PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flick Wham (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.

Quintana
vs
Wham

175 cm
20
158 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
23
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

[JMFC] 160!

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Quintana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flick Wham!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quintana fails with a takedown attempt.
Quintana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quintana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wham is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Quintana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wham sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wham keeps working.
Quintana is looking to stall here but Wham recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quintana wants to control from the top but Wham keeps moving.
Wham is trying to keep Quintana in close.

That's two 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.
Quintana trying to control but Wham is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Quintana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quintana!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintana tries to hold on but Wham pushes him away.
Wham tries to control but Quintana wriggling away.
Quintana is looking to get to half guard.

Wham looking for a guillotine from mount but Quintana is having none of it.

That's four 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.
Quintana slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Quintana trying to control here.
Wham is looking to take a break and control but Quintana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Quintana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quintana tries to get to full guard but Wham has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Flick Wham will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Wham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wham throws a head kick but Quintana moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quintana.
Wham pushes Quintana away with a front kick.
Wham tries to land a leg kick but Quintana saw it coming and moves away.
Quintana blocks a head kick by Wham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Wham misses.
Wham misses with a head kick.
Wham throws a leg kick but Quintana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quintana moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quintana shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wham's guard.

Quintana drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wham!
Wham misses with the ground and pound.
Wham wants to control but Quintana is keeping him busy.
Quintana gets back to half guard.
Wham controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quintana gets full guard.
Quintana managing to control the position.
Wham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quintana is keeping the position for now.
Wham trying to control the position from guard on top but Quintana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quintana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wham tries to roll over but Quintana keeps him under control.
Quintana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wham is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quintana is looking to advance position but Wham won't allow it.
Quintana performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quintana is looking to advance position but Wham won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Wham misses.

Wham gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Quintana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Quintana is not content to let Wham control the position.
Quintana manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wham throwing strikes from guard but Quintana blocks nicely.
Wham trying to control the position from guard on top but Quintana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quintana wants to sweep here but Wham controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Quintana throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wham uses it to pass to side control.
Wham scoring with punches from side control.
Wham trying to control the position but Quintana is working away.
Quintana is looking to regain half guard here but Wham keeps moving and retains side control.
Wham trying to control the action but Quintana is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wham working the strikes but Quintana uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wham wants to pass to mount but Quintana is defending the position.

Quintana is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wham pulls his head out easily.
Quintana is trying to get back to full guard.
Quintana gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wham won't allow Quintana to sweep him here.
Quintana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wham's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quintana wants to pass the guard but Wham is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesus Quintana.
I think Quintana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Quintana!