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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Newman (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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147 lbs
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Newman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBramalo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeBramalo scores with a body shot.
DeBramalo throws out a leg kick but Newman moves out of range and DeBramalo only half commits.
Newman moves out of range of the leg kick from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo avoids the body shot from Newman.
Newman has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newman.
Newman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeBramalo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeBramalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeBramalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newman gets underhooks to prevent DeBramalo's takedown attempt.
Newman tries a body shot but DeBramalo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Newman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeBramalo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from DeBramalo fails to land.
Newman displaying some good clinch control by pressing DeBramalo up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Newman.
With the fighters up against the cage, DeBramalo throws an elbow but misses.
DeBramalo lands a knee to the body.
Newman tries a body shot but DeBramalo blocks it.
DeBramalo taking a breather.
Newman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeBramalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeBramalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Newman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. DeBramalo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newman can turn it around.
Newman tries to work over DeBramalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeBramalo.
Newman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
DeBramalo is not content to let Newman control the position.
DeBramalo wants to control but Newman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeBramalo wants to control but Newman postures up.
Newman swings around for an armbar but DeBramalo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Newman's guard.
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!
Newman looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeBramalo is one step ahead there.
Newman wants to hit a switch here but DeBramalo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newman there!
DeBramalo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Newman hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Newman is looking for a sweep. DeBramalo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newman looking for submissions off his back.
Newman is trying to control but can't.
DeBramalo prevents Newman from improving his position.
Newman trying to control from the bottom.
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.
DeBramalo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DeBramalo lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Newman landing strikes from the bottom.
DeBramalo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeBramalo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman looking for submissions off his back.
DeBramalo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Newman wants to control but DeBramalo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo 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.
Newman blocks a leg kick.
Newman thuds his shin into the meat of DeBramalo's side.
Newman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Newman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Newman.
A head kick misses from Newman.
DeBramalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newman can do to turn this around?
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeBramalo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeBramalo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo lands a front kick.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick.
DeBramalo moves in looking to clinch but Newman pushes him off.
Newman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeBramalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newman manages to avoid it.
Newman takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Newman misses.
DeBramalo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Newman throws a jab when DeBramalo was well out of range.
DeBramalo stuns Newman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeBramalo throws out the jab.
Donk. DeBramalo catches Newman right on the button with a cross.
DeBramalo thuds his shin into the meat of Newman's side.
DeBramalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeBramalo throws a hook but Newman blocks it.
DeBramalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Newman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeBramalo, as that shot connected.
DeBramalo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman shoots in but DeBramalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeBramalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely 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 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Newman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo digs a good body shot into Newman's ribs.
DeBramalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newman's head.
Nice cross by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Newman tries to counter it with a takedown but DeBramalo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newman misses with a looping left.
Quentin DeBramalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Newman scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Newman.
Newman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman checks the leg kick nicely there.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Newman.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeBramalo.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch but DeBramalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeBramalo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Newman sprawls and moves away.
Newman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Newman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeBramalo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeBramalo with a jab.
DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newman.
DeBramalo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
DeBramalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Newman's head.
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeBramalo has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand.
DeBramalo avoids a kick to the body.
DeBramalo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Newman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeBramalo works the jab nicely.
DeBramalo misses with a wild combination.
Newman gets a takedown into half guard.
Newman works his way into side control.
Newman tries to move into full mount but can't pass DeBramalo's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
DeBramalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newman.
DeBramalo lands the left hand.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeBramalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeBramalo throws a head kick but Newman moves out of range.
Newman with the counter takedown but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
DeBramalo avoids the head kick by Newman.
Newman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
DeBramalo catches Newman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DeBramalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeBramalo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeBramalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Newman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo dips to his left and cracks Newman with an uppercut!
DeBramalo lands a leg kick that knocks Newman off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeBramalo circles away.
DeBramalo misses with the combination.
Newman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Newman. Those never looked like landing.
DeBramalo swings for the body but Newman moves out of range.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick but Newman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Newman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
Newman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeBramalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeBramalo 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.
Newman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeBramalo with a jab.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBramalo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo instigates a clinch.
DeBramalo lands a nice uppercut.
Newman trying to control the position but instead, DeBramalo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Newman into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from DeBramalo fails to land.
Paul Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeBramalo throws a head punch that misses.
DeBramalo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Newman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, DeBramalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeBramalo throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from DeBramalo as the two fighters clinch.
Newman misses with a body punch.
DeBramalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Newman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Newman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DeBramalo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeBramalo lands with a right to the head.
DeBramalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeBramalo tries to work over Newman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeBramalo can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeBramalo.
Newman lands a shot to the body.
DeBramalo throws a head punch that misses.
DeBramalo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Newman is looking to control DeBramalo's arms but DeBramalo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Newman has his back to the cage.
DeBramalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Newman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newman wants the takedown. DeBramalo is fighting it off but Newman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DeBramalo's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo pulls Newman in close to prevent any damage.
Newman wants to pass the guard but DeBramalo is keeping the position.
Quentin DeBramalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Newman preventing the sweep.
Newman throws a big right hand that misses.
Newman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Newman preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quentin DeBramalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeBramalo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
Quentin DeBramalo took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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