PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Val Salvacion (ranked 24369 p4p, 24081 weight class) and Alice Wonderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Salvacion
vs
Wonderland

225 cm
20
300
5 - 20 - 0

225 cm
21
300
27 - 4 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 5 - 20 - 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 27 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Alice Wonderland!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.

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.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Wonderland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wonderland flicks out a counter leg kick but Salvacion steps away.
Wonderland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wonderland somewhat.
Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wonderland avoids it.
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salvacion but Salvacion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alice Wonderland.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salvacion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Wonderland has one foot on Salvacion's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Salvacion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salvacion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wonderland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland wants to stand but Salvacion is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonderland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
Wonderland shoots in for a double leg but Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Salvacion counters with a quick kick to the body but Wonderland blocks it.

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.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown but Wonderland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvacion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wonderland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Wonderland shows good takedown defense.
Wonderland follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown but Wonderland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvacion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alice Wonderland dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wonderland tries for a takedown but Salvacion circles away easily
and Salvacion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wonderland really felt that one!
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Wonderland is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Salvacion gets caught flat footed, as Wonderland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wonderland gets to his feet. Salvacion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wonderland steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wonderland fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion throws a counter high kick but Wonderland was just alert enough to avoid it.

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.

Wonderland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salvacion did well to prevent Wonderland getting side control.
Wonderland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Salvacion trying to hold on to Wonderland's head to control him but Wonderland postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland not doing much here.
Salvacion is trying to control but can't.
Wonderland wants to stand but Salvacion has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's four 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.
Salvacion is pressing down on Wonderland's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Wonderland stands up from Salvacion's guard - Wonderland perhaps looking for a knockout.
Salvacion walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wonderland.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Wonderland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Wonderland responds with a good body kick, but Salvacion manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alice Wonderland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wonderland is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salvacion's half guard.
Salvacion wants to control but Wonderland is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Wonderland gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Salvacion with a poor takedown
and Wonderland counters with a right hand to the body.
Wonderland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wonderland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wonderland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonderland seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Wonderland stands up out of the half guard.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wonderland as he avoids it easily.
Wonderland is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salvacion with a body shot.

Wonderland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wonderland stands and steps away. Salvacion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Salvacion enables Wonderland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Salvacion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Salvacion has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wonderland off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Wonderland drives through with a takedown into Salvacion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Wonderland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion controls Wonderland momentarily but Wonderland frees himself.
Wonderland slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Salvacion wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Wonderland would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wonderland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvacion defends well and Wonderland ends up having to push Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wonderland avoids the body shot from Salvacion.
Alice Wonderland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Wonderland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but Wonderland passes into half guard.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wonderland is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alice Wonderland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wonderland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alice Wonderland!