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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Monteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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151 lbs
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Monteban!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBramalo connects with a leg kick. Monteban looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeBramalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeBramalo thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeBramalo lands a jab to the head.
DeBramalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monteban takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
DeBramalo tries to score with a low kick but Monteban moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by Monteban as he checks the leg kick.
Monteban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeBramalo misses with a hook.
Monteban feints a counter leg kick.
Monteban feints and as DeBramalo raises his hands in defense, Monteban changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeBramalo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monteban isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. DeBramalo stacks Monteban 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 DeBramalo!
Monteban is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo looks up at the clock and then as Monteban takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, DeBramalo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Monteban is looking for a sweep.
Monteban is working to avoid the ground and pound but DeBramalo connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monteban prevents DeBramalo from improving position.
DeBramalo just content to control the position.
Monteban struggling a bit here.
Monteban is looking for a sweep.
DeBramalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo is looking to take a break and control but Monteban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monteban is looking for a sweep.
DeBramalo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Monteban's shoulder. That is not cool.
Monteban looking for a sweep but DeBramalo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
DeBramalo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DeBramalo trying to control but Monteban is having none of it.
Monteban gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban tries to roll over but DeBramalo keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBramalo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monteban keeps working.
DeBramalo 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.
Monteban is looking for a sweep. DeBramalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monteban actively working from the bottom here.
Monteban is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Monteban is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeBramalo pulls his head out easily.
DeBramalo trying to control from Monteban's half guard. Monteban has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Monteban is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeBramalo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Monteban keeping full guard, as DeBramalo tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeBramalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Monteban stuns DeBramalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Monteban.
DeBramalo throws a head kick that half lands.
DeBramalo throws out a powerful jab.
Monteban misses with a looping right.
Monteban misses with a body kick.
DeBramalo throws a lazy right hand but Monteban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monteban slips under a jab from DeBramalo.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monteban cracks a nice hook into DeBramalo's ribs.
Monteban fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monteban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeBramalo lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monteban ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monteban thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on DeBramalo if he has to take too many more of those.
DeBramalo shoots in looking for a takedown. Monteban tries to sprawl out of it but DeBramalo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monteban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Monteban.
Monteban lands a nice shot that snaps DeBramalo's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Monteban. Those never looked like landing.
DeBramalo takes one on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Monteban checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeBramalo wants to land a leg kick but Monteban is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for DeBramalo. That snapped Monteban's head back.
DeBramalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monteban.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick which misses Monteban's front leg but catches the back leg as Monteban tries to avoid it.
Monteban shoots in for a double leg but DeBramalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeBramalo checks the leg kick.
DeBramalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monteban connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeBramalo scrambles back to his feet.
Monteban drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeBramalo keeping moving, preventing Monteban from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monteban defends it easily.
DeBramalo wants to sweep here but Monteban controlling him for the moment.
DeBramalo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DeBramalo working over Monteban with some ground and pound. Monteban looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Monteban wants to improve his position but DeBramalo is controlling well.
Monteban works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo wants to control from the top but Monteban keeps moving.
Monteban keeping full guard, as DeBramalo tries to pass.
DeBramalo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
DeBramalo won't allow Monteban to sweep him here.
DeBramalo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Monteban is looking for a triangle here but DeBramalo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Monteban tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but DeBramalo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Monteban is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DeBramalo off and has taken his back!
DeBramalo covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
DeBramalo is in a bad position with Monteban working for a choke. DeBramalo manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
DeBramalo tries to free his leg and advance position but Monteban is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quentin DeBramalo.
I think DeBramalo 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Monteban!
A victorious Ricardo Monteban thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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