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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolt Ganger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBramalo's entrance music is Also Sprach Zarathustra. A fine choice. Quentin DeBramalo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolt Ganger!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganger tries to land a front kick but DeBramalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeBramalo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ganger feints the counter takedown.
DeBramalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DeBramalo drops his hands momentarily and Ganger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeBramalo misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeBramalo misses with a wild combination.
Ganger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DeBramalo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ganger postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeBramalo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ganger lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ganger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
DeBramalo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ganger looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeBramalo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ganger sitting in guard here, content to control.
DeBramalo keeping moving, preventing Ganger from controlling successfully.
Ganger working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeBramalo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ganger stacks DeBramalo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ganger!
DeBramalo is not content to let Ganger control the position.
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DeBramalo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
DeBramalo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ganger trying to control the position but DeBramalo is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DeBramalo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Check out the look on Ganger's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ganger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ganger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ganger wants to control but DeBramalo is keeping him busy.
DeBramalo is looking to regain half guard here but Ganger keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeBramalo can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolt Ganger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ganger throws out a leg kick but DeBramalo moves out of range and Ganger only half commits.
DeBramalo slips a straight right by Ganger.
DeBramalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeBramalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ganger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ganger lands a nice looking body shot.
Ganger swings away with a body shot that misses
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
DeBramalo ducks right into an uppercut from Ganger.
Ganger connects with a body shot.
Kolt Ganger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ganger.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ganger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DeBramalo is looking to counter punch.
Ganger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
Ganger scores with a body shot.
DeBramalo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a head kick.
DeBramalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ganger.
Ganger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ganger throws an overhand right that lands on DeBramalo's shoulder, as DeBramalo tries to avoid the shot.
Ganger misses the shot to the body.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeBramalo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ganger.
Ganger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeBramalo.
Ganger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ganger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away.
Ganger takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
Ganger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeBramalo rather than just go for the knockout.
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?
Ganger misses with a hook. DeBramalo ducked under it nicely.
Kolt Ganger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ganger lands a slapping body shot.
Ganger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ganger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Ganger as he checks the leg kick.
DeBramalo scores with a nice head shot.
Ganger misses with a left hand
enabling DeBramalo to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo moves away from the strike by Ganger.
As Ganger backs away, DeBramalo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
DeBramalo moves away from the strike by Ganger.
DeBramalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ganger throws a hook but DeBramalo blocks it.
DeBramalo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ganger just manages to avoid it.
Ganger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeBramalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeBramalo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ganger checks it well.
Ganger stuns DeBramalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ganger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DeBramalo slips a jab from Ganger.
DeBramalo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganger swings for the body but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo tries to sprawl but Ganger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kolt Ganger has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeBramalo is trying to control but Ganger manages to pass to mount!
Ganger landing strikes from the mount.
Ganger lands a couple of good shots and DeBramalo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ganger doesn't have the hooks in and DeBramalo manages to turn into his guard.
DeBramalo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ganger is keeping the position for now.
Ganger pulls DeBramalo in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBramalo landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo is fighting to break Ganger's control of his arms but Ganger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
DeBramalo trying to control but Ganger is working from the bottom.
DeBramalo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ganger is keeping the position for now.
DeBramalo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ganger pulls DeBramalo in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolt Ganger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeBramalo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Ganger.
DeBramalo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Ganger misses.
Ganger loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ganger.
Ganger works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganger throws a jab when DeBramalo was well out of range.
DeBramalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ganger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Ganger finds it's way through DeBramalo's defenses.
A lazy body kick from Ganger
and DeBramalo counters with a three punch combo that has Ganger backing up. Ganger nods at DeBramalo to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganger misses with a low kick.
Ganger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeBramalo.
Ganger moves out of range of the strikes.
Ganger digs a good hook to DeBramalo's body.
DeBramalo throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Ganger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
DeBramalo throws a big counter combination but Ganger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DeBramalo lands a jab to the nose.
Ganger lands a right hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ganger.
Ganger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeBramalo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganger lands a right hook to the body.
DeBramalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ganger. Ganger obviously looking to wear him down.
DeBramalo slips a jab from Ganger.
Ganger scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganger throws an off balance right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ganger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ganger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ganger lands with a shot to the body.
DeBramalo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ganger swings widly with a right hand
and Ganger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBramalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ganger's calf.
Ganger throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ganger.
Ganger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ganger throws the kick towards the body but DeBramalo avoids it.
The fighters circling - Ganger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ganger connects with a body shot.
Ganger misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from DeBramalo misses its target.
DeBramalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ganger.
Ganger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeBramalo defends it well.
Ganger misses with a looping left.
Ganger defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand.
Ganger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeBramalo looks to land a body kick but Ganger moved away.
A jab from Ganger does it's job there.
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ganger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ganger misses with a body kick.
DeBramalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ganger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ganger lands a nice hook to DeBramalo's body. DeBramalo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeBramalo avoids it really well and circles away.
DeBramalo is looking to counter with head kicks.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeBramalo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ganger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ganger misses with a straight left.
Ganger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeBramalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolt Ganger really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ganger misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Ganger.
Ganger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
DeBramalo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ganger. Ganger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeBramalo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeBramalo throws a lazy body kick
and Ganger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
DeBramalo wants to control but Ganger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ganger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ganger working the head and body with strikes.
DeBramalo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeBramalo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo is looking for a triangle but Ganger pushes his legs off easily.
Ganger postures up in DeBramalo's guard and throws a big left but DeBramalo blocks it.
Ganger looking to sit in guard and control but DeBramalo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeBramalo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ganger keeping moving, preventing DeBramalo from controlling successfully.
DeBramalo stopping the sweep attempt from Ganger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeBramalo trying to control but Ganger is working from the bottom.
DeBramalo passes Ganger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DeBramalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ganger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeBramalo postures up.
Ganger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ganger is trying to keep DeBramalo in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ganger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ganger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeBramalo.
Ganger throws a lazy uppercut
and DeBramalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ganger misses with a body shot.
Ganger throws a lazy body kick
and DeBramalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ganger avoids the body shot from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo checks a leg kick.
Ganger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeBramalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ganger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ganger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ganger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeBramalo.
DeBramalo moves out of range as Ganger strikes.
DeBramalo takes one 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 looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ganger!
DeBramalo working away.
Ganger gets back to half guard.
Ganger is staying active underneath DeBramalo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kolt Ganger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ganger looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice cross by Ganger.
DeBramalo looks to land a right hand but Ganger moved out of range.
DeBramalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ganger just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganger gets a takedown into half guard.
Ganger trying to mount his opponent but DeBramalo defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganger is trying to control the action in half guard but DeBramalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeBramalo is trying to maintain the position but Ganger is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo is staying active underneath Ganger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Ganger there.
DeBramalo is trying to get back to full guard.
DeBramalo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeBramalo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeBramalo wants to get back to full guard.
Quentin DeBramalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeBramalo taking some punishment here, with Ganger in his half guard.
DeBramalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ganger.
Ganger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ganger is looking to stall here but DeBramalo recovers full guard.
DeBramalo looking for a guillotine here but Ganger defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo has momentary wrist control but Ganger slips an elbow through the middle.
DeBramalo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ganger defends well.
Ganger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ganger forces his way into half guard.
Ganger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DeBramalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ganger.
DeBramalo looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ganger checks a low kick from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo takes one to the side of the head.
DeBramalo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ganger takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
Ganger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeBramalo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ganger moves out of range as DeBramalo strikes.
Ganger throws a body punch but DeBramalo moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolt Ganger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ganger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolt Ganger!
Kolt Ganger is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Kolt Ganger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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