PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cung Lingus (ranked 3797 p4p, 430 weight class) and Endersun Saliva (ranked 3360 p4p, 397 weight class). Lingus comes to the cage accompanied by Ängie - Smoke Weed Eat Pussy. Saliva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ain't No Sunshine. Endersun Saliva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lingus
vs
Saliva

177 cm
19
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Perkele!
Pit Bull Development

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cung Lingus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Endersun Saliva!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saliva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lingus takes a step back to recover.
Lingus fails with a takedown attempt.
Lingus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saliva unleashes a big counter combination but Lingus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Saliva as Lingus shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lingus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saliva sprawls well. Saliva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lingus gets slowly back to his feet.
Lingus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Lingus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saliva's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lingus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saliva dives on top into guard.

Saliva stands and steps away. Lingus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lingus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saliva circles away.
Saliva looks to land a body kick but Lingus moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saliva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Saliva gets caught flat footed, as Lingus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lingus throws a big elbow that misses.

Lingus has gone for a leg lock! Saliva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lingus's guard.

Lingus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Lingus seems to be looking for submissions.
Lingus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

Lingus 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.

Lingus is looking for submissions but instead, Saliva has regained full guard.
Lingus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lingus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saliva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lingus.
Saliva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lingus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saliva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lingus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Saliva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lingus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lingus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saliva's half guard.
Lingus throws a strike but Saliva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lingus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lingus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saliva dives on top into guard.

Saliva won't allow Lingus to sweep him here.
Lingus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lingus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saliva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saliva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saliva!

Lingus is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lingus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lingus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Lingus gets a takedown into half guard.

Lingus seems to be working for a kimura but Saliva defends the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lingus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lingus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Lingus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lingus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Endersun Saliva will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lingus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saliva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saliva dives on top into guard.

Cung Lingus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lingus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lingus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lingus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saliva wants to stand but Lingus is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lingus throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lingus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saliva dives on top into guard.

Lingus has a closed guard, preventing Saliva from standing up.
Lingus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lingus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saliva stopping the sweep attempt from Lingus.
Lingus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lingus trying to control the position here.

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.
Lingus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Saliva manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lingus tries for a takedown but Saliva manages to get underhooks.
Lingus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saliva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lingus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saliva after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lingus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingus is trying to drag Saliva to the mat but Saliva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saliva is trying to break the clinch but Lingus has him pressed against the cage.
Saliva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lingus wants to take the fight to the mat but Saliva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lingus tries to score a body lock takedown but Saliva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saliva is trying to push Lingus away but Lingus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lingus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saliva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saliva tries a knee to the head but Lingus blocks it.
Lingus tries for a takedown but Saliva manages to get underhooks.

Saliva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saliva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cung Lingus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lingus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saliva defends it nicely.
Saliva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lingus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lingus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saliva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saliva wants it to stay on the feet.
Saliva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lingus's head.
Saliva stuffs the takedown attempt from Lingus. Lingus gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Lingus with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Saliva as Lingus shoots in.
Saliva throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saliva.
Lingus fails with a takedown attempt.
Saliva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saliva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lingus circles away quickly and effectively.
Lingus fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Endersun Saliva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Saliva throws a right hand that Lingus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lingus also avoids with ease.
Lingus blocks the body kick.
Saliva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lingus.
Lingus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saliva circles away.
Saliva unleashes a big counter combination but Lingus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lingus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saliva as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lingus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lingus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lingus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saliva felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lingus sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Saliva is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Lingus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saliva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Lingus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saliva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saliva pushes Lingus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lingus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lingus in side control, throwing shots but Saliva defends.

Lingus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Saliva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lingus's guard! Nice work there by Saliva!
Saliva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lingus is proving hard to escape from.
Saliva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lingus is trying to control the position but Saliva postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lingus wants to improve his position but instead Saliva has moved into half guard.
Lingus gets full guard.
Saliva wants to stand but Lingus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lingus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lingus seems to be looking for submissions.
Saliva regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lingus.
Saliva wants to stand up but Lingus is controlling him.
Lingus throws a big elbow that misses.
Lingus throws a strike but Saliva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lingus controlling Saliva's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lingus is on top in guard.

Saliva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lingus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saliva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saliva has escaped and now he's on top!

Lingus has control of Saliva's left arm, preventing Saliva from doing any damage.
Lingus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lingus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saliva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lingus's guard.
Saliva stopping the sweep attempt from Lingus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lingus managing to control the position.
Lingus trying to keep a closed guard but Saliva is proving a slippery customer.
Lingus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saliva postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saliva wanted to stand there but Lingus had control of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cung Lingus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saliva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saliva wants it to stay on the feet.
Saliva blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Endersun Saliva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saliva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Endersun Saliva!
Post fight, Endersun Saliva stared into the camera and said 'Steven Seagull taught me that shit.'.