PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amir Halilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Guerra Salsido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra Salsido has chosen Cuba Anthem as his entrance music. Leonid Guerra Salsido will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Halilov
vs
Guerra Salsido

191 cm
29
207 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

188 cm
23
219 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amir Halilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Guerra Salsido!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Halilov with that takedown attempt.

Halilov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Guerra Salsido wants to get back to his feet.
Halilov passes to full mount!
Guerra Salsido wants to try and get back to his feet.
Halilov controlling from the full mount.

Halilov wants to finish this one by submission but Guerra Salsido is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Halilov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra Salsido tries to buck Halilov off but he can't manage it.
Guerra Salsido is trying to stand but he's just given Halilov his back.
Guerra Salsido covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Guerra Salsido defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Halilov's arms.

Halilov is persistently looking for the submission but Guerra Salsido is defending it well.

Halilov has his opponent's back but Guerra Salsido is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Halilov.

Guerra Salsido gets caught napping as Halilov dives in and scores a takedown. Guerra Salsido manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guerra Salsido is keeping the position for now.
Halilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halilov won't allow Guerra Salsido to get back to his feet.
Halilov looking to pass the guard.
Guerra Salsido wants to stand but Halilov is controlling the position.
Halilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerra Salsido swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guerra Salsido is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halilov is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guerra Salsido misses the jab.
No joy there for Guerra Salsido, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Halilov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Guerra Salsido!

Halilov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Guerra Salsido is on top in guard.
Halilov controlling Guerra Salsido's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra Salsido wants to stand but Halilov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Halilov controls Guerra Salsido momentarily but Guerra Salsido frees himself.
Guerra Salsido trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halilov's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halilov pulls Guerra Salsido in close to his closed guard and prevents Guerra Salsido from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Halilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amir Halilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Guerra Salsido misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halilov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guerra Salsido avoids it really well and circles away.
Halilov closes the distance and clinches up with Guerra Salsido, looking for a takedown. Halilov pushes Guerra Salsido against the cage but Guerra Salsido circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Halilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra Salsido throws a leg kick which misses Halilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Halilov tries to avoid it.
Leonid Guerra Salsido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Oooooh!!! Guerra Salsido has knocked Halilov down with a huge combo! Guerra Salsido steps away and waves a wobbly Halilov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Amir Halilov has been cut.
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!
Guerra Salsido is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Guerra Salsido shuts the power down on Halilov. Lights out, game over! Guerra Salsido is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonid Guerra Salsido!
Leonid Guerra Salsido thanked the fans post fight for their support.