PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBramalo comes to the cage accompanied by Also Sprach Zarathustra. Jarkko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hawaii 78 & E ala E. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DeBramalo
vs
Jarkko

178 cm
23
162 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

180 cm
39
155 lbs
40 - 20 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 20 - 3, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DeBramalo rushes Jarkko and presses him up against the cage.
DeBramalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, DeBramalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jarkko lands a hook that snaps the head of DeBramalo backwards.
DeBramalo can't find room to land a body shot as Jarkko controls the action.
DeBramalo blocking some punches.
DeBramalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeBramalo takes a shot to the head.
Jarkko is stalling here.

Jarkko breaks the clinch.
Jarkko is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Jarkko does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Jarkko.
DeBramalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jarkko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
DeBramalo misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBramalo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jarkko throws a jab when DeBramalo was well out of range.
DeBramalo is looking to counter the offense by Jarkko and move into the clinch.

DeBramalo tries to keep at a distance but Jarkko has taken the fight into the clinch.
DeBramalo lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jarkko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. DeBramalo is trying to keep an underhook but Jarkko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jarkko trying to control from half guard but DeBramalo is working away.
Jarkko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeBramalo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jarkko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DeBramalo is concentrating on defense, preventing Jarkko from advancing position.
Jarkko thows a huge punch but DeBramalo dodges it nicely.
DeBramalo wants to get back to full guard.
Jarkko is pressing down on DeBramalo's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeBramalo is holding on for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jarkko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jarkko wants to control but DeBramalo is keeping him busy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jarkko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jarkko misses with a body punch
and DeBramalo counters with a left and a right that stings Jarkko.
DeBramalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jarkko pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeBramalo is out of range and Jarkko settles back down.

DeBramalo tries to sprawl but Jarkko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jarkko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeBramalo is just riding it out for now. Jarkko eventually gives up the hold.

Jarkko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jarkko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeBramalo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jarkko prevents DeBramalo from improving his position.
DeBramalo trying to hold on to Jarkko's head to control him but Jarkko postures up.
DeBramalo is in trouble now - Jarkko has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBramalo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeBramalo is bucking up trying to escape but Jarkko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
DeBramalo wants to hold on but Jarkko pushes him away.
Jarkko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for DeBramalo because Jarkko loaded up on that one.
Jarkko thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jarkko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jarkko wants to control the pace but DeBramalo is squirming around nicely.
Jarkko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. DeBramalo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jarkko blocks a head kick by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo cracks the inside of Jarkko's front leg.
DeBramalo misses with a few strikes there.
Jarkko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
DeBramalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jarkko.

Jarkko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DeBramalo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jarkko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Jarkko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, DeBramalo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jarkko but great work by DeBramalo.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jarkko tries to buck DeBramalo off but DeBramalo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko is letting DeBramalo control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jarkko keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Jarkko is predictable there
and DeBramalo counters with a nice body shot.
Jarkko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeBramalo at a distance.

Jarkko looking to score a takedown here. DeBramalo is defending well but Jarkko drives through and ends up in DeBramalo's guard.
Jarkko wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
Jarkko throws a big elbow that misses.
Jarkko postures up in DeBramalo's guard and throws a big left but DeBramalo blocks it.
Jarkko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jarkko passes DeBramalo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jarkko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko is trying to control. DeBramalo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DeBramalo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jarkko.
DeBramalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jarkko throwing strikes but missing.

Jarkko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and DeBramalo dives on top into guard.
Jarkko keeping moving, preventing DeBramalo from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Jarkko has closed the distance and engaged DeBramalo in a clinch.
Jarkko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeBramalo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jarkko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarkko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarkko lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from DeBramalo as the two fighters clinch.
Jarkko lands with a short shot to the head.
Jarkko throws a punch but it's blocked by DeBramalo.
Jarkko pushes DeBramalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeBramalo tries a body shot but Jarkko blocks it.
DeBramalo throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
DeBramalo misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Jarkko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jarkko blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko working hard to break the clinch.
DeBramalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeBramalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jarkko throws a punch but it's blocked by DeBramalo.
Jarkko is trying to force a seperation but DeBramalo has the dominant position.
DeBramalo scores with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarkko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
DeBramalo working aggressively here.
Jarkko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naru Jarkko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from DeBramalo.
Jarkko swings wildly with an uppercut but DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid it.

Jarkko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeBramalo misses with the combination.
DeBramalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Naru Jarkko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

DeBramalo swinging wildly here.
DeBramalo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jarkko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarkko lands a nice hook to DeBramalo's body. DeBramalo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeBramalo looks to land a body kick but Jarkko moved away.
DeBramalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jarkko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeBramalo.
Jarkko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jarkko misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jarkko throws a leg kick but DeBramalo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jarkko 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.
No luck for Jarkko with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeBramalo looks to land a right hand but Jarkko moved out of range.
The fighters circling - DeBramalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jarkko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Jarkko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeBramalo blocks an uppercut.
DeBramalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jarkkos head.
DeBramalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarkko swings wildly with an uppercut but DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid it.

Jarkko breaks the clinch.
Jarkko staying out of range there.
Jarkko feints the counter takedown.
Jarkko scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the body from Jarkko misses
and DeBramalo counters with a thumping low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo 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.
Quentin DeBramalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo lands with a shot to the body.

Jarkko closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarkko.

Jarkko breaks the clinch.
Jarkko tries a head kick but it misses.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away.
DeBramalo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jarkko.
DeBramalo sizes up Jarkko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jarkko lands with a good body shot.
Jarkko tries for a takedown but DeBramalo circles away easily
and DeBramalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Jarkko.
An inside leg kick lands from DeBramalo.
Jab by DeBramalo.

Jarkko is rocked!
BAM! DeBramalo delivers a spinning backfist that drops Jarkko like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Quentin DeBramalo!
Post fight, an emotional Quentin DeBramalo said 'WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!'.