PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alison Salvacion (ranked 24826 p4p, 24913 weight class) and Chelsea Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alison Salvacion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
18
143
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
143
4 - 1 - 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 2 - 3 - 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chelsea Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.

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.

Chelsea Salvacion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alison Salvacion wants to get back to full guard.
Chelsea Salvacion prevents Alison Salvacion from standing back up.
Chelsea Salvacion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alison Salvacion tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chelsea Salvacion manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alison Salvacion is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chelsea Salvacion working for a submission but Alison Salvacion is keeping him at bay.
Chelsea Salvacion content just to control the position here.
Alison Salvacion really wants to buck Chelsea Salvacion off and get back to his feet.
Chelsea Salvacion with shots to the head and body - