PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BRANDED by Faces Of Mars. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Quinn
vs
Mendes

170 cm
29
150 lbs
18 - 17 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Mendes!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes throws a push kick but Quinn slaps the foot to one side.
Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Quinn moves into the clinch.
Quinn looking for a takedown.
Mendes keeps control of Quinn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendes keeps control of Quinn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Quinn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mendes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quinn.
Mendes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quinn.

Quinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dan Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Mendes.
Mendes misses with a head kick.
Mendes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Quinn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendes avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Quinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Quinn checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mendes.
Mendes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Quinn takes a step back to recover.
Mendes throws a leg kick which misses Quinn's front leg but catches the back leg as Quinn tries to avoid it.
Mendes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Quinn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Quinn gets control of Mendes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Quinn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Quinn being controlled here, momentarily.
Quinn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Quinn keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there.
Mendes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quinn is working hard here to advance position.
Mendes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Quinn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Quinn working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.

Mendes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.

Quinn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mendes has picked Quinn up and slammed him! Quinn can't keep hold of the triangle and Mendes manages to pass to side control!
Quinn is looking for a sweep.
Mendes wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quinn tries to improve position but can't.
Quinn is not content to let Mendes control the position.
A control attempt from Quinn but he's now mounted!
Quinn working to try and regain half guard.
Mendes trying to control but Quinn is having none of it.
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.
Mendes moves to take his opponent's back.
Quinn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mendes's guard. Nice work there by Quinn.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendes is on top in guard.
Quinn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Mendes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesus Mendes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Quinn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Quinn wants a takedown but no success here.
Quinn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendes has him pressed against the cage.
Quinn tries to pull guard but Mendes holds him up against the cage and eventually Quinn drops back down to his feet.
Mendes blocks the elbow strike.
Quinn tries to pull guard but Mendes won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Quinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quinn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Quinn crunches a lovely knee into Mendes's ribcage.

Quinn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendes uses from the top position.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn striking off his back but it's not causing Mendes any problems.
Quinn is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Quinn is keeping the position.
Mendes passes Quinn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Quinn wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Quinn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.
Mendes wants to free his trapped foot but Quinn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quinn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quinn.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Quinn is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quinn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Quinn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mendes uses it to pass to side control.
Mendes working away.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Quinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quinn tries to bench press Mendes off him but Mendes keeps the position.
Quinn seems a little lost for a moment, as Mendes dominates the positioning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes advances nicely into full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mendes controlling from mount.
Quinn flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Quinn is trying to reverse the position but instead Mendes has taken his back - oops!
Mendes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Jesus Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes is trying to stick to Quinn's back but Quinn is turning into Mendes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mendes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Quinn.
Quinn passes into half guard.
Mendes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendes.
Mendes working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mendes has his foot on Quinn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quinn works his way back into a safe position though.

Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quinn passes into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Quinn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mendes sees it coming and defends easily.
Mendes is looking for a sweep. Quinn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quinn moves into full mount! Mendes won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quinn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mendes hang on?
Quinn raining down shots from the mount!
Quinn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Quinn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mendes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dan Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quinn looks for a takedown but Mendes sprawls well.
Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quinn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mendes. Mendes obviously looking to wear him down.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendes sprawls well. Mendes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quinn gets slowly back to his feet.
Quinn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Quinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mendes gets tackled into the cage by Quinn. Quinn maintains the clinch.
Mendes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mendes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quinn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quinn.
Quinn is looking for a takedown.
Quinn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Quinn has Mendes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quinn jumps guard but Mendes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mendes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Quinn after a bit of a struggle.
Quinn managing to block the knees to the body from Mendes.
Mendes trying to land knees to the body.
Mendes lands a nice knee to the body.
Quinn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Quinn looking for a takedown.
Quinn tries to pull guard but Mendes holds him up against the cage and eventually Quinn drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quinn blocks it with crossed arms.
Quinn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mendes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Quinn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mendes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mendes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Quinn avoids it.
Mendes crunches a lovely knee into Quinn's ribcage.
Mendes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Dan Quinn has been cut.
Quinn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mendes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendes.

Mendes has Quinn pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mendes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Quinn tumbling to the mat - Mendes dives into Quinn's guard.
Quinn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendes passes into half guard.

Quinn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Quinn is having none of it.
Quinn is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is refusing to be controlled, as Mendes sits in half guard.
Quinn throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Mendes manages to pass to side control.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quinn keeps working.
An elbow from Mendes crashes against the mat.
Mendes controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Quinn throws Mendes to one side and escapes!
A head kick misses from Mendes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mendes 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Mendes!
Jesus Mendes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.