PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Cobain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriah Saltykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Cobain had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Cobain
vs
Saltykov

196 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

204 cm
23
278 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Cobain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriah Saltykov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobain circles away from the clinch attempt.

Saltykov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cobain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saltykov is one step ahead there.
Saltykov wants to control from the top but Cobain keeps moving.
Cobain throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cobain wants to sweep here but Saltykov controlling him for the moment.
Saltykov landing with the ground and pound.

It looks like Jonny Cobain has been cut.
Cobain trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Saltykov postures up.
Cobain could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cobain thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobain keeping moving, preventing Saltykov from controlling successfully.
Saltykov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cobain's guard.

Saltykov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cobain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saltykov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cobain swivels and escapes.
Saltykov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobain pinned against the cage. Cobain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saltykov defending well as Cobain loads up on a big left hand.

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.
Saltykov tries to clinch there but Cobain circles away.
Cobain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saltykov misses with an uppercut. Cobain saw that one coming.
Saltykov misses with a body shot.
Saltykov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cobain circles away.
Jonny Cobain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uriah Saltykov.
Saltykov tries to clinch but Cobain moves out of range.

Saltykov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saltykov looks gassed!
Cobain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saltykov prevents Cobain from getting back to his feet.
Cobain trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cobain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saltykov tries to stand but Cobain is controlling from the bottom.

Cobain has his foot on Saltykov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saltykov works his way back into a safe position though.
Saltykov won't allow Cobain to sweep him here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saltykov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobain swats away the attempt to clinch by Saltykov.

Cobain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Saltykov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cobain scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saltykov is trying to stand.
Cobain works his way into full mount!
Saltykov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cobain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cobain lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Saltykov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Cobain goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Saltykov is on top in guard.
Cobain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriah Saltykov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Cobain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cobain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saltykov.
Saltykov throws a head kick but Cobain moves out of range.
Saltykov misses with a takedown attempt

and Cobain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saltykov won't be happy with that.
Cobain working away.
Cobain lands a nice forearm strike.
Saltykov is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobain scoring with punches and elbows.
Cobain cracks Saltykov with a big right hand but Saltykov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saltykov wants to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Cobain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Saltykov is trying to improve his position.
Cobain lands some shots froms side control.
Saltykov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobain working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cobain stands up.
Saltykov has his takedown stuffed

and Cobain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cobain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saltykov keeps working.
Cobain trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Cobain.
Saltykov wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saltykov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cobain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saltykov has hold of Cobain's hands but Cobain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cobain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cobain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saltykov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Cobain is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Saltykov has managed to free his arm - good work.

Saltykov is defending against the submission attempts here by Cobain.
Cobain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobain working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Saltykov's thigh. Saltykov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Saltykov is trying to control the position but Cobain postures up.
Cobain landing some decent shots from guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Saltykov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cobain's guard.
Saltykov wants to control from the top but Cobain keeps moving.
Cobain lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saltykov!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saltykov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cobain looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cobain working the ground and pound effectively.
Cobain looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Saltykov regains half guard.

Cobain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saltykov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cobain.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cobain connects with a nice short shot to Saltykov's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Cobain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Cobain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cobain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Cobain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cobain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saltykov defending well though.
Saltykov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Saltykov is trying to control but can't.
Jonny Cobain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cobain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saltykov keeps working.
Saltykov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cobain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saltykov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cobain manages to get himself to full guard.
Saltykov stands up over Cobain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saltykov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cobain is retaining full guard.
Saltykov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobain trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cobain wants to stand but Saltykov is controlling the position.

Saltykov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cobain wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Saltykov is now in half guard.

Saltykov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A combination from Saltykov does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saltykov wants to clinch up but Cobain keeps it at a distance.
Cobain slips a straight right by Saltykov.
Cobain throws out a leg kick but Saltykov moves out of range and Cobain only half commits.
Cobain circles away from the clinch attempt

and Cobain counters with a takedown into side control.

Saltykov throws Cobain to one side and escapes!
Saltykov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saltykov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cobain counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Cobain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cobain lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saltykov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cobain landing a few strikes.
Cobain working the ground and pound.
Cobain cracks Saltykov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Saltykov manages to get back to half guard.
Cobain is looking to take a break and control but Saltykov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saltykov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saltykov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Cobain is looking for a kimura but Saltykov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cobain to get the leverage.
Saltykov is looking to control Cobain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saltykov avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saltykov is refusing to be controlled, as Cobain sits in half guard.
Cobain prevents Saltykov from standing back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Cobain scores a takedown into full mount!
Cobain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saltykov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Saltykov is squirming around, avoiding Cobain's attempts to control the action.
Cobain with good strikes from the mount here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Cobain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cobain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Cobain!