QFC Tournament 44 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veljko Tomanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kowalzki Psycoti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalzki Psycoti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Veljko Tomanovic's chin.

Tomanovic
vs
Psycoti

187 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Veljko Tomanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kowalzki Psycoti!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomanovic shoots in and drives through. Psycoti sprawls well.
Tomanovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Psycoti sprawls well. Psycoti wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tomanovic gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Tomanovic.
Tomanovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Veljko Tomanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Psycoti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Psycoti avoids the head kick by Tomanovic.
Psycoti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tomanovic defends it nicely.
Tomanovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tomanovic is defended easily by Psycoti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veljko Tomanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Psycoti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tomanovic pinned against the cage. Tomanovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Psycoti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Tomanovic has Psycoti up against the cage in a clinch.
Tomanovic is trying to force a seperation but Psycoti has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Tomanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Psycoti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tomanovic as he avoids it easily.

Tomanovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tomanovic is trying to pull guard but Psycoti has him pressed against the cage.
Psycoti is trying to pull guard but Tomanovic has him pressed against the cage.

Tomanovic pulls guard successfully.

Psycoti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Tomanovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Psycoti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomanovic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Psycoti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Psycoti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tomanovic keeping full guard, as Psycoti tries to pass.

Psycoti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Psycoti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Psycoti has gone for a leg lock! Tomanovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Psycoti's guard.
Tomanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Psycoti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Psycoti pushes a forearm under Tomanovic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tomanovic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kowalzki Psycoti!
After winning the bout, Kowalzki Psycoti 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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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Zombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mav Dare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zombo
vs
Dare

191 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Zombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mav Dare!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dare throws a leg kick
and Zombo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zombo works the jab nicely.
Dare gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zombo.
Dare throws a leg kick that misses.

Zombo gets caught napping as Dare dives in and scores a takedown. Zombo manages to retain guard.
Dare throws a strike but Zombo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zombo wants to get up but he can't break Dare's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dare is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dare is retaining full guard.
Dare working a defensive guard here.

Mav Dare has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zombo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dare.
Zombo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Dare with that takedown attempt.
Zombo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dare's head backwards.
Dare fails with the takedown.
Erik Zombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mav Dare.
Zombo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zombo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombo scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Zombo.
Dare shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zombo as he avoids it easily.
Zombo jabs Dare to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zombo checks the leg kick.
Dare fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zombo checks it well.
Erik Zombo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dare fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dare throws a leg kick
and Zombo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zombo scores with a shot to the body.
Dare fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dare closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zombo circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombo throws a shot to the body.
Dare thows a leg kick but Zombo checks it
and Zombo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zombo lands a nice shot that snaps Dare's head back.
Zombo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zombo scores with a three punch combo!
Zombo throws a series of strikes that have Dare backpedaling.
Zombo scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Zombo. Beautiful body shot.
No luck for Dare with that takedown attempt.
Zombo stuffs the takedown attempt from Dare. Dare gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dare is defended easily by Zombo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zombo's waist but Zombo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dare off to one side.
Zombo lands a lovely overhand right.
Zombo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dare.
Dare throws a leg kick
and Zombo counters with a right hand to the body.
Zombo thuds a left hand into Dare's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Zombo dominated that round.
That's time! Zombo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A jab lands there for Zombo.
Nice takedown defense from Zombo. No joy for Dare on that attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zombo.
Horrible takedown by Dare or perhaps it was just good defense by Zombo which made him look bad.
Zombo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zombo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dare ducks right into an uppercut from Zombo.
Zombo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dares jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zombo cracks Dare with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dare throws a leg kick but Zombo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zombo, as that shot connected.
Zombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dare throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zombo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dare misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Erik Zombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mav Dare.
Zombo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horrible takedown by Dare or perhaps it was just good defense by Zombo which made him look bad.
Zombo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zombo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dare eats them both and turns towards Zombo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zombo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Zombo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombo scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Zombo.
Dare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Dare is looking to chop away at Zombo's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Zombo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zombo.
Dare shoots for a takedown but Zombo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dare shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zombo as he avoids it easily.
Mav Dare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dare fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dare is breathing heavily.
Zombo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dare under the eye.
A nice combination there by Zombo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dare.
Erik Zombo is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Zombo. No joy for Dare on that attempt.
Zombo lands a jab.
Zombo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zombo connects with a body shot.
Dare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zombo's waist but Zombo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dare off to one side.
Zombo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zombo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dare doesn't seem bothered though.
Dare walks into a stiff left hand from Zombo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dare shoots in and drives through. Zombo sprawls well.
Dare tries for a takedown but Zombo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dare shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zombo pinned against the cage. Zombo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zombo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zombo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dare shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zombo as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombo checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Zombo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Zombo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zombo wants it to stay on the feet.

