PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Heimolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBramalo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Also Sprach Zarathustra. Erkki Heimolainen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

DeBramalo
vs
Heimolainen

178 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Heimolainen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimolainen misses with an uppercut.
DeBramalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Heimolainen. Heimolainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Heimolainen checks a low kick from DeBramalo.
Heimolainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heimolainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heimolainen throws a series of punches but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Heimolainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeBramalo on the side of the head.
DeBramalo walks into a left hand.
Heimolainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeBramalo on the side of the head.
Heimolainen scores with a sloppy right hand. DeBramalo should have avoided that one.
DeBramalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heimolainen lunges at DeBramalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeBramalo's hand.
DeBramalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heimolainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeBramalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heimolainen scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimolainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a straight left.
Heimolainen throws a hook but DeBramalo blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeBramalo, right into the meat.
Heimolainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeBramalo's head backwards.
Heimolainen throws a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head but DeBramalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimolainen.
DeBramalo lands an overhand right.

DeBramalo takes the fight into the clinch.
Heimolainen tries to pull guard but DeBramalo won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeBramalo.
A short right from DeBramalo.
Heimolainen is trying to pull guard but DeBramalo has him pressed against the cage.
Quentin DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Heimolainen.
Heimolainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeBramalo is defending well.

DeBramalo manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeBramalo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heimolainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heimolainen throws a jab when DeBramalo was well out of range.
DeBramalo lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for Heimolainen.
Nice body punch from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo missing with a left hand there. Heimolainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeBramalo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeBramalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heimolainen scores with a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeBramalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeBramalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heimolainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeBramalo to score with a decent uppercut.
Heimolainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heimolainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head.
Heimolainen misses with a right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a body kick that stops Heimolainen in his tracks momentarily.
Erkki Heimolainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heimolainen's head.
DeBramalo slips a jab and a cross from Heimolainen.
Nice straight punches there by Heimolainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heimolainen.
DeBramalo scores with a push kick.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeBramalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Heimolainen.
Heimolainen lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heimolainen misses with a left hand
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
Heimolainen cracks DeBramalo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimolainen.
DeBramalo misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heimolainen is out of range.
Heimolainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
DeBramalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Heimolainen 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 works the jab nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heimolainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeBramalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeBramalo, right into the meat.
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heimolainen moves away.
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 Quentin DeBramalo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

DeBramalo walks into a stiff left hand from Heimolainen.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeBramalo.
Heimolainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heimolainen thuds his right hand into DeBramalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heimolainen throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Heimolainen.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Heimolainen.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heimolainen.
DeBramalo slips under a jab.
Heimolainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeBramalo manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeBramalo tries to land a front kick but Heimolainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heimolainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimolainen.
A swing and a miss from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
DeBramalo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heimolainen will feel that in the morning.
DeBramalo throws a wild body kick that Heimolainen sees coming a mile off.
DeBramalo tries to land a front kick but Heimolainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heimolainen checks a leg kick.
A jab from Heimolainen finds it's way through DeBramalo's defenses.
Heimolainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - DeBramalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heimolainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeBramalo's head backwards.
DeBramalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heimolainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Erkki Heimolainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a jab when Heimolainen was well out of range.
DeBramalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeBramalo looks to land a left hand but Heimolainen moved out of range nicely.
Heimolainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimolainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heimolainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for DeBramalo.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen checks a leg kick.
DeBramalo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeBramalo thows a body kick. Heimolainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Heimolainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimolainen. DeBramalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heimolainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeBramalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeBramalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeBramalo tries to clinch but Heimolainen is having none of it.
Heimolainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeBramalo momentarily.
Heimolainen throws a hook but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
Heimolainen ducks right into an uppercut from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo tries to move into range but Heimolainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Heimolainen. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Heimolainen.
DeBramalo tries to bum rush Heimolainen with a series of wild strikes but Heimolainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

DeBramalo has closed the distance and engaged Heimolainen in a clinch.
DeBramalo has Heimolainen pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo pushes Heimolainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

DeBramalo manages to break the clinch.
DeBramalo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeBramalo looks for the body kick but Heimolainen saw that one coming.
DeBramalo lands with a hook. Heimolainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimolainen scores with a nice strike.
Heimolainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeBramalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heimolainen throws an overhand right that lands on DeBramalo's shoulder, as DeBramalo tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeBramalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heimolainen throws a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head but DeBramalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeBramalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Quentin DeBramalo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

