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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edison Marcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Mcroberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edison Marcello has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marcello
vs
Mcroberts

165 cm
20
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edison Marcello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Mcroberts!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcroberts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marcello backs up against the cage.

It looks like Edison Marcello has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mcroberts, as that shot connected.

Mcroberts drops Marcello with a left and a right! Oh, Marcello is hurt - Mcroberts dives into side control looking to finish!

Marcello is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcroberts throws an elbow but Marcello slips to the side and avoids it well.
Oh Marcello is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The strikes coming from Mcroberts are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Mcroberts stands up and beckons Marcello to his feet.
Mcroberts looks to land a combination but Marcello avoids it well.
Mcroberts connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Marcello to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Mcroberts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Mcroberts!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braden Sacheverell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sacheverell
vs
Trump

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braden Sacheverell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trump forces Sacheverell back against the cage and clinches.
Sacheverell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trump is defending well for now.
Trump stops a takedown attempt from Sacheverell.
Trump is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sacheverell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trump has Sacheverell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sacheverell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trump has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sacheverell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Braden Sacheverell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.

Trump has hold of one of Sacheverell's legs. Sacheverell is fighting the takedown attempt but Trump gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Trump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sacheverell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trump content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

It looks like Braden Sacheverell has been cut.
Sacheverell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trump.
Sacheverell wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
Sacheverell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Braden Sacheverell's cut is getting worse.
Trump landing some decent shots from guard.
Trump lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sacheverell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Sacheverell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump throwing strikes from guard but Sacheverell blocks nicely.
Trump connects with a couple of short punches.
Sacheverell trying to control the position here.
Trump throws a big elbow that misses.
Trump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trump postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Braden Sacheverell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Trump working some strikes from top position.

Jeez, Braden Sacheverell's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Braden Sacheverell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donald Trump!

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hype
A | B

pop
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FIGHT
RATING
16%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jervy Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Danger
vs
Vaughn

183 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jervy Danger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mo Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn slips a jab and a cross from Danger.
Danger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vaughn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danger.
Danger lands a head kick. Vaughn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vaughn throws a head kick but Danger moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Danger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Danger tries to land a front kick but Vaughn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Vaughn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Danger's half guard.
Danger is looking to improve his position.
Danger is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danger tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Vaughn manages to move to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You get the feeling that Danger really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Danger is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Danger is looking to get to half guard.
Danger is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Danger is looking to get to half guard.
Danger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Danger tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger is trying to stand up.
Danger is breathing heavily.

Vaughn stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Vaughn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Danger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Vaughn drops Danger with a beautiful combination! Danger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vaughn is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Vaughn! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mo Vaughn!

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Muse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weber has chosen We Are The Union - We Don't Care If Yesterday Burns, Stoke Up The Fire as his entrance music. Mike Muse has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Muse
vs
Weber

190 cm
27
165 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

180 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Muse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Weber!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weber misses with a looping right.
Weber throws a right and a left that Muse avoids nicely.
Muse misses with a body shot.
Weber feints a counter leg kick.
Weber just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Weber!

Weber tries to keep at a distance but Muse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weber is defending well for now.
Weber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muse tries to land knees in the clinch but Weber avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muse blocks it with crossed arms.

Weber drags the fight down to the ground.
Muse throwing strikes from guard but Weber blocks nicely.

Weber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Muse looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Weber passes Muse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Muse wants to get back to his feet.
Weber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muse wants to control but Weber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Weber sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Muse is holding on to half guard well.
Muse is trying to get back to full guard.
Muse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Weber is looking to take a break and control but Muse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muse trying to control from the bottom.
Weber prevents Muse from standing back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weber.
A bone on bone clash there as Muse blocks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber wants to land a leg kick but Muse is out of range.
Weber darts in trying to clinch
and Muse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Muse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mike Muse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weber misses with a low kick.
Weber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Muse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weber. That did some damage!
Weber throws a right hand that Muse ducks under and follows up with a left that Muse also avoids with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Weber, right into the meat.
Weber falls off balance throwing a combination

and Muse counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muse lands a good knee to the midsection. Weber won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Weber.
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 knee to the head by Muse.

It looks like Jason Weber has been cut.
Weber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weber blocks it with crossed arms.
Muse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weber avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Muse is working Weber over against the cage.
Weber is trying to pull guard but Muse has him pressed against the cage.
Muse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Weber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muse lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Weber tries to pull guard but Muse forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mike Muse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Weber.
Weber can't find room to land a body shot as Muse controls the action.
Muse tries a body shot but Weber blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Muse will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Weber's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Weber misses with a looping right.
Weber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muse is looking to counter with head kicks.
Weber wants to clinch up but Muse keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Weber checks a leg kick.

