PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk St Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Lazarus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by No Worries. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

DeBramalo
vs
St Lazarus

178 cm
28
157 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

169 cm
35
167 lbs
39 - 23 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition
King of Fists

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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Kirk St Lazarus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBramalo scores with a head kick.
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeBramalo misses with a body kick.
St Lazarus tries a quick counter leg kick but DeBramalo is wise to it.

St Lazarus drives through with a takedown into guard.
St Lazarus throwing strikes but missing.
DeBramalo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

DeBramalo is thwarting St Lazarus's attempts to control the position.
DeBramalo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Lazarus trying to hold on to DeBramalo's head to control him but DeBramalo postures up.
DeBramalo prevents St Lazarus from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo trying to control from half guard but St Lazarus is working away.
DeBramalo is looking to advance position but St Lazarus won't allow it.
St Lazarus is pressing down on DeBramalo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
St Lazarus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
DeBramalo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Lazarus is keeping the position for now.
DeBramalo preventing the sweep.

St Lazarus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeBramalo is aware though and is defending well.

That's two 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.
St Lazarus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
St Lazarus trying to control the position.
St Lazarus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeBramalo is fighting to break St Lazarus's control of his arms but St Lazarus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot.
St Lazarus tries to work over DeBramalo's front leg with a kick but DeBramalo checks it.
St Lazarus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeBramalo is able to avoid easily.
DeBramalo looks to throw the jab but St Lazarus is out of range.
DeBramalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Lazarus's calf.
DeBramalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Lazarus can pounce on him.
DeBramalo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeBramalo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
DeBramalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St Lazarus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
St Lazarus misses the body punch
and DeBramalo counters with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeBramalo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
St Lazarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from St Lazarus.
A low kick from DeBramalo is predictable there

and St Lazarus counters with a single leg into guard. DeBramalo didn't expect that.
DeBramalo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
St Lazarus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Lazarus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
St Lazarus is pushing down on DeBramalo's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeBramalo is fighting to maintain full guard but St Lazarus has managed to sneak the leg through.
DeBramalo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St Lazarus is working away from the top position though.
St Lazarus wants to take a breather but DeBramalo is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo is trying to control but can't.
St Lazarus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Lazarus prevents DeBramalo from improving his position.
DeBramalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St Lazarus.
DeBramalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeBramalo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St Lazarus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St Lazarus's back!
DeBramalo keeps control of the position as St Lazarus tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kirk St Lazarus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

St Lazarus swings widly with a right hand
and DeBramalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
St Lazarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeBramalo scores with a leg kick.
Quentin DeBramalo is winning the standup battle so far.
DeBramalo connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as DeBramalo blocks the low kick.
DeBramalo feinted with a counter takedown.
St Lazarus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from St Lazarus misses.
DeBramalo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeBramalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Lazarus's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeBramalo.
A low kick from St Lazarus misses
and DeBramalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeBramalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeBramalo, right into the meat.
DeBramalo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Lazarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Lazarus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeBramalo rather than just go for the knockout.
St Lazarus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeBramalo checks a low kick from St Lazarus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Lazarus throws out a counter right but DeBramalo avoids it with no problem.
DeBramalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. St Lazarus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
DeBramalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
St Lazarus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeBramalo circles away quickly and effectively.
St Lazarus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeBramalo.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick but DeBramalo moved away.
DeBramalo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away.
Kirk St Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeBramalo is looking to counter with a body kick.
DeBramalo scores with a spinning back kick!
St Lazarus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Lazarus throws a poor cross that misses
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Lazarus checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeBramalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St Lazarus.
DeBramalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Lazarus can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by DeBramalo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on St Lazarus's shoulder, as St Lazarus tries to avoid the shot.
DeBramalo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Lazarus lands a slapping body shot.

