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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBramalo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Also Sprach Zarathustra. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBramalo blocks a jab.
Atsushi swings widly with a right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a body kick.
Atsushi misses with a hook. DeBramalo ducked under it nicely.
Atsushi shoots in for a double leg but DeBramalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Atsushi moves out of range of the body kick from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atsushi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Atsushi throws a poor cross that misses
and Atsushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atsushi misses with a leg kick
and DeBramalo counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from DeBramalo fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi tries to work over DeBramalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeBramalo has a couple of punches blocked by Atsushi.
Atsushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi tries to land a front kick but DeBramalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atsushi tries for a takedown but DeBramalo circles away easily
and DeBramalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a front kick aimed at Atsushi's knee but Atsushi avoids it well.
Atsushi shoots in for a takedown but DeBramalo shows good takedown defense.
DeBramalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuroda Atsushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeBramalo! But no joy.
DeBramalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Atsushi's calf.
Atsushi scores with a punch to the head.
Atsushi throws a low kick but DeBramalo moves out of range easily.
Atsushi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atsushi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atsushi misses with a jab to the body
and DeBramalo counters with a nice body kick.
DeBramalo throws a head kick that Atsushi semi-blocks.
Atsushi tries a low kick but DeBramalo avoids it.
DeBramalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling DeBramalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Atsushi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Masaru Fighting Systems II in the buildup to the fight.
Atsushi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeBramalo checks it well.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atsushi thows a leg kick but DeBramalo checks it
and DeBramalo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Atsushi lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - DeBramalo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Atsushi falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atsushi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeBramalo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DeBramalo lands with a slapping head kick.
Atsushi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. DeBramalo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
DeBramalo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Atsushi lands a leg kick that knocks DeBramalo off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeBramalo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atsushi. That's going to slow DeBramalo down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but Atsushi avoids it.
Atsushi feints and then cracks DeBramalo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeBramalo down.
Atsushi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and DeBramalo counters with a shoot takedown. Atsushi fights it but they end up in guard.
DeBramalo landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBramalo wants to control from the top but Atsushi keeps moving.
DeBramalo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DeBramalo tries to free his leg and advance position but Atsushi is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi wants to sweep here but DeBramalo controlling him for the moment.
Atsushi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! DeBramalo has picked Atsushi up and slammed him! Atsushi can't keep hold of the triangle and DeBramalo manages to pass to side control!
Atsushi tries to buck DeBramalo off but DeBramalo is having none of it.
DeBramalo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Cooker. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
DeBramalo taking a break here but Atsushi is having none of it and regains half guard.
Atsushi is refusing to be controlled, as DeBramalo sits in half guard.
Atsushi wants to control but DeBramalo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that round.
That's time! Atsushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Atsushi throws a lazy uppercut
and DeBramalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeBramalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atsushi pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeBramalo is out of range and Atsushi settles back down.
DeBramalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atsushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuroda Atsushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick which misses Atsushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Atsushi tries to avoid it.
Atsushi misses with a body kick.
DeBramalo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Atsushi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeBramalo checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atsushi. That's going to slow DeBramalo down.
Atsushi throws a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head but DeBramalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from DeBramalo as Atsushi shoots in.
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
DeBramalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
Atsushi looks to land a combination but DeBramalo avoids it well.
Atsushi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atsushi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeBramalo checks it well.
Atsushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. DeBramalo catches Atsushi right on the button with a cross.
Atsushi misses with a body shot.
DeBramalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atsushi scores with a leg kick.
Atsushi tried to score with a low kick but DeBramalo checks it.
Atsushi is looking to score with low kicks.
Atsushi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeBramalo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeBramalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Atsushi, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeBramalo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBramalo misses with some punches.
A short left from DeBramalo.
Atsushi goes for a takedown attempt but DeBramalo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeBramalo throws out a loose jab but Atsushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeBramalo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeBramalo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeBramalo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of DeBramalo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atsushi thows a leg kick but DeBramalo checks it
and DeBramalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atsushi misses with a takedown attempt
and DeBramalo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuroda Atsushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeBramalo walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Atsushi misses
and DeBramalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Atsushi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
DeBramalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Atsushi.
DeBramalo scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Atsushi.
A jab from Atsushi does it's job there.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atsushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atsushi can pounce on him.
Atsushi throws a right hand that misses
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atsushi walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Atsushi.
DeBramalo wants to counter the offense by Atsushi and move into the clinch position.
Atsushi lands a leg kick that knocks DeBramalo off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeBramalo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Atsushi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Atsushi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid body kick from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot by DeBramalo.
Atsushi tries to land a body kick
letting DeBramalo counter with a right hand.
DeBramalo lands a nice shot that snaps Atsushi's head back.
Atsushi scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
DeBramalo lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeBramalo thumps Atsushi with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Atsushi avoids it easily.
