QFC Tournament 522 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Esperazito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Global Offensive (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.

Esperazito
vs
Offensive

166 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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, Carlos Esperazito!
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, Global Offensive!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esperazito doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Offensive counters with a straight right hand.
Esperazito shoots and misses
enabling Offensive to counter with a crisp jab.
Esperazito tries for a takedown but Offensive circles away easily
and Offensive counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Esperazito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esperazito shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Offensive counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck for Esperazito with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Offensive clinches.
Offensive lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esperazito backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esperazito is looking to take this one to the mat.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Offensive lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Esperazito is trying to stall.
Offensive lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esperazito backwards.
Offensive digs a right hand into Esperazito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Esperazito's gas tank.
Offensive scores with a shot to the side of Esperazito's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Offensive.
Offensive displaying some good clinch control by pressing Esperazito up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offensive lands a right hand.
Esperazito wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Offensive has him pressed against the cage.
Esperazito tries to circle away but Offensive has him pinned against the cage.
Esperazito tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Offensive lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Esperazito letting Offensive take a breather here.
Offensive presses Esperazito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Offensive keeps control of Esperazito as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Esperazito is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Offensive pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Esperazito is breathing heavily.
Offensive lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Offensive.
A nice right hand lands inside from Offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offensive lands a hook to the side of the head.
Offensive scores with a nice hook to the head.
Offensive is working Esperazito over against the cage.
Offensive content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Offensive lands a nice uppercut.

Esperazito is rocked!
A short left from Offensive.
Oh Esperazito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Offensive lands a hook that snaps the head of Esperazito backwards.
Offensive unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Esperazito! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Offensive is unloading with more strikes now! Esperazito drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Global Offensive!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John McClane Vii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Idol (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.

McClane Vii
vs
Idol

182 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
16
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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, John McClane Vii!
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, Billy Idol!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane Vii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Idol defends it nicely.
Idol changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McClane Vii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Idol defends well and McClane Vii ends up having to push Idol into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McClane Vii misses with a takedown attempt
and Idol counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McClane Vii. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Idol manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McClane Vii on his heels. He'll look to pass McClane Vii's guard now, I'm sure.

Idol 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.
Idol advances to half guard.
McClane Vii is staying active underneath Idol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClane Vii is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idol is trying to control. McClane Vii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Idol is looking for a kimura but McClane Vii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Idol to get the leverage.
Idol prevents McClane Vii from improving his position.

Idol is trying for a kimura here. McClane Vii looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Idol wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Idol!

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hype
A | B

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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Outcast Outlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Lotermanm (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.

Outlaw
vs
Lotermanm

167 cm
18
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Outcast Outlaw!
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, Martin Lotermanm!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw with a jab.
Lotermanm misses with a takedown attempt
and Outlaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lotermanm shoots in looking for a takedown but Outlaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lotermanm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Outlaw misses the target.
Lotermanm goes for a double leg but Outlaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Outlaw continues to drive forward.
Outcast Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Lotermanm.
Lotermanm has his takedown stuffed
and Outlaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Outlaw with a hook.
Outlaw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Outlaw.
Outlaw keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotermanm tries to clinch up
and Outlaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outlaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lotermanm takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotermanm looks to clinch
letting Outlaw counter with a right hand.
Outlaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Martin Lotermanm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lotermanm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Outlaw swivels and escapes.
Lotermanm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lotermanm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Outlaw lands a right hook to the body.
Outlaw lands with an uppercut that bounces Lotermanm off the cage and back into range.
Lotermanm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Outlaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Outlaw wants it to stay on the feet.
Lotermanm with a poor takedown
and Outlaw counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Outlaw digs a good body shot into Lotermanm's ribs.
Lotermanm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lotermanm looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotermanm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Outlaw.
Nice straight punches there by Outlaw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Outlaw.
Outlaw connects with a nice looking jab.
Lotermanm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Outlaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Outlaw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lotermanm in his tracks.
Outlaw thuds a left hand into Lotermanm's body.
Lotermanm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Outlaw to score with a decent uppercut.
Lotermanm walks into a straight right hand from Outlaw.
Lotermanm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Outlaw can pounce on him.
Outlaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Outlaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lotermanm has time to react.
Outlaw lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotermanm shoots in for a takedown but Outlaw shows good takedown defense.
Lotermanm walks into a stiff left hand from Outlaw.
Outlaw scores with the left hand. Lotermanm knows he should have avoided that one.
Lotermanm doesn't manage to clinch there - Outlaw circles away.
Outlaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Outlaw throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lotermanm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Outlaw counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Outlaw finds it's way through Lotermanm's defenses.
Lotermanm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Outlaw as he avoids it easily.
Lotermanm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Lotermanm. Those never looked like landing.
Outlaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Outlaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lotermanm throws a nice looking combination but Outlaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lotermanm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Outlaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Outlaw jabs at Lotermanm's body.
Outlaw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick from Lotermanm misses
and Outlaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Outlaw scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Outlaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Outlaw sizes up Lotermanm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lotermanm shoots in looking for a takedown. Outlaw tries to sprawl out of it but Lotermanm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Outlaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Outcast Outlaw 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.

