PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Torhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeBramalo comes to the cage accompanied by Also Sprach Zarathustra. Torhammer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Doom Unit - Killing Time. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

DeBramalo
vs
Torhammer

178 cm
23
164 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

178 cm
33
156 lbs
28 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 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 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Torhammer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Torhammer blocks the leg kick.
DeBramalo throws the kick towards the body but Torhammer avoids it.
Torhammer throws a low kick, looking for DeBramalo's leg but DeBramalo calmly moves out of range.
Torhammer misses with a low kick.
Torhammer looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the body kick from Torhammer.
DeBramalo attempts a counter takedown but Torhammer avoids it well and moves away.
Torhammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Torhammer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Torhammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torhammer connects with a body shot that sends DeBramalo's belly button to the back.
DeBramalo scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Torhammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Torhammer.
DeBramalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torhammer, right into the meat.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but Torhammer avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from DeBramalo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeBramalo throws a body kick that misses.
Torhammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torhammer throws out a loose jab but DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeBramalo is looking to counter punch.
Torhammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torhammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Torhammer misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torhammer.
Henrik Torhammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeBramalo avoids a kick to the body.
Torhammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeBramalo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeBramalo motions for Torhammer to come forward. DeBramalo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeBramalo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
DeBramalo throws a lazy right hand but Torhammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torhammer throws a series of punches but DeBramalo avoids them all with ease.
Torhammer throws a big shot that misses.
Torhammer is looking to land body kicks.
Torhammer cracks a nice hook into DeBramalo's ribs.
DeBramalo slips under a jab from Torhammer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBramalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torhammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DeBramalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Torhammer connects with a looping right hand.
DeBramalo throws a head kick that Torhammer semi-blocks.

It looks like Henrik Torhammer has been cut.
DeBramalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Torhammer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Torhammer looks to land a left hand but DeBramalo moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torhammer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeBramalo rather than just go for the knockout.
DeBramalo walks into a jab.
DeBramalo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torhammer swivels and escapes.
Torhammer misses with a jab, cross combination.

DeBramalo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Torhammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
DeBramalo trying to control the position but Torhammer is working away.
Torhammer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torhammer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo is just content to waste time from the top position. Torhammer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
DeBramalo wants to control from the top but Torhammer keeps moving.
Torhammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torhammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeBramalo manages to get himself to full guard.

Torhammer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DeBramalo's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer is looking to work some ground and pound but DeBramalo has wrist control.

Torhammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeBramalo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torhammer has managed to get both his arms back between DeBramalo's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torhammer trying to control but DeBramalo is working from the bottom.
Torhammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBramalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torhammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Torhammer wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Torhammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Torhammer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

DeBramalo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as DeBramalo checks a leg kick.
DeBramalo lands a jab to the nose.
DeBramalo misses with a wild body shot.
Torhammer throws a series of punches but DeBramalo avoids them all with ease.
DeBramalo takes a kick to the side of the head.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the body kick.
And DeBramalo counters with a quick kick to the body but Torhammer blocks it.
DeBramalo with a nice cross.
DeBramalo misses with a hook. Torhammer ducked under it nicely.
Torhammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Torhammer.
DeBramalo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Torhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away.
DeBramalo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torhammer is out of range and DeBramalo settles back down.
Torhammer misses with an uppercut. DeBramalo saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeBramalo shoots in but Torhammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Torhammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo tries to land a leg kick but Torhammer saw it coming and moves away.
Torhammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Torhammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Torhammer throws a big shot that misses.
Torhammer misses with a wild body shot.
DeBramalo is looking for a counter combo.
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.
DeBramalo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DeBramalo misses with a series of wild punches.
Torhammer misses with a right hand
and DeBramalo counters with an inside leg kick.
DeBramalo slips a straight right by Torhammer.
DeBramalo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Torhammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Torhammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torhammer.
DeBramalo throws a body kick that misses.
Torhammer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A lazy left from Torhammer finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torhammer throws a wild body kick that DeBramalo sees coming a mile off.
DeBramalo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torhammer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeBramalo.
Torhammer lands a really nice looking cross but DeBramalo seems unphased.
Torhammer stuns DeBramalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeBramalo throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeBramalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeBramalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeBramalo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Torhammer just manages to avoid it.
DeBramalo looks for a takedown but Torhammer sprawls well.
Torhammer thumps DeBramalo with a low kick.
Torhammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Torhammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeBramalo.
Torhammer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torhammer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Torhammer throws a leg kick but DeBramalo moved away.
DeBramalo throws a low kick, looking for Torhammer's leg but Torhammer calmly moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer slips a jab from DeBramalo.
Torhammer catches DeBramalo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DeBramalo throws the kick towards the body but Torhammer avoids it.
A big left from Torhammer misses.
Torhammer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Torhammer misses with a wild body shot.
DeBramalo throws a wild body kick that Torhammer sees coming a mile off.
Torhammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Torhammer lands with a nice body kick.
DeBramalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torhammer. Torhammer obviously looking to wear him down.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the body kick from Torhammer.
DeBramalo misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Torhammer.
Torhammer throws a leg kick but DeBramalo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Torhammer scores with the left hand. DeBramalo knows he should have avoided that one.
DeBramalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick that misses.
Torhammer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeBramalo with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeBramalo feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torhammer throws a body kick that misses.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick that knocks Torhammer off balance momentarily.
Torhammer throws a big shot that misses.
Torhammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeBramalo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Torhammer scores with a body shot.
Henrik Torhammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeBramalo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin DeBramalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the body kick.
Torhammer moves away from the strike by DeBramalo.
Torhammer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torhammer stalks DeBramalo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into DeBramalo's face. DeBramalo staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeBramalo scores with a nice strike.
DeBramalo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torhammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Torhammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeBramalo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torhammer misses with an uppercut. DeBramalo saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Torhammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henrik Torhammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

DeBramalo throws a front kick aimed at Torhammer's knee but Torhammer avoids it well.
DeBramalo lands with a right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DeBramalo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Torhammer - the referee stops the clock and DeBramalo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Torhammer. DeBramalo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeBramalo.
A telegraphed right hand from Torhammer misses the target.
Torhammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeBramalo.
Torhammer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Torhammer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends DeBramalo sprawling to the canvas! DeBramalo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Torhammer finish him?!

DeBramalo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeBramalo misses with a looping right.
Oh DeBramalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torhammer staying out of range there.
DeBramalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torhammer manages to avoid it.
Torhammer throws out a counter right but DeBramalo avoids it with no problem.
DeBramalo throws a head kick but Torhammer moves out of range.
DeBramalo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torhammer.
Torhammer takes a swing at DeBramalo's ribcage but misses.
DeBramalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Torhammer connects with a right hand. DeBramalo shakes it off.
DeBramalo lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torhammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeBramalo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torhammer misses with a wild body shot.

Torhammer drops DeBramalo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but DeBramalo looks back up at him and smiles so Torhammer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Torhammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeBramalo is looking to land body kicks.
Torhammer throws an uppercut from hell that sends DeBramalo clean off his feet! He's out cold! Torhammer stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrik Torhammer!
A victorious Henrik Torhammer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.