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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Leone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Falcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leone comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Leone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon takes the fight into the clinch.
Leone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Falcon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Leone.
Leone tries to score with some ground and pound. Falcon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Falcon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leone stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Falcon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Falcon pinned against the cage. Falcon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leone throws a right hand that Falcon ducks under and follows up with a left that Falcon also avoids with ease.
Leone closes the distance and clinches up with Falcon, looking for a takedown. Leone pushes Falcon against the cage but Falcon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Leone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falcon sprawls well. Falcon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leone gets slowly back to his feet.
Falcon closes the distance and pushes Leone back into the cage.
Leone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Falcon.
Leone is breathing heavily.
Falcon working Leone over with knees to the body.
Falcon working Leone over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leone avoiding damage as Falcon throws knees to the body.
Leone avoiding damage as Falcon throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Falcon working Leone over with knees to the body.
Falcon connects with a knee to the head.
Falcon has Leone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falcon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Falcon connects with a knee to the head.
Leone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Falcon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Falcon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leone's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcon lands a good knee to the midsection. Leone won't want to take too many of those.
Leone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Falcon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Falcon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leone.
Falcon has Leone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leone tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Falcon is pressed up against the cage. Leone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falcon down to the mat. Falcon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Falcon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Falcon has Leone pressed against the cage.
Falcon lands an elbow just above Leone 's eye.
Falcon lands an elbow inside that Leone shrugs off.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Falcon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Falcon landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon landing knees to the head.
Falcon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Falcon scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falcon.
Leone tries for a takedown but Falcon manages to get underhooks.
Falcon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falcon with a knee to the head.
Falcon missing with knees to the body.
Falcon landing knees to the body.
Leone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Leone prevents Falcon from improving his position.
Falcon is defending against the submission attempts here by Leone.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcon is trying to get back to full guard.
Leone is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falcon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Falcon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Falcon working a defensive guard here.
Falcon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leone is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcon has wrist control.
Falcon trying to keep a closed guard but Leone is proving a slippery customer.
Falcon has Leone pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Falcon keeping moving, preventing Leone from controlling successfully.
Falcon pulls Leone in close to prevent any damage.
Leone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Falcon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Falcon has escaped and now he's on top!
Falcon throwing strikes from guard but Leone blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Leone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Falcon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Falcon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leone's calf.
Falcon thuds his shin into the meat of Leone's side.
Falcon has Leone up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcon looking for a takedown.
Leone goes for a takedown attempt but Falcon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Falcon stuffs the takedown.
Falcon feints and then cracks Leone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leone down.
Leone throws a hook but Falcon avoids it easily.
Falcon has Leone up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcon trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Falcon.
Leone avoiding damage as Falcon throws knees to the body.
Falcon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leone avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Falcon.
Falcon crunches a lovely knee into Leone's ribcage.
Falcon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Falcon lands a knee to the body.
Falcon lands an elbow just above Leone 's eye.
Falcon tries for a takedown but Leone manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon tries to land knees in the clinch but Leone avoids the damage to the body.
Falcon lands an elbow just above Leone 's eye.
A knee to the head by Falcon.
Falcon with a knee to the head.
Leone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Falcon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Leone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nathan Falcon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falcon gets underhooks to prevent Leone's takedown attempt.
Falcon landing knees to the body.
Falcon lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Falcon.
Nice elbow from Falcon.
Leone goes for a takedown attempt but Falcon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Falcon lands with a slapping head kick.
Leone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falcon defends it nicely.
Leone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falcon circles away.
Falcon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leone.
Leone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falcon circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon clinches with his opponent.
Leone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falcon lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Falcon obliges.
Leone takes an elbow to the temple.
Falcon lands a good knee to the midsection. Leone won't want to take too many of those.
Leone fails to pull guard.
Falcon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Falcon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Falcon working Leone over with knees to the body.
Leone is trying to drag Falcon to the mat but Falcon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Falcon with a knee to the head.
Leone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Falcon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Falcon rushes Leone and presses him up against the cage.
Leone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Falcon trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leone avoiding damage as Falcon throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Leone.
Falcon lands a good knee to the midsection. Leone won't want to take too many of those.
Leone tightens his grip and picks Falcon up, before dumping him to the ground. Falcon manages to land in guard.
Leone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leone wants to stand and escape but instead Falcon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Leone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Falcon is controlling him.
Leone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Falcon wants to control from the top but Leone keeps moving.
Leone is looking to stand up but Falcon isn't so interested in that idea.
Falcon wants to pass the guard but Leone is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Falcon misses with a head kick.
Nathan Falcon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Falcon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Falcon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leone is defending well for now.
Leone has Falcon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Leone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Falcon tumbling to the mat - Leone dives into Falcon's guard.
Falcon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Falcon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Falcon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poor strikes thrown by Falcon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Leone is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Falcon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Falcon thumps Leone with a low kick.
Leone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Falcon swivels and escapes.
Falcon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leone's sensitive parts.
Frank Leone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falcon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falcon thumps Leone with a low kick.
Falcon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leone, pushing him back against the cage.
Falcon missing with knees to the body.
Falcon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falcon scores a nice knee to the body.
Falcon lands a good knee to the midsection. Leone won't want to take too many of those.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falcon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leone avoids it.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Falcon lands a knee to the head.
Falcon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falcon crunches a lovely knee into Leone's ribcage.
Leone managing to block the knees to the body from Falcon.
Leone is working for takedown but Falcon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Falcon missing with knees to the body.
Falcon stops a takedown attempt from Leone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Leone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falcon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Falcon.
Leone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Falcon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Falcon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leone's face.
Leone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Falcon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Falcon takes the fight into the clinch.
Leone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Falcon smiles and moves away.
Falcon thuds his shin into the meat of Leone's side.
Nice body kick there by Falcon.
Falcon takes the fight into the clinch.
Falcon trying to land knees to the body.
Falcon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Falcon lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Falcon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leone fails with the takedown.
Falcon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leone.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falcon.
Leone throws a right and a left that Falcon avoids nicely.
Falcon scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Falcon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falcon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falcon gets a clinch.
Leone managing to block the knees to the body from Falcon.
Frank Leone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees to the body from Falcon.
Falcon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Falcon crunches a lovely knee into Leone's ribcage.
Leone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Falcon uses from the top position.
Falcon prevents Leone from getting back to his feet.
Leone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falcon is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leone throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Falcon escapes and throws Leone's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Leone wants to get back to his feet but Falcon drags him back down.
Leone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Leone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Falcon misses with the ground and pound.
Leone tries to escape but Falcon is in control.
Falcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leone keeps working.
Falcon throws a strike aimed at the side of Leone's head but Leone avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falcon closes the distance and clinches.
Falcon with a knee to the head.
Falcon lands an elbow inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Falcon.
Falcon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Leone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Falcon lands an elbow inside that Leone shrugs off.
Leone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falcon crunches a lovely knee into Leone's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Leone.
Falcon looking to throw knees to the head but Leone is blocking nicely.
Nathan Falcon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falcon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Falcon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Falcon connects with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Falcon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falcon lands a knee to the body.
Leone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Falcon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Falcon avoids the elbow strike from Leone, against the cage.
Falcon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leone avoids it.
Leone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Falcon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Falcon lands an elbow just above Leone 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Falcon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Falcon 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Falcon!
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energy
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hype
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