Outlaw scores with a nice strike.
Lotermanm walks into a left hand.
Lotermanm moves to clinch but Outlaw breaks away
and Outlaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lotermanm tries to move into range but Outlaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lotermanm wants to clinch
and Outlaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotermanm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lotermanm fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Outlaw finds it's target.
Lotermanm shoots and misses
and Outlaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotermanm needs to keep his hands up - Outlaw had a free shot at his head there.
Nice sprawl there from Outlaw as Lotermanm shoots in.
Outlaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Outlaw connects with a looping right hand.
Lotermanm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Outlaw.
Outcast Outlaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Lotermanm takes one on the button.
Lotermanm wants to clinch
and Outlaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - Outlaw scores with a four punch combination!
Lotermanm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lotermanm closes the distance but Outlaw moves to the side
and Outlaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Lotermanm wants to clinch up but Outlaw keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotermanm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Outlaw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Outlaw punishes Lotermanm's body with a nice straight punch.
Lotermanm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Outlaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lotermanm.
Outcast Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Lotermanm.
Lotermanm is breathing heavily.
Outlaw connects with the punch.
Outlaw connects with a jab.
Outlaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Outlaw with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw thuds a left hand into Lotermanm's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Outlaw.
Outlaw with a nice cross.
Lotermanm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lotermanm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outlaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lotermanm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Outlaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Outlaw tenderised Lotermanm's leg. Lotermanm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Outlaw is looking to slow Lotermanm down with leg kicks.
Lotermanm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Outlaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lotermanm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Outlaw counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outlaw uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lotermanm has time to react.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw connects with a crisp jab.
Outlaw scores with a hook to the body. Lotermanm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lotermanm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Outlaw lands a two punch combo.
Outlaw lands a nice hook to Lotermanm's body. Lotermanm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lotermanm misses with the body kick
and Outlaw counters with a one-two to the body.
Lotermanm is trying desperately to land a takedown but Outlaw is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lotermanm.
Jab by Outlaw.
Lotermanm walks into a straight right hand from Outlaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lotermanm misses with a takedown attempt - Outlaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lotermanm shoots for a takedown but Outlaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Outcast Outlaw dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Outlaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Lotermanm.
Outlaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Outlaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Outlaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lotermanm's hands.
Jab, jab by Outlaw - just one landing.
Lotermanm wants to clinch but Outlaw slips to the side
and Outlaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Outlaw throws a right and a left that Lotermanm avoids nicely.
Outlaw throws a shot to the body.
Outlaw jabs Lotermanm right on the nose. Lotermanm blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outlaw cracks Lotermanm with a good jab.
Lotermanm misses with a takedown attempt - Outlaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Outlaw looks to land a combination. Lotermanm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotermanm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Outlaw.
Outcast Outlaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Outlaw throws a shot to the body.
Lotermanm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Outlaw circles away.
Lotermanm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Outlaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lotermanm's hands.
Outlaw connects with a right hand. Lotermanm shakes it off.
Outlaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Outlaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lotermanm can do to turn this around?
Lotermanm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Outlaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outcast Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Lotermanm.
Lotermanm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lotermanm takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotermanm doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Outlaw to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Outlaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lotermanm's head backwards.
Lotermanm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Outlaw circles away.
Outlaw scores with a jab. Lotermanm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Outlaw.
Outlaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lotermanm at a distance.
Lotermanm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Outlaw circles away from the clinch attempt
and Outlaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw lands a nice hook to Lotermanm's body. Lotermanm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Outlaw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lotermanm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Outlaw circles away.
Outlaw throws out a powerful jab.
Lotermanm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lotermanm with a poor takedown
enabling Outlaw to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Outlaw. Beautiful body shot.
Outlaw scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outlaw scores with the left hand. Lotermanm knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice combination there by Outlaw.
A left lands for Outlaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Outlaw.
Nice uppercut there from Outlaw.
Lotermanm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lotermanm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Outlaw catches Lotermanm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lotermanm drops his hands momentarily and Outlaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Outlaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Outlaw tests Lotermanm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lotermanm drops his hands momentarily and Outlaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martin Lotermanm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Outlaw's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lotermanm under the eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Outcast Outlaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Outlaw has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Outcast Outlaw!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Outcast Outlaw!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Outcast Outlaw!