DeBramalo misses with a hook
and Heimolainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Heimolainen misses with an uppercut
and DeBramalo counters with a slapping leg kick.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Heimolainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeBramalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from DeBramalo does it's job there.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Heimolainen.
DeBramalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heimolainen thuds his right hand into DeBramalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo defending well as Heimolainen loads up on a big left hand.
Heimolainen throws a looping overhand right but DeBramalo ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Heimolainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeBramalo scores with a leg kick.
DeBramalo slips a jab from Heimolainen.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the strikes.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Heimolainen.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the strikes.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heimolainen, as that shot connected.
DeBramalo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heimolainen throws out a powerful jab.
DeBramalo throws a body kick that misses.
Heimolainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeBramalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen connects with a single shot there.
Heimolainen scores with a nice right hand.
DeBramalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBramalo drops his hands momentarily and Heimolainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Heimolainen.
DeBramalo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Heimolainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heimolainen looks to land a left hand but DeBramalo moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from DeBramalo misses.
Heimolainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick that knocks Heimolainen off balance momentarily.
DeBramalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeBramalo blocks a jab.
A jab from DeBramalo misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen connects with a nice looking jab.
DeBramalo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeBramalo lands with a kick to the ribs.
DeBramalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heimolainen's calf.
Heimolainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeBramalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heimolainen throws out the jab.
Heimolainen fails to land the takedown.
A good leg kick by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimolainen.
Danga de danga de dang - DeBramalo scores with a four punch combination!
Heimolainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heimolainen. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a left hand
and Heimolainen counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeBramalo takes a swing at Heimolainen's ribcage but misses.
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on Heimolainen's shoulder, as Heimolainen tries to avoid the shot.
DeBramalo scores with a jab. Heimolainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeBramalo lands with a kick to the ribs.
DeBramalo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heimolainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Heimolainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Heimolainen is rocked!
Heimolainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heimolainen is still on wobbly legs! Can DeBramalo finish him?
Heimolainen lands a really nice looking cross but DeBramalo seems unphased.
Heimolainen checks a low kick from DeBramalo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heimolainen misses with a body shot.
Heimolainen needs to keep his hands up - DeBramalo had a free shot at his head there.
DeBramalo blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Quentin DeBramalo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice uppercut there from DeBramalo.
Heimolainen misses with an uppercut.
Heimolainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Heimolainen.
DeBramalo 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.
Heimolainen checks a leg kick.
Heimolainen misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from DeBramalo as Heimolainen shoots in.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimolainen.
Heimolainen seems to have recovered his senses.
DeBramalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heimolainen throws a sloppy body shot
and DeBramalo counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo throws a right hand that Heimolainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Heimolainen also avoids with ease.
DeBramalo throws a low kick, looking for Heimolainen's leg but Heimolainen calmly moves out of range.
DeBramalo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeBramalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeBramalo lands a head shot.
Heimolainen misses the jab.
Heimolainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeBramalo throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Heimolainen misses.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heimolainen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Heimolainen.
A nice combination there by Heimolainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

DeBramalo pushes Heimolainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Heimolainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heimolainen is trying to break the clinch but DeBramalo is controlling him.
DeBramalo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DeBramalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heimolainen backwards.
DeBramalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimolainen controls his hands.
DeBramalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heimolainen backwards.
DeBramalo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heimolainen's defenses.
Heimolainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeBramalo lands a body punch.
Heimolainen misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from DeBramalo.
Heimolainen tries to pull guard but DeBramalo holds him up against the cage and eventually Heimolainen drops back down to his feet.
Heimolainen is trying to break the clinch but DeBramalo has him pressed against the cage.
DeBramalo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Quentin DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Heimolainen.
Heimolainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeBramalo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Heimolainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
DeBramalo gets through Heimolainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeBramalo gets through Heimolainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from DeBramalo.
Heimolainen tries to break free but DeBramalo pushes him back against the cage.
DeBramalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeBramalo lands with a left to the head.
DeBramalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeBramalo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Heimolainen to his knees! DeBramalo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quentin DeBramalo!
Quentin DeBramalo is the new lightweight champion!
Quentin DeBramalo took some time post fight to say the following; 'Listen up mutants. This belt is going to be mine for a long time. Don't get your hopes up only to be smashed you motherless sons of a goats turd. Wooooooooooooo!'.