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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neculai Costel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoel Palacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costel comes into the arena with Ain't No Sunshine blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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150 cm
21
138 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neculai Costel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoel Palacio!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palacio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Costel quickly recovers to half guard.
Palacio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Palacio.
Costel wants to get back to full guard.
Palacio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Costel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costel is trying to control but can't.
Palacio throwing shots but Costel is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palacio looks to land a strike but Costel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Palacio content to stall in guard here.
Costel is looking for a triangle here but Palacio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costel tries to improve position but can't.
Palacio tries to advance to mount but Costel denies him.
Costel struggling a bit here.
Costel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Palacio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Palacio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costel tries to lock up and control but Palacio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Costel regains half guard.
Palacio with the ground and pound but Costel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Costel is trying to control the position but Palacio postures up.
Costel pushes a forearm under Palacio's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Palacio is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neculai Costel!
A very excited looking Neculai Costel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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