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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zang Zhai (ranked 77 p4p, 12 weight class) and Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 113 p4p, 15 weight class). Zhai comes to the cage accompanied by Sampans. Zang Zhai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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146 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
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178 cm
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147 lbs
30 - 19 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quentin DeBramalo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on Zhai's shoulder, as Zhai tries to avoid the shot.
Zhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhai misses with a looping left.
DeBramalo with the counter takedown but Zhai avoids it easily.
Zhai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zhai.
Zhai swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Zhai lunges at DeBramalo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeBramalo's hand.
Zhai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
And DeBramalo tries to counter it with a takedown but Zhai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeBramalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Zhai.
DeBramalo misses with a hook to the body
and DeBramalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhai ducks right into an uppercut from DeBramalo.
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!
Zhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeBramalo tests Zhai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeBramalo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DeBramalo loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
Zhai misses with a straight right.
Zhai slips a straight right by DeBramalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo checks a low kick from Zhai.
Zhai swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo scores with a hook.
Zhai lands a nice shot that snaps DeBramalo's head back.
Zhai misses with a lunging right hand
and DeBramalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for DeBramalo.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body.
Zhai throws a jab when DeBramalo was well out of range.
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on Zhai's shoulder, as Zhai tries to avoid the shot.
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhai throws a series of punches but DeBramalo avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeBramalo.
DeBramalo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zhai swings away with a body shot that misses
and DeBramalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhai thinking.
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.
Zhai throws a wild body kick that DeBramalo sees coming a mile off.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.
DeBramalo throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBramalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like DeBramalo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeBramalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeBramalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
DeBramalo avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Zhai misses with a low kick.
Zhai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeBramalo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeBramalo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhai has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeBramalo is trying to work for a kimura but Zhai is defending well.
Zhai works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai 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.
DeBramalo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
DeBramalo is looking to take a break and control but Zhai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zhai is trying to get back to half guard.
Zhai manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeBramalo's best efforts.
DeBramalo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zhai sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai wants to improve his position but DeBramalo is controlling well.
Zhai keeping control of the position.
Zhai continues to stall.
DeBramalo wants to take a breather but Zhai is having none of it.
DeBramalo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhai is just riding it out for now. DeBramalo eventually gives up the hold.
DeBramalo uses his free foot to push down on Zhai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zhai.
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 Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeBramalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DeBramalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
DeBramalo checks the leg kick.
DeBramalo throws a solid leg kick but Zhai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeBramalo.
Zhai takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zhai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Zhai misses its intended target.
DeBramalo throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
DeBramalo scores with the left hand. Zhai knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away.
DeBramalo throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
Zhai fires out a quick counter leg kick but DeBramalo just manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zang Zhai is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhai misses the jab.
DeBramalo connects with a nice looking jab.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeBramalo with the counter takedown but Zhai avoids it easily.
Zhai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo moves in looking to clinch but Zhai pushes him off.
Zhai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zhai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zhai pushes DeBramalo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeBramalo misses the shot to the body.
Zhai 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.
Zhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai 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.
Zhai lands with a straight right. DeBramalo didn't see that one coming.
Zhai moves out of range of the strikes.
DeBramalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeBramalo slips a jab from Zhai.
DeBramalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeBramalo throws a jab when Zhai was well out of range.
DeBramalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
DeBramalo throws a jab when Zhai was well out of range.
Zhai moves out of range as DeBramalo strikes.
DeBramalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhai's hands.
DeBramalo misses with a hook. Zhai ducked under it nicely.
DeBramalo looks to land a right hand but Zhai moved out of range.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Zhai.
DeBramalo clobbers Zhai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhai moves forwards but DeBramalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zhai lands with an overhand left.
DeBramalo defending well as Zhai loads up on a big left hand.
Zhai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeBramalo misses the jab.
Zhai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeBramalo scores with the left hand. Zhai knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeBramalo. That did some damage!
Zhai throws a jab but it's blocked by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo catches Zhai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Zhai.
Zhai misses with a leg kick.
DeBramalo wants to clinch up but Zhai keeps it at a distance.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhai takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. DeBramalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhai cracks DeBramalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DeBramalo scores with a jab to the body.
Zhai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by DeBramalo.
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!
Zhai misses with a leg kick
and DeBramalo counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for DeBramalo. That snapped Zhai's head back.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from DeBramalo misses.
Zhai throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
A nice side step and DeBramalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice uppercut lands for Zhai. That snapped DeBramalo's head back.
Good exchange - Zhai coming out on top.
Zhai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeBramalo lands with a good body shot.
DeBramalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zhais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice straight punches there by Zhai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhai.
Zhai swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo lands with a straight right. Zhai didn't see that one coming.
DeBramalo tries to work over Zhai's front leg with a kick but Zhai checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Zhai misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DeBramalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 time! Back to the action!
DeBramalo checks a leg kick.
DeBramalo works the jab nicely.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhai throws a leg kick but DeBramalo moved away.
Zhai swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
Zhai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeBramalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zhai looks to land a body kick but DeBramalo moved away.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeBramalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhai lands a nice hook to DeBramalo's body. DeBramalo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeBramalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeBramalo takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
DeBramalo swings widly with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhai scores with a nice body kick.
Zhai checks a low kick from DeBramalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo tried to score with a low kick but Zhai checks it.
Zhai tries to land a front kick but DeBramalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeBramalo takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
DeBramalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
DeBramalo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
DeBramalo throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
DeBramalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeBramalo lands a slapping body shot.
