PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 712 p4p, 26 weight class) and Lu Hao (ranked 826 p4p, 37 weight class). Quentin DeBramalo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

DeBramalo
vs
Hao

178 cm
35
147 lbs
26 - 19 - 0

172 cm
36
148 lbs
21 - 15 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lu Hao!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao throws a head kick that misses.
Hao scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Hao misses.
DeBramalo walks into a straight right hand from Hao.
DeBramalo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
DeBramalo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeBramalo.
Hao dips to his left and cracks DeBramalo with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by DeBramalo.
Hao throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hao scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hao lands a high kick!
Hao walks into a straight right hand from DeBramalo.
Hao darts in trying to clinch
and DeBramalo counters with a straight right hand.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo cracks Hao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Hao is predictable there
and DeBramalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeBramalo moves out of range as Hao strikes.
Hao misses with a hook to the body
and DeBramalo counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Hao finds it's target.
Hao loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
Hao throws a lazy uppercut
and DeBramalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
DeBramalo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hao scores with the left hand. DeBramalo knows he should have avoided that one.
Hao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeBramalo throws out the jab.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hao on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo motions for Hao to come forward. DeBramalo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hao misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Hao.
DeBramalo is looking to counter punch.
Hao shoots for a takedown but DeBramalo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeBramalo cracks Hao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DeBramalo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A lazy left from DeBramalo finds it's target.
Hao misses with an uppercut
and DeBramalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao 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.
Hao misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for DeBramalo.
Hao fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from DeBramalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hao slips under a jab.
Hao misses with a looping left.
DeBramalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hao misses.
Hao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeBramalo. That one must have hurt.
Hao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
DeBramalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DeBramalo thuds his right hand into Hao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeBramalo connects with a body shot that sends Hao's belly button to the back.
DeBramalo scores with a jab.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Hao blocks it.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick that knocks Hao off balance momentarily.
DeBramalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hao throws an off balance right hand
and DeBramalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeBramalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBramalo tries to land a front kick but Hao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeBramalo scores with a hook.
Hao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeBramalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hao has time to react.
Hao takes one on the button.
Hao with a poor takedown
and Hao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quentin DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Hao.
DeBramalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao.
DeBramalo connects with a nice looking jab.
DeBramalo missing with a left hand there. Hao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Hao.
Hao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeBramalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hao counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao misses with a takedown
and DeBramalo counters with a right hand to the body.
DeBramalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quentin DeBramalo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Hao misses its intended target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hao might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, DeBramalo has got the better of the exchanges.
Hao lands with a straight right. DeBramalo didn't see that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hao.
DeBramalo misses with a straight left.
Hao throws a head kick but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hao drops his hands momentarily and DeBramalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeBramalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeBramalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hao on the side of the head.
Hao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeBramalo. That did some damage!
Hao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeBramalo connects with a body shot that sends Hao's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeBramalo. That's going to slow Hao down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeBramalo defends well and Hao ends up having to push DeBramalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeBramalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao can do to turn this around?
Hao misses with an uppercut
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
Hao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo lands a jab to the head.
Hao is looking to clinch.
DeBramalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hao misses with a hook
and DeBramalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hao ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
Hao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Hao.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Hao.
DeBramalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hao.

Hao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. DeBramalo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hao is in DeBramalo's guard.
Hao trying to control but DeBramalo is working from the bottom.
Hao tries to free his leg and advance position but DeBramalo is retaining full guard.
DeBramalo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeBramalo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeBramalo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao postures up.
Hao pushing down on DeBramalo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

DeBramalo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hao.
DeBramalo works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeBramalo is on top in guard.

Hao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeBramalo defends well.
DeBramalo wants to control from the top but Hao keeps moving.
DeBramalo postures up.

Hao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeBramalo slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo not doing much here.

Hao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeBramalo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBramalo trying to control the action but Hao is working from the bottom.

