PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alison Salvacion (ranked 24951 p4p, 5789 weight class) and Chelsea Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alison Salvacion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chelsea Salvacion's chin.

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
18
143
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
143
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alison Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chelsea Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.

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.
Alison Salvacion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chelsea Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chelsea Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
Chelsea Salvacion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chelsea Salvacion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alison Salvacion counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chelsea Salvacion motions for Alison Salvacion to come forward. Chelsea Salvacion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alison Salvacion misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion checks a low kick from Chelsea Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chelsea Salvacion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chelsea Salvacion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alison Salvacion is out of range and Chelsea Salvacion settles back down.
Alison Salvacion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chelsea Salvacion just manages to avoid it.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to land a leg kick but Alison Salvacion saw it coming and moves away.
Alison Salvacion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alison Salvacion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alison Salvacion checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Alison Salvacion moves into the clinch.
Alison Salvacion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chelsea Salvacion fails to pull guard.
Alison Salvacion misses with a body punch.

Chelsea Salvacion pulls Alison Salvacion into guard.
Alison Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chelsea Salvacion can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Chelsea Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alison Salvacion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 four 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.
Alison Salvacion wants to control from the top but Chelsea Salvacion keeps moving.
Chelsea Salvacion pulls Alison Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alison Salvacion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alison Salvacion will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chelsea Salvacion motions for Alison Salvacion to come forward. Chelsea Salvacion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Alison Salvacion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Alison Salvacion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to pull guard but Alison Salvacion holds him up against the cage and eventually Chelsea Salvacion drops back down to his feet.
Chelsea Salvacion jumps guard but Alison Salvacion stands there with Chelsea Salvacion around his waist. Chelsea Salvacion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alison Salvacion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Alison Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion is looking to break free of the clinch but Chelsea Salvacion has double underhooks.
Chelsea Salvacion jumps guard but Alison Salvacion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alison Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chelsea Salvacion.
Chelsea Salvacion prevents a body shot from Alison Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion wants to break free but Chelsea Salvacion has control.

That's two 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.
Alison Salvacion putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chelsea Salvacion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to pull guard but Alison Salvacion holds him up against the cage and eventually Chelsea Salvacion drops back down to his feet.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alison Salvacion misses with a punch to the body.
Alison Salvacion misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alison Salvacion smiles and moves away.

Alison Salvacion clinches.
Chelsea Salvacion is trying to pull guard but Alison Salvacion has him pressed against the cage.

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.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to pull guard but Alison Salvacion won't allow it.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alison Salvacion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alison Salvacion can't find room to land a body shot as Chelsea Salvacion controls the action.
Chelsea Salvacion jumps guard but Alison Salvacion stands there with Chelsea Salvacion around his waist. Chelsea Salvacion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alison Salvacion tries a body shot but Chelsea Salvacion blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alison Salvacion dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Alison Salvacion doesn't manage to clinch there - Chelsea Salvacion circles away.
Chelsea Salvacion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a lazy head kick
and Alison Salvacion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alison Salvacion tries to close the distance and clinch but Chelsea Salvacion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Chelsea Salvacion releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alison Salvacion checks a leg kick.
Alison Salvacion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alison Salvacion has closed the distance and engaged Chelsea Salvacion in a clinch.
Chelsea Salvacion jumps guard but Alison Salvacion stands there with Chelsea Salvacion around his waist. Chelsea Salvacion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alison Salvacion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chelsea Salvacion can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion tries a body shot but Chelsea Salvacion blocks it.

Chelsea Salvacion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chelsea Salvacion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alison Salvacion wants to control from the top but Chelsea Salvacion keeps moving.
Chelsea Salvacion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alison Salvacion's guard.

Alison Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but Chelsea Salvacion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alison Salvacion is adopting a defensive guard.

Alison Salvacion pushes Chelsea Salvacion off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chelsea Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Chelsea Salvacion misses.
Alison Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chelsea Salvacion circles away.
Chelsea Salvacion feints a counter leg kick.
Alison Salvacion wants to clinch up but Chelsea Salvacion keeps it at a distance.
Chelsea Salvacion unleashes a big counter combination but Alison Salvacion bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chelsea Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Alison Salvacion was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chelsea Salvacion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alison Salvacion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chelsea Salvacion misses with a leg kick
and Alison Salvacion counters with a good low kick that Chelsea Salvacion was not able to check.
A low kick from Chelsea Salvacion misses
and Alison Salvacion counters with a series of strikes. Chelsea Salvacion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alison Salvacion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alison Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chelsea Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alison Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alison Salvacion, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26

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