PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Redeemer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aliosa Saltykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Redeemer
vs
Saltykov

181 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucas Redeemer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aliosa Saltykov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Redeemer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Redeemer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Redeemer controlling from mount.
Saltykov is desperately trying to improve his position but Redeemer has a good base and remains in mount.
Redeemer controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saltykov is desperately trying to improve his position but Redeemer has a good base and remains in mount.

Redeemer gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Saltykov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Redeemer counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Redeemer works to advance to full mount. Saltykov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Redeemer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Saltykov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Redeemer controlling the position easily from mount.
Saltykov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Redeemer content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Redeemer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redeemer trying to control but Saltykov is having none of it.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lucas Redeemer just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Redeemer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Saltykov is squirming around, avoiding Redeemer's attempts to control the action.

Redeemer is going olschool here, as he tries to force Saltykov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Saltykov shrugs it off.
Redeemer is breathing heavily.
Saltykov regains half guard.
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!
Saltykov tries to get to full guard but Redeemer has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saltykov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Saltykov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saltykov wants to improve his position but Redeemer is controlling well.
Saltykov moves into full guard.
Redeemer stays in close to Saltykov's body and controls the position.
Redeemer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saltykov for as long as he can get away with.
Saltykov wants to sweep here but Redeemer controlling him for the moment.
Saltykov throws a couple of heel strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saltykov keeping moving, preventing Redeemer from controlling successfully.

Saltykov working for a triangle but Redeemer defends it easily.

Saltykov is looking for a triangle but Redeemer pushes his legs off easily.
Redeemer stays in close to Saltykov's body and controls the position.
Redeemer wants to control from the top but Saltykov keeps moving.
Redeemer passes Saltykov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saltykov has his takedown stuffed

and Redeemer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saltykov's guard now.
Redeemer trying to control but Saltykov is working from the bottom.
Redeemer stands and throws Saltykov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saltykov trying to remain calm as Redeemer controls from the top position.

Redeemer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saltykov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Redeemer is looking to take a break and control but Saltykov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saltykov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saltykov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Redeemer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saltykov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Redeemer is trying to get back to full guard.
Redeemer is looking to control Saltykov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Redeemer avoid being mounted?

Saltykov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Saltykov is looking for a kimura but Redeemer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saltykov to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saltykov prevents Redeemer from improving his position.

Saltykov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Redeemer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Redeemer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saltykov pulls his head out easily.
Saltykov drops an elbow to the side of Redeemer's head.
Redeemer is looking to improve his position.
Redeemer trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saltykov fails with the takedown

and Redeemer counters with a single leg into guard. Saltykov didn't expect that.
Redeemer wants to control from the top but Saltykov keeps moving.

Saltykov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redeemer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saltykov striking off his back but it's not causing Redeemer any problems.
Lucas Redeemer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saltykov keeping moving, preventing Redeemer from controlling successfully.
Saltykov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redeemer is one step ahead there.
Redeemer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saltykov looking for a sweep. Not yet Saltykov, not yet.
Redeemer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Redeemer wants to control from the top but Saltykov keeps moving.
Saltykov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redeemer's guard.
Redeemer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Saltykov stands up from Redeemer's guard - Saltykov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aliosa Saltykov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Saltykov or perhaps it was just good defense by Redeemer which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Redeemer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Redeemer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Redeemer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saltykov is trying to control but can't.
Saltykov is trying to get back to full guard.
Redeemer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saltykov tries to get to full guard but Redeemer has control of the leg.
Redeemer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saltykov is pressing down on Redeemer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Redeemer wants to control from the top but Saltykov keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aliosa Saltykov!