Muse has closed the distance and engaged Weber in a clinch.
Muse avoids the elbow strike from Weber, against the cage.
Muse crunches a lovely knee into Weber's ribcage.
Weber jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muse walks away with a smile on his face. Weber gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Weber walks into a straight right hand from Muse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber throws a head kick but Muse moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Muse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weber misses with a straight left.
Weber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weber throws a nice looking combination but Muse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber tries to clinch up but Muse circles away and keeps his distance.
Muse seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Weber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muse tries to avoid it but Weber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muse to the ground. Muse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Muse.
Jason Weber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weber throws a jab when Muse was well out of range.
Weber tries to work over Muse's front leg with a kick but Muse checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muse.
Muse dodges the punch combination from Weber.
Muse feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab by Muse.
Muse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muse throws a sloppy head kick and Weber moves out of range easily.
Weber is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muse tries to clinch there but Weber circles away.
Muse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muse is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Muse misses with a low kick.
Muse throws a right hand that misses
and Weber counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Weber.
Weber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muse. Muse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Weber.
Muse swings for the body but Weber moves out of range.
Weber defending well as Muse loads up on a big left hand.
Muse lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Weber.
An attempted straight right counter from Muse misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weber. Weber obviously looking to wear him down.
Weber looks to clinch
and Muse counters with a thumping low kick.
Weber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Weber swinging wildly here.
Muse appears to be looking for a big counter.
Muse loads up on a big right hand but Weber slips the punch.
A combination from Weber does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Muse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weber manages to avoid it.
Weber misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber lunges at Muse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muse's hand.
Weber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muse thinks about countering with a head kick.
Weber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weber cracks the inside of Muse's front leg.
Jason Weber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Muse.

Muse clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muse.
Weber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muse using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Weber is breathing heavily.
Weber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Muse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weber avoids it.
Weber avoiding damage as Muse throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Weber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Weber's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Weber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weber misses with a combination
and Muse counters with a slapping leg kick.
Weber throws the left hand but Muse avoids the punch easily.
Weber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber throws a series of punches but Muse avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Muse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muse tries a low kick but Weber avoids it.
Weber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jason Weber seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Muse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Weber.
Weber misses with a looping right.
Weber lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Muse throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Weber does no damage.
Weber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Weber throws a right hand that Muse ducks under and follows up with a left that Muse also avoids with ease.
Weber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muse.
Weber 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.
Muse digs a good hook to Weber's body.
Muse scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weber manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weber throws a right hand that Muse ducks under and follows up with a left that Muse also avoids with ease.
Muse fires out a quick counter leg kick but Weber just manages to avoid it.
Muse avoids the head kick by Weber.
Muse half committed to a counter leg kick.
Muse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Weber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Weber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muse counters with a good low kick that Weber was not able to check.
A swing and a miss from Muse.
Weber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muse.
A low kick from Weber is predictable there
and Muse counters with a low kick, right behind Weber 's knee.
Muse throws a body shot but no joy.
Weber throws a body kick that misses.
Muse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Muse.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muse 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 Weber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Weber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weber throws a jab but it's blocked by Muse.
Muse feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Weber throws a lazy uppercut
and Muse counters with an inside leg kick.
Muse misses with an uppercut. Weber saw that one coming.
Muse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Muse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Weber.
Weber throws a series of punches but Muse moves out of range.

Muse closes the distance and pushes Weber back into the cage.
Muse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weber is defending well for now.
Weber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weber tries to pull guard but Muse holds him up against the cage and eventually Weber drops back down to his feet.
Mike Muse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Weber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weber takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Muse breaks the clinch.

Muse clinches up with Weber and pushes him back against the cage.
Weber managing to block the knees to the body from Muse.
Muse utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muse digs a right hand into Weber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weber's gas tank.
Muse blocks an elbow strike.
Weber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Muse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Muse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Marchewa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Pompom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Marchewa
vs
Pompom

188 cm
27
210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

195 cm
26
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Marchewa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tom Pompom!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pompom throws a series of punches but Marchewa moves out of range.
Marchewa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Pompom instigates a clinch.

