PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Val Salvacion (ranked 25049 p4p, 6753 weight class) and TheNightmare Miocic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Salvacion
vs
Miocic

225 cm
18
300
3 - 6 - 0

176 cm
25
300
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clifford Val Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, TheNightmare Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miocic throws a shot from downtown. Salvacion moves away and avoids it.
Salvacion ducks under a wild hook from Miocic.
Salvacion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salvacion avoids the head kick by Miocic.
It looked like Salvacion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Miocic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Clifford Val Salvacion has been cut.
Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
Miocic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salvacion is looking to counter with head kicks.
Salvacion blocks a head kick by Miocic.
Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Miocic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic misses with a jab, cross combination.
It appears Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Some wild striking there from Miocic.
Some wild striking there from Miocic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miocic.

Salvacion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Salvacion controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miocic wants to get back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Miocic has eaten all the pies!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miocic tries to kick Salvacion off but Salvacion keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miocic is defended easily by Salvacion.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheNightmare Miocic.
Miocic shoots in and drives through. Salvacion sprawls well.
Miocic misses with a takedown
and Miocic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic throws a sloppy head kick and Salvacion moves out of range easily.
Salvacion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Miocic throws an overhand right that lands on Salvacion's shoulder, as Salvacion tries to avoid the shot.
As Miocic looks to move away, Salvacion throws a big counter combo but Miocic just gets out of the way.
Miocic throws a lazy head kick

and Salvacion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miocic!
Miocic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miocic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Salvacion in side control, just content to control the action for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Salvacion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miocic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Miocic throws a head kick that misses.
Miocic throws an off balance right hand
and Salvacion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salvacion slips a jab from Miocic.
Salvacion half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Miocic.

Salvacion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miocic is trying to stand up here but Salvacion is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but TheNightmare Miocic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clifford Val Salvacion's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Salvacion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Miocic was covering up waiting for the punch and Salvacion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miocic is looking to stand up but Salvacion isn't so interested in that idea.
Salvacion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miocic wants to stand and escape but Salvacion is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifford Val Salvacion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Salvacion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miocic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Salvacion is in Miocic's guard.
Salvacion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miocic is looking to stand up but Salvacion isn't so interested in that idea.
Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic wants to stand up but Salvacion is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miocic misses with a takedown attempt
and Salvacion counters with a left to the body.
Miocic goes for a double leg but Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salvacion continues to drive forward.
Miocic misses with a double jab.
Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.
TheNightmare Miocic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miocic fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheNightmare Miocic.
Miocic is breathing heavily.
Salvacion blocks a head kick by Miocic.
Salvacion blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salvacion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miocic's guard.
Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miocic wants to stand up but Salvacion is controlling him.
Salvacion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salvacion won't allow Miocic to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miocic.
Miocic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salvacion circles away quickly and effectively.
Salvacion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Miocic misses its intended target.
Salvacion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miocic sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miocic throws a right hand that misses
and Salvacion counters with a left to the body.

Salvacion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miocic to the mat! Miocic manages to get full guard.
Miocic wants to stand and escape but Salvacion is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clifford Val Salvacion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clifford Val Salvacion's cut.
That's time! Salvacion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Miocic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miocic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvacion defends well and Miocic ends up having to push Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvacion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Miocic misses with a wild combination.
Miocic throws a hook but Salvacion blocks it.
Salvacion appears to be looking for a big counter.

Salvacion drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Salvacion lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic tries to escape but Salvacion is in control.
A lull in the action here.
Miocic pushes Salvacion away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Salvacion gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is working Miocic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Salvacion taking a breather here.
Miocic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Salvacion is controlling him well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salvacion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Miocic shoots for a takedown but Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It appears Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheNightmare Miocic.
Miocic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Salvacion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Miocic to the mat! Miocic manages to get full guard.
Miocic wants to get back to his feet but Salvacion passes into half guard.

Salvacion content to control rather than advance.
Salvacion prevents Miocic from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salvacion's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miocic is trying to stand up here but Salvacion is controlling him well.
Salvacion trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miocic wants to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miocic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miocic tries for a takedown but Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvacion attempts a counter takedown but Miocic avoids it well and moves away.
Miocic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salvacion thinks about countering with a body kick.
TheNightmare Miocic seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Miocic tries to sprawl but Salvacion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Salvacion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miocic is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Val Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salvacion 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

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