PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Garson DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DEAD MAN'S GUN. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

DeBramalo
vs
Marciano

199 cm
36
252 lbs
46 - 16 - 1

191 cm
36
257 lbs
47 - 14 - 2

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Garson DeBramalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano scores with a push kick.
Marciano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marciano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeBramalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Don Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeBramalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano.
DeBramalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marciano.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marciano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano works DeBramalo's body with a nice hook.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeBramalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marciano.
Marciano throws a sloppy body shot
and DeBramalo counters with a thumping low kick.
DeBramalo jabs Marciano right on the nose. Marciano blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick from DeBramalo misses.
DeBramalo cracks Marciano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
DeBramalo misses with a leg kick.
Marciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo walks into a jab.
DeBramalo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marciano is able to avoid easily.
Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away.
Marciano doesn't manage to clinch there - DeBramalo circles away.
Marciano scores with a decent looking hook.
Marciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano misses with a series of wild punches.
DeBramalo scores with a leg kick.
Marciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body kick there by Marciano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano tries to clinch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Marciano.
Marciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DeBramalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marciano moves out of range as DeBramalo throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
DeBramalo looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
DeBramalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
We've been informed that Marciano has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Marciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeBramalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo scores with a nice head shot.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
DeBramalo scores with a nice body kick.
DeBramalo keeps Marciano at a distance using the push kick.
DeBramalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeBramalo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
DeBramalo lands a really nice looking cross but Marciano seems unphased.
DeBramalo circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo with a hook.
Marciano blocks a head kick by DeBramalo.
Marciano throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

DeBramalo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
DeBramalo misses with the head strike.
Marciano misses with a knee to the head.
Marciano throws a punch but it's blocked by DeBramalo.
Marciano scores with a shot to the side of DeBramalo's head.
Marciano trying to land knees to the body.
Marciano tries to land a knee to the head but DeBramalo blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Marciano.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from DeBramalo.
A short left from Marciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeBramalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeBramalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeBramalo lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeBramalo working aggressively here.
DeBramalo tries a body shot but Marciano blocks it.
DeBramalo avoiding damage as Marciano throws knees to the body.
DeBramalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeBramalo's elbow.
A short uppercut from Marciano.
A head punch on the inside from DeBramalo fails to land.
Marciano prevents a body shot from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeBramalo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
DeBramalo lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Marciano.
DeBramalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano working DeBramalo over with knees to the body.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Marciano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Marciano thuds a left hand into DeBramalo's body.
Don Marciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeBramalo.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano wants to clinch up but DeBramalo keeps it at a distance.
Marciano scores with a jab.
DeBramalo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano stuns DeBramalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Marciano tries to land a front kick but DeBramalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
Marciano swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Marciano throws an off balance right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a good low kick that Marciano was not able to check.
Marciano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Garson DeBramalo has been cut.
Marciano misses with a hook
and DeBramalo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Marciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch but DeBramalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marciano takes one to the side of the head.
Marciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marciano.
Marciano throws a hook but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
DeBramalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marciano.
DeBramalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marciano is breathing heavily.
DeBramalo lands with a cross.
DeBramalo missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeBramalo cracks the inside of Marciano's front leg.

DeBramalo closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Marciano crashing to the mat! Marciano uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!

It looks like Don Marciano has been cut.
DeBramalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
DeBramalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo scores with a kick to the body.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses the shot to the body.
DeBramalo lands with a hook. Marciano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marciano's calf.
DeBramalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Marciano's head.
Marciano tries to clinch there but DeBramalo circles away.
DeBramalo lands with an overhand left.
DeBramalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Marciano is rocked!
Marciano misses with a hook. DeBramalo ducked under it nicely.
DeBramalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.
Marciano misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeBramalo dodges the punch combination from Marciano.
Marciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeBramalo scores with a nice strike.
Marciano is still on wobbly legs! Can DeBramalo finish him?
Marciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeBramalo.
Marciano seems to have recovered his senses.
DeBramalo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marciano misses with a double jab.
DeBramalo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marciano at a distance.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses.
DeBramalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. DeBramalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeBramalo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeBramalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range.
DeBramalo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeBramalo cracks Marciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeBramalo thumps Marciano with a low kick.
Marciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeBramalo connects with a solid leg kick.
Marciano throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Marciano avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeBramalo tests Marciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeBramalo checks a low kick from Marciano.
DeBramalo throws out a loose jab but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garson DeBramalo will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A lazy body kick from Marciano
and DeBramalo counters with a body kick that stops Marciano in his tracks momentarily.
DeBramalo misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Marciano tries to clinch there but DeBramalo circles away.
DeBramalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeBramalo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marciano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab by Marciano.
DeBramalo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marciano wants to land a leg kick but DeBramalo is out of range.
DeBramalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeBramalo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano wants to clinch.
Marciano moves in looking to clinch but DeBramalo pushes him off.
DeBramalo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marcianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marciano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeBramalo scores with a punch to the head.
DeBramalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marciano tries to clinch but DeBramalo is having none of it.
DeBramalo works Marciano's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeBramalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
DeBramalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeBramalo cracks the inside of Marciano's front leg.
DeBramalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo looks for the body kick but Marciano saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marciano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeBramalo counters with a stiff right hand.
DeBramalo scores with a big combo that sends Marciano crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Marciano flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! DeBramalo jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garson DeBramalo!
Garson DeBramalo retains his heavyweight title!
An intense looking Garson DeBramalo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'When we was in the shower your buttcheeks was warm When I touch you my hands smell like ham'.
Don Marciano was interviewed post fight and said 'Broken old man syndrome.'.