Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: K-1 35 Szczesny vs Romero
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Mclovin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takesian misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Mclovin counter with a right hand.
Mclovin scores with a hook to the body. Takesian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takesian misses with a wild body shot.
Mclovin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takesian.
Mclovin punishes Takesian's body with a nice straight punch.
Mclovin moves away from the strike by Takesian.
Takesian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mclovin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mclovin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takesian.
Takesian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Mclovin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takesian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mclovin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takesian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Mclovin with a hook.
Mclovin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Takesian is rocked!
Takesian steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mclovin. That one must have hurt.
Takesian is still on wobbly legs! Can Mclovin finish him?
Takesian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mclovin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Eli Takesian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takesian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mclovin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takesian scrambles back to his feet.
Takesian misses with a shot to the body
and Mclovin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takesian with a nice cross.
Takesian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mclovin's head backwards.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mclovin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takesian - the referee stops the clock and Mclovin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takesian. Mclovin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takesian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takesian throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range.
Takesian seems to have recovered his senses.
Mclovin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mclovin checks a low kick from Takesian.
Mclovin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Takesian throws a leg kick but Mclovin checks it.
It appears Mclovin was looking to counter with a kick there.
A shot to the liver by Takesian. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Takesian lands a right hook to the body.
Takesian lands a head shot.
Takesian throws a head kick that misses.
Takesian throws the left hand but Mclovin avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Takesian.
A slow jab from Takesian misses its intended target.
Mclovin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mclovin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mclovin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takesian throws out the jab.
Mclovin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takesian avoids the head kick by Mclovin.
Takesian throws a lazy body kick
and Mclovin counters with a nice body shot.
Takesian throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mclovin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takesian throws a body punch but Mclovin moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eli Takesian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Takesian throws a right hand that misses
and Mclovin counters with a nice body shot.
Mclovin works the jab nicely.
Takesian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takesian scoring well with a low kick there.
Takesian misses with a left hand
and Mclovin counters with a one-two to the body.
Mclovin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mclovin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Takesian finds it's way through Mclovin's defenses.
Mclovin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takesians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takesian on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takesian is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takesian misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Takesian throws a chopping leg kick but Mclovin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mclovin slips under a jab from Takesian.
It looked like Mclovin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mclovin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mclovin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takesian can do to turn this around?
Takesian misses the shot to the body.
Takesian misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Mclovin counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Takesian goes down! Will Takesian beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Mclovin misses with an uppercut. Takesian saw that one coming.
Mclovin throws a sloppy head kick and Takesian moves out of range easily.
Takesian throws a leg kick
and Mclovin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mclovin catches Takesian napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Takesian crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Mclovin raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pony Mclovin!
Pony Mclovin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CATCH!!!-KO5-
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takesian.
Vasilev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Takesian misses.
Takesian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Vasilev drives through and clinches with Takesian against the ropes.
Takesian throws a head punch that misses.
Takesian scores with a shot to the side of Vasilev's head.
Vasilev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takesian misses with the head strike.
Vasilev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasilev misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasilev misses with a knee to the head.
Vasilev tries a knee to the head but Takesian blocks it.
Takesian lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takesian misses with a punch on the inside.
Takesian tries to throw a body punch but Vasilev avoids it by throwing Takesian back against the ropes.
Vasilev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takesian tries to work over Vasilev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takesian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilev's elbow.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the head but Takesian blocks with his arms.
Vasilev avoiding damage as Takesian throws knees to the body. #T1#
Vasilev tries a knee to the head but Takesian blocks it.
Takesian swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takesian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasilev misses with a knee strike.
Takesian lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Takesian fails to land.
Takesian misses with a punch to the body.
Takesian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasilev tries to stall but Takesian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vasilev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takesian misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Vasilev manages to break the clinch.
Vasilev avoids the body shot from Takesian.
Vasilev looks to score with a jab to the body but Takesian is just out of range.
Takesian 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.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takesian.
Takesian throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
A good leg kick by Vasilev.
Vasilev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vasilev blocks a low kick nicely.
Takesian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vasilev takes a swing at Takesian's ribcage but misses.
Takesian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Vasilev.
Vasilev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Takesian.
Vasilev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Takesian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vasilev checks a leg kick.
Vasilev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Takesian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takesian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilev momentarily.
Vasilev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Vasilev lands with a kick to the temple. Takesian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eli Takesian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Takesian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vasilev, pushing him back against the ropes.
Vasilev tries a knee to the head but Takesian blocks it.
Takesian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilev.
Vasilev throws a punch but it's blocked by Takesian.
Takesian working aggressively here.
Vasilev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasilev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vasilev takes a shot to the head.
Takesian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vasilev blocks an uppercut.
Takesian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Takesian.
Vasilev misses with a knee to the head.
Takesian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vasilev scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takesian tries to land a knee to the head but Vasilev blocks with his arms. #T4#
Vasilev blocking some punches.
Takesian tries a body shot but Vasilev blocks it.
Vasilev has a couple of punches blocked by Takesian.
Vasilev misses with a knee to the head.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takesian scores with a shoulder strike.
Vasilev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasilev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasilev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takesian seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vasilev can turn it around.
Vasilev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takesian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vasilev blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Vasilev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takesian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takesian gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vasilev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takesian tries to land a front kick but Vasilev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Vasilev as he checks the leg kick.
Vasilev tries a quick counter leg kick but Takesian is wise to it.
Takesian misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Takesian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Takesian tries to land a body kick
and Vasilev counters with a big head kick but Takesian shrugs it off.
Good exchange - Takesian coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.
Vasilev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takesian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takesian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vasilev if he has to take too many more of those.
Takesian pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Vasilev instigates a clinch.
Takesian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasilev can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilev.
Takesian tries a body shot but Vasilev blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Vasilev fails to land.
Takesian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takesian working aggressively here.
Takesian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasilev blocking some punches.
Takesian lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takesian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
Vasilev tries a body shot but Takesian blocks it.
Vasilev lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Takesian throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Vasilev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasilev blocking some punches.
Takesian has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilev.
Takesian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takesian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasilev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasilev trying to land knees to the body.
Vasilev lands a right hand.
Takesian scores with a shot to the side of Vasilev's head.
Vasilev misses with an elbow over the top.
Takesian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Vasilev fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilev.
A nice left hand lands by Takesian.
Takesian tries to work over Vasilev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takesian lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Vasilev is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Takesian fails to land.
Vasilev is still on wobbly legs! Can Takesian finish him?
Takesian misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Takesian misses with some punches.
Vasilev scores with a shot to the side of Takesian's head.
Vasilev prevents a body shot from Takesian.
Vasilev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasilev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasilev seems to have recovered his senses.
Vasilev takes a shot to the head.
Takesian tries to throw a body punch but Vasilev avoids it by throwing Takesian back against the ropes.
Vasilev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takesian lands a shoulder strike.
Takesian misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasilev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takesian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasilev blocks an uppercut.
Vasilev blocking some punches.
Vasilev blocks an uppercut.
Takesian misses with a punch to the body.
Takesian swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takesian misses with some punches. #T3#
Takesian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takesian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takesian struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasilev controls his hands.
Vasilev tries to land knees in the clinch but Takesian avoids the damage to the body.
Takesian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasilev gets through Takesian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vasilev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takesian managing to block the knees to the body from Vasilev.
Takesian swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takesian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takesian.
Takesian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takesian lands a body shot.
Takesian throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Eli Takesian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takesian lands with a left to the head.
Vasilev connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takesian. #T4#
Takesian lands with a light punch inside.
Takesian misses with a body punch.
Vasilev pushes Takesian back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takesian misses with the head strike.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takesian.
Vasilev landing knees to the body.
A short right from Takesian on the inside.
Takesian throws a head punch that misses.
Vasilev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasilev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasilev trying to land knees to the body.
Takesian misses with the head strike.
Takesian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takesian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takesian has a couple of punches blocked by Vasilev.
Takesian throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Takesian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Takesian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Vasilev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Eli Takesian is winning the standup battle so far.
Takesian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takesian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vasilev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takesian counters with a nice leg kick.
Takesian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takesian misses with a straight left.
Takesian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasilev's sensitive parts.
