PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valera Kamenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahmed Salidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenskiy comes into the arena with The only blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kamenskiy
vs
Salidov

187 cm
27
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

198 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valera Kamenskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mahmed Salidov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenskiy misses with a body shot.

Salidov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kamenskiy is trying to maintain the position but Salidov is very close to passing his half guard.
Salidov throwing shots but Kamenskiy is blocking nicely.
Salidov wants to pass the guard but Kamenskiy is defending well.
Salidov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Salidov is trying to work for a kimura but Kamenskiy is defending well.

Salidov is looking for a kimura but Kamenskiy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salidov to get the leverage.

Salidov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamenskiy sees it coming and defends easily.

Salidov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salidov seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenskiy keeps working.
Salidov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Salidov is looking for a kimura but Kamenskiy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salidov to get the leverage.
Salidov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kamenskiy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenskiy.
Kamenskiy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salidov on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salidov trying to control but Kamenskiy is working from the bottom.
Salidov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Salidov won't allow Kamenskiy to get back to his feet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mahmed Salidov wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kamenskiy.

Salidov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kamenskiy is trying to defend but Salidov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salidov looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salidov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenskiy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salidov prevents Kamenskiy from improving his position.
Kamenskiy is trying is best to control the position here.
Salidov trying to control the action but Kamenskiy is working from the bottom.
Salidov thows a huge punch but Kamenskiy dodges it nicely.

Salidov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salidov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salidov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenskiy keeps working.

Salidov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamenskiy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salidov.
Kamenskiy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kamenskiy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salidov.

Salidov is trying to work for a kimura but Kamenskiy is defending well.
Salidov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salidov works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mahmed Salidov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Salidov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Salidov gets a takedown into half guard.
Salidov wants to take a breather but Kamenskiy is having none of it.
Salidov working the head and body with strikes.
Kamenskiy wants to control but Salidov is keeping busy.
Salidov misses with a head shot. Kamenskiy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kamenskiy keeping moving, preventing Salidov from controlling successfully.
Salidov stays in close to Kamenskiy's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mahmed Salidov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kamenskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Salidov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kamenskiy!
Salidov is breathing heavily.
Salidov working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Salidov wants to finish this one by submission but Kamenskiy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Salidov.
Kamenskiy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Salidov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salidov fails to take his opponent's back.
Kamenskiy is desperately trying to improve his position but Salidov has a good base and remains in mount.
Salidov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kamenskiy tries to hold on but Salidov pushes him away.
Kamenskiy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Salidov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenskiy is looking to escape.

Salidov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kamenskiy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salidov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Salidov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salidov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kamenskiy turns into him and now he's in Salidov's guard.

Salidov looking for a guillotine here but Kamenskiy defends easily.
Mahmed Salidov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kamenskiy stays in close to Salidov's body and controls the position.
Kamenskiy wants to get up but he can't break Salidov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Salidov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamenskiy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kamenskiy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kamenskiy wants to control from the top but Salidov keeps moving.

Kamenskiy is sitting in close to Salidov's body. Salidov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kamenskiy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kamenskiy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Salidov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mahmed Salidov!