PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Paderes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Payman Quinlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payman Quinlan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paderes
vs
Quinlan

175 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikko Paderes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Payman Quinlan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paderes scores with a takedown into Quinlan's guard.
Paderes trying to control but Quinlan is working from the bottom.
Paderes advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Paderes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Quinlan wants to get back to his feet.

Paderes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paderes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Quinlan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Paderes is putting a hurting on Quinlan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Paderes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quinlan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Quinlan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Paderes has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paderes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paderes cracks Quinlan with a big right hand but Quinlan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Paderes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Quinlan down.
Quinlan is trying to get back to his feet.
Paderes is chipping away with strikes.
Paderes is working Quinlan over with some ground and pound from side control.

Paderes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Quinlan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Paderes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinlan wants to get back to his feet but Paderes is dominant here and he's now got Quinlan's back!
Quinlan looks winded!

Paderes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Quinlan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Quinlan for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paderes cracks Quinlan with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Quinlan from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Quinlan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Quinlan is keeping busy.

Quinlan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Paderes.
Quinlan trying to get back to his feet but Paderes is in full control for now.

Quinlan fending off the submission attempt from Paderes.
Paderes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quinlan on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paderes cracks Quinlan with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Quinlan from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Quinlan trying to get back to his feet but Paderes is in full control for now.
Paderes scores with punches from the back.
Quinlan covers up after that shot from Paderes.
Quinlan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Quinlan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Quinlan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Paderes gets his way!

Paderes tightening his grip on Quinlan, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinlan covers up after that shot from Paderes.
Quinlan is trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Paderes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Quinlan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikko Paderes dominated that round.
That's time! Paderes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice sprawl there from Quinlan as Paderes shoots in.

Quinlan closes the distance and clinches.
Paderes avoids the elbow strike from Quinlan, against the cage.
Quinlan throws an elbow that misses.
Paderes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quinlan is looking to break free of the clinch but Paderes has double underhooks.
Paderes lands a hook that snaps the head of Quinlan backwards.
A short right from Paderes.
Paderes tries to score a body lock takedown but Quinlan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paderes avoids the elbow strike from Quinlan, against the cage.
Paderes lands a body shot.
Paderes wants to take the fight to the mat but Quinlan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Paderes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Quinlan throws an elbow but misses.
Paderes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paderes is trying to pull guard but Quinlan has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paderes lands a hook that snaps the head of Quinlan backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paderes jumps guard but Quinlan stands there with Paderes around his waist. Paderes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Quinlan misses with an elbow strike.
Paderes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Quinlan throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Quinlan.
Quinlan swings wildly with an uppercut but Paderes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinlan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Quinlan.
Paderes fails to pull guard.
Quinlan pushes off an throws an elbow but Paderes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Quinlan manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paderes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quinlan's efforts to push away.

Quinlan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paderes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Quinlan throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Paderes drags the fight down to the ground.
Paderes has a closed guard, preventing Quinlan from standing up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Quinlan moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paderes lands with a light punch inside.
Paderes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paderes avoids a wild elbow strike from Quinlan.
Quinlan is trying to push Paderes away but Paderes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Quinlan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quinlan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paderes is leaning against Quinlan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quinlan tries to break the clinch but Paderes is controlling the position.
Paderes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quinlan's efforts to push away.

Paderes pulls Quinlan into guard.
Paderes has a closed guard, preventing Quinlan from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payman Quinlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Quinlan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paderes, pushing him back against the cage.
Quinlan can't break the clinch.

Paderes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Quinlan can't fight it off and eventually Paderes manages to take the fight to the floor. Quinlan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Quinlan can't keep his opponent in guard - Paderes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paderes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Paderes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Quinlan pushes Paderes up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Quinlan throws an elbow but misses.
Quinlan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paderes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Paderes avoids a wild elbow strike from Quinlan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paderes wants the takedown. Quinlan is fighting it off but Paderes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Quinlan's guard against the cage.
Paderes trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikko Paderes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paderes stops Quinlan from standing up.
Paderes trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Paderes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paderes won't allow Quinlan to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paderes advances to half guard.

Paderes stands up and beckons Quinlan to join him on the feet.

Quinlan moves into the clinch.
Quinlan pushes off an throws an elbow but Paderes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinlan throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Paderes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Paderes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Quinlan wants to get up but he can't break Paderes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Paderes manages to escape and get back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quinlan tries to break free but Paderes pushes him back against the cage.
Quinlan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paderes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quinlan backwards.
Quinlan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paderes takes an elbow to the temple.
Quinlan throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Quinlan.
Paderes takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinlan lands a nice elbow.
Quinlan has had enough of the clinch but Paderes keeps him there for the moment.
Quinlan is trying to push Paderes away but Paderes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Quinlan misses with an elbow strike.
Paderes lands with a short shot to the head.
Quinlan lands an elbow that stopped Paderes in his tracks for a moment.
Quinlan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Quinlan misses with an elbow strike.
Quinlan gets underhooks to prevent Paderes's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Quinlan.
A frustrated look appears on Quinlan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quinlan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paderes takes an elbow to the temple.
Paderes misses with a hook to the ribs.

Quinlan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Quinlan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Quinlan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paderes avoids the elbow strike from Quinlan, against the cage.
Quinlan lands an elbow that stopped Paderes in his tracks for a moment.
Paderes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quinlan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikko Paderes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinlan lands an elbow inside.
Quinlan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paderes backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paderes takes an elbow to the temple.
Quinlan swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Quinlan breaks from the clinch.

Quinlan has managed to clinch.
Paderes keeps control of Quinlan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paderes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paderes blocks the elbow strike.
Quinlan wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Paderes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quinlan can't break the clinch.
Paderes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quinlan.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Payman Quinlan.
I think Quinlan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!