Dare feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dare is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dare trying to move into half guard but instead Zombo has managed to sweep!
Dare wants to sweep here but Zombo controlling him for the moment.
Zombo wants to stand but Dare has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dare keeping moving, preventing Zombo from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dare can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zombo is one step ahead there.
Zombo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Erik Zombo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A jab lands there for Zombo.
Dare has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zombo jabs Dare right on the nose. Dare blinks but takes it well.
Zombo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zombo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zombo lands with a shot to the body.
No luck for Dare with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombo stuffs the takedown.
Erik Zombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mav Dare.
Zombo lands a jab to the nose.
Dare ducks right into an uppercut from Zombo.
Dare fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zombo lands a right hook to the body.
Dare takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zombo lands with a nice body punch.
Zombo lands a slapping body shot.
Zombo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dare closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zombo circles away.
Dare changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zombo tries to avoid it but Dare manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zombo to the ground. Zombo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dare shoots for a takedown but Zombo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zombo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Zombo.
Zombo thuds a left hand into Dare's body.
Zombo throws a combination. Dare tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zombo lands a nice looking body shot.
Dare attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zombo, as that shot connected.
Dare thows a leg kick but Zombo checks it
and Zombo counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dare.
Dare is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zombo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zombo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zombo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Erik Zombo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zombo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Zombo catches Dare right on the button with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zombo scores with a nice strike.
Dare throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zombo.
Mav Dare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Zombo - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Zombo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zombo, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Erik Zombo!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Erik Zombo!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Erik Zombo!

Erik Zombo wins by unanimous decision!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewy Pick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

McDaniels
vs
Pick

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus McDaniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lewy Pick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for McDaniels with that takedown attempt.

Pick moves into the clinch successfully.
Pick looking for a takedown.

Pick manages to break the clinch.

Pick moves into the clinch.
Pick is working for takedown but McDaniels is calmly controlling the position for now.

Pick breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDaniels.
McDaniels tries to clinch but Pick moves away
and Pick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDaniels takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Pick takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

McDaniels gets tackled into the cage by Pick. Pick maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Pick won't allow it.

Pick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Pick moves into range and clinches up with McDaniels.

Pick ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pick no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pick is pulling down on McDaniels's head to control his posture.
Pick working a defensive guard but McDaniels passes into half guard.
McDaniels wants to free his trapped foot but Pick is holding on for dear life with his legs.

McDaniels is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pick trying to control but McDaniels postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pick is looking for a sweep. McDaniels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pick trying to control here.
Pick tries to get to full guard but McDaniels has control of the leg.
McDaniels is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

McDaniels is working for a kimura but Pick is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels is thwarting Pick's attempts to control the position.
McDaniels keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pick trying to control but McDaniels postures up.
Pick has his hands clasped together around McDaniels's back. He's all about the action.

Lewy Pick has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Pick gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels tries to break the clinch but Pick is controlling the position.
Pick tries for a takedown but McDaniels manages to get underhooks.
Marcus McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewy Pick.
McDaniels jumps guard but Pick stands there with McDaniels around his waist. McDaniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDaniels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDaniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Pick jumps guard and drags McDaniels to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pick tries to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDaniels trying to control but Pick is working from the bottom.
McDaniels sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewy Pick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDaniels defends it nicely.
Pick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDaniels avoids it really well and circles away.

Pick moves into the clinch.
McDaniels tries to stall but Pick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDaniels trying to land knees to the body.
McDaniels jumps guard but Pick stands there with McDaniels around his waist. McDaniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDaniels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marcus McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewy Pick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels is trying to push Pick away but Pick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pick can't find room to land a body shot as McDaniels controls the action.
McDaniels is working for takedown but Pick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pick unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDaniels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Pick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDaniels 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.

Pick has McDaniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Pick tries to pull guard but McDaniels forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McDaniels has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pick connects with a nasty looking knee right to McDaniels's face.
McDaniels is trying to break the clinch but Pick has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pick goes for a takedown attempt but McDaniels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pick dodges the punch combination from McDaniels.
Pick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDaniels but McDaniels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pick is breathing heavily.
McDaniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Pick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDaniels swivels and escapes.
Pick shoots in but no luck this time.
McDaniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDaniels.
McDaniels blocks a head kick by Pick.
Pick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDaniels defends it nicely.
McDaniels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pick as he jumps to the side.
McDaniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDaniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pick circles away.
Pick dives in and grabs McDaniels's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDaniels pushes down on Pick's head and hops out.
McDaniels is looking to clinch.
Pick slaps away a takedown attempt from McDaniels, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Pick pushes McDaniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Pick avoids a wild elbow strike from McDaniels.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pick breaks from the clinch.

Pick closes the distance and clinches.
McDaniels looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewy Pick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McDaniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McDaniels changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pick tries to avoid it but McDaniels manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pick to the ground. Pick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDaniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDaniels somewhat.
Lewy Pick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pick throws a sloppy head kick and McDaniels moves out of range easily.

