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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate DeBramalo (ranked 2461 p4p, 1675 weight class) and Brock Hardman (ranked 311 p4p, 226 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 cm 24 207 5 - 2 - 0 |
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Good wrestling Lethal high kicks Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate DeBramalo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hardman throws a one two combo.
It looks like Nate DeBramalo has been cut. We've been informed that Hardman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Hardman misses the shot to the body. Hardman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeBramalo doesn't seem bothered though. Hardman lands a right hook to the body.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman. Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A swing and a miss from DeBramalo. DeBramalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeBramalo takes a body punch but keeps moving. DeBramalo takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hardman dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! DeBramalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hardman throws a combination that misses and DeBramalo counters with a nice uppercut. DeBramalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hardman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses. Hardman is looking for the big counter here. Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
Hardman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hardman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away. DeBramalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardman on the side of the head. DeBramalo lands the left hand. Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. DeBramalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeBramalo throws a hook to the side of Hardman's head but Hardman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hardman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hardman scores with a body shot.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. DeBramalo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeBramalo. Hardman now looks to counter with a shot at the body. DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hardman takes one on the button. Hardman connects with a body shot. Nice uppercut lands for DeBramalo. That snapped Hardman's head back.
DeBramalo takes a body punch but keeps moving. DeBramalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hardman misses with a body punch
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardman lands a slapping body shot.
DeBramalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hardman works DeBramalo's body with a nice hook. DeBramalo throws a head kick but Hardman moves out of range.
DeBramalo throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it. Hardman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeBramalo with a body shot. Hardman throws a body shot but no joy. DeBramalo misses with an uppercut. Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hardman swings and misses with a shot to the body and DeBramalo counters with a nice uppercut. Good work by Hardman as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hardman throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range. Hardman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeBramalo rather than just go for the knockout. Hardman throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling DeBramalo to counter with a crisp jab. DeBramalo misses the shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hardman needs to keep his hands up - DeBramalo had a free shot at his head there.
Hardman is rocked! Brock Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman scores with the left hand. DeBramalo knows he should have avoided that one. DeBramalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Hardman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from DeBramalo misses the target. Hardman throws a nice looking combination but DeBramalo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hardman lands with a good body shot. Hardman misses with a wild body shot. DeBramalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from DeBramalo. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Hardman dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nate DeBramalo's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Hardman throws out a loose jab but DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid it. DeBramalo throwing a counter right hand but Hardman manages to avoid it. Hardman throws a sloppy body shot
and DeBramalo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hardman takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses. A shot to the liver by Hardman. Beautiful body shot. Hardman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeBramalo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. DeBramalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman. DeBramalo throws a right hand that Hardman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardman also avoids with ease. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether DeBramalo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. DeBramalo misses the shot to the body. Hardman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. DeBramalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Brock Hardman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeBramalo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hardman misses with a lunging right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hardman misses with a wild body shot. Hardman thuds a left hand into DeBramalo's body. Hardman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hardman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeBramalo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hardman misses the body punch and DeBramalo counters with an outside leg kick.
Hardman lands a slapping body shot.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeBramalo half committed to a counter leg kick. Hardman jabs at DeBramalo's body. Hardman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeBramalo at a distance.
Hardman misses the shot to the body. Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away. An attempted straight right counter from DeBramalo misses the target. DeBramalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. DeBramalo throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it. DeBramalo connects with a right hand. Hardman shakes it off. 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! Hardman misses with a shot to the body enabling DeBramalo to counter with a crisp jab. Hardman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeBramalo throws out the jab. A countering left hand to the body from Hardman misses. Hardman ducks right into an uppercut from DeBramalo. Hardman is still on wobbly legs! Can DeBramalo finish him? Hardman scores with a body shot.
Hardman seems to have recovered his senses. Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeBramalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hardman misses with a looping left. DeBramalo avoids the body shot from Hardman.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hardman lands with a shot to the body. Hardman takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses. Nate DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. DeBramalo throws a front kick aimed at Hardman's knee but Hardman avoids it well. Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeBramalo. Hardman misses the jab. DeBramalo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hardman misses the body punch and DeBramalo counters with a left to the body. Hardman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hardman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardman misses the shot to the body. DeBramalo is looking to land body kicks. Hardman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A punch combination from DeBramalo misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. DeBramalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away. DeBramalo is looking to counter punch. Hardman swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardman sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hardman digs a good body shot into DeBramalo's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big right from DeBramalo misses. Some wild striking there from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. DeBramalo does a little dance to reset his feet. Hardman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hardman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Hardman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Nate DeBramalo's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. DeBramalo swings widly with a right hand
and Hardman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. DeBramalo loads up on a big right hand but Hardman slips the punch. Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away. It looked like DeBramalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hardman. DeBramalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardman. DeBramalo takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hardman digs a good hook to DeBramalo's body.
The crowd cheers as Hardman lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeBramalo doesn't seem phased though. Nice body punch from Hardman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
Hardman misses the body punch and DeBramalo counters with a nice body shot. Hardman throws a combination that misses and DeBramalo counters with a nice uppercut. Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hardman jabs at DeBramalo's body. Hardman ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo. DeBramalo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardman. Hardman misses with a body shot.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range. Hardman lands a nice hook to DeBramalo's body. DeBramalo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hardman jabbing away but nothing is landing. DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hardman throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range. DeBramalo throws a big counter combination but Hardman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hardman swings and misses with a shot to the body and DeBramalo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Nate DeBramalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Brock Hardman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hardman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hardman throws a body shot but no joy. DeBramalo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hardman just manages to avoid it. Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A nice inside leg kick there by DeBramalo. That's going to slow Hardman down. 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! Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range. DeBramalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardman.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range. DeBramalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. DeBramalo tried to score with a low kick but Hardman checks it. Hardman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeBramalo with a body shot. Nice body punch from Hardman.
That's three minutes gone in the round. DeBramalo misses with a leg kick and Hardman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Hardman jabs at DeBramalo's body. DeBramalo throws a low kick but Hardman moves out of range easily. A jab from DeBramalo misses. Hardman stuns DeBramalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hardman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hardman throws a body shot but no joy. DeBramalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeBramalo but DeBramalo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hardman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Hardman moves out of range as DeBramalo strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range. Hardman throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeBramalo counters with a nice right hand that sends Hardman toppling to the canvas! Hardman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can DeBramalo finish him?! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away. Hardman lands a slapping body shot.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy. DeBramalo cracks Hardman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. DeBramalo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hardman to stand back up! DeBramalo circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hardman tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! DeBramalo wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate DeBramalo!
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