PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Monteban (ranked 957 p4p, 51 weight class) and Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 1122 p4p, 55 weight class). Quentin DeBramalo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Monteban
vs
DeBramalo

165 cm
38
148 lbs
35 - 25 - 0

178 cm
34
147 lbs
25 - 19 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Monteban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quentin DeBramalo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monteban lands a lovely overhand right.
Monteban throws a wild body kick that DeBramalo sees coming a mile off.
DeBramalo moves out of range as Monteban strikes.
Monteban tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeBramalo misses with a hook. Monteban ducked under it nicely.
Monteban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monteban looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monteban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeBramalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monteban pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monteban gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monteban lands a nice shot that snaps DeBramalo's head back.
DeBramalo looks to throw the jab but Monteban is out of range.
Monteban throws a jab but it's blocked by DeBramalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monteban lands with an overhand left.
Monteban closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Monteban wants to land a leg kick but DeBramalo is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monteban. That's going to slow DeBramalo down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo jabs Monteban right on the nose. Monteban blinks but takes it well.
Monteban with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Monteban moves into the clinch.
Monteban working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeBramalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monteban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monteban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monteban tries a body shot but DeBramalo blocks it.
Monteban taking a breather.
Monteban drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeBramalo pulls his leg out and moves away.
DeBramalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monteban attempts a counter takedown but DeBramalo avoids it well and moves away.
DeBramalo scores with a jab to the body.
DeBramalo throws a sloppy head kick and Monteban moves out of range easily.
DeBramalo stuns Monteban with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - DeBramalo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monteban on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monteban looks to land a left hand but DeBramalo moved out of range nicely.
DeBramalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeBramalo tests Monteban's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeBramalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Monteban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeBramalo sizes up Monteban with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DeBramalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeBramalo lands a jab to the head.
DeBramalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeBramalo misses with a hook.
Monteban needs to keep his hands up - DeBramalo had a free shot at his head there.
Monteban misses with a looping left.
Monteban changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
DeBramalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monteban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeBramalo lands with a straight right. Monteban didn't see that one coming.
Monteban tries to clinch up
and DeBramalo counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as DeBramalo blocks the low kick.
DeBramalo checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for DeBramalo.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
DeBramalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monteban.
DeBramalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monteban misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo lands with a straight right. Monteban didn't see that one coming.
DeBramalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monteban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monteban tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DeBramalo swivels and escapes.
DeBramalo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Monteban had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
DeBramalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monteban.
DeBramalo thuds his right hand into Monteban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeBramalo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monteban takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monteban takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeBramalo 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.
Monteban connects with an inside leg kick.
DeBramalo looks to land a left hand but Monteban moved out of range nicely.
Monteban is looking to slow DeBramalo down with leg kicks.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteban.
DeBramalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monteban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monteban stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeBramalo.
Monteban lands the left hand.
DeBramalo thuds his right hand into Monteban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monteban lands a jab to DeBramalo's midsection.
DeBramalo moves away from the strike by Monteban.
A jab from DeBramalo does it's job there.
DeBramalo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeBramalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monteban. Monteban circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monteban misses the jab.
It seemed like DeBramalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeBramalo throws a shot from downtown. Monteban moves away and avoids it.
DeBramalo misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quentin DeBramalo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The crowd cheers as DeBramalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monteban doesn't seem phased though.
Monteban throws a leg kick but DeBramalo sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeBramalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DeBramalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Monteban gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monteban drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeBramalo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Monteban lands a nice shot to the body.
DeBramalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montebans head.
Monteban looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monteban fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Monteban lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Monteban misses with a body punch.
Monteban tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from DeBramalo on the inside.
DeBramalo working aggressively here.
DeBramalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeBramalo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Monteban tries to throw a body punch but DeBramalo avoids it by throwing Monteban back against the cage.
Monteban working aggressively here.
Monteban is trying to force a seperation but DeBramalo has the dominant position.
DeBramalo throws a head punch that misses.
Monteban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Monteban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monteban closes the distance and clinches up with DeBramalo, looking for a takedown. Monteban pushes DeBramalo against the cage but DeBramalo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monteban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monteban backing away here, and DeBramalo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
DeBramalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeBramalo misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteban throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy body kick from Monteban
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeBramalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monteban manages to avoid it.
Monteban lands a nice hook to DeBramalo's body. DeBramalo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeBramalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
DeBramalo lands with a straight right. Monteban didn't see that one coming.
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!
DeBramalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monteban.
DeBramalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monteban.
A big left from Monteban misses.
Monteban tries to score with a low kick but DeBramalo moves his leg out of the way.
DeBramalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monteban.
Monteban misses with a body kick.
Monteban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeBramalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeBramalo lands with a right hand.

