PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes into the arena with Vamos blaring out of the sound system. DeBramalo has chosen Also Sprach Zarathustra as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Miguel Lopez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lopez
vs
DeBramalo

181 cm
39
162 lbs
41 - 13 - 1

178 cm
22
162 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

SP Ultimate Nutrition
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Pearson Specter Litt

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
DeBramalo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez scores with a sloppy right hand. DeBramalo should have avoided that one.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick.
DeBramalo misses with a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
DeBramalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeBramalo 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.
Lopez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lopez takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
DeBramalo tries to work over Lopez's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopez.
Lopez is looking to land body kicks.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeBramalo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from DeBramalo.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lopez takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
DeBramalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeBramalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeBramalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeBramalo misses the jab.
Lopez tests DeBramalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeBramalo catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DeBramalo throws a front kick aimed at Lopez's knee but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeBramalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Lopez's head.
DeBramalo throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
DeBramalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.
DeBramalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

DeBramalo moves into the clinch successfully.

Lopez manages to break the clinch.
DeBramalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeBramalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Lopez lands a jab-cross combination.
The fighters circling - DeBramalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lopez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeBramalo can pounce on him.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lopez throws a head kick but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
DeBramalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lopez lands a two punch combo.
Lopez scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez walks forward, straight into a front kick from DeBramalo.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeBramalo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lopez blocks the body kick.
DeBramalo connects with a right hand. Lopez shakes it off.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo blocks a leg kick.
DeBramalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Lopez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces DeBramalo back to the cage. Lopez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
DeBramalo digs a good hook to Lopez's body.
DeBramalo misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a leg kick.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeBramalo misses with a two punch combination.
DeBramalo thows a leg kick but Lopez checks it
and Lopez counters with a one-two to the body.
Lopez moves out of range as DeBramalo throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
Lopez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeBramalo throws a low kick, looking for Lopez's leg but Lopez calmly moves out of range.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
DeBramalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeBramalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a left and a right that stings DeBramalo.
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 Miguel Lopez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lopez misses with a body kick.
DeBramalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lopez stuns DeBramalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez blocks a low kick nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by DeBramalo!
DeBramalo lands a jab to the nose.
Both fighters circling a little - DeBramalo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
DeBramalo connects with the punch.
DeBramalo delivers a nice body kick.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
Miguel Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
DeBramalo throws a body kick that misses.
DeBramalo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
A cross from Lopez lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing.
DeBramalo feints the counter takedown.
Lopez misses with a combination
and DeBramalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeBramalo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from DeBramalo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot.
DeBramalo wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
DeBramalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopez momentarily.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from DeBramalo. Those never looked like landing.
DeBramalo jabs at Lopez's body.
DeBramalo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Lopez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick that misses.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.
DeBramalo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeBramalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez moves out of range as DeBramalo strikes.
Nice shot lands for Lopez.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick that misses.
Lopez lands with a slapping head kick.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
DeBramalo scores with a leg kick.
Lopez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a slapping leg kick.
DeBramalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
DeBramalo throws a body kick that misses.
Lopez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
DeBramalo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lopez checks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
DeBramalo looks for the body kick but Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeBramalo throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Lopez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeBramalo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeBramalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez throws a push kick but DeBramalo slaps the foot to one side.
DeBramalo blocks the body kick.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick but Lopez moved away.
DeBramalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeBramalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Lopez swings widly with a right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo delivers a nice body kick.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
DeBramalo lands a nice hook to Lopez's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez throws a low kick but DeBramalo avoids it.
DeBramalo scores with a nice body kick.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeBramalo.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
DeBramalo counters with a body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lopez!
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeBramalo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeBramalo, right into the meat.
Lopez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeBramalo is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quentin DeBramalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

DeBramalo tries to work over Lopez's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Lopez takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
DeBramalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
Nice uppercut lands for DeBramalo. That snapped Lopez's head back.
DeBramalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeBramalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

DeBramalo clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.
DeBramalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez prevents a body shot from DeBramalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeBramalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.

Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeBramalo thows a body kick. Lopez tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a push kick but DeBramalo slaps the foot to one side.
DeBramalo cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Lopez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lopez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeBramalo is out of range.
Lopez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeBramalo's head backwards.
DeBramalo throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez throws a body kick that misses.
Lopez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as DeBramalo backs up against the cage.
DeBramalo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lopez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeBramalo - that will leave a mark!
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lopez wants to slow DeBramalo down by chopping away at his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeBramalo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
DeBramalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeBramalo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeBramalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from DeBramalo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from DeBramalo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeBramalo connects with a solid leg kick.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and DeBramalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeBramalo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
DeBramalo throws out a leg kick but Lopez moves out of range and DeBramalo only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeBramalo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeBramalo throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeBramalo thinking.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Donk. DeBramalo catches Lopez right on the button with a cross.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A clash of legs there as Lopez blocks the low kick.
DeBramalo thuds his shin into the meat of Lopez's side.
A head kick misses from DeBramalo.
Lopez throws a body kick that misses.
DeBramalo slips under a jab.
DeBramalo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeBramalo thuds his shin into the meat of Lopez's side.

DeBramalo takes the fight into the clinch.

Lopez manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Lopez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DeBramalo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and DeBramalo moves out of range easily.
DeBramalo throws a push kick but Lopez slaps the foot to one side.
Lopez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeBramalo throws a solid leg kick but Lopez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeBramalo.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez moves out of range of the leg kick from DeBramalo.
Lopez thinks about countering with a head kick.
DeBramalo cracks Lopez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeBramalo, right into the meat.
Lopez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Lopez misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quentin DeBramalo.
Well DeBramalo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
Post fight, Quentin DeBramalo took to the microphone: 'WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!'.
In defeat, Miguel Lopez stepped up to the mic, saying 'this is not the last you will se from me!'.