Marchewa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pompom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pompom shoots for a double leg takedown but Marchewa sprawls well. He's pushed Pompom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Pompom instigates a clinch.
Pompom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pompom lands a left hand.
Pompom has had enough of the clinch but Marchewa keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchewa prevents Pompom from breaking the clinch.
Pompom gets underhooks to prevent Marchewa's takedown attempt.
Marchewa tries to pull guard but Pompom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pompom tries to land knees in the clinch but Marchewa avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Pompom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pompom is leaning against Marchewa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pompom.
Pompom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marchewa is breathing heavily.
Pompom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pompom is trying to break the clinch but Marchewa has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Pompom.
Pompom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marchewa.
Pompom digs a right hand into Marchewa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marchewa's gas tank.

Pompom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marchewa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Pompom closes the distance and clinches.
Marchewa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pompom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Marchewa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marchewa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pompom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pompom is trying to break free.

Pompom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pompom misses with a double jab.
Marchewa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Pompom rushes Marchewa and presses him up against the cage.
Marchewa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A right hand to the body from Pompom.
Marchewa avoiding damage as Pompom throws knees to the body.
Pompom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pompom - that landed with a thud.
Pompom avoiding damage.
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 left hand lands to the body for Pompom.
Pompom works on Marchewa's body with a couple of short punches.
Pompom pushes Marchewa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Pompom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pompom - that landed with a thud.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pompom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pompom taking a breather.

Pompom manages to break the clinch.
Pompom works over Marchewa's head and body with a nice combination.
Pompom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marchewa stuffs the takedown attempt from Pompom. Pompom gets slowly back to his feet.
Pompom throws a nice looking combination but Marchewa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tom Pompom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pompom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pompom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pompom moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pompom looks to land a combination. Marchewa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marchewa checks a leg kick nicely.
Pompom swinging wildly here.

Pompom has closed the distance and engaged Marchewa in a clinch.

Pompom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pompom shoots in looking for a takedown. Marchewa tries to sprawl out of it but Pompom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marchewa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Marchewa misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Pompom 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.

Pompom fails with a takedown attempt.
Pompom misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Marchewa misses its target.
Pompom doesn't manage to clinch there - Marchewa circles away.
Marchewa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pompom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marchewa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pompom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marchewa.
A quick step to the side and Marchewa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Pompom takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pompom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marchewa.
Marchewa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pompom is trying to break the clinch but Marchewa is controlling him.
Marchewa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pompom just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Marchewa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Pompom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pompom missing with knees to the body.

Pompom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tom Pompom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pompom moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pompom looks to land a combination but Marchewa avoids it well.
Marchewa checks a low kick from Pompom.
Pompom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marchewa back to the cage. Pompom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pompom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marchewa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marchewa stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Marchewa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marchewa slips a jab and a cross from Pompom.
A quick step to the side and Marchewa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tom Pompom seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pompom shoots in for a takedown but Marchewa shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Marchewa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marchewa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pompom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pompom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marchewa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marchewa slaps away a takedown attempt from Pompom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marchewa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pompom shoots in but no luck this time.
A quick step to the side and Marchewa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Pompom clinches up with Marchewa and pushes him back against the cage.
Marchewa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pompom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Marchewa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pompom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Marchewa is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pompom dances in with a quick combination. Marchewa is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Pompom snaps Marchewa's head back. Marchewa stumbles backwards against the cage. Pompom steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Marchewa's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Marchewa just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Pompom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Kane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kane
vs
Chambers

175 cm
19
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chambers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Chambers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kane works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chambers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chambers stopping the sweep attempt from Kane.
Kane wants to get back to his feet but Chambers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chambers looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers is trying to keep Kane in close.
We've been hearing that Kane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Chambers has wrist control.
Kane landing with the ground and pound.
Kane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chambers has momentary wrist control but Kane slips an elbow through the middle.
Kane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chambers's head.
Chambers has momentary wrist control but Kane slips an elbow through the middle.
Kane passes Chambers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chambers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chambers wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kane.
Chambers is trying to control but can't.
Chambers taking some punishment here, with Kane in his half guard.
Kane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kane drops an elbow to the side of Chambers's head.
Kane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chambers trying to control from the bottom.
Kane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kane is trying to control the action in half guard but Chambers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chambers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kane lands with a punch from half guard.
Chambers trying to control here.
Kane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers has hold of Kane's hands but Kane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Kane there.
Chambers is looking to escape.
Kane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chambers wants to improve his position but Kane is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Kane.
Chambers looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane trying to control the action but Chambers is working from the bottom.
Chambers punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Kane 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.

Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Chambers shoots in but no luck this time.

Chambers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kane controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers stopping the sweep attempt from Kane.
Kane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kane is on top in guard.

Kane lands a couple of elbows.
Kane throws a big right hand that misses.
Kane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chambers controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself.
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is trying to keep Kane in close.

Chambers working for a triangle but Kane defends it easily.
Chambers controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself.
Chambers keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass.
Kane trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chambers counters with a series of strikes. Kane will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane avoids a kick to the body.
Chambers tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Kane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chambers throws a head kick that misses.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense.
Josh Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Chambers.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Chambers looks to clinch

and Kane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chambers!
Chambers tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Kane is landing with strikes from the back.
Kane scores with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane lands punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is trying to get back to his feet but Kane has full control of the position and if anything, Chambers has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kane scores with punches from the back.
Kane scores with punches to the body.
Kane punches Chambers on the ear.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chambers can do to turn this around?
Chambers trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kane connects with a big shot to the side of Chambers's head.

Chambers is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kane gets his way!
Chambers is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kane has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Chambers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Kane dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chambers moves away.

Kane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chambers is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
Chambers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kane trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom.

Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Josh Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chambers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kane clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers taking a breather.
Kane has Chambers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chambers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chambers tries to pull guard but Kane won't allow it.
Kane is pressed up against the cage. Chambers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kane down to the mat. Kane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chambers throws a head kick but Kane moves out of range.
Kane swats away the attempt to clinch by Chambers.
A head kick by Chambers misses

and Kane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Kane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chambers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chambers throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kane working Chambers over with strikes.
Chambers misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chambers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kane working the head and body with strikes.
Chambers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kane stands up over Chambers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Kane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kane is in close to Chambers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kane lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chambers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chambers trying to control the position.
Levi Chambers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Kane!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Capaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Capaldi
vs
Jones

183 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Capaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Capaldi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jones clinches up with Capaldi and pushes him back against the cage.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Capaldi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Capaldi tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Capaldi to the ground. Capaldi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Capaldi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Capaldi throws a combination that misses

and Jones counters by clinching up.
Capaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Capaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Capaldi fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Capaldi.
Capaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Capaldi.
Capaldi scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Jones takes the fight into the clinch.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capaldi misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Capaldi thinking.
Capaldi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Capaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Capaldi.
Capaldi stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peter Capaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Capaldi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peter Capaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Capaldi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Capaldi.
Capaldi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Capaldi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Capaldi lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 lazy left from Capaldi finds it's target.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones looks winded!
Capaldi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Capaldi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Capaldi cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones dives in and grabs Capaldi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Capaldi pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capaldi.
Capaldi throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Capaldi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Capaldi.
Capaldi throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Capaldi.
Capaldi misses with a body punch.
Capaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Capaldi tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Capaldi back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones prevents a body shot from Capaldi.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Capaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Capaldi manages to get himself to full guard.

Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Capaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones stops Capaldi from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Capaldi keeps moving.
Capaldi wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Capaldi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jones manages to pass to side control.
Jones stops Capaldi from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab from Capaldi does it's job there.
A combination from Capaldi does no damage.
Capaldi missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Capaldi lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Capaldi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Capaldi lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Capaldi misses with a jab, cross combination.

Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Capaldi gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Capaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.

Jones pulls Capaldi into guard.

Capaldi gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Capaldi lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Capaldi.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Capaldi sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Capaldi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peter Capaldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capaldi throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Capaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
A punch combination from Capaldi misses.

Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Capaldi was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Capaldi is wriggling around but Jones manages to pass to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Capaldi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Capaldi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Peter Capaldi has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Capaldi throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Capaldi to keep the fight standing.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Capaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Capaldi is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Capaldi looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Capaldi pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capaldi throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Capaldi throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
A punch combination from Capaldi misses.
Capaldi misses with the combination.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Capaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Capaldi moves out of range easily.
Capaldi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Capaldi throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Capaldi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peter Capaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Capaldi swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Capaldi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.
Capaldi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Capaldi pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capaldi misses with a looping left.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jones clinches up against the cage.

Jones jumps guard and drags Capaldi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Jones working for a triangle but Capaldi defends it easily.