DeBramalo slips a straight right by Zhai.
DeBramalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zhai loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
DeBramalo misses the shot to the body.
DeBramalo connects with a body shot that sends Zhai's belly button to the back.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
DeBramalo connects with the punch.
DeBramalo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhai with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
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 feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zhais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zhai takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
DeBramalo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DeBramalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhai slips a jab from DeBramalo.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeBramalo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhai walks into a left hand.
DeBramalo throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhai throws an overhand right that lands on DeBramalo's shoulder, as DeBramalo tries to avoid the shot.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
DeBramalo scores with a hook to the body. Zhai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhai misses with an uppercut.
Zhai backing away here, and DeBramalo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zhai defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand.
Zhai misses with a looping right.
Zhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhai throws a low kick, looking for DeBramalo's leg but DeBramalo calmly moves out of range.
DeBramalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zhai throws a hook but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
DeBramalo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhai checks the leg kick.
Zhai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DeBramalo tries to bum rush Zhai with a series of wild strikes but Zhai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeBramalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeBramalo lands a right hook to the body.
Zhai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeBramalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeBramalo manages to avoid it.
Zhai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBramalo throws a right hand that misses
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
DeBramalo misses the shot to the body.
Zhai half committed to a counter leg kick.
DeBramalo works Zhai's body with a nice hook.
DeBramalo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeBramalo takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Zhai is looking to counter punch.
Zhai digs a good body shot into DeBramalo's ribs.
Zhai throws a head kick that DeBramalo semi-blocks.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeBramalo's calf.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from DeBramalo.
Zhai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeBramalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Quentin DeBramalo just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zhai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zhai with a body shot.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range.
Zhai throws a push kick but DeBramalo slaps the foot to one side.
DeBramalo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
DeBramalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zhai with a body shot.
DeBramalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeBramalo scores with a jab.
DeBramalo scores with a nice strike.
DeBramalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhai misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo scores with a hook to the body. Zhai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Zhai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zhai throws a hook but DeBramalo blocks it.
DeBramalo looks to land a right hand but Zhai moved out of range.
Zhai tries to move into range but DeBramalo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai lands a leg kick that knocks DeBramalo off balance momentarily.
DeBramalo tries a low kick but Zhai avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Zhai misses its target.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by DeBramalo as he checks the leg kick.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBramalo.
Good exchange - DeBramalo coming out on top.
DeBramalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai misses with an uppercut. DeBramalo saw that one coming.
Zhai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeBramalo's hands.
Zhai scores with a kick to the body.
Zhai misses with a looping right.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
Zhai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeBramalo at a distance.
Zhai throws a low kick, looking for DeBramalo's leg but DeBramalo calmly moves out of range.
DeBramalo is looking to slow Zhai down with leg kicks.
DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zhai, right into the meat.
DeBramalo avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Zhai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBramalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeBramalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeBramalo tries a quick counter leg kick but Zhai is wise to it.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut. Zhai saw that one coming.
DeBramalo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeBramalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zhai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the strikes.
DeBramalo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeBramalo, as that shot connected.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range.
DeBramalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good work by DeBramalo as he checks the leg kick.
DeBramalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from DeBramalo.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zhai lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zhai defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand.
DeBramalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhai misses the jab.
Zhai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DeBramalo's calf.
Zhai connects with a jab.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zhai has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai misses the jab.
A big left from DeBramalo misses.
DeBramalo misses with a straight left.
Zhai misses with an uppercut. DeBramalo saw that one coming.
DeBramalo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
DeBramalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhai throws out the jab.
DeBramalo scores with a shot to the body.
DeBramalo avoids the body shot from Zhai.
DeBramalo loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
DeBramalo stuns Zhai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Zhai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DeBramalo misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhai misses the target.
Zhai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeBramalo lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
DeBramalo misses with a body shot.
Zhai misses with a left hand
and DeBramalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo cracks a nice hook into Zhai's ribs.
DeBramalo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhai avoids the body shot from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Zhai.
Zhai moves away from the strike by DeBramalo.
Zhai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeBramalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhai scrambles back to his feet.
DeBramalo has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhai.
Zhai struggles to land a body shot inside as DeBramalo controls his hands.
DeBramalo misses with some punches.
Zhai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeBramalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
DeBramalo lands a shoulder strike.
Zhai lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhai has DeBramalo pressed against the cage.
DeBramalo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zhai lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeBramalo misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhai throws a head punch that misses.
DeBramalo jumps guard but Zhai stands there with DeBramalo around his waist. DeBramalo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zhai tries a body shot but DeBramalo blocks it.
Zhai misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo scores with a shot to the side of Zhai's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeBramalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DeBramalo takes a shot to the head.
Zhai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeBramalos head.
DeBramalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhai.
Zhai misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai lands a hook that snaps the head of DeBramalo backwards.
DeBramalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeBramalo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zhai.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeBramalo tries to pull guard but Zhai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zang Zhai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quentin DeBramalo.
DeBramalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeBramalo successfully pulls guard.
Zhai wants to pass the guard but DeBramalo is keeping the position.
DeBramalo working a defensive guard here.
Zhai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhai wants to get up but he can't break DeBramalo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zhai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zhai trying to mount his opponent but DeBramalo defends it.
Zhai slows the pace down in half guard.
Zhai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zhai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zang Zhai!
Our winner, Zang Zhai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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