PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emile Lindsey (ranked 6436 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Salinas (ranked 6275 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.

Lindsey
vs
Salinas

174 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emile Lindsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Salinas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salinas fails to land the takedown.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Salinas has eaten all the pies!
Lindsey shoots in for a double leg but Salinas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salinas fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salinas. That's going to slow Lindsey down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Salinas with that takedown attempt.
Salinas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salinas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eduardo Salinas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Salinas has managed to clinch.
Lindsey can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emile Lindsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindsey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salinas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lindsey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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.

Lindsey successfully pulls guard.

Salinas stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Salinas moves into range and clinches up with Lindsey.
Salinas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salinas lands with a right to the head.

Salinas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salinas misses with a body kick.
Lindsey feinted with a counter takedown.
Lindsey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salinas but Salinas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salinas throws a counter combo.
Lindsey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salinas clinches up with Lindsey and pushes him back against the cage.
Salinas prevents the takedown attempt.
Salinas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salinas lands with a short shot to the head.

Salinas decides to pull guard.

Lindsey stands and steps away. Salinas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Salinas clinches.
Salinas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Salinas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Salinas.
A knee to the head by Salinas.
A bit of stalling here from Salinas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salinas tries to pull guard but Lindsey holds him up against the cage and eventually Salinas drops back down to his feet.
Lindsey has Salinas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salinas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

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

Salinas has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lindsey.
A bit of stalling here from Salinas.
Salinas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lindsey is keeping busy.
Salinas gets underhooks to prevent Lindsey's takedown attempt.
Lindsey is breathing heavily.
Lindsey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salinas has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salinas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Salinas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Salinas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salinas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lindsey avoids it really well and circles away.

Salinas clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinas lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Lindsey turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Salinas tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Salinas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salinas is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Salinas right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salinas is trying to stand back up.
Lindsey is not going to allow Salinas to sit and survive in this position.
Salinas wants to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey trying to control.
Salinas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Salinas tries to escape but Lindsey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Salinas trying to get back to his feet but Lindsey is in full control for now.
Lindsey controlling from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salinas is trying to break free.
Salinas is trying to remain composed but Lindsey is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Salinas trying to control the action but Lindsey just sinks the hooks in.
Salinas is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lindsey controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emile Lindsey dominated that second round.
That's time! Lindsey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lindsey moves into the clinch successfully.

Lindsey has picked Salinas up - he's going for a ride! Lindsey dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Salinas is trying to control but can't.
Lindsey is controlling the pace.
Lindsey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salinas keeping control of the position.
Lindsey stops Salinas from getting back to his feet.
Salinas is trying to escape back to his feet but Lindsey uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lindsey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Salinas pushes Lindsey up against the cage in a clinch.
Salinas throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindsey.
Salinas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Eduardo Salinas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lindsey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lindsey takes a shot to the head.
Salinas is pushing Lindsey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lindsey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salinas prevents it.
Salinas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey is working for takedown but Salinas is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emile Lindsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Lindsey moves into the clinch successfully.
Lindsey wants a takedown.

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

Salinas forces Lindsey back against the cage and clinches.
Salinas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lindsey is defending well.

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

Lindsey rushes Salinas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salinas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lindsey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salinas struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindsey controls his hands.
Salinas tries to pull guard but Lindsey won't allow it.

Salinas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salinas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salinas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eduardo Salinas.
I think Salinas 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

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