Capaldi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Capaldi tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Capaldi throws Jones to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Capaldi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Capaldi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Capaldi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Capaldi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Capaldi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Capaldi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Capaldi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Capaldi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Capaldi. Those never looked like landing.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Capaldi.
Capaldi misses with a few strikes there.
Capaldi throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Capaldi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Capaldi looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.

Capaldi gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capaldi is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Capaldi down to the mat. Capaldi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Capaldi.
Capaldi misses with a two punch combination.
Capaldi sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Capaldi avoids it this time.
Capaldi leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Capaldi misses with a few strikes there.
Jones with the counter takedown but Capaldi avoids it easily.
Capaldi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones tries for a takedown but Capaldi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peter Capaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Capaldi gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Capaldi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Capaldi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Capaldi.
Capaldi sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Capaldi avoids it this time.
Capaldi looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Jones scores with a takedown into Capaldi's guard.

Capaldi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Peter Capaldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peter Capaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Capaldi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Capaldi lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Capaldi lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Capaldi defends well and Jones ends up having to push Capaldi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Capaldi is looking for a counter combo.
Capaldi feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Capaldi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Capaldi. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Capaldi misses.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Capaldi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Capaldi as he jumps to the side.
Capaldi connects with a jab.
Capaldi looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Capaldi lands an overhand right.
Capaldi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Peter Capaldi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Capaldi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Capaldi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Capaldi lands a jab-cross combination.
Capaldi lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capaldi throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Capaldi. Beautiful body shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Capaldi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Capaldi.
Capaldi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones slips a straight right by Capaldi.
Capaldi throws a right hand that misses

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Capaldi kicks Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Capaldi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Capaldi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Capaldi gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Capaldi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Capaldi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Capaldi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Capaldi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Capaldi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Van Zandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Ramos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ramos
vs
Van Zandt

185 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Van Zandt!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Zandt sprawls well. He's pushed Ramos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Van Zandt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Van Zandt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Zandt throws an elbow but Ramos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Van Zandt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ramos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Van Zandt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Van Zandt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Van Zandt lands an elbow.
Ramos is looking for a sweep.
Van Zandt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Van Zandt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ramos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Zandt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ramos is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Van Zandt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Van Zandt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Van Zandt working the ground and pound but Ramos is defending the strikes.
Van Zandt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ramos is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Van Zandt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ramos stops Van Zandt from passing to mount.
Van Zandt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Van Zandt tries to score with some ground and pound. Ramos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ramos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Van Zandt.
Ramos parries the strikes from Van Zandt easily there. Van Zandt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ramos to escape.
An elbow from Van Zandt crashes against the mat.
Van Zandt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ramos some visible discomfort.
Sloppy strikes there by Van Zandt.
Ramos defending against the ground and pound.
Ramos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramos tries to get out of the position.
Van Zandt with the ground and pound but Ramos regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ramos taking some punishment here, with Van Zandt in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Zandt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Zandt.
Ramos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Van Zandt.
Van Zandt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Zandt throwing strikes from guard but Ramos blocks nicely.
Van Zandt throwing strikes but missing.
Van Zandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Zandt throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daniel Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ramos tries to sprawl but Van Zandt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Van Zandt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Zandt thows a huge punch but Ramos dodges it nicely.
Van Zandt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Zandt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Zandt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Zandt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Zandt thows a huge punch but Ramos dodges it nicely.
Van Zandt throwing shots but Ramos is blocking nicely.
Van Zandt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Zandt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Van Zandt lands strikes from half guard.
Ramos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Zandt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Van Zandt scores with a takedown into Ramos's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Zandt is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramos has wrist control.
Van Zandt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Zandt.
Van Zandt throwing strikes from guard but Ramos blocks nicely.
Van Zandt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van Zandt throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ramos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Van Zandt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ramos's guard.
Ramos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Zandt wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Van Zandt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Van Zandt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ramos was covering up waiting for the punch and Van Zandt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Zandt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Zandt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Zandt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Van Zandt throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Zandt throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Zandt wants to pass the guard but Ramos is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Zandt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Zandt throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Van Zandt throws a strike but Ramos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Zandt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Zandt wants to stand and escape but Ramos is having none of it.
Marcus Van Zandt has got the better of the ground game so far.

Van Zandt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ramos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Zandt swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Zandt is defended easily by Ramos.

