As the final PPV event of the year, UFC 282 features some of the most intriguing bout lineups. Even while the main card is entertaining, one of its preliminary matches ultimately astounded spectators with its ferocious might. The fight between Alexander Hernandez and Billy Quarantillo was quite bloody. It lasted two rounds and featured a frantic, all-out struggle between them that finally went to Quarantillo’s advantage.

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Billy Quarantillo, 34, brutally TKO’d Alexander Hernandez in round 2 to win. The ‘Channing Wahlberg’ mentioned in his post-fight interview that he broke his ‘Joe Rogan Curse’.

One user posted a snipped of this brutal fight:

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The clip here posted showcased the madness that went into the fight:

Quarantillo impressed the ‘Wonderboy’ with his performance:

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Another user was impressed by the monster Quarantillo:

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The UFC manager labeled Billy Quarantillo as his favorite:

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Chris Weidman cheered for the winner too:

Quarantillo said, “I broke my Joe Rogan curse. That was on my bucket list. I was 4-0 without Joe. 0-2 with.”:

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Indeed, the fight turned out to be a visual spectacle for the fans. Both the fighters went in strong, but Billy Qurantillo outclassed Alexander Hernandez with a brutal TKO at the end.

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Read more: WATCH: Billy Quarantillo Knocks Out Kyle Nelson With a Phenomenal Two-Punch Combo

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Mayur Soni is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. His journey as an MMA fan started with Conor McGregor’s historic 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in 2015, which sparked his love for the sport. Since then, he has closely followed the sport and gained an in-depth understanding of its nuances, which reflects in his insightful and analytical writing. Mayur's article on Kamaru Usman's injury displays his dedication to providing comprehensive coverage of athletes from various perspectives. In addition to his love for combat sports, Mayur is also an avid marathon runner. His experience as a marathon runner has given him a deep appreciation for the connection between the mind and body, which he sees reflected in the sport of MMA. As a writer, Mayur's background in theatre also informs his approach to storytelling, allowing him to craft engaging and captivating articles that bring MMA to life for readers.

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