Outcast Outlaw wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Outcast Outlaw 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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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoel Palacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osiris Forrest (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.

Palacio
vs
Forrest

150 cm
18
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
18
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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, Yoel Palacio!
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, Osiris Forrest!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forrest lands with a nice body punch.
Palacio could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Forrest throws a body shot but no joy.
Forrest lands with a right hand.
Palacio looks to land a right hand but Forrest moved out of range.

Forrest gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palacio stops Forrest from standing up.
Palacio trying to control the position from guard on top but Forrest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palacio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Palacio prevents Forrest from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrest is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Palacio dives into side control.
Palacio throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Palacio.
Forrest is pushing Palacio's head away, looking to escape. Palacio manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palacio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Palacio prevents Forrest from escaping the position.
Forrest is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Palacio grinds an elbow into Forrest's temple.
Forrest is trying to escape the position but Palacio is controlling the position.
Forrest is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Palacio is controlling him well.
Forrest seems a little lost for a moment, as Palacio dominates the positioning.
Palacio throws a strike aimed at the side of Forrest's head but Forrest avoids it well.
Forrest managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Palacio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palacio in side control, throwing shots but Forrest defends.
Forrest pushes Palacio away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Palacio gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Palacio cracks Forrest with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Forrest is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Palacio scores with a couple of short elbows.
Forrest is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Palacio is controlling him well.
Palacio scoring with punches and elbows.
Forrest is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Forrest takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forrest wants to get back to his feet but Palacio drags him back down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Palacio controls the position from side control.
Palacio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Forrest on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Forrest is trying to buck Palacio off.
Palacio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Forrest to see if he's OK.
Forrest wants to get back to his feet.
Palacio is chipping away with strikes.
Forrest is working to avoid the ground and pound but Palacio connects with a decent elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palacio taking a breather here.
Palacio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Forrest sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Palacio scores with a couple of short elbows.

Forrest throws Palacio to one side and escapes!
Forrest lands a body shot.
Palacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Forrest is just out of range.
Forrest slips a straight right by Palacio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forrest scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Forrest lands with a cross.
Forrest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoel Palacio 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.

A slow jab from Palacio misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Forrest on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Forrest thuds a left hand into Palacio's body.
Palacio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Palacio misses.
Palacio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Forrest throws a right and a left that Palacio avoids nicely.

Palacio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Forrest is trying to stand up here but Palacio is controlling him well.
Forrest is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Palacio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Forrest pushes Palacio off looking to stand but Palacio dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Forrest can do anything to dispel that myth.
Palacio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Forrest is trying to stand back up but Palacio is controlling him
Forrest is staying active underneath Palacio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palacio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palacio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Palacio there.
Forrest on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Forrest wants to stand back up but Palacio manages to pass into side control.
Forrest is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Palacio asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Forrest is not content to let Palacio control the position.
Palacio prevents Forrest from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palacio is looking to take a break and control but Forrest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palacio working the head with strikes.
Palacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forrest can do to turn this around?
Palacio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Palacio lands a nice forearm strike.
Forrest tries to escape but Palacio is in control.
Forrest takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Forrest is not content to let Palacio control the position.
Forrest is pushing Palacio's head away, looking to escape. Palacio manages to hold on to the position though.
Palacio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forrest is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Palacio is controlling him well.
Palacio trying to control the action but Forrest is working from the bottom.
Palacio scoring with punches from side control.
Palacio looks up at the clock and then as Forrest takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Palacio smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Forrest tries to escape but Palacio is in control.
Forrest is breathing heavily.
Forrest takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palacio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Forrest taking a bit of punishment here - Palacio scoring with strikes.
Forrest wants to get back to his feet but Palacio is dominant here and he's now got Forrest's back!
Forrest wants to get back to his feet.
Forrest covers up after that shot from Palacio.
Palacio throwing damaging strikes from the back! Forrest could be in trouble here!
Palacio is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Forrest up.
Palacio punishes Forrest with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palacio scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Forrest is trying to remain composed but Palacio is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Palacio's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoel Palacio dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Palacio staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Palacio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Forrest uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palacio.