DeBramalo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in St Lazarus's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeBramalo looking to pass the guard.
DeBramalo postures up in St Lazarus's guard and throws a big left but St Lazarus blocks it.
DeBramalo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Lazarus wants to control but DeBramalo passes easily into half guard.
St Lazarus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeBramalo is working away from the top position though.
St Lazarus taking some punishment here, with DeBramalo in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeBramalo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Quentin DeBramalo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeBramalo thows a huge punch but St Lazarus dodges it nicely.
St Lazarus wants to improve his position but DeBramalo is controlling well.
DeBramalo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Lazarus defending well though.
St Lazarus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeBramalo scoring with some ground and pound.
St Lazarus is trying to control the position but DeBramalo postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeBramalo throwing strikes but missing.
St Lazarus wants to sweep here but DeBramalo controlling him for the moment.
DeBramalo wants to control from the top but St Lazarus keeps moving.
DeBramalo passes into half guard.
DeBramalo throwing shots but St Lazarus is blocking nicely.
St Lazarus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DeBramalo is working away from the top position though.
St Lazarus is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quentin DeBramalo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from St Lazarus.
DeBramalo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
St Lazarus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeBramalo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeBramalo tried to counter with a leg kick but St Lazarus avoided it.
Good exchange - DeBramalo coming out on top.
DeBramalo throws a half hearted mid kick.
St Lazarus with the counter takedown but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
DeBramalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeBramalo tries to clinch but St Lazarus moves out of range.
St Lazarus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeBramalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeBramalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
St Lazarus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeBramalo throws a push kick but St Lazarus slaps the foot to one side.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Lazarus takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
St Lazarus lands with a nice body punch.
DeBramalo connects with a solid leg kick.
St Lazarus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
St Lazarus throws a hook but DeBramalo blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Lazarus, right into the meat.
DeBramalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
St Lazarus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeBramalo is able to avoid easily.
St Lazarus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeBramalo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
St Lazarus throws a sloppy head kick
and St Lazarus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBramalo blocks a low kick nicely.
St Lazarus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeBramalo. That one must have hurt.
DeBramalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick that misses.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Lazarus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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.
St Lazarus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
St Lazarus throws a body shot but no joy.
DeBramalo drops down looking for a counter takedown but St Lazarus sprawls and moves away.
DeBramalo blocks a low kick nicely.
St Lazarus just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from DeBramalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
St Lazarus misses the shot to the body.
St Lazarus throws a leg kick but DeBramalo moved away.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
St Lazarus throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
St Lazarus checks a leg kick nicely.
DeBramalo misses with a hook.
DeBramalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Lazarus.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of DeBramalo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Lazarus throws a low kick, looking for DeBramalo's leg but DeBramalo calmly moves out of range.
St Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeBramalo manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo throws a big counter combination but St Lazarus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeBramalo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from St Lazarus misses.
DeBramalo delivers a nice body kick.
DeBramalo blocks a leg kick.
St Lazarus takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
St Lazarus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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.
Good standup being displayed there by St Lazarus as he connects with a hook.
DeBramalo tries to land a leg kick but St Lazarus saw it coming and moves away.
St Lazarus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from St Lazarus.
A big left from St Lazarus misses.
DeBramalo scores with a nice right hand.
St Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeBramalo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
St Lazarus takes one on the button.
St Lazarus is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeBramalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As St Lazarus backs away, DeBramalo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from DeBramalo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Lazarus thows a leg kick but DeBramalo checks it
and DeBramalo counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeBramalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeBramalo throws a series of punches but St Lazarus avoids them all with ease.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot.
DeBramalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
St Lazarus connects with a high kick.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus motions for DeBramalo to come forward. St Lazarus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
St Lazarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
St Lazarus takes one to the side of the head.
DeBramalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Lazarus.
St Lazarus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo scores with a shot to the body.
DeBramalo tries a head kick but it misses.
St Lazarus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quentin DeBramalo.
Well DeBramalo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
Quentin DeBramalo took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.