a straight left.
Falcao stuns Portier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Portier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Falcao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Portier's head.
A leg kick checked by Falcao.
Falcao slips a jab from Portier.
Portier scores with a jab to the head.
Portier missing with a left hand there. Falcao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Portier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Falcao misses with a left hand
and Portier counters with a leg kick.
Portier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Portier.
Falcao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Portier. Portier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier throws a leg kick but Falcao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falcao scores with a hook to the body. Portier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Portier.
Falcao scores with a nice strike.
Portier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Portier.
It looked like Falcao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Falcao misses with a double jab
and Portier counters with a straight right hand.
Falcao 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.
Falcao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Falcao tests Portier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Portier misses its intended target.
Falcao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Portier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Falcao coming out on top.
Falcao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Esquiva Falcao did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Portier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Falcao finds it's way through Portier's defenses.
A good leg kick by Falcao.
Portier cracks Falcao with a good jab.
Portier moves out of range as Falcao strikes.
Falcao throws a sloppy head kick and Portier moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Portier, as that shot connected.
Falcao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Portier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Portier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Falcao throws a body kick that misses.
Portier throws a lazy right hand but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portier ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Falcao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Portier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Falcao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Falcao misses with an uppercut. Portier saw that one coming.
Portier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcao.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portier.
Portier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Falcao.
Portier misses with a combination
and Falcao counters with a two punch combo.
Portier scores with a nice head shot.
Jab from Falcao.
Some bone on bone action there as Portier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Portier is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Portier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Falcao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Portier lunges at Falcao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Falcao's hand.
Portier misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcao moves away from the strike by Portier.
A leg kick checked by Portier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Falcao does it's job there.
Portier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Portier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcao with a nice cross.
Falcao throws a body kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Falcao!
Falcao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Falcao - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Portier.
Falcao is looking to counter with head kicks.
Falcao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Falcao throws a poor cross that misses
and Portier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Portier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcao.
Portier scores with a jab to the head.
Falcao loads up on a big right hand but Portier slips the punch.
Portier has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Portier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Portier misses with a wild combination.
Falcao is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier swings widly with a right hand
and Falcao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Portier throws a hook but Falcao avoids it easily.
Falcao scores with a jab. Portier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Falcao looks to land a right hand but Portier moved out of range.
Portier walks into a stiff left hand from Falcao.
Falcao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Portier throws a head kick that Falcao semi-blocks.
Portier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Portier backs away, Falcao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Falcao misses with a hook. Portier ducked under it nicely.
Portier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falcao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falcao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Portier scores with a hook to the body. Falcao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Falcao.
Portier misses with a hook. Falcao ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao moves out of range of the strikes.
Falcao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Portier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Portier throws the left hand but Falcao avoids the punch easily.
Portier scores with a nice right hand.
Portier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcao. Falcao obviously looking to wear him down.
Portier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Portier throws a leg kick but Falcao checks it.
It looked like Falcao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Falcao avoids a kick to the body.
Portier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Portier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falcao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Falcao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esquiva Falcao had his way with Linkin Portier in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Falcao works over Portier's head and body with a nice combination.
Portier lunges at Falcao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Falcao's hand.
A lazy left from Falcao finds it's target.
Falcao scores with a leg kick.
Portier lands with a shot to the body.
Portier throws a leg kick but Falcao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falcao throws a jab when Portier was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portier! But no joy.
Portier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Portier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Falcao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Portier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Falcao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Portier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portier.
Falcao throws a body shot but no joy.
Portier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Falcao is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier throws a series of punches but Falcao moves out of range.
Oh Falcao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Falcao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falcao seems to have got his legs back now.
Portier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Falcao is out of range.
Falcao lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Portier. That's going to slow Falcao down.
Portier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Portier works Falcao's body with a nice hook.
Falcao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Portier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falcao throws a poor cross that misses
and Portier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Portier throws a nice looking combination but Falcao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Falcao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good leg kick by Portier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A lazy left from Falcao finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portier misses with a head kick.
Falcao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Portier's sensitive parts.
Portier misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier avoids a kick to the body.
Portier throws the left hand but Falcao avoids the punch easily.
Falcao tries to land a body kick
and Portier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Falcao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Falcao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Portier on the side of the head.
Falcao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Portier counters with a two punch combo.
Portier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Portier throws a shot from downtown. Falcao moves away and avoids it.
Falcao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Falcao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portier was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcao.
Portier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcao.
Portier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcao.
Portier throws out a counter right but Falcao avoids it with no problem.
Portier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Falcao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Portier.
Falcao cracks Portier with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao throws a head kick that Portier semi-blocks.
Falcao misses with a looping left.
Portier misses with a wild body shot.
Portier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Falcao lands a head kick!
A big left from Portier misses.
Portier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falcao throws a body punch but Portier moves out of range.
Falcao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Portier under the eye.
Falcao scores with a punch to the head.
Portier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Falcao tests Portier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falcao with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Portier throws out a loose jab but Falcao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Falcao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Linkin Portier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Portier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falcao lands a body shot.
Portier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Portier throws a head kick that misses.
Falcao throws a big counter combination but Portier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Portier darts in and clinches Falcao up against the cage.
A short right from Falcao on the inside.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcao lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Portier lands a left hand.
Portier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esquiva Falcao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short body shot lands from Falcao as the two fighters clinch.

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 Esquiva Falcao.
I think Falcao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esquiva Falcao!
Our winner, Esquiva Falcao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.