Vasilev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vasilev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crunch! Vasilev slams his shin into Takesian's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takesian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takesian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Takesian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vasilev, pushing him back against the ropes.
Takesian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Takesian.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takesian misses with some punches. #BC2#
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takesian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilev feints a counter leg kick.
Vasilev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takesian motions for Vasilev to come forward. Takesian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takesian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takesian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takesian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasilev throws a hook to the side of Takesian's head but Takesian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takesian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vasilev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vasilev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vasilev keeps the fight on the outside.
Good work by Vasilev as he checks the leg kick.
Takesian throws a poor cross that misses
and Takesian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Takesian takes a swing at Vasilev's ribcage but misses.
Takesian throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Vasilev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takesian lands a right hand.
Vasilev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takesian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilev has a couple of punches blocked by Takesian.
Takesian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilev's elbow.
Vasilev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takesian misses with the head strike.
A short left from Vasilev.
Takesian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vasilev.
Still in the clinch, Vasilev scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Takesian on the inside.
Takesian avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body.
Takesian tries a body shot but Vasilev blocks it.
Vasilev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vasilev misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A body shot lands from Vasilev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takesian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vasilev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takesian misses with some punches.
Takesian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vasilev.
Vasilev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Takesian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takesian gets through Vasilev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vasilev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasilev connects with a knee to the head.
Vasilev blocks an uppercut.
Vasilev lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Takesian is rocked!
Takesian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takesian can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilev controls the action.
Takesian misses with a body punch.
Vasilev with an attempt at a knee that misses. #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!
Vasilev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasilev blocking some punches.
Vasilev scores a nice knee to the body.
Vasilev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takesian throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Takesian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasilev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takesian backwards.
Oh Takesian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasilev lands a damaging elbow.
Takesian swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilev creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Takesian crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Takesian face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Vasilev takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Adrik Vasilev!
A victorious Adrik Vasilev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMT 67 George v Modi
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Anderson throws a series of punches but Takesian avoids them all with ease.
Takesian connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut.
A shot to the body from Takesian misses #CL#
and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Takesian missing with knees to the body.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Takesian.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Takesian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Anderson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Takesian fails to land.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Takesian on the inside.
Takesian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takesian lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takesian.
Takesian managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Takesian managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Takesian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takesian struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Takesian.
We've been informed that Takesian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Takesian misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Takesian fails to land.
A short right from Takesian.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Takesian.
Takesian working aggressively here.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takesian misses with a punch on the inside.
Takesian presses Anderson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takesian scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takesian scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Takesian lands with a right to the head.
Takesian throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson tries a body shot but Takesian blocks it. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takesian is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs. #CL2#
Takesian clinches up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takesian lands a body shot.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson wants to break free but Takesian has control. #T2#
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson presses Takesian against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takesian struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Takesian fails to land.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Takesian avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Takesian clinches up against the ropes.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takesian lands a right hand.
Takesian struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Takesian lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takesian avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Takesian.
Takesian lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Takesian.
Takesian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Takesian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arn Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Takesian flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
Takesian cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Takesian checks a low kick from Anderson.
A left lands for Takesian.
An inside leg kick lands from Takesian.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Takesian counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Takesian.
Anderson takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Takesian.
Takesian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takesian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Takesian won't allow it.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Takesian misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Takesian struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takesian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takesian lands a right hand.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Takesian won't allow it.
Takesian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takesian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takesian scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takesian prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Takesian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takesian.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takesian backwards.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takesian backwards.
Takesian misses with a punch on the inside.
Takesian misses with some punches.
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!
Takesian throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Takesian throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takesian's brow.
Takesian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head. #T2#
Takesian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takesian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Takesian lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Takesian has double underhooks.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Takesian.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Takesian controls the action.
Takesian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takesian scores with a shoulder strike.
Takesian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takesian blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Takesian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takesian is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takesian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takesian misses with some punches. #BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Takesian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arn Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Takesian feints a counter leg kick.
Arn Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takesian wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Takesian tries to clinch up.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takesian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takesian. That did some damage!
Takesian throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takesian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takesian looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Takesian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Takesian.
Takesian is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Takesian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson 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 Takesian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takesian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Takesian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takesian blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takesian.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Takesian lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Takesian controls his hands.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takesian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Takesian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Takesian delivers a nice body kick.
Takesian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Takesian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takesian scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
Arn Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Takesian misses the body punch
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takesian missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Takesian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Takesian tries to clinch up
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takesian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takesian wants to slow Anderson down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Takesian.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Takesian really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arn Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4##CL2#
Takesian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Takesian keeps him there for the moment.
Takesian blocks an uppercut.
Takesian misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eli Takesian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takesian, as that shot connected.
Anderson throws a jab when Takesian was well out of range.
Takesian misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takesian lands with an overhand left.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Takesian is out of range.
Takesian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takesian throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Takesian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Takesian checks a leg kick.
Takesian thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Takesian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Takesian connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Takesian lands a body shot.
Takesian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takesian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takesian throws a lazy uppercut
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson slips under a jab from Takesian.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Takesian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anderson throws a combination. Takesian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson jabs Takesian right on the nose. Takesian blinks but takes it well.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Takesian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.#CUT2#
Arn Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takesian.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takesian. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Takesian is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice straight punches there by Takesian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takesian.
Takesian scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD2#
Takesian cracks Anderson with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Anderson is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Anderson is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Arn Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takesian.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Takesian needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Anderson just on the top of the head. Anderson drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Anderson - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eli Takesian!
Eli Takesian thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMT 61 Takesian v Johnson
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Takesian moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson throws a hook but Takesian avoids it easily.
Takesian lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Takesian motions for Johnson to come forward. Takesian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takesian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Takesian misses.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Takesian.
Takesian walks into a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Johnson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takesian. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takesian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Takesian moved out of range nicely.
Takesian connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Takesian is rocked!
Takesian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Takesian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Takesian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takesian seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson tries to bum rush Takesian with a series of wild strikes but Takesian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fleece Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takesian just misses with a punch to the body.
Takesian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takesian thumps Johnson with a low kick.#KD2#
Johnson looks low and kicks high, catching Takesian right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2#
It looks like Eli Takesian has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takesian walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Fleece Johnson!
A relieved looking Fleece Johnson 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: GAMT 57 Bug v Shanks
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Takesian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Binay was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takesian throws a lazy right hand but Binay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Takesian clinches up against the ropes.
Binay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Binay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takesian backwards.
Takesian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Binay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takesian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takesian misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Takesian. #BC2#
Takesian manages to break the clinch.
Binay lands with an uppercut that bounces Takesian off the ropes and back into range.
Takesian throws a head kick but Binay moves out of range.
Takesian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Binay. #CL2#
Takesian clinches with his opponent.
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!
Takesian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takesian throws a punch but it's blocked by Binay.
Binay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takesian. #BC2#
Takesian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Binay moves into the clinch successfully.
Takesian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#CUT2#
It looks like Mario Jose Binay has been cut.
Takesian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Binay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Binay misses with a punch on the inside.
Takesian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Binay throws a head punch that misses.
Takesian working aggressively here.
Binay connects with a knee to the head.
Binay working aggressively here. #BC2#
Takesian breaks the clinch.
Binay closes the distance but Takesian moves to the side
and Takesian counters with a low kick, right behind Binay 's knee.
Binay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Binay takes the fight into the clinch.
Binay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Takesian breaks from the clinch.
Binay tries to clinch
and Takesian counters with a nice leg kick.
Binay blocks a head kick by Takesian.
Binay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Binay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Takesian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takesian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Takesian paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Binay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takesian.
Takesian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Binay tries to clinch there but Takesian circles away.
Binay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Binay moves into the clinch.
Binay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takesian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takesian fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Takesian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takesian misses with a low kick. #CL#
Binay clinches with his opponent.
Binay prevents Takesian from breaking the clinch.
Binay lands an uppercut.
Binay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takesian.
Binay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Binay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takesians head.
A short right from Binay on the inside.
I was talking to Binay's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Binay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takesian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takesian lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eli Takesian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Jose Binay's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Takesian lands a lovely overhand right.
Binay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Binay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takesian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Binay backwards.
Binay lands a knee to the head.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Binay tries to land knees in the clinch but Takesian avoids the damage to the body.
Binay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Binay has a couple of punches blocked by Takesian.
Binay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takesian dodges an elbow strike from Binay.
Mario Jose Binay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Binay looking to throw knees to the head but Takesian is blocking nicely.
Binay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Binay looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Binay takes a shot 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!
Binay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Binay blocking some punches. #BC2#
Takesian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takesian slips under a jab from Binay.#CL#
Binay moves into range and clinches up with Takesian.
Binay working aggressively here. #T1#
Takesian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Binay tries to throw a body punch but Takesian avoids it by throwing Binay back against the ropes.
Binay tries to throw a body punch but Takesian avoids it by throwing Binay back against the ropes. #BC2#
Takesian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Binay connects with a nice looking jab.
Binay takes a swing at Takesian's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Takesian lands a head kick that bluckles Binay and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Takesian no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Takesian misses with an uppercut.
Takesian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Binay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binay looks to clinch
and Takesian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Binay is rocked!#CUT2#
Mario Jose Binay's cut is getting worse.
Binay tries to clinch up.
Binay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Binay moves out of range as Takesian strikes.
Jab by Binay.#KD2#
Takesian connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Binay onto his butt! Binay bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Oh Binay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice straight punches there by Takesian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takesian.
Mario Jose Binay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Binay throws a head kick but Takesian moves out of range. #T2#
Takesian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Binay loads up on a big right hand but Takesian slips the punch.
Binay seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot lands for Binay.
Takesian lands a front kick.
A jab lands there for Takesian.
Binay swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Takesian clinches up against the ropes.
Takesian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takesian lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Takesian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Binay has closed the distance and engaged Takesian in a clinch.
Takesian swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Takesian breaks from the clinch.
Takesian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Binay. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Binay wants to clinch up but Takesian keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Takesian moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Binay.
Takesian misses with the head strike.
Takesian pushes Binay back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Takesian will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
The cut man is working on Mario Jose Binay's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##CL2#
Takesian moves into range and clinches up with Binay.
Takesian avoids a wild elbow strike from Binay.
Takesian misses with a punch on the inside.
Binay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Binay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takesian works on Binay's body with a couple of short punches.
Takesian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Binay backwards.
Binay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Binay misses with an elbow over the top.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Takesian. #BC2#
Takesian breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Takesian misses its intended target.
Jab by Takesian.
Binay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takesian throws a shot from downtown. Binay moves away and avoids it.
Binay takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
Mario Jose Binay's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takesian.#T1#
Binay tries to clinch but Takesian moves out of range.
Takesian tries a quick counter leg kick but Binay is wise to it.
Binay is looking to clinch but Takesian is avoiding it.
Binay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Eli Takesian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Binay fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takesian.
Binay throws a poor cross that misses
letting Takesian counter with a right hand.
Takesian ducks under a wild hook from Binay.
Takesian throws a switch kick that catches Binay on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Binay looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Binay flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Eli Takesian!
A relieved looking Eli Takesian 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: GAMT Venom Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1#
Benson tests Takesian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Takesian.
A leg kick checked by Takesian.
Takesian counters with a body kick.
Benson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Takesian.
Nice body punch from Benson.
Takesian motions for Benson to come forward. Takesian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benson is looking to score with low kicks.
Takesian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benson's hands.
Takesian misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Benson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Takesian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benson. #BC2#
Takesian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benson throws a wild body kick that Takesian sees coming a mile off.
Takesian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Takesian misses with a hook.
Takesian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takesian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Takesian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benson.
Benson throwing a counter right hand but Takesian manages to avoid it.
Benson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benson throws a low kick but Takesian moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Takesian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick from Takesian.
Benson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takesian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benson.
Benson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takesian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benson.
Benson throws a shot from downtown. Takesian moves away and avoids it.
Benson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takesian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab lands there for Takesian.
Benson throws a leg kick that misses.
Takesian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takesian looks to land a right hand but Benson moved out of range.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takesian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benson loads up on a big right hand but Takesian slips the punch.#T2#
Takesian throws a hook to the side of Benson's head but Benson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takesian throws a hook but Benson blocks it.
Benson thuds his right hand into Takesian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Benson moves out of range as Takesian throws a body kick.
Takesian throws out a loose jab but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takesian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takesian cracks Benson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benson tries to score with a low kick but Takesian moves his leg out of the way.
Benson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takesian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takesian on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Takesian is rocked!
Takesian takes a swing at Benson's ribcage but misses.
Takesian is still on wobbly legs! Can Benson finish him?
Takesian walks into a straight right hand from Benson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takesian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takesian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Benson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takesian seems to have recovered his senses.
Takesian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Benson closes the distance and pushes Takesian back into the ropes.
Takesian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takesian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takesian blocks the elbow strike.
Takesian dodges an elbow strike from Benson.
Benson tries a knee to the head but Takesian blocks it.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Takesian.
Takesian wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Takesian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benson throws a low kick, looking for Takesian's leg but Takesian calmly moves out of range.
Benson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takesian can do to turn this around?
Takesian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takesian was well out of range. Poor timing from Benson.
Takesian tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Benson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takesian avoids the head kick by Benson.
Benson throws a shot from downtown. Takesian moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Takesian does it's job there.
Benson throws an overhand right that lands on Takesian's shoulder, as Takesian tries to avoid the shot.
Takesian misses with a looping left.
Benson throws a combination. Takesian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Takesian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takesian cracks Benson with an open hand slap.
Benson misses with a body kick.
Takesian defending well as Benson loads up on a big left hand.
Takesian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson misses with an uppercut.
Takesian misses with a low kick as Benson jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Benson misses the target.
Takesian lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Benson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takesian.
Benson connects with a body shot that sends Takesian's belly button to the back.
Takesian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Takesian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Benson closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Takesian manages to break the clinch.
Benson scores with the left hand. Takesian knows he should have avoided that one.
Benson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takesian throws a big counter head kick but Benson avoids it with no problem.
Takesian blocks a leg kick.
Benson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benson digs a good body shot into Takesian's ribs.
Benson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Takesian counters with a nice leg kick.
Takesian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takesian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Benson moves out of range as Takesian strikes.
Benson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takesian missing with a left hand there. Benson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Benson has Takesian up against the ropes in a clinch.
Takesian blocks an elbow strike from Benson.
Benson lands an elbow that stopped Takesian in his tracks for a moment.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Takesian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Takesian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takesian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
The fighters circling - Benson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Benson misses.
A big right from Benson misses.
Takesian avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Benson takes the fight into the clinch.
Benson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benson lands with a short shot to the head.
Benson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takesian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benson takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takesian.#BC2#
Takesian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Takesian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takesian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Benson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takesian.
Benson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benson.
Takesian checks a leg kick.
Takesian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Benson will feel that in the morning.
Takesian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benson lands with an uppercut that bounces Takesian off the ropes and back into range.
Benson connects with a solid leg kick.
Benson tries to clinch up but Takesian circles away and keeps his distance.
Takesian tries to counter with a clinch but Benson shakes him off and moves away.
Takesian lands a nice looking body kick.
Benson is looking to clinch but Takesian is avoiding it.
Takesian looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Benson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Takesian.
Takesian scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Benson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takesian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benson manages to avoid it.
Benson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Benson misses.
Takesian throws the left hand but Benson avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Benson has closed the distance and engaged Takesian in a clinch.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Takesian avoids it by throwing Benson back against the ropes.
Wolfgang Benson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Takesian.
Takesian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson swings wildly with an uppercut but Takesian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Benson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Benson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takesian.
Benson misses with an uppercut. Takesian saw that one coming.#CL#
Benson clinches up against the ropes.
Takesian is trying to break the clinch but Benson has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takesian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Takesian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benson avoids the head kick by Takesian. #T2#
Benson is looking to score with low kicks.
Takesian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benson throws a hook but Takesian blocks it.
Takesian misses with a looping right.
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfgang Benson is winning the standup battle so far.
Takesian avoids the body shot from Benson.
Benson lands with a right hand.
Takesian blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Benson closes the distance and pushes Takesian back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takesian wants to get back to striking at distance but Benson won't allow it.
