PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien OQuinn (ranked 1701 p4p, 257 weight class) and Eusebio Zapata (ranked 2311 p4p, 322 weight class). OQuinn comes to the cage accompanied by Blac Youngsta - Late. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

OQuinn
vs
Zapata

188 cm
27
202 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

167 cm
30
172 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien OQuinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eusebio Zapata!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapata tries to bum rush OQuinn with a series of wild strikes but OQuinn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zapata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zapata tries to bum rush OQuinn with a series of wild strikes but OQuinn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from OQuinn misses the target.
OQuinn throws a shot to the body.
OQuinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapata moves away.
Zapata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crunch! Zapata slams his shin into OQuinn's torso.
Good shot there by OQuinn.
OQuinn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
OQuinn moves out of range as Zapata strikes.
Zapata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OQuinn.
OQuinn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zapata throws a right and a left that OQuinn avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OQuinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zapata, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Zapata.
Zapata misses with an uppercut. OQuinn saw that one coming.
OQuinn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for OQuinn.
OQuinn lands a slapping body shot.
Zapata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OQuinn.
OQuinn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata misses with a hook.
Zapata looks to score with a jab to the body but OQuinn is just out of range.
OQuinn misses the shot to the body.
Zapata let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
OQuinn misses with a wild body shot.
Zapata misses with a few strikes there.
OQuinn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Zapata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zapata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
OQuinn walks into a jab.
OQuinn avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from OQuinn misses the target.
Zapata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zapata throws a lazy right hand but OQuinn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zapata slips under a jab.
OQuinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapata moves away.
OQuinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
OQuinn moves out of range as Zapata strikes.
A big right from Zapata misses.
OQuinn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zapata throws a counter combo.
Zapata throws a combination that misses
and OQuinn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zapata thinking.
OQuinn misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zapata throws a hook to the side of OQuinn's head but OQuinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zapata loads up on a big right hand but OQuinn slips the punch.
OQuinn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
OQuinn misses with a wild body shot.
OQuinn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OQuinn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zapata.
Nice uppercut lands for Zapata. That snapped OQuinn's head back.
OQuinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OQuinn 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.
Nice uppercut there from OQuinn.
OQuinn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zapata at a distance.
A shot to the liver by OQuinn. Beautiful body shot.
Zapata misses with a straight right.
Zapata might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zapata misses with a wild body shot.
OQuinn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OQuinn connects with a looping right hand.
OQuinn misses with an uppercut.
Zapata doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for OQuinn. That snapped Zapata's head back.
OQuinn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OQuinn there as he acknowledges the shot.
OQuinn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zapata throws a hook but OQuinn blocks it.
Zapata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
OQuinn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zapata throws out a loose jab but OQuinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zapata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zapata throws a shot from downtown. OQuinn moves away and avoids it.
As Zapata tries to get set, OQuinn tries to push him back and clinch up but Zapata manages to avoid the attempt.
OQuinn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from OQuinn misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OQuinn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OQuinn blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from OQuinn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OQuinn misses the shot to the body.
OQuinn throws a right and a left that Zapata avoids nicely.
OQuinn connects with a crisp jab.
Zapata fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata scores with a leg kick.
OQuinn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
OQuinn thuds a left hand into Zapata's body.
OQuinn moves forwards but Zapata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
OQuinn throws a right and a left that Zapata avoids nicely.
OQuinn throws a series of punches but Zapata avoids them all with ease.
Zapata is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
OQuinn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zapata.
Zapata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zapata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Zapata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zapata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OQuinn ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
OQuinn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Zapata.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OQuinn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zapata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OQuinn.
Zapata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OQuinn connects with a looping right hand.
OQuinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Zapata lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Damien OQuinn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

OQuinn swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
OQuinn lands the left hand.
Zapata slips a jab and a cross from OQuinn.
Zapata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OQuinn.
Zapata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
OQuinn lands a jab to the head.
OQuinn throws a leg kick but Zapata sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zapata scores with a hook to the body. OQuinn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OQuinn throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Zapata on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zapata throws a big shot that misses.
OQuinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zapata was well out of range. Poor timing from OQuinn.
OQuinn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
OQuinn throws a hook but Zapata avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from OQuinn misses the target.
Damien OQuinn is winning the standup battle so far.
Zapata lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OQuinn.
OQuinn staying out of range there.
Zapata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OQuinn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zapata scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Zapata misses.
A slow jab from Zapata misses its intended target.
OQuinn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zapata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OQuinn was well out of range. Poor timing from Zapata.
OQuinn misses with a wild body shot.
OQuinn ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
An attempted straight right counter from OQuinn misses the target.
OQuinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OQuinn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OQuinn swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OQuinn scores with a nice right hand.
Zapata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zapata is looking for the big counter here.
Zapata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OQuinn.
OQuinn moves away from the strike by Zapata.
OQuinn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zapata manages to circle out of the way.
OQuinn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zapata misses with a looping left.
Zapata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zapata needs to keep his hands up - OQuinn had a free shot at his head there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapata looks to score with a jab to the body but OQuinn is just out of range.
OQuinn misses with a right hand
and Zapata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OQuinn throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Zapata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OQuinn connects with a body shot that sends Zapata's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Zapata 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Zapata coming out on top.

