PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Saverin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Quinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Saverin
vs
Quinton

181 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eduardo Saverin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lamar Quinton!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saverin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Quinton was covering up waiting for the punch and Saverin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Saverin is looking to advance position but Quinton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Saverin tries to reverse the position but Quinton maintains control.

Quinton has hold of Saverin 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Saverin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Saverin is looking to improve his position but Quinton isn't that keen on the idea.
Saverin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quinton is working for a kimura but Saverin is defending it quite comfortably.
Quinton trying to pass the guard but Saverin defending well.
Saverin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quinton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two 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.
Saverin is staying active underneath Quinton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saverin is looking to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, if Quinton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Lamar Quinton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Quinton tries for a takedown but Saverin circles away easily

and Saverin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saverin .
Quinton keeping moving, preventing Saverin from controlling successfully.
Quinton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saverin is one step ahead there.

Quinton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saverin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Saverin cracks Quinton with a big right hand but Quinton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Quinton is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Saverin crashes against the mat.
Saverin wants to control for a moment but Quinton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Saverin wants to free his trapped foot but Quinton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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.
Saverin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saverin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quinton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saverin controlling the action here.
Saverin is thwarting Quinton's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Saverin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Quinton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saverin was covering up waiting for the punch and Quinton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinton wants to pass the guard but Saverin is keeping the position.

Saverin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quinton defends well.
Saverin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saverin forces the positional change into back control.
Saverin missing with strikes.

Saverin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Quinton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Quinton fending off the submission attempt from Saverin .

Saverin looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quinton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Saverin .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Saverin is persistently looking for the submission but Quinton is defending it well.
Quinton trying to control the action but Saverin just sinks the hooks in.
Quinton breaks Saverin 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saverin wants to sweep but no luck.

Saverin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quinton defends well.
Quinton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saverin keeping moving, preventing Quinton from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Quinton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saverin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saverin looking for a sweep. Not yet Saverin , not yet.
Eduardo Saverin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lamar Quinton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Quinton looks to score with a jab to the body but Saverin is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Saverin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Quinton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saverin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saverin working a defensive guard here.
Saverin keeping moving, preventing Quinton from controlling successfully.
Quinton looking to pass the guard.

Quinton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saverin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Quinton has Saverin in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quinton looking for subs off his back but Saverin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Quinton is trying to maintain the position but Saverin is very close to passing his half guard.

Saverin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quinton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saverin works his way into full mount!

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.

Saverin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Quinton turns into him and now he's in Saverin 's guard.
Quinton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saverin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saverin wants to sweep here but Quinton controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinton pushing down on Saverin 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Quinton is trying to control the action in half guard but Saverin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Quinton trying to mount his opponent but Saverin defends it.
Quinton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quinton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four 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.
Saverin is pressing down on Quinton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Quinton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Quinton passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Saverin is refusing to be controlled, as Quinton sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saverin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar Quinton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saverin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Saverin !