Ramos gets caught flat footed, as Van Zandt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Van Zandt advances position into side control!
Van Zandt working the ground and pound but Ramos is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Zandt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Van Zandt misses with the ground and pound.
Van Zandt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ramos dodges the ground and pound from Van Zandt.
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!
Van Zandt throws a strike aimed at the side of Ramos's head but Ramos avoids it well.
Van Zandt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Van Zandt lands an elbow.
Ramos dodges the ground and pound from Van Zandt.
Van Zandt tries to score with some ground and pound. Ramos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Van Zandt working the ground and pound but Ramos is defending the strikes.
Van Zandt working the ground and pound but Ramos is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Van Zandt crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Zandt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Van Zandt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Van Zandt sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ramos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Van Zandt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Van Zandt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ramos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Van Zandt scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Zandt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Zandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Zandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Zandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Zandt with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Zandt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Zandt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ramos's head.
Van Zandt postures up in Ramos's guard and throws a big left but Ramos blocks it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Van Zandt shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramos sprawls well. He's pushed Van Zandt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Van Zandt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Van Zandt throwing shots but Ramos is blocking nicely.
Van Zandt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Van Zandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Zandt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Zandt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Zandt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ramos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Zandt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Van Zandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Van Zandt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ramos to the ground. Van Zandt is now in Ramos's guard.

Ramos is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Van Zandt presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Van Zandt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Zandt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Zandt somewhat.
Ramos dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Zandt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Van Zandt shoots in but Ramos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daniel Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Van Zandt.

Ramos instigates a clinch.

Van Zandt pulls guard.
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!
Van Zandt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramos is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Ramos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ramos throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Van Zandt is keeping the position.
Ramos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramos stands up over Van Zandt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ramos throwing strikes but missing.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Van Zandt keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramos chips away with some ground and pound.
Ramos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramos throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Zandt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramos is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Zandt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramos avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramos dives in and grabs Van Zandt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Zandt pushes down on Ramos's head and hops out.
Van Zandt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van Zandt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramos fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Zandt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramos did well to prevent Van Zandt getting side control.
Van Zandt is keen to just control but Ramos is a slippery customer.
Ramos tries to roll over but Van Zandt keeps him under control.
Ramos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Zandt prevents Ramos from improving his position.
Ramos has hold of Van Zandt's hands but Van Zandt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Zandt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramos defending well though.
Van Zandt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramos is not content to let Van Zandt control the position.
Ramos is looking to control Van Zandt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramos avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Van Zandt there.
Van Zandt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Van Zandt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramos defending well though.
Van Zandt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Van Zandt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van Zandt showed some decent athleticism there.
Van Zandt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Zandt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daniel Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Zandt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marcus Van Zandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramos is trying to stand back up but Van Zandt is controlling him

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 Daniel Ramos.
I think Van Zandt 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Van Zandt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manoel Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Dick
vs
Cabral

183 cm
27
179 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

183 cm
20
186 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manoel Cabral!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabral throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cabral misses with an uppercut

and Dick counters with a shoot takedown. Cabral fights it but they end up in guard.
We've been hearing that Dick has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dick throwing strikes from guard but Cabral blocks nicely.
Dick preventing the sweep.
Dick stops Cabral from standing up.
Cabral pulls Dick in close to prevent any damage.
Dick throws a big elbow that misses.
Cabral keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
Cabral is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cabral trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick throws a big right hand that misses.
Cabral is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cabral wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick throws a big elbow that misses.
Dick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dick won't allow Cabral to get back to his feet.
Dick postures up.
Dick throws a big elbow that misses.
Dick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cabral's head.
Cabral seems keen to control Dick's posture.
Dick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cabral looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there.
Dick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabral is keeping the position for now.
Dick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cabral wants to get back to his feet but Dick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cabral tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dick advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick scoring with punches and elbows.
Dick throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dick cracks Cabral with a big right hand but Cabral just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dick working the ground and pound.
Dick landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cabral taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabral tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cabral felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dick in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dick is putting a hurting on Cabral here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cabral wants to control but Dick postures up.
Dick working the ground and pound.
Cabral parries the strikes from Dick easily there. Dick is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cabral to escape.
Dick is chipping away with strikes.
Cabral takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dick lands some shots froms side control.
Cabral is trying to improve his position.
Cabral really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cabral takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Cabral is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd goes nuts as Dick knocks Cabral out cold with a massive hammerfist! Dick Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Dick!
A victorious Nick Dick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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