Benson tries a knee to the head but Takesian blocks it.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Takesian avoids it by throwing Benson back against the ropes.
Benson prevents Takesian from breaking the clinch.
Benson has Takesian pressed against the ropes, preventing Takesian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Eli Takesian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Benson misses with a looping left.
Eli Takesian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takesian fakes the leg kick and cracks Benson in the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takesian.#CL#
Benson moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Takesian.
Benson crunches a lovely knee into Takesian's ribcage.
Benson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Benson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolfgang Benson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takesian 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.
Takesian blocks an elbow strike.
Takesian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takesian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Takesian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takesian can't break the clinch.
Takesian misses with a punch to the body.
Takesian can't find room to land a body shot as Benson controls the action.
Takesian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takesian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takesian throws a head punch that misses.
Takesian is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benson keeps control of Takesian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benson.
Takesian working aggressively here. #BC2#
Takesian breaks from the clinch.
Benson throws a low kick but Takesian avoids it.
Takesian is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Takesian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Takesian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takesian throws a hook but Benson avoids it easily.#CL#
Benson instigates a clinch.
Benson blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eli Takesian.
Well Benson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Benson!
Wolfgang Benson retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Wolfgang Benson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMT 49 Curry v Bon 2
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Luca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Takesian misses.
Luca moves away from the strike by Takesian.
Luca cracks the inside of Takesian's front leg.
A head kick misses from Luca.
Takesian tries to close the distance and clinch but Luca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takesian misses with a shot to the body
and Luca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Takesian misses the target.
Takesian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luca misses with a left hand
and Takesian counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Luca has been cut.#CL#
Takesian clinches up with Luca and pushes him back against the ropes.
Takesian misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Luca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takesian scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takesian.
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Takesian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takesian misses the jab.
Takesian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Devil Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
Takesian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luca.#CL2#
Luca closes the distance and pushes Takesian back into the ropes.
Luca's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luca's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luca wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Takesian on the inside.
Luca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takesian throws a head punch that misses.
Takesian lands a right hand. #BC2#
Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Luca moves into the clinch successfully.
Takesian keeps control of Luca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takesian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Luca.
Takesian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takesian is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takesian.
Luca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luca'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.#BC2#
Luca manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Takesian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Luca.
It seemed like Luca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luca moves away from the strike by Takesian.
Takesian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luca cracks Takesian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Luca 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.
Luca walks into a jab.
Takesian tries to land a front kick but Luca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takesian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takesian throws out the jab.
Luca slips under a jab from Takesian.#CL2#
Luca takes the fight into the clinch.
Takesian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luca has had enough of the clinch but Takesian keeps him there for the moment.
Luca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takesian is keeping busy.
A short right from Takesian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Takesian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Luca's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Luca with a jab.
Takesian lands a nice looking body shot.
Takesian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luca in his tracks.
Luca throws a lazy uppercut
and Takesian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takesian is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takesian tries to clinch but Luca is having none of it.
Takesian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takesian lunges at Luca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luca's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takesian throwing a counter right hand but Luca manages to avoid it.
Takesian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD#
Luca walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Takesian rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Luca has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#
Luca is rocked!
Takesian throws a lazy right hand but Luca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luca is still on wobbly legs! Can Takesian finish him?
Eli Takesian is winning the standup battle so far.
Takesian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luca counters with a left and a right that stings Takesian.
Luca seems to have recovered his senses.
Luca avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Takesian takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Eli Takesian has been cut.
Takesian throws the left hand but Luca avoids the punch easily.
Takesian thuds a left hand into Luca's body.
Luca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Takesian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takesian.
Takesian lands a shoulder strike.
Luca tries to break the clinch but Takesian is controlling the position.
Takesian throws a punch but it's blocked by Luca.
Luca blocks an uppercut.
Takesian swings wildly with an uppercut but Luca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luca is trying to break the clinch but Takesian has him pressed against the ropes.
Takesian swings wildly with an uppercut but Luca uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Takesian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takesian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luca can do to turn this around?
Luca throws a punch but it's blocked by Takesian.
Takesian throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luca blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Takesian prevents Luca from breaking the clinch.
Takesian lands an uppercut.
Takesian lands with a left to the head.
Takesian throws a punch but it's blocked by Luca.
Luca lands with a light punch inside.
Takesian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takesian throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Takesian - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takesian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takesian.
Takesian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takesian misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luca takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Johnny Luca's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takesian.
A head punch on the inside from Takesian fails to land.
Takesian struggles to land a body shot inside as Luca controls his hands.
Takesian has a couple of punches blocked by Luca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Takesian will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Luca throws a leg kick
and Luca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takesian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luca.
Takesian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eli Takesian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luca connects with a single shot there.
Takesian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takesian cracks Luca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luca tries to get into range but Takesian steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Luca! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Takesian scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Takesian!
Eli Takesian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMT 44 - Benson V Takesian
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Takesian throws the kick towards the body but Benson avoids it.
Takesian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takesian blocks a jab.
Benson tries to land a leg kick but Takesian saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Takesian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takesian throws a hook to the side of Benson's head but Benson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takesian connects with a body shot.
Takesian scores with a leg kick.
Takesian pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benson back to the ropes. Takesian follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Takesian scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Benson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takesian doesn't seem phased though.
Benson is looking to slow Takesian down with leg kicks.
Takesian defending well as Benson loads up on a big left hand.
Takesian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Takesian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Benson.
Takesian throws a hook but Benson blocks it.
Benson throws a right hand that misses
and Takesian counters with a nice uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benson - that will leave a mark!
A low kick from Takesian is predictable there
and Benson counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Takesian throws a head kick but Benson moves out of range.
Benson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Benson moves into the clinch.
Takesian misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benson pushes off an throws an elbow but Takesian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Takesian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benson lands a nice hook to Takesian's body. Takesian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takesian lands a jab to the nose.
Takesian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benson is able to avoid easily.
Takesian throws a low kick, looking for Benson's leg but Benson calmly moves out of range.
Benson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick from Benson lands but Takesian takes it in his stride.
Takesian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benson on the side 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!
Takesian avoids the head kick by Benson.
Takesian slips a jab from Benson.
Benson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takesian.
Benson is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Benson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takesian takes one to the chin there.
Benson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takesian with a hook.
Benson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takesian moves out of range of the body kick from Benson.
Takesian throws a shot from downtown. Benson moves away and avoids it.
Benson throws a sloppy head kick and Takesian moves out of range easily.
Benson is looking to score with low kicks.
Takesian misses with an uppercut. Benson saw that one coming.
Takesian connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Benson is rocked!#CUT2#
Wolfgang Benson's cut is getting worse.
Takesian misses with a head kick.
Oh Benson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takesian checks it well.
Benson seems to have got his legs back now.
Benson misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Benson has managed to clinch.
Benson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takesian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Takesian.
Takesian is trying to force a seperation but Benson has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eli Takesian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
That's time! Benson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Takesian fakes the leg kick and cracks Benson in the body. #KD2#
Takesian looks low and kicks high, catching Benson right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Benson throws a low kick but Takesian moves out of range easily.
Eli Takesian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takesian throws a body shot but no joy.
Eli Takesian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takesian misses with a double jab.
Takesian connects with a leg kick. Benson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takesian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benson throws a hook but Takesian blocks it.
Takesian missing with a left hand there. Benson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takesian. Takesian obviously looking to wear him down.
Takesian looks to land a left hand but Benson moved out of range nicely.
Benson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takesian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takesian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Benson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takesian lands a jab.
Takesian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takesian. #T1#
Takesian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Takesian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takesian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benson tried to counter with a leg kick but Takesian avoided it.
Benson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benson scoring well with a low kick there.
Benson blocks a head kick by Takesian.
Takesian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benson throws a hook to the side of Takesian's head but Takesian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takesian jabs Benson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benson throws a leg kick but Takesian sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Benson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Benson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takesian's brow.
A short uppercut from Benson.
Takesian misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson lands a nice shot to the body.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Takesian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takesian is trying to force a seperation but Benson has the dominant position.
Takesian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Takesian fails to land.
Takesian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Benson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benson scores with a shot to the side of Takesian's head.
Benson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takesian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takesian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takesian can turn it around.
