PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Salin Quadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Quadi
vs
Mendes

190 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Salin Quadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emilio Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mendes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Quadi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quadi is trying to get back to half guard.
Quadi can't do much from the bottom here.
Quadi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Quadi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Quadi tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
Mendes content to control rather than advance.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet.

Quadi looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadi wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes thows a huge punch but Quadi dodges it nicely.
Quadi works his way to full guard. Good work.

Quadi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Quadi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendes preventing the sweep.

Quadi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mendes uses it to pass to side control.
Quadi tries to buck Mendes off but Mendes is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadi sneaks back into half guard.

Quadi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quadi actively working from the bottom here.
Quadi is breathing heavily.
Mendes trying to control from half guard but Quadi is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Quadi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quadi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to pass to mount but Quadi is defending the position.
Quadi trying to control from the bottom.
Mendes thows a huge punch but Quadi dodges it nicely.
Mendes wants to control but Quadi is keeping him busy.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Emilio Mendes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Quadi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mendes.
Quadi regains half guard.
Mendes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Quadi tries to get to full guard but Mendes has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes passes to full mount!
Quadi is looking to improve his position but Mendes isn't that keen on the idea.
Quadi is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes throws some wild stikes that Quadi manages to avoid easily.
Quadi is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quadi regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Salin Quadi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mendes clinches up with Quadi and pushes him back against the cage.

Mendes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Quadi working a defensive guard here.

Quadi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Quadi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quadi is pulling down on Mendes's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendes, at least for the moment.

Quadi looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quadi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quadi has a closed guard, preventing Mendes from standing up.

Quadi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quadi keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes thows a big elbow that misses.

Quadi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mendes stacks Quadi 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 Mendes!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Quadi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mendes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Quadi trying to control here.
Quadi moves into full guard.
Quadi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadi working a defensive guard here.

Quadi working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.
Salin Quadi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Quadi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Quadi's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mendes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quadi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendes has managed to get both his arms back between Quadi's legs - danger averted.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Quadi is retaining full guard.
Mendes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Quadi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendes is aware though and is defending well.

Quadi looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes trying to control but Quadi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salin Quadi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mendes pushes Quadi up against the cage in a clinch.
Quadi jumps guard but Mendes stands there with Quadi around his waist. Quadi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Mendes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Quadi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Quadi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendes defends well.

Quadi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Quadi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Quadi postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadi controlling from the top position.
Mendes controls Quadi momentarily but Quadi frees himself.
Mendes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quadi is controlling him.
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quadi postures up in Mendes's guard and throws a big left but Mendes blocks it.
Quadi won't allow Mendes to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mendes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Emilio Mendes.
Quadi has a takedown stuffed.

Mendes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Quadi trying to control but Mendes postures up.
Quadi manages to get to full guard.

Mendes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quadi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendes has managed to get both his arms back between Quadi's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Quadi working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quadi working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes won't allow Quadi to sweep him here.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Quadi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes throws a big right hand that misses.

Quadi working for submissions but it's allowed Mendes to get to half guard.

Quadi actively working from the bottom here.
Quadi wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Quadi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emilio Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salin Quadi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quadi defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salin Quadi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Quadi, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salin Quadi!