It looks like Damien OQuinn has been cut.
Zapata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OQuinn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zapata throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zapata misses with a straight right.
OQuinn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zapata! But no joy.
Zapata throws a hook but OQuinn blocks it.
The fighters circling - OQuinn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OQuinn tries to move into range but Zapata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zapata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for OQuinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zapata. OQuinn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zapata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata throws a hook but OQuinn blocks it.
The fighters circling - OQuinn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OQuinn misses the shot to the body.
OQuinn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OQuinn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zapata under the eye.
Zapata throws a series of punches but OQuinn moves out of range.
OQuinn throws a leg kick that misses.
Zapata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OQuinn, as that shot connected.
Zapata pivots, looking for a leg kick but OQuinn is out of range and Zapata settles back down.
Zapata lunges at OQuinn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OQuinn's hand.
OQuinn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OQuinn lands with a good body shot.
Zapata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OQuinn misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OQuinn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zapata in his tracks.
Zapata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OQuinn sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata moves out of range as OQuinn strikes.
OQuinn throws a jab but it's blocked by Zapata.
OQuinn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zapata.
Zapata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Zapata.
Zapata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zapata misses with a straight right.
OQuinn digs a good body shot into Zapata's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of OQuinn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zapata misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zapata dodges the punch combination from OQuinn.
Zapata throws a hook but OQuinn avoids it easily.
OQuinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OQuinn throwing a counter right hand but Zapata manages to avoid it.
Zapata scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Damien OQuinn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien OQuinn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Zapata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zapata misses with an uppercut. OQuinn saw that one coming.
A lazy left from OQuinn finds it's target.
OQuinn jabs Zapata right on the nose. Zapata blinks but takes it well.
OQuinn jabs at Zapata's body.
OQuinn throws an overhand right that lands on Zapata's shoulder, as Zapata tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Zapata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Zapata.
OQuinn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zapata.
Zapata closes the distance and lands a one-two.
OQuinn throws a right and a left that Zapata avoids nicely.
Zapata misses with a wild combination.
OQuinn is looking to counter the offense by Zapata and move into the clinch.
OQuinn avoids the body shot from Zapata.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zapata moves out of range of the strikes.
OQuinn works over Zapata's head and body with a nice combination.
OQuinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OQuinn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OQuinn ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zapata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
OQuinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zapata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OQuinn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zapata throws a series of punches but OQuinn avoids them all with ease.
OQuinn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zapata defending well as OQuinn loads up on a big left hand.
OQuinn misses with a looping right.
OQuinn staying out of range there.
Zapata throws an overhand right that lands on OQuinn's shoulder, as OQuinn tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Zapata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OQuinn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zapata at a distance.
A jab from OQuinn finds it's way through Zapata's defenses.
Zapata avoids the body shot from OQuinn.
OQuinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OQuinn ducks under a wild hook from Zapata.
Donk. OQuinn catches Zapata right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OQuinn.
OQuinn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zapata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OQuinn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zapata scores with a head kick. OQuinn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zapata misses with a hook
and OQuinn counters with a stiff right hand.
Zapata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OQuinn takes a swing at Zapata's ribcage but misses.
Zapata checks a leg kick nicely.
OQuinn throws the left hand but Zapata avoids the punch easily.
OQuinn throws a low kick but Zapata moves out of range easily.
Zapata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zapata misses with a hook. OQuinn ducked under it nicely.
OQuinn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OQuinn slips under a jab.
Zapata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
OQuinn swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zapata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OQuinn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata misses with a looping right.
Zapata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zapata throws a shot from downtown. OQuinn moves away and avoids it.
Eusebio Zapata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zapata throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from OQuinn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OQuinn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zapata.
Zapata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zapata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zapata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OQuinn counters with a right hand to the body.
Zapata moves forwards but OQuinn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
OQuinn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zapata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zapata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zapata throws out a leg kick but OQuinn moves out of range and Zapata only half commits.
Zapata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zapata takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zapata lands a really nice looking cross but OQuinn seems unphased.
OQuinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Damien OQuinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
OQuinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zapata tests OQuinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from OQuinn does no damage.
Zapata has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
OQuinn looks to land a right hand but Zapata moved out of range.
OQuinn connects with a body shot that sends Zapata's belly button to the back.
Zapata throws out a leg kick but OQuinn moves out of range and Zapata only half commits.
Zapata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zapata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OQuinn.
Zapata throws out a leg kick but OQuinn moves out of range and Zapata only half commits.
Zapata throws a poor cross that misses
and OQuinn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zapata is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zapata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OQuinn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by OQuinn.
Zapata misses with a combination
letting OQuinn counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien OQuinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OQuinn 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien OQuinn!
A relieved looking Damien OQuinn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.