Takesian tries to throw a body punch but Benson avoids it by throwing Takesian back against the ropes.
Benson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson working aggressively here.
Benson missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson is looking to control Takesian's arms but Takesian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benson has his back to the ropes.
Takesian can't break the clinch.
Benson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takesian's efforts to push away.
Takesian lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Takesian takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson'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.
#R3#
Takesian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benson momentarily.
Benson just misses with a punch to the body.
Takesian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benson misses with a body shot.
Takesian throws a body shot but no joy.
Takesian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Takesian.
Takesian looks to score with a jab to the body but Benson is just out of range.
Takesian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takesian throws a body shot but no joy.
Benson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Takesian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson looks to score with a jab to the body but Takesian is just out of range.
Takesian throws a sloppy head kick and Benson moves out of range easily.
Takesian walks into a stiff left hand from Benson.
Benson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takesian. Takesian obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takesian.
Benson throws a sloppy head kick and Takesian moves out of range easily.
Takesian counters with a body kick.#T1#
Takesian motions for Benson to come forward. Takesian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benson thuds his shin into the meat of Takesian's side.
It looks like Benson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Benson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takesian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takesian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takesian misses with a looping right.
Takesian tries to land a front kick but Benson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Benson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Takesian misses with a double jab
and Benson counters with a left to the body.
Benson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takesian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takesian misses with a hook. Benson ducked under it nicely.
Takesian avoids the body shot from Benson.
Takesian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
A jab from Benson misses.
Benson tries to clinch there but Takesian circles away.
Takesian misses the shot to the body.
Benson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Takesian scores with a jab. Benson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benson throws a leg kick but Takesian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Takesian.
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!
Takesian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takesian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benson.
Benson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takesian looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Benson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benson scores with a nice strike.
Benson cracks the inside of Takesian's front leg.
Benson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takesian misses with a hook
and Benson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takesian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Benson - the referee stops the clock and Takesian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Benson. Takesian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Eli Takesian just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson'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.
#R4#
Takesian throws out a loose jab but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benson, as that shot connected.
Takesian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Takesian.
Takesian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takesian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takesian lands a nice shot to the body.
Benson throws a leg kick but Takesian checks it.
Benson moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benson.
Benson scores with a leg kick.
Benson slips a jab from Takesian.
Benson throws a front kick that sends Takesian stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Benson has managed to clinch.
Wolfgang Benson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benson scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Benson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takesian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takesian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benson's elbow.
Benson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benson lands an elbow just above Takesian 's eye.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takesian is trying to break the clinch but Benson has him pressed against the ropes.
Benson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Takesian is rocked!
Benson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takesian is still on wobbly legs! Can Benson finish him?
Benson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takesian's defenses.
Benson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takesian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takesian is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Benson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Benson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson presses Takesian against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Takesian avoids the elbow strike from Benson, against the ropes.
Benson keeps control of Takesian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Takesian tries to throw a body punch but Benson avoids it by throwing Takesian back against the ropes.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Benson on the inside.
Takesian tries to throw a body punch but Benson avoids it by throwing Takesian back against the ropes.
Takesian working aggressively here.
Takesian can't find room to land a body shot as Benson controls the action.
Takesian lands an uppercut.
Benson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Eli Takesian has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Takesian fails to land.
Benson misses with a knee to the head.
Takesian dodges an elbow strike from Benson.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson prevents a body shot from Takesian.
A body shot lands from Benson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Takesian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takesian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takesian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benson can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson had his way with Eli Takesian in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Takesian 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.
Eli Takesian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takesian throws a good cross that connects.
Benson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takesian seems to have recovered his senses.
Takesian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takesian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Benson darts in and clinches Takesian up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson.
Takesian blocks a body shot from Benson.
Wolfgang Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benson missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Benson tries to land knees in the clinch but Takesian avoids the damage to the body.
Benson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takesian goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Benson breaks from the clinch.
Takesian throws a body punch but Benson moves out of range.
Benson looks for the body kick but Takesian saw that one coming.
Benson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takesian was well out of range. Poor timing from Benson.
Takesian looks to score with a jab to the body but Benson is just out of range.
Takesian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benson. Benson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Takesian misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Benson counter with a right hand.
Takesian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takesian feints a counter leg kick.
Benson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benson misses the shot to the body.
Takesian connects with a leg kick. Benson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takesian throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takesian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benson is looking to chop away at Takesian's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takesian.
The crowd cheers as Takesian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benson doesn't seem phased though.
Benson throws a leg kick
and Takesian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benson misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Benson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takesian 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wolfgang Benson!
Wolfgang Benson is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Wolfgang Benson 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: GAMT 41 - Yeily Vs Bishop
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Que avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Que's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takesian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takesian lands a glancing blow to the side of Que's head.#CUT#
It looks like John Que has been cut.
Takesian punishes Que's body with a nice straight punch.
Takesian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Que wants to clinch up but Takesian keeps it at a distance.
Takesian lands a body shot.
Takesian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Que lands a really nice looking cross but Takesian seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Takesian misses the target.
Takesian fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Takesian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Que wants to clinch.
Takesian swings for the body but Que moves out of range.
Takesian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Que 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Que is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eli Takesian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takesian, right into the meat.
Takesian misses with a body shot
enabling Que to counter with a crisp jab.
Takesian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Que misses
and Takesian counters with a stiff right hand.
Que looks to land a combination but Takesian avoids it well.
Takesian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Takesian.
Que tries to clinch there but Takesian circles away. #CL#
Takesian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Takesian scores with a nice short 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!
A head punch on the inside from Que fails to land.
Que swings wildly with an uppercut but Takesian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takesian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Takesian misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takesian.
A head punch on the inside from Que fails to land. #T2#
Takesian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Que misses with a hook from the clinch.
Que's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Que.
Nice body punch from Takesian.
Takesian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Que throws a head punch that misses.
Takesian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takesian misses with the head strike.
Que tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takesian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Que doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takesian.
Que doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Takesian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takesian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Que - that landed with a thud.
Takesian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Que working aggressively here.
Takesian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Que backwards.
Takesian lands a shoulder strike.
Que working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Takesian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Que's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Que tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Takesian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eli Takesian is winning the standup battle so far.
Que tries to close the distance and clinch but Takesian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Que misses with a few strikes there.
Takesian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takesian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Que can do to turn this around?#CL#
Takesian clinches with his opponent.
Takesian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Que takes a shot to the head.
Takesian blocking some punches.
Que tries to throw a body punch but Takesian avoids it by throwing Que back against the ropes.
Que misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Que tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Takesian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takesian.
Que tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takesian's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takesian lands an uppercut.
Takesian blocks a body shot from Que.
Takesian scores with a shoulder strike.
Que has a couple of punches blocked by Takesian.
Takesian scores with a shot to the side of Que's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takesian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takesian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
A short uppercut from Takesian. #ROC#
Que is rocked!
Que fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takesian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Que backwards.
Que is still on wobbly legs! Can Takesian finish him?
Que fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takesian has a couple of punches blocked by Que.
Que seems to have recovered his senses.
Takesian prevents a body shot from Que.
Takesian lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up John Que's cut even more.
Takesian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takesian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Que throws a punch but it's blocked by Takesian.
Takesian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Que backwards.
Takesian gets through Que's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Que fails to land.
Que misses with some punches.
A short left from Takesian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takesian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Que backwards.
Takesian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Que is breathing heavily.
Takesian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Que backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Takesian.
Que doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takesian lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Takesian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eli Takesian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Takesian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takesian lands with a short shot to the head.
Takesian creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Que crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Que face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Takesian takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Eli Takesian!
Eli Takesian is the new welterweight champion!
Eli Takesian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn Cuatrocientos Cincuenta
Date: Jun 16, 2016

#R1#
Rutherford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcao.
Falcao is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Rutherford misses.
Falcao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutherford cracks Falcao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Falcao walks into a straight right hand from Rutherford.
Falcao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Falcao is rocked!
Falcao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutherford throws out the jab.
Rutherford misses with a body shot
and Falcao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutherford jabs at Falcao's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rutherford counters with a two punch combo.
Oh Falcao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford blocks a jab.
Falcao seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a jab when Falcao was well out of range.
