PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garson DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bring Da Ruckus. Garson DeBramalo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

DeBramalo
vs
Starks

199 cm
21
312 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
300 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Fightworld Formula
Resistance

BUY ONE,GET TWO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Garson DeBramalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Starks!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from DeBramalo misses.
A swing and a miss from DeBramalo.
A jab from Starks misses.
DeBramalo misses with a looping left.
DeBramalo blocks a jab.
Starks throws a hook but DeBramalo avoids it easily.

Starks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Starks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeBramalo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeBramalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Starks.
DeBramalo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeBramalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeBramalo tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo controlling Starks's posture.
Starks throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Starks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Starks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
DeBramalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Starks being controlled here momentarily.
Starks postures up in DeBramalo's guard and throws a big left but DeBramalo blocks it.
Starks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Starks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Starks is looking to work some ground and pound but DeBramalo has wrist control.
DeBramalo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Starks on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeBramalo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Starks throws a strike but DeBramalo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Starks looking to control.
Starks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeBramalo manages to get himself to full guard.
DeBramalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Starks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeBramalo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Starks chips away with some ground and pound.
Starks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeBramalo trying to keep a closed guard but Starks is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks throws and elbow that misses. DeBramalo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Starks's guard. Nice move by DeBramalo!
Starks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Starks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeBramalo preventing the sweep.
Starks has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but DeBramalo has passed into side control.
Starks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Starks manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeBramalo's best efforts.

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.
DeBramalo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Starks wants to improve his position but DeBramalo is controlling well.
Starks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Starks looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeBramalo is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Starks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

DeBramalo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Starks is out of range and DeBramalo settles back down.
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starks moves away.
Starks lands the left hand.
Starks misses with a few strikes there.
DeBramalo looks to land a left hand but Starks moved out of range nicely.
Starks throws a shot from downtown. DeBramalo moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Starks misses.
DeBramalo misses the jab.
DeBramalo misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks scores with a nice right hand.
Garson DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but Starks avoids it.
DeBramalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Starks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Tony Starks has been cut.
Starks scores with a hook.

Starks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Starks lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Starks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeBramalo sees it coming and defends easily.
Starks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Starks looks to land a strike but DeBramalo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
DeBramalo has control of Starks's left arm, preventing Starks from doing any damage.
Starks throws a strike but DeBramalo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Starks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DeBramalo!
Starks looking to control but DeBramalo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Starks.

It looks like Garson DeBramalo has been cut.
Starks punching from mount but DeBramalo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starks throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
DeBramalo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
DeBramalo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Starks misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Starks breaks from DeBramalo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Starks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Garson DeBramalo's cut is getting worse.
Tony Starks has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeBramalo wants to hold on but Starks pushes him away.

Starks swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and DeBramalo is now in Starks's guard. A big mistake from Starks there, giving up the dominant position!
DeBramalo won't allow Starks to sweep him here.
Starks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Starks keeping moving, preventing DeBramalo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Starks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starks.
Garson DeBramalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeBramalo swings for the body but Starks moves out of range.
Starks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeBramalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garson DeBramalo is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
DeBramalo lands with a good body shot.
Garson DeBramalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo looks to land a right hand but Starks moved out of range.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Starks avoids it easily.
Starks slips a jab from DeBramalo.
Starks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Starks checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeBramalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Starks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeBramalo.
Starks 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.
DeBramalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Starks avoids it easily.
DeBramalo feints and then cracks Starks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starks down.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeBramalo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeBramalo throws a series of punches but Starks moves out of range.
Nice jab there from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks thows a body shot but no joy.
DeBramalo with a hook.
A combination from DeBramalo does no damage.
DeBramalo misses with a double jab

and Starks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DeBramalo has hold of Starks's hands but Starks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeBramalo is trying to control but can't.
Starks works his way into full mount!
Starks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo is in a horrible position here. Starks smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
DeBramalo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Starks throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Starks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Starks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force DeBramalo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so DeBramalo shrugs it off.
The referee warns DeBramalo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starks working DeBramalo over with strikes here.
DeBramalo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DeBramalo is desperately trying to improve his position but Starks has a good base and remains in mount.
Starks sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Starks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. DeBramalo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Starks throws a sloppy strike and DeBramalo uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and DeBramalo has ended up in Starks's guard.
DeBramalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Starks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starks wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garson DeBramalo clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

DeBramalo wants to land a leg kick but Starks is out of range.
Starks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeBramalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starks. That did some damage!
Starks scores with a shot to the body.
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on Starks's shoulder, as Starks tries to avoid the shot.
Starks looks to land a left hand but DeBramalo moved out of range nicely.
DeBramalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeBramalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starks.

DeBramalo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Starks!
Starks is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeBramalo looking to control but Starks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DeBramalo prevents Starks from getting the reversal.
DeBramalo wants to control the pace but Starks is squirming around nicely.
Starks tries to hold on but DeBramalo pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Starks is squirming around, avoiding DeBramalo's attempts to control the action.
Starks is trying desperately to improve position.
Starks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Starks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
DeBramalo is keen to just control but Starks is a slippery customer.
Starks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Starks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Starks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Starks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBramalo stopping the sweep attempt from Starks.
Starks has his hands on DeBramalo's head, controlling the position.
Starks trying to control the position.
Starks being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four 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.
DeBramalo wants to control from the top but Starks keeps moving.
Starks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Starks controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starks looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeBramalo is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tony Starks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

DeBramalo throws a leg kick

and Starks counters with a takedown into side control.
DeBramalo defending against the ground and pound.
Starks tries to advance to mount but DeBramalo denies him.
DeBramalo can't do much from the bottom here.
Starks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Starks with the ground and pound but DeBramalo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
DeBramalo tries to get to full guard but Starks has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Starks misses with a head shot. DeBramalo uses the momentum to regain guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeBramalo tries to bum rush Starks with a series of wild strikes but Starks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Starks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Starks thows a big elbow that misses.
Starks cracks DeBramalo with a solid left hand.
Starks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Starks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Starks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Starks postures up in DeBramalo's guard and throws a big left but DeBramalo blocks it.
Starks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Starks lands a couple of elbows.
Starks won't allow DeBramalo to sweep him here.
Starks postures up.
Starks thows a big elbow that misses.
Starks trying to control but DeBramalo is working from the bottom.
DeBramalo looking to control.
Garson DeBramalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starks throws a strike but DeBramalo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Starks pulls DeBramalo in close to his closed guard and prevents DeBramalo from doing any damage or advancing position.
DeBramalo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starks swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Starks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
DeBramalo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Starks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DeBramalo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Starks.
DeBramalo has hold of Starks's hands but Starks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DeBramalo wants to get back to full guard.
DeBramalo trying to control but Starks postures up.
DeBramalo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Starks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Starks!
Tony Starks is the new super heavyweight champion!