PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Djin Kvasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bufo Palenque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bufo Palenque has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kvasir
vs
Palenque

171 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bufo Palenque!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kvasir drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Palenque is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Kvasir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kvasir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Kvasir swings around for an armbar but Palenque sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kvasir's guard.
Kvasir is breathing heavily.
Kvasir keeping full guard, as Palenque tries to pass.
Palenque trying to control but Kvasir is working from the bottom.
Kvasir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palenque on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palenque tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvasir is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palenque with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palenque wants to pass the guard but Kvasir is keeping the position.

Kvasir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palenque sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kvasir's guard.

Kvasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kvasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palenque trying to pass the guard but Kvasir defending well.
Palenque has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Palenque looking to control but Kvasir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Palenque is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kvasir is surviving well by controlling Palenque's body position as best he can.
Kvasir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kvasir wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Palenque.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Palenque wants to control the pace but Kvasir is squirming around nicely.
Palenque is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kvasir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Palenque tries to control but Kvasir wriggling away.
Palenque with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kvasir has given up his back. Will we see Palenque going for some submissions?

Palenque looking to break Kvasir's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kvasir remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Palenque will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Palenque's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Even with his hooks in, Palenque manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kvasir tries to roll but Palenque sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palenque tightening his grip on Kvasir, looking for the choke.
Well, with Palenque on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kvasir is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Will Palenque go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Palenque working for a choke but Kvasir is defending well.
Kvasir is keeping busy.
Palenque is hanging on to Kvasir's back as he tries to escape.
Kvasir is keeping busy.

Palenque is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Palenque controlling well, preventing Kvasir from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Palenque tries to get the hooks in deep but Kvasir pushed the leg off.

Palenque looking to break Kvasir's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kvasir remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Palenque will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kvasir has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Palenque.
Palenque struggling to land strikes to the head as Kvasir covers up.
Palenque tries to keep control of the position but Kvasir is staying busy.
Kvasir is in bad spot here.

Palenque is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kvasir defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Palenque working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palenque struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kvasir rolls, trying to escape but Palenque keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Djin Kvasir 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.

Kvasir gets a double leg takedown into Palenque's guard.
Palenque looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kvasir is one step ahead there.
Kvasir trying to move into half guard but instead Palenque has managed to sweep!
Palenque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kvasir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palenque pushes down on Kvasir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Palenque seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kvasir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Palenque tries to pass to full mount but Kvasir defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kvasir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kvasir actively working from the bottom here.
Palenque is looking to take a break and control but Kvasir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palenque shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kvasir keeping moving, preventing Palenque from controlling successfully.

Kvasir has his foot on Palenque's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palenque works his way back into a safe position though.
Palenque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Palenque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palenque trying to control but Kvasir is working from the bottom.
Palenque works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Palenque wants to control but Kvasir is keeping him busy.
Kvasir won't allow Palenque to pass to mount.
Palenque works his way into side control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kvasir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palenque.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvasir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palenque.
Kvasir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palenque as he avoids it easily.
Palenque throws a leg kick but Kvasir sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palenque throws a body shot but no joy.
Palenque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palenque misses with an uppercut. Kvasir saw that one coming.
Kvasir blocks a low kick nicely.

Kvasir 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.
Kvasir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Palenque is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kvasir postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Palenque is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kvasir, into his guard.
Palenque wants to pass the guard but Kvasir is keeping the position.
Palenque trying to control but Kvasir is working from the bottom.
Palenque slips nicely into half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kvasir misses with a takedown attempt - Palenque sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Palenque looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palenque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Kvasir tries to sprawl but Palenque drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Kvasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kvasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvasir is staying active underneath Palenque, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Palenque has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Palenque wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kvasir is looking to improve his position but Palenque isn't that keen on the idea.

Palenque is working for a guillotine from mount but Kvasir frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bufo Palenque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Palenque fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kvasir, pushing him back against the cage.
Palenque prevents the takedown attempt.
Kvasir tries for a takedown but Palenque manages to get underhooks.
Palenque misses with a knee strike.
Kvasir dodges an elbow strike from Palenque.
Palenque misses with some punches.
Palenque misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kvasir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palenque throws a knee to the head but misses.
Palenque scores with a shot to the side of Kvasir's head.
Palenque has a couple of punches blocked by Kvasir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Palenque throws an elbow but misses.
Kvasir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Palenque avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djin Kvasir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palenque pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Palenque's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Palenque.
Palenque throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palenque misses with a punch on the inside.
Palenque throws an elbow but it misses.
Palenque lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Palenque wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Palenque lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kvasir blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Palenque lands a body shot.
A short left from Palenque.
Kvasir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kvasir blocks an elbow strike from Palenque.
Palenque lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kvasir managing to block the knees to the body from Palenque.
Palenque tries a knee to the head but Kvasir blocks it.
Palenque throws a knee to the head but misses.
Palenque tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palenque scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kvasir.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palenque misses with some punches.
Palenque swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kvasir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Palenque just stands there and leans against the cage.
Palenque throws a head punch that misses.
Kvasir blocks an elbow strike.
Palenque goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kvasir blocks an uppercut.
Palenque softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palenque swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Palenque gets through Kvasir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palenque tries to land knees in the clinch but Kvasir avoids the damage to the body.
Kvasir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palenque lands a right hand.
Palenque lands a nice uppercut.
Kvasir tries for a takedown but Palenque manages to get underhooks.
Palenque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kvasir is fighting off a takedown attempt but Palenque is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kvasir to the mat. Kvasir regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Palenque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palenque slips nicely into half guard.

Palenque is trying to work for a kimura but Kvasir is defending well.
Palenque is taking a breather. Kvasir says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Kvasir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palenque trying to control from half guard but Kvasir is working away.
Palenque takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palenque frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Palenque working for a submission but Kvasir is keeping him at bay.
Kvasir is looking to get to half guard.
Palenque trying to control but Kvasir is having none of it.
Palenque wants to take his opponent's back but Kvasir doesn't allow it.

Palenque is working for a guillotine from mount but Kvasir frees his head quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palenque can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvasir is looking to escape.
Palenque seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kvasir is holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bufo Palenque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palenque 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bufo Palenque!
Djin Kvasir was interviewed post fight and said 'next time is the time'.