#1. Marina Rodriguez vs. Randa Markos:
With the inconsistent Rando Markos taking on newcomer, Marina Rodriguez, Markos will have to try to make sure that she stops another debutant coming out as the winner in their very first fight. Markos has not had the best record thus far, and will need to do well to break her bad run in the UFC so far.
Round 1: Randa Markos was out to prove a point in the first fight of the main card. She started it off fast with a couple of first shots, and then took Marina down. Markos stayed on top of her, grounding her for most of the first round. Markos kept up the offence with punches, while Rodriguez was still unable to get to her feet. That first round definitely went to Markos.
Round 2: Marina Rodriguez started off the second round stronger. She had some low kicks for Markos, as it became obvious that she needed to stay away from Markos and any chance of her being dropped. Rodriguez did not look too bad, although both fighters were obviously gassed coming out of the 1st round. Marina Rodriguez finished the 2nd round strong, and left the last round open for either fighter to grab the win.
Round 3: Markos started off strong in the third round, pinning Marina against the cage after a combination. Rodriguez landed a couple of good strikes early on in the round, and looked to take advantage. Markos looked good but Marina was the one with the advantage, until the UFC veteran got a takedown. Markos pinned Rodriguez down, and if that control continued there, did not seem to be any other conclusion to the figjht other than a Markos win. Marina got up but despite being able to get to her feet could not see, to mount much of an offence.
The result left everyone disappointed as it was given a majority draw.
Result: Randa Markos and Marina Rodriguez got a majority draw (29-28, 28-28, 28-28)