Atsushi throws the kick towards the body but DeBramalo avoids it.
Atsushi shoots in for a takedown but DeBramalo shows good takedown defense.
Atsushi shoots in for a double leg but DeBramalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeBramalo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atsushi is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by DeBramalo.
Nice jab there from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo tries to clinch there but Atsushi circles away.
A low kick from Atsushi is predictable there
and DeBramalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Atsushi is rocked!
Atsushi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeBramalo's guard.
Atsushi trying to move into half guard but instead DeBramalo has managed to sweep!
DeBramalo forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with DeBramalo in particular looking to stall.
Atsushi is looking to improve his position.
DeBramalo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Atsushi's head.
Atsushi wants to control the action here but instead DeBramalo manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsushi tries to hold on but DeBramalo pushes him away.
Atsushi is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi is working hard here to advance position.
DeBramalo with the ground and pound from mount.
Atsushi tries to lock up and control but DeBramalo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeBramalo looking to control but Atsushi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DeBramalo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Atsushi hang on?
Atsushi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo looking to finish with strikes here!
Atsushi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeBramalo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atsushi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeBramalo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atsushi is looking to escape.
DeBramalo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
DeBramalo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atsushi gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeBramalo lands with a kick to the ribs.
DeBramalo instigates a clinch.
DeBramalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atsushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeBramalo.
DeBramalo avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and DeBramalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Atsushi closes the distance and clinches up with DeBramalo, looking for a takedown. Atsushi pushes DeBramalo against the cage but DeBramalo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Atsushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atsushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
DeBramalo scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
DeBramalo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
DeBramalo is looking to slow Atsushi down with leg kicks.
Atsushi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeBramalo swings for the body but Atsushi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Atsushi checks a low kick from DeBramalo.
Atsushi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Atsushi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
DeBramalo connects with a leg kick. Atsushi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Atsushi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atsushi avoids the head kick by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo misses with a body kick.
Atsushi 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 throws a low kick, looking for Atsushi's leg but Atsushi calmly moves out of range.
DeBramalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Atsushi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by Atsushi.
DeBramalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo blocks a low kick nicely.
Atsushi backing away here, and DeBramalo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Atsushi throws an off balance right hand
and DeBramalo counters with an outside leg kick.
Atsushi shoots in but DeBramalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Atsushi throws a leg kick but DeBramalo moved away.
Atsushi thows a leg kick but DeBramalo checks it
and DeBramalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeBramalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atsushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeBramalo lands an overhand right.
DeBramalo drives through and clinches with Atsushi against the cage.
Good body shot from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from DeBramalo fails to land.
DeBramalo misses with some punches.
Atsushi trying to stall but DeBramalo improves his position.
DeBramalo blocks a body shot from Atsushi.
Atsushi wants to get back to striking at distance but DeBramalo won't allow it.
Atsushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushi.
DeBramalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Atsushi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atsushi looking to slow down the pace here.
DeBramalo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuroda Atsushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeBramalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeBramalo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atsushi taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Atsushi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
DeBramalo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeBramalo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atsushi avoids it.
Atsushi looking for a takedown.
DeBramalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
DeBramalo tries a body shot but Atsushi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Atsushi fails to land.
DeBramalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Atsushi blocks the elbow strike.
Atsushi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Atsushi blocks an elbow strike from DeBramalo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
DeBramalo looks to land a body kick but Atsushi moved away.
Atsushi misses with the body kick
and DeBramalo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atsushi fails with the takedown.
DeBramalo moves into range and clinches up with Atsushi.
DeBramalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Atsushi controls his hands.
DeBramalo misses with a punch to the body.
DeBramalo has a couple of punches blocked by Atsushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeBramalo.
Atsushi wants a takedown.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Atsushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi working aggressively here.
DeBramalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Atsushi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DeBramalo misses with some punches.
Atsushi jumps guard and drags DeBramalo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Atsushi controls DeBramalo momentarily but DeBramalo frees himself.
Atsushi keeping moving, preventing DeBramalo from controlling successfully.
Atsushi is trying to control the position but DeBramalo postures up.
Kuroda Atsushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DeBramalo trying to control but Atsushi is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Atsushi is trying to keep DeBramalo in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch lands to the side of Atsushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi tries to land a front kick but DeBramalo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy body kick from Atsushi
and DeBramalo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DeBramalo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
DeBramalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Atsushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atsushi strikes from his own guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo controlling from the top position.
Atsushi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atsushi 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atsushi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quentin DeBramalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeBramalo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
Post fight, Quentin DeBramalo stared into the camera and said 'WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!'.
Kuroda Atsushi spoke after the fight, saying 'Well folks like they used to say in the cartoons.... That's all folks! Been a great ride but glad I now get a chance to relax and enjoy life.'.
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