PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dana Luna (ranked 25454 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Saloedko (ranked 6239 p4p, 220 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Luna
vs
Saloedko

152 cm
18
346 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

220 cm
25
299 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dana Luna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Saloedko!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Luna pushes Saloedko up against the cage in a clinch.
Saloedko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saloedko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luna defends well and Saloedko ends up having to push Luna into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saloedko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luna tries to clinch but Saloedko moves out of range.
Luna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saloedko.
Luna is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saloedko.
Dana Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Saloedko.
Saloedko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luna throwing a counter right hand but Saloedko manages to avoid it.

Saloedko has Luna up against the cage in a clinch.
Saloedko stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Saloedko successfully pulls guard.
Saloedko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Luna decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saloedko, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saloedko clinches up with Luna and pushes him back against the cage.
Luna has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luna slows down the pace here.
Luna working hard to break the clinch.

Luna jumps guard and drags Saloedko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Luna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Saloedko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saloedko is pressing down on Luna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Luna is looking to stand up but Saloedko won't let him.
Saloedko wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Saloedko has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Luna has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Saloedko tries to score a body lock takedown but Luna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saloedko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saloedko has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luna is pressed up against the cage. Saloedko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luna down to the mat. Luna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saloedko fails with the takedown.
Luna tries to clinch there but Saloedko circles away.
Saloedko throws a low kick but Luna moves out of range easily.
Luna closes the distance looking to clinch
and Saloedko counters with a one-two to the body.
Luna tries to clinch but Saloedko is having none of it.
Saloedko throws a body kick that misses.

Saloedko closes the distance and pushes Luna back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luna tries to circle away but Saloedko has him pinned against the cage.
Saloedko is trying to break the clinch but Luna is controlling him.

Luna breaks from the clinch.
Luna tries to clinch but Saloedko moves out of range.
Saloedko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luna circles away.
Saloedko lands a right hook to the body.

Luna is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saloedko's half guard.

Saloedko has one foot on Luna's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Luna is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saloedko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Luna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saloedko.

Saloedko drops Luna with a beautiful combination! Luna stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saloedko is looking for the KO!

Luna is rocked!

It looks like Dana Luna has been cut.
Saloedko closes the distance and clinches up with Luna, looking for a takedown. Saloedko pushes Luna against the cage but Luna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oh Luna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Saloedko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luna, pushing him back against the cage.
Saloedko effectively controlling the action here.

Saloedko manages to break the clinch.
Timur Saloedko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luna slaps away a takedown attempt from Saloedko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dana Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Saloedko.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saloedko or perhaps it was just good defense by Luna, which made it look bad.
Saloedko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Luna is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luna slaps away a takedown attempt from Saloedko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saloedko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luna.
Luna fails with a takedown attempt.
Luna tries for a takedown but Saloedko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Saloedko has closed the distance and engaged Luna in a clinch.
Luna could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Luna is trying to pull guard but Saloedko has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saloedko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luna up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saloedko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luna gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Luna tries to stall but Saloedko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Saloedko tries to score a body lock takedown but Luna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saloedko is trying to break free.
Saloedko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Saloedko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timur Saloedko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luna is looking to clinch but Saloedko is avoiding it.
Luna tries to close the distance and clinch but Saloedko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saloedko feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saloedko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luna seems to have got his legs back now.
Luna throws a series of punches but Saloedko avoids them all with ease.
Saloedko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Luna misses the target.
Luna shoots in for a takedown but Saloedko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saloedko shoots in but Luna avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Luna drives through with a takedown into guard.

Saloedko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Saloedko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luna tries to avoid it but Saloedko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luna to the ground. Luna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saloedko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saloedko throws a head kick that misses

and Luna counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luna drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saloedko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saloedko working hard to break the clinch.
Saloedko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saloedko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luna has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saloedko missing with knees to the body.
Luna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saloedko after a bit of a struggle.
Saloedko is struggling to control the position.

Saloedko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saloedko connects with a combination that backs up Luna into the cage. Saloedko lands a flurry of punches that gets past Luna's guard. Luna is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Saloedko bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Saloedko!