Falcao missing with a left hand there. Rutherford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Rutherford responds with a good body kick, but Falcao manages to step out the way in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Falcao checks a leg kick.
Falcao moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
Falcao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Falcao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutherford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Falcao misses with a wild body shot.
Falcao misses with a combination
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcao walks straight into a right hand from Rutherford - that's dropped him! Rutherford jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Falcao from any more punishment! Falcao complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steven Rutherford!

Event: Syn 444 - Redemption
Date: May 26, 2016

#R1#
Corll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falcao.
Corll takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corll with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Falcao to score with a decent uppercut.
Falcao connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Falcao misses.
Corll went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been informed that Falcao has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Corll lands an overhand right.
Falcao cracks the inside of Corll's front leg.
Corll misses with a looping left.
Corll connects with a crisp jab.
Corll tries to move into range but Falcao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao scores with a hook.
Dean Corll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corll misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Falcao counters with a crisp one two that drops Corll! Falcao thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Corll to his feet! Corll is in big trouble!
Corll tests Falcao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corll looks for the body kick but Falcao saw that one coming.
Corll throws an off balance right hand
and Falcao counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Corll misses with a kick to the body.
Falcao is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Corll throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Falcao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Corll thinking.
Corll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Falcao.
Falcao misses with a low kick.
Falcao scores with a sloppy right hand. Corll should have avoided that one.
Corll misses with a low kick as Falcao jumps back.
Falcao cracks Corll with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Corll is rocked!
Falcao goes for a small jab and connects. Now Falcao goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Corll stumbles back but Falcao runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Corll to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Corll will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Esquiva Falcao!
A relieved looking Esquiva Falcao 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 436 - EPL Semi's
Date: Apr 29, 2016

#R1#
Al-Khaldi slips under a jab from Falcao.
Al-Khaldi keeps Falcao at a distance using the push kick.
Al-Khaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al-Khaldi connects with a right hand. Falcao shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Esquiva Falcao has been cut.
Falcao connects with a body shot that sends Al-Khaldi's belly button to the back.
Falcao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al-Khaldi.
Falcao tries a low kick but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Falcao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Al-Khaldi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Al-Khaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a wild body kick that Falcao sees coming a mile off.
Falcao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al-Khaldi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Al-Khaldi misses
and Falcao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Falcao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Falcao connects with an inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi feints and then cracks Falcao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falcao down.
Falcao throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi connects with a leg kick. Falcao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Falcao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malik Al-Khaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Falcao.
Al-Khaldi throws a lazy body kick
and Falcao counters with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Falcao. #T2#
Al-Khaldi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Falcao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al-Khaldi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping left.
Al-Khaldi is looking to chop away at Falcao's legs.
Al-Khaldi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al-Khaldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falcao lands with a shot to the body.
Falcao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al-Khaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao looks to land a combination but Al-Khaldi avoids it well.
Al-Khaldi sizes up Falcao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Falcao misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al-Khaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcao.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Falcao checks it well.
Al-Khaldi scoring well with a low kick there.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al-Khaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcao.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcao misses the target.
Falcao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falcao connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Falcao throws out a loose jab but Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Al-Khaldi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice looking combination but Falcao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al-Khaldi cracks the inside of Falcao's front leg.
Al-Khaldi misses with a lunging right hand
and Al-Khaldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcao throws out a powerful jab.
Falcao scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcao.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcao.
Sloppy strikes from Falcao. Those never looked like landing.
Al-Khaldi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Falcao throws a good cross that connects.
Al-Khaldi moves in looking to clinch but Falcao pushes him off.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Al-Khaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esquiva Falcao will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
A shot to the body from Al-Khaldi misses
and Falcao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Falcao moves out of range.
Falcao 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.
Al-Khaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Falcao checks it.
Falcao connects with a solid leg kick.
Al-Khaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcao moves away.
Falcao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al-Khaldi misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Falcao blocks the leg kick.
Falcao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao throws a hook but Al-Khaldi avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter punch.
Esquiva Falcao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al-Khaldi takes one to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi swings for the body but Falcao moves out of range. #T1#
Falcao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Falcao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Falcao avoids it.
Falcao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al-Khaldi throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Al-Khaldi misses the target.
Al-Khaldi lands with a nice body punch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut.
Al-Khaldi dips to his left and cracks Falcao with an uppercut!
Falcao moves away from the strike by Al-Khaldi.
A big right from Al-Khaldi misses.
Falcao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Al-Khaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falcao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Falcao throws a looping overhand right but Al-Khaldi ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Falcao. #T2#
A jab from Falcao does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcao lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Falcao misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Falcao.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Falcao throws a wild body kick that Al-Khaldi sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Al-Khaldi misses the target.
Falcao lands with a straight right. Al-Khaldi didn't see that one coming.
Al-Khaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcao feints a counter leg kick.
Falcao is looking to chop away at Al-Khaldi's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falcao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Al-Khaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcao is just out of range.
Al-Khaldi blocks a low kick nicely.
Al-Khaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Falcao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Falcao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Falcao staying out of range there.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot
and Falcao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al-Khaldi. Falcao shrugs it off though.
Al-Khaldi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcao. Falcao obviously looking to wear him down.
Al-Khaldi throws a push kick but Falcao slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Falcao cracks Al-Khaldi with a good jab.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi just misses with a punch to the 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!
Al-Khaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Falcao's calf.
Falcao tries a head kick but it misses.
As Falcao backs away, Al-Khaldi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Falcao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Falcao misses with a wild combination.
Falcao throws a low kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Falcao.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook but Falcao avoids it easily.
Falcao throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi checks it.
Al-Khaldi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esquiva Falcao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Al-Khaldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Falcao checks it.
Al-Khaldi throws a looping overhand right but Falcao ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Al-Khaldi. That snapped Falcao's head back.
Al-Khaldi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Al-Khaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al-Khaldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Falcao lands with a slapping head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Falcao.
Falcao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Falcao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Al-Khaldi drops his hands momentarily and Falcao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Al-Khaldi connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
A jab lands there for Al-Khaldi.#ROC#
Falcao is rocked!
Al-Khaldi scores with a hook to the body. Falcao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falcao is still on wobbly legs! Can Al-Khaldi finish him?
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick
and Falcao counters with a stiff right hand.
Al-Khaldi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Falcao seems to have recovered his senses.
Al-Khaldi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Falcao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab.
Falcao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Falcao there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Falcao.
That kick from Falcao tenderised Al-Khaldi's leg. Al-Khaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Falcao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Falcao throws a body punch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Malik Al-Khaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcao lands a nice looking body shot.
Al-Khaldi missing with a left hand there. Falcao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Al-Khaldi lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Falcao misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook
letting Falcao counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is getting worse.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al-Khaldi.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch up but Falcao circles away and keeps his distance.
Falcao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Falcao checks a low kick from Al-Khaldi.#T3#
Falcao throws a looping overhand right but Al-Khaldi ducks down to avoid it.
As Falcao backs away, Al-Khaldi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Falcao with a jab.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Falcao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Falcao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falcao avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
A good leg kick by Falcao.
Falcao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al-Khaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al-Khaldi misses with a left hand
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al-Khaldi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Falcao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Al-Khaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcao moves away.
Falcao moves out of range as Al-Khaldi throws a body kick.
Falcao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al-Khaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Al-Khaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi thows a leg kick but Falcao checks it
and Falcao counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al-Khaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al-Khaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falcao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falcao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Falcao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esquiva Falcao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Falcao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

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 Malik Al-Khaldi.
I think Falcao 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!
Malik Al-Khaldi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 433 - MW Mania Semi's
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Falcao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Sackett misses the jab.
Falcao throws a big counter head kick but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
Falcao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sackett is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Falcao is out of range.
Esquiva Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Falcao lands a slapping body shot.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sackett's knee momentarily.
Falcao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falcao.
Sackett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Falcao looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Falcao walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.#T1#
Falcao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Falcao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sackett is looking to slow Falcao down with leg kicks.
Falcao just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Falcao tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Falcao counters with an outside leg kick.
Falcao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sackett circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Falcao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Falcao circles away quickly and effectively.
Falcao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
A good leg kick by Falcao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett scores with a leg kick.
Falcao walks into a stiff left hand from Sackett.
Sackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sackett 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.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Falcao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Falcao feints a jab promting Sackett to slip. Falcao then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sackett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Falcao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Falcao looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Falcao throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falcao throws a head kick that half lands.
Falcao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
Falcao's corner calls for a 1-2. Falcao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sackett is looking to land body kicks.
Falcao scores with a spinning back kick!
Sackett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sackett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Falcao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Sackett clinches up with Falcao and pushes him back against the cage.
Falcao lands an uppercut.
Falcao struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Falcao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falcao moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Falcao.
Falcao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett walks into a straight right hand from Falcao.
Sackett moves in looking to clinch but Falcao pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esquiva Falcao 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#
Falcao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Falcao takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett throws a body kick that misses
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Falcao drops Sackett with a beautiful combination! Sackett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Falcao is looking for the KO!
Falcao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sackett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Falcao - the referee stops the clock and Sackett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Falcao. Sackett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Falcao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcao lands with a cross.
Falcao throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Falcao misses.
Sackett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Falcao falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Sackett counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Falcao struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcao's elbow.
Falcao misses with some punches.
Falcao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Falcao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Falcao blocks an uppercut.
Falcao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Falcao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falcao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Falcao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Falcao manages to break the clinch.
Falcao swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Sackett scores with a kick to the body.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Falcao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Falcao's belly button to the back.
Falcao misses with a looping right.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falcao.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Falcao.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Falcao misses with a wild body shot.
As Falcao backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett throws a wild body kick that Falcao sees coming a mile off.
Falcao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sackett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Falcao jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Falcao lands a jab to the head.
Falcao keeps the fight on the outside.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Falcao's front leg but catches the back leg as Falcao tries to avoid it.
Falcao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sackett looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Falcao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sackett is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Falcao.
Falcao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Falcao misses.
Falcao tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Falcao cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Sackett.#KD#
Sackett lands a big uppercut and Falcao crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Falcao looks OK. Sackett waves Falcao back to his feet!#ROC#
Falcao is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Esquiva Falcao has been cut.
Jab, jab by Falcao - just one landing.
Falcao is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Falcao looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sackett lands a right hand from hell, dropping Falcao. Sackett pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nolan Sackett!

Event: Syn 429 - MW Mania Round 2
Date: Mar 30, 2016

#R1#
Falcao misses with a lunging right hand
and Hovi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Hovi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falcao is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Hovi.
Falcao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hovi missing with a left hand there. Falcao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falcao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hovi missing with a left hand there. Falcao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hovi throws a jab when Falcao was well out of range.
Falcao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Falcao misses with a hook
and Hovi counters with a right hand to the body.
Hovi looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcao is just out of range.
Falcao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hovi loads up on a big right hand but Falcao slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovi moves forwards but Falcao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Hovi misses.
Donk. Falcao catches Hovi right on the button with a cross.
Falcao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Falcao. #T1#
Hovi misses with a looping left.
Falcao tried to counter with a leg kick but Hovi avoided it.
Falcao avoids the body shot from Hovi.
Falcao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Falcao avoids the body shot from Hovi.
Hovi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcao.
Falcao is looking to slow Hovi down with leg kicks.
Falcao loads up on a big right hand but Hovi slips the punch.
Hovi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcao.
Hovi cracks Falcao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hovi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hovi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hovi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Falcao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hovi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hovi thuds a left hand into Falcao's body.
Seppo Hovi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hovi throws a series of punches but Falcao moves out of range.
Falcao throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Falcao scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Falcao misses.
A lazy left from Falcao finds it's target.
Hovi swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Hovi.
Falcao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hovi.
Falcao throws a hook but Hovi avoids it easily.
Hovi misses the body punch
and Falcao counters with a stiff right hand.
Hovi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hovi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falcao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hovi.
Hovi slips a straight right by Falcao.#T3#
Falcao slips a jab from Hovi.
Falcao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hovi.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcao misses the target.
Hovi misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Falcao.
A head kick misses from Falcao.
Hovi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hovi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falcao feints and then cracks Hovi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hovi down.
Hovi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Falcao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hovi misses with a hook.
Hovi defending well as Falcao loads up on a big left hand.
Falcao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcao throws a sloppy head kick and Hovi moves out of range easily.
Falcao throws a sloppy head kick and Hovi moves out of range easily. #T4#
Falcao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hovi.
Falcao avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hovi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falcao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Hovi counter with a right hand.
Hovi looks to land a right hand but Falcao moved out of range.
Hovi misses with a wild body shot.
Falcao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hovi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcao was well out of range. Poor timing from Hovi.
Hovi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcao.
It looked like Falcao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hovi blocks a jab.
Falcao misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seppo Hovi 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#
Hovi connects with a crisp jab.
Hovi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falcao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hovi thinking.
Hovi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hovi tests Falcao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hovi scores with a shot to the body.
Hovi throws a solid leg kick but Falcao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hovi.
Falcao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hovi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Falcao scores with a spinning back kick!
Hovi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Falcao throws a series of punches but Hovi avoids them all with ease.
Hovi throws a big shot that misses.
Seppo Hovi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hovi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hovi.
Hovi throws a lazy right hand but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hovi blocks a head kick by Falcao.
Hovi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Falcao just misses with a punch to the body.
Hovi throws an overhand right that lands on Falcao's shoulder, as Falcao tries to avoid the shot.
Falcao with a jab.
Hovi throws a leg kick but Falcao checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Falcao 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 Hovi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hovi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Falcao misses with a looping right.
Falcao avoids the body shot from Hovi.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcao misses the target.
Hovi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falcao.
Hovi misses with a body shot.
Hovi throws a poor cross that misses
and Falcao counters with a three punch combo that has Hovi backing up. Hovi nods at Falcao to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Hovi scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hovi.
Hovi throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Falcao.
Hovi throws a lazy right hand but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hovi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falcao doesn't seem bothered though.
Falcao lands with a cross.
Falcao connects with a single shot there.
Hovi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hovi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcao was well out of range. Poor timing from Hovi.
A little feinted left hand from Falcao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hovi misses with an uppercut
and Falcao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hovi misses with a combination
and Falcao counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Hovi! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esquiva Falcao!
After winning the bout, Esquiva Falcao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 425 - Middleweight Mania
Date: Mar 14, 2016

#R1#
Falcao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renato.
Falcao scores with a hook to the body. Renato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tiago Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Renato.
Renato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Renato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Renato throws a leg kick but Falcao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Renato slips under a jab from Falcao.
Falcao throws a looping overhand right but Renato ducks down to avoid it.
Renato tried to score with a low kick but Falcao checks it.
Falcao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato slips under a jab from Falcao.
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Renato is predictable there
and Renato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Renato connects with a leg kick. Falcao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Falcao moves out of range as Renato throws a body kick. #T1#
Renato throws out a loose jab but Falcao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Renato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Falcao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Renato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Falcao counters with a stiff right hand.
Falcao moves forwards but Renato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Renato scores with a sloppy right hand. Falcao should have avoided that one.
Falcao misses with a kick to the body.
Renato tries to land a body kick
and Falcao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Renato thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Renato as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Falcao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falcao checks a leg kick.
Falcao misses with a double jab
and Renato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Renato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Falcao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Renato throws a leg kick
enabling Falcao to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcao throws a sloppy head kick and Renato moves out of range easily.
Falcao throws a lazy body kick
and Renato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Renato tried to score with a low kick but Falcao checks it.
Renato on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Renato throws a right hand that misses
and Falcao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falcao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Renato throws the kick towards the body but Falcao avoids it.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Renato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Falcao's calf.
Falcao motions for Renato to come forward. Falcao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looks like Renato has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Falcao checks a low kick from Renato.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcao manages to avoid it.
Renato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falcao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Renato on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Renato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renato throws a low kick but Falcao moves out of range easily.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcao throws out the jab.
Renato thows a leg kick but Falcao checks it
and Falcao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Falcao jabs Renato right on the nose. Renato blinks but takes it well.
Falcao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falcao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Renato back to the cage. Falcao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Falcao misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Renato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcao.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falcao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falcao moves out of range of the body kick.
Renato scores with a jab.
Renato lands a body shot.
Falcao tries a low kick but Renato avoids it.
