PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Salvacion (ranked 7045 p4p, 25152 weight class) and Nicole Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly Salvacion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nicole Salvacion's chin.

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
18
143
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
143
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicole Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kelly Salvacion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kelly Salvacion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly Salvacion tries to clinch but Nicole Salvacion moves out of range.
Nicole Salvacion lands a leg kick that knocks Kelly Salvacion off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly Salvacion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nicole Salvacion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kelly Salvacion tries to clinch there but Nicole Salvacion circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly Salvacion moves out of range easily.
Kelly Salvacion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nicole Salvacion counters with a low kick, right behind Kelly Salvacion 's knee.
Nicole Salvacion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicole Salvacion throws a leg kick but Kelly Salvacion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Kelly Salvacion was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nicole Salvacion.

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.
Kelly Salvacion tries to clinch there but Nicole Salvacion circles away.
Kelly Salvacion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicole Salvacion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicole Salvacion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nicole Salvacion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicole Salvacion is looking for the big counter here.
Kelly Salvacion darts in trying to clinch
and Nicole Salvacion counters with a thumping low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly Salvacion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nicole Salvacion lands a head kick!
Nicole Salvacion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelly Salvacion scores with a shot to the body.
Kelly Salvacion wants to clinch up but Nicole Salvacion keeps it at a distance.
Nicole Salvacion tries a quick counter leg kick but Kelly Salvacion is wise to it.
Nicole Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Nicole Salvacion looks to move away, Kelly Salvacion throws a big counter combo but Nicole Salvacion just gets out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly Salvacion looks to clinch
and Nicole Salvacion counters with a series of strikes. Kelly Salvacion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nicole Salvacion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelly Salvacion tries to clinch up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nicole Salvacion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly Salvacion avoids the head kick by Nicole Salvacion.
Kelly Salvacion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicole Salvacion dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nicole Salvacion throws a leg kick that misses.
Kelly Salvacion tries to clinch but Nicole Salvacion moves out of range.
Nicole Salvacion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nicole Salvacion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicole Salvacion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kelly Salvacion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicole Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly Salvacion doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicole Salvacion circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly Salvacion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly Salvacion is looking to clinch but Nicole Salvacion is avoiding it.
Nicole Salvacion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicole Salvacion flicks out a counter leg kick but Kelly Salvacion steps away.
A low kick from Nicole Salvacion is predictable there
enabling Kelly Salvacion to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelly Salvacion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nicole Salvacion.
Nicole Salvacion keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nicole Salvacion clinches up with Kelly Salvacion and pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly Salvacion tries a body shot but Nicole Salvacion blocks it.
Nicole Salvacion jumps guard but Kelly Salvacion stands there with Nicole Salvacion around his waist. Nicole Salvacion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nicole Salvacion jumps guard but Kelly Salvacion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kelly Salvacion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kelly Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicole Salvacion.
Nicole Salvacion is trying to pull guard but Kelly Salvacion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Nicole Salvacion successfully pulls guard.
Kelly Salvacion throwing strikes from guard but Nicole Salvacion blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nicole Salvacion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nicole Salvacion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nicole Salvacion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kelly Salvacion wanted to stand there but Nicole Salvacion had control of the position.
Nicole Salvacion is pulling down on Kelly Salvacion's head. It's preventing any offense from Kelly Salvacion, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nicole Salvacion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kelly Salvacion's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicole Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kelly Salvacion gets caught napping as Nicole Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown. Kelly Salvacion manages to retain guard.
Kelly Salvacion working a defensive guard here.
Nicole Salvacion prevents Kelly Salvacion from getting back to his feet.
Kelly Salvacion wants to hit a sweep here but Nicole Salvacion passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kelly Salvacion there!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly Salvacion squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion controlling from the full mount.
Nicole Salvacion with a couple of short strikes.
Kelly Salvacion tries to hold on but Nicole Salvacion pushes him away.
Nicole Salvacion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kelly Salvacion is trying to stand.
Nicole Salvacion controlling from the full mount.
Kelly Salvacion tries to lock up and control but Nicole Salvacion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Nicole Salvacion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicole Salvacion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nicole Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kelly Salvacion bucks up and throws Nicole Salvacion to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelly Salvacion doesn't manage to clinch there - Nicole Salvacion circles away.
Nicole Salvacion tries a quick counter leg kick but Kelly Salvacion is wise to it.
Nicole Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nicole Salvacion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kelly Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly Salvacion throws a leg kick but Nicole Salvacion moved away.
Nicole Salvacion is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nicole Salvacion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicole Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nicole Salvacion 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicole Salvacion!