Palacio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Palacio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Palacio wants to control but Forrest is keeping him busy.
Yoel Palacio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palacio is working Forrest over with some ground and pound from side control.
Palacio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Palacio prevents Forrest from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palacio working the ground and pound.
Palacio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Forrest to see if he's OK.
Palacio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Forrest down.
Palacio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palacio throws an elbow but Forrest slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Palacio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Forrest is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Forrest on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Palacio trying to control the position but Forrest is working away.
Forrest wants to get back to his feet but Palacio drags him back down.
Palacio wants to control but Forrest is keeping him busy.
Forrest wants to get back to his feet but Palacio is dominant here and he's now got Forrest's back!
Can Forrest hold on?! Palacio is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Forrest is trying to stand back up.
Palacio really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Forrest.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forrest trying to get back to his feet but Palacio is in full control for now.
Palacio punishes Forrest with strikes from the back mount.
Osiris Forrest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forrest wants to get back to his feet.
Forrest is trapped and Palacio is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Palacio lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Forrest hold on?!
Forrest wants to get back to his feet.
Forrest is taking damage to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palacio lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Palacio trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Forrest doesn't escape.
Forrest is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Palacio looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Palacio looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Forrest wants to get back to his feet.
Forrest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Palacio scores with punches and elbows.
Forrest is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palacio softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Palacio landing with strikes.
Palacio scores with punches to the body.
Palacio is working the ground and pound. Can Forrest escape?
Palacio is punishing Forrest with strikes - can he finish him?!

Forrest is rocked!
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!
Palacio is punishing Forrest with some ground and pound.
Forrest is still in real trouble! Can Palacio finish him?
Palacio scoring with big shots to the body. Forrest is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Forrest was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoel Palacio!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erich Northman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Marcinski (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.

Northman
vs
Marcinski

173 cm
18
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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, Erich Northman!
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, Marcin Marcinski!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcinski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Marcinski rushes Northman and presses him up against the cage.
Northman gets underhooks to prevent Marcinski's takedown attempt.
Marcinski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Northman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Northman lands a nice uppercut.
Northman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Northman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Northman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcinski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Erich Northman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Marcinski.
Northman throws a head punch that misses.
Marcinski wants a takedown but no success here.
Marcinski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Northman after a bit of a struggle.
Northman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marcinski tries for a takedown but Northman manages to get underhooks.

Marcinski lands a takedown into guard.
Marcinski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marcinski tries to pass to full mount but Northman defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcinski content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marcinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Northman sees it coming and defends easily.

Marcinski is working for a kimura but Northman is defending it quite comfortably.
Marcinski passes to side control.

Marcinski is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Northman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Marcinski gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Northman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Marcinski lets go of the hold and Northman can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcin Marcinski!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keani Mahiai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomedrasul Khasbulaev (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.

Mahiai
vs
Khasbulaev

162 cm
18
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

Perkele!

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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, Keani Mahiai!
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, Magomedrasul Khasbulaev!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khasbulaev throws a combination that misses
and Mahiai counters with a stiff right hand.

Mahiai clinches.
Mahiai stalling in the clinch.
Khasbulaev is trying to break the clinch but Mahiai has him pressed against the cage.
Mahiai keeps control of Khasbulaev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mahiai lands a shoulder strike.
Mahiai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khasbulaev up against the cage.
Mahiai has Khasbulaev pressed against the cage, preventing Khasbulaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mahiai misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khasbulaev working hard to break the clinch.
Khasbulaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahiai has him pressed against the cage.
Khasbulaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahiai digs a right hand into Khasbulaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khasbulaev's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahiai pushes Khasbulaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khasbulaev takes a shot to the head.
Khasbulaev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahiai has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mahiai.
Khasbulaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahiai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khasbulaev backwards.
Mahiai lands with a right to the head.
Mahiai is leaning against Khasbulaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahiai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Khasbulaev is rocked!
Khasbulaev is trying to break the clinch but Mahiai has him pressed against the cage.
Khasbulaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahiai finish him?
A hook to the body from Mahiai.
Khasbulaev seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahiai gets through Khasbulaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahiai stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahiai.
Mahiai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahiai lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Khasbulaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mahiai.
Mahiai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahiai is struggling to control the position.
Khasbulaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahiai walks away with a smile on his face. Khasbulaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khasbulaev misses with a wild combination.

Mahiai moves into the clinch successfully.
Khasbulaev takes a shot to the head.
Mahiai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahiai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahiai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mahiai.
Mahiai pushes Khasbulaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khasbulaev working hard to break the clinch.
Khasbulaev is trying to break the clinch but Mahiai is controlling him.
Mahiai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khasbulaev backwards.
Mahiai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahiai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khasbulaev backwards.
Khasbulaev working hard to break the clinch.
Mahiai gets through Khasbulaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khasbulaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahiai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahiai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahiai unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Khasbulaev! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mahiai is unloading with more strikes now! Khasbulaev drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keani Mahiai!
A relieved looking Keani Mahiai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.