Hao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeBramalo pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quentin DeBramalo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

DeBramalo thuds a left hand into Hao's body.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
Quentin DeBramalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Hao cracks DeBramalo with an open hand slap.
DeBramalo slips a jab and a cross from Hao.
DeBramalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Hao misses.
Hao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeBramalo defends well and Hao ends up having to push DeBramalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeBramalo loads up on a big right hand but Hao slips the punch.
Hao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeBramalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hao scrambles back to his feet.
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 catches Hao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hao.
Hao throws an off balance right hand
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
DeBramalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hao.
DeBramalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hao scores with a leg kick.
DeBramalo lands a body shot.
Hao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DeBramalo digs a good body shot into Hao's ribs.
Hao throws a good cross that connects.
Hao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeBramalo.
Hao checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from DeBramalo misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao throws a right hand that misses
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
Hao misses with an uppercut.
DeBramalo tried to counter with a leg kick but Hao avoided it.
Hao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeBramalo lands a really nice looking cross but Hao seems unphased.
DeBramalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hao's hands.
DeBramalo scores with a body shot.
DeBramalo blocks a head kick by Hao.
Nice jab there from DeBramalo.
Hao blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by DeBramalo as he connects with a hook.
DeBramalo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from DeBramalo misses.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
Nice defenses there by Hao.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
Hao with the counter takedown but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
DeBramalo defending well as Hao loads up on a big left hand.
Hao lands a jab to the head.
DeBramalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Hao.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hao has time to react.
The fighters circling - Hao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeBramalo's corner calls for a 1-2. DeBramalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeBramalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao.
Hao throws a poor cross that misses
and Hao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but Hao moves out of range easily.
DeBramalo throws a lazy right hand but Hao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeBramalo lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo blocks the body kick.
It looked like DeBramalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeBramalo misses the jab.
DeBramalo avoids the head kick by Hao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao swings widly with a right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a nice uppercut.
DeBramalo throws a shot from downtown. Hao moves away and avoids it.
DeBramalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as DeBramalo blocks the leg kick.
DeBramalo scores with the left hand. Hao knows he should have avoided that one.
Hao ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hao.
DeBramalo lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeBramalo as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quentin DeBramalo clearly takes 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.

DeBramalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeBramalo lands with a good body shot.
Hao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeBramalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hao misses with a body punch
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
Hao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo cracks Hao with an open hand slap.
DeBramalo lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hao misses with an uppercut
and DeBramalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeBramalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hao sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Hao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Hao is fighting to break DeBramalo's control of his arms but DeBramalo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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 tries to pass to full mount but Hao defends it.
Hao tries to get to full guard but DeBramalo has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lu Hao has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeBramalo moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hao keeps working.
Hao looking for a sweep but DeBramalo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
DeBramalo is trying to take his opponent's back.
DeBramalo tries to control but Hao wriggling away.
Hao tries to hold on but DeBramalo postures up.

DeBramalo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeBramalo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hao sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Hao looking for submissions off his back.

Hao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hao is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
DeBramalo is looking to take a break and control but Hao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hao regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeBramalo content to stall in guard here.

Hao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hao is keeping the position for now.

Hao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeBramalo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeBramalo advances position into side control!
Hao struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quentin DeBramalo had his way with Lu Hao in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hao tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeBramalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hao somewhat.
Good exchange - DeBramalo coming out on top.
Hao shoots in for a takedown but DeBramalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DeBramalo is trying to defend but Hao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
DeBramalo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hao's back!
Hao is in bad spot here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao trying to control the hands but DeBramalo won't let him.
Hao is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

DeBramalo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hao knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hao for a finish.
Hao breaks DeBramalo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
DeBramalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hao wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.

DeBramalo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hao is aware though and is defending well.
Hao throwing strikes from guard but DeBramalo blocks nicely.
Hao wants to pass the guard but DeBramalo is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo looking for a sweep. Not yet DeBramalo, not yet.
Hao landing some decent shots from guard.
DeBramalo looking for a sweep. Not yet DeBramalo, not yet.

Hao postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! DeBramalo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hao, into his guard.

Hao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DeBramalo passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeBramalo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hao, who protects the arm well.
DeBramalo trying to control the action but Hao is working from the bottom.
Lu Hao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DeBramalo off and has taken his back!
Hao tries to get the hooks in deep but DeBramalo pushed the leg off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hao has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Hao is persistently looking for the submission but DeBramalo is defending it well.
Quentin DeBramalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeBramalo trying to control the hands but Hao breaks the grip.

Hao seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under DeBramalo's chin but DeBramalo turns very nicely into Hao's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo wants to control from the top but Hao keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeBramalo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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 I reckon that's a shut out for DeBramalo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
A relieved looking Quentin DeBramalo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.