A slow jab from Renato misses its intended target.
Renato tests Falcao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcao misses the target.
Renato feints and then cracks Falcao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falcao down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renato throws a body kick that misses.
Renato throws a lazy right hand but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Renato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Falcao's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esquiva Falcao will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Renato throws a front kick aimed at Falcao's knee but Falcao avoids it well.
Falcao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Renato tries to land a leg kick but Falcao saw it coming and moves away.
Renato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Falcao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Renato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Falcao checks it well.
Renato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Falcao.
Falcao moves away from the strike by Renato.
Falcao looks to land a left hand but Renato moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Falcao as he connects with a hook.
Renato throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao is looking to chop away at Renato's legs.
Falcao looks to land a right hand but Renato moved out of range.
Falcao lands the left hand.
Falcao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Renato's head.#T1#
Renato swings for the body but Falcao moves out of range.
Renato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Renato tries to move into range but Falcao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Renato might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Renato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Renato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falcao is looking to score with low kicks.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcao.
Falcao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Renato throws a chopping leg kick but Falcao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Renato throws a sloppy head kick
and Falcao counters with an inside leg kick.
Falcao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Renato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falcao throws a series of punches but Renato avoids them all with ease.
Renato punishes Falcao's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Falcao connects with a leg kick. Renato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Falcao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renato throws out the jab.
Renato tries a head kick but it misses.
Renato lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Falcao scores with a jab. Renato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Renato checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falcao.
Renato misses with a leg kick.
Falcao throws out a loose jab but Renato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcao throws a shot from downtown. Renato moves away and avoids it.
Falcao moves away from the strike by Renato.
A good leg kick by Falcao.
A big left from Renato misses.
Renato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Falcao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Falcao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Renato lands with an uppercut that bounces Falcao off the cage and back into range.
Renato throws a sloppy body shot
and Falcao counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Renato does it's job there.
Renato attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Falcao misses with a looping right.
Renato throws a leg kick but Falcao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falcao misses with a wild combination.
Renato lands with a hook. Falcao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Renato throws a jab when Falcao was well out of range.
Falcao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
Falcao slips a jab from Renato.
Falcao connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcao.
Falcao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcao.
Esquiva Falcao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falcao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Renato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falcao.
It looked like Renato was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Renato 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esquiva Falcao 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!
#R3#
Renato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Renato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Falcao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Falcao throws out a counter right but Renato avoids it with no problem.
Renato lunges at Falcao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Falcao's hand.
Falcao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Renato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Renato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Renato moves away from the strike by Falcao.
Falcao looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Renato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Falcao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Renato backs off Falcao throws a huge counter combo but Renato manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Renato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falcao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Falcao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Renato misses with a leg kick
enabling Falcao to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Renato counters with a body kick that stops Falcao in his tracks momentarily.
Renato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Falcao.
Falcao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renato misses with a straight right.
Falcao throws a hook to the side of Renato's head but Renato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcao throws the left hand but Renato avoids the punch easily.
Renato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Falcao scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Falcao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Renato throws a low kick, looking for Falcao's leg but Falcao calmly moves out of range.
Falcao tries to bum rush Renato with a series of wild strikes but Renato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falcao slips under a jab from Renato.
Falcao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Renato.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Falcao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Renato shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Falcao lands a jab to Renato's midsection.
Falcao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Renato lands a slapping body shot.
Renato motions for Falcao to come forward. Renato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Falcao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Renato lands a glancing blow to the side of Falcao's head.
Falcao tries to bum rush Renato with a series of wild strikes but Renato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falcao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Renato finds it's way round the side to connect with Falcao's head.
Renato misses with a hook
and Falcao counters with a straight right hand.
Falcao lands with a cross.
Renato blocks a low kick nicely.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Falcao scores with a sloppy right hand. Renato should have avoided that one.
Renato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Falcao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Falcao.
Nice shot lands for Renato.
Falcao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Renato has time to react.
Falcao throws a head kick but Renato moves out of range.
Renato throws a low kick but Falcao moves out of range easily.
Renato throws a right hand that misses
enabling Falcao to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Renato.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Renato, right into the meat.
Renato misses with a hook to the body
and Renato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Renato throws a head kick but Falcao moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Falcao misses.
Renato blocks a head kick by Falcao.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renato with a hook.
Renato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falcao doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Esquiva Falcao just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Falcao defending well as Renato loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Falcao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Falcao down.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Renato with a body shot.
Falcao looks to throw the jab but Renato is out of range.
Falcao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Falcao misses with a right hand
and Renato counters with a nice body shot.
Renato tries to land a front kick but Falcao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Renato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Falcao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Falcao lands a leg kick that knocks Renato off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao throws a hook but Renato avoids it easily.
Renato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Falcao.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Falcao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Renato.#T1#
Renato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcao dips to his left and cracks Renato with an uppercut!
Renato misses with a body shot.
Falcao throws out a counter right but Renato avoids it with no problem.
Renato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcao.
Falcao throws a fast counter high kick but Renato manages to duck under it in time.
Falcao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crunch! Renato slams his shin into Falcao's torso.
Falcao throws a front kick aimed at Renato's knee but Renato avoids it well.
Falcao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Renato.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcao is just out of range.
Renato blocks a head kick by Falcao.
Renato throws a leg kick but Falcao sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Falcao throws a hook to the side of Renato's head but Renato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Renato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falcao throws a body kick that misses.
Renato dodges the punch combination from Falcao.
Renato throws a lazy right hand but Falcao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcao throws a wild body kick that Renato sees coming a mile off.
Renato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Renato is looking to score with low kicks.
Renato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renato. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato throws a body punch but Falcao moves out of range. #T3#
Falcao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Renato ducks under a wild hook from Falcao.
Renato defending well as Falcao loads up on a big left hand.
Renato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Renato.
A combination from Falcao does no damage.
Falcao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Renato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falcao doesn't seem bothered though.
Falcao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Renato.
Falcao lands with a kick to the temple. Renato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Renato thows a leg kick but Falcao checks it
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut.
Renato scores with a head kick. Falcao tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Renato takes a swing at Falcao's ribcage but misses.
Renato misses with a left hand
and Falcao counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Falcao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Renato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato throws a looping overhand right but Falcao ducks down to avoid it.
Falcao cracks the inside of Renato's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Renato.
Renato misses with a straight left.
Renato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcao throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Falcao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Renato - the referee stops the clock and Falcao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Renato. Falcao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
Falcao lands with a hook. Renato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Renato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Falcao ducks right into an uppercut from Renato.
Renato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Renato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Renato moves away from the strike by Falcao.
Falcao works Renato's body with a nice hook.
Falcao swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Falcao throws a hook but Renato avoids it easily.
Renato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Renato takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Falcao misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renato. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Falcao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Renato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falcao lands a slapping body shot.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renato gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falcao.
Renato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Falcao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Renato.
Renato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Falcao at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
A cross from Falcao lands.
Falcao throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Falcao - that will leave a mark!
Tiago Renato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Renato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Renato swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falcao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcao feints and then cracks Renato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Renato down.
Renato fakes the leg kick and cracks Falcao in the body.
Renato slips a straight right by Falcao.
Renato cracks a nice hook into Falcao's ribs.
Renato tries a low kick but Falcao avoids it.
Falcao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Renato scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#
Falcao is rocked!
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Falcao is still on wobbly legs! Can Renato finish him?
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Falcao seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Falcao scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Falcao, as that shot connected.
Renato feints and then cracks Falcao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Falcao down.
Renato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Falcao is able to avoid easily.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcao was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
A nice side step and Falcao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Renato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Falcao checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falcao.
Renato slips under a jab from Falcao.
Renato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falcao cracks Renato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Falcao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Falcao throws a head kick that Renato semi-blocks.
Falcao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato misses with a low kick as Falcao jumps back.
Falcao lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Renato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Falcao's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Renato scores with a leg kick.
Renato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Renato lands with an uppercut that bounces Falcao off the cage and back into range.
Falcao has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Renato.
Falcao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falcao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Renato throws a shot from downtown. Falcao moves away and avoids it.
Esquiva Falcao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Falcao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

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 Tiago Renato.
Well Falcao 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48

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

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