Pick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDaniels was covering up waiting for the punch and Pick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDaniels is keeping the position for now.
McDaniels 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pick wants to pass the guard but McDaniels is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pick wants to control from the top but McDaniels keeps moving.
McDaniels trying to keep a closed guard but Pick is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McDaniels wants to stand but Pick is controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McDaniels shoots in looking for a takedown. Pick tries to sprawl out of it but McDaniels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus McDaniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pick shoots for a double leg takedown but McDaniels sprawls well. He's pushed Pick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDaniels as he jumps to the side.
McDaniels is looking to clinch.
McDaniels shoots in for a takedown but Pick shows good takedown defense.
Pick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDaniels avoids it really well and circles away.

McDaniels scores a takedown into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by McDaniels there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poor strikes thrown by McDaniels there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McDaniels controlling the pace for now.
Pick is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pick wants to hold on but McDaniels pushes him away.
McDaniels working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McDaniels throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McDaniels thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDaniels content just to control the position here.
McDaniels throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus McDaniels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pick 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Lewy Pick!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Lewy Pick!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Lewy Pick!

Lewy Pick wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Remis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SomeNights. Al Capone told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Remis
vs
Capone

185 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Remis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al Capone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Remis as Capone shoots in.
Remis fails to land with a series of punches.

Capone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Remis is trying to defend but Capone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Capone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Remis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Capone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Remis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Capone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Capone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Capone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Remis's head.
Capone trying to control the action but Remis is working from the bottom.
Capone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Capone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone controlling the pace.
Capone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Capone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Capone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Remis's head.
Capone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Remis is breathing heavily.
Remis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Capone.
Capone is controlling the pace.
Remis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Capone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Remis's head.
Capone lands strikes from half guard.
Remis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Capone.
Capone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Capone working over Remis with some ground and pound. Remis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capone working the head and body with strikes.
Capone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Capone connects with a nice short shot to Remis's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Capone lands a nice short elbow.
Remis is refusing to be controlled, as Capone sits in half guard.
Capone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Capone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Remis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Remis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Capone.
Capone throwing shots but Remis is blocking nicely.
Capone 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.
Capone lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone working the head and body with strikes.
Remis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Capone 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.
Capone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Remis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Capone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capone lands with a punch from half guard.
Capone is nestled in close to Remis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Capone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Capone dominated that round.
That's time! Remis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Capone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Check out the look on Capone's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Capone looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Remis is avoiding damage well.
Capone throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Capone trying to control the position but Remis is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Remis on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Remis defending against the ground and pound.
Remis parries the strikes from Capone easily there. Capone is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Remis to escape.
Capone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Capone fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone looks up at the clock and then as Remis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Capone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Capone scoring with punches from side control.
Capone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Capone sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Remis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Capone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Capone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Remis to see if he's OK.
Al Capone has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ground and pound from Capone seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Remis taking a bit of punishment here - Capone scoring with strikes.
Capone sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Remis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Remis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Remis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capone scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Remis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Capone connects with a decent elbow.
Capone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Capone controls the position from side control.
Capone in side control, throwing shots but Remis defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Capone working the ground and pound from side control.
Capone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Capone working the ground and pound.
Capone lands some shots froms side control.
Capone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Capone landing strikes.
Capone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Capone postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Capone working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capone trying to control the position but Remis is working away.
Capone landing a few strikes.
Capone scores with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Capone are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Capone trying to control the action but Remis is working from the bottom.
Capone cracks Remis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capone is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Capone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Capone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Remis sprawls well initially but Capone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Capone controlling the action here.
Capone thows a huge punch but Remis dodges it nicely.
Capone slips a nice elbow through Remis's hands, connecting with Remis's forehead.
Capone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Capone is trying to control the action in half guard but Remis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Remis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Capone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Remis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Remis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone lands strikes from half guard.
Capone lands strikes from half guard.
Capone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Capone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Remis defending well though.
Remis is staying active underneath Capone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Capone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Capone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Remis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Capone lands strikes from half guard.
Capone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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!
Capone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Capone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Capone winds up and cracks Remis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Capone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Remis taking some punishment here, with Capone in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remis is staying active underneath Capone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Remis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Capone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Remis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Capone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Capone.
Capone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Remis defending well though.
Capone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Capone working over Remis with some ground and pound. Remis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Capone throwing shots but Remis is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Capone there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Capone connects with a nice short shot to Remis's temple.
Capone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Remis!
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!
Remis is in a horrible position here. Capone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Capone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capone raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kyle Remis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Capone landing punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Capone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Capone 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Al Capone!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Al Capone!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Al Capone!

Al Capone wins by unanimous decision!
Al Capone looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You know I'm entering the Semis now and its filled with guys who are already proven to be here. I will win you better believe it. Semi-finals...here i come!'.