Monteban rushes DeBramalo and presses him up against the cage.
DeBramalo gets through Monteban's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monteban misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monteban.
DeBramalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands an uppercut.
Monteban blocks an uppercut.
Monteban wants a takedown.
DeBramalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monteban backwards.
Monteban slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monteban.
DeBramalo misses with the head strike.

DeBramalo breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban slips under a jab from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeBramalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Monteban off the cage and back into range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monteban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeBramalo throws a lazy right hand but Monteban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monteban appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Monteban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a head kick that Monteban semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monteban pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monteban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands the left hand.
Monteban tries to clinch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Monteban takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monteban looks for the body kick but DeBramalo saw that one coming.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Monteban appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Monteban slips a straight right by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands a jab to the nose.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

DeBramalo throws a shot from downtown. Monteban moves away and avoids it.
DeBramalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Monteban.
Monteban shoots in but no luck this time.
DeBramalo moves out of range as Monteban strikes.
DeBramalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.
Monteban takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monteban looks to land a right hand but DeBramalo moved out of range.
A jab from Monteban misses.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut. Monteban saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo scores with a nice head shot.
DeBramalo lands with a shot to the body.
DeBramalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Monteban.
Monteban changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Monteban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeBramalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monteban misses with a low kick.
Monteban throws a low kick, looking for DeBramalo's leg but DeBramalo calmly moves out of range.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeBramalo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monteban waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeBramalo.
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeBramalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Monteban gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeBramalo scores with a push kick.
Monteban misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeBramalo! But no joy.
DeBramalo connects with a right hand. Monteban shakes it off.
Monteban throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeBramalo's waist but DeBramalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monteban off to one side.
DeBramalo moves out of range as Monteban strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Monteban avoids it easily.
A jab from Monteban misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monteban's corner calls for a 1-2. Monteban obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Monteban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeBramalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Monteban clinches.

DeBramalo breaks from the clinch.
Monteban slips under a jab from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monteban.
DeBramalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeBramalo connects with the punch.
DeBramalo scores with a jab to the head.

Monteban is rocked!
Monteban lands with a nice body punch.
Ricardo Monteban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Monteban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left lands for DeBramalo.
DeBramalo looks to land a left hand but Monteban moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monteban.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban scores with a hook to the body. DeBramalo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monteban seems to have got his legs back now.
Monteban shoots in looking for a takedown. DeBramalo tries to sprawl out of it but Monteban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeBramalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Monteban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monteban throws an overhand right that lands on DeBramalo's shoulder, as DeBramalo tries to avoid the shot.
DeBramalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monteban on the side of the head.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Monteban.
Donk. DeBramalo catches Monteban right on the button with a cross.
Monteban takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeBramalo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monteban throws a lazy right hand but DeBramalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monteban takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBramalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Monteban misses the jab.
Quentin DeBramalo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Monteban.
Monteban connects with a looping right hand.
DeBramalo throws a good cross that connects.
Monteban takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeBramalo takes a swing at Monteban's ribcage but misses.
Monteban changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
DeBramalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monteban throws out the jab.
DeBramalo works the jab nicely.
Monteban throws a chopping leg kick but DeBramalo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monteban misses with a body shot.
Monteban misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by DeBramalo as he checks the leg kick.
DeBramalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeBramalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Monteban's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quentin DeBramalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
After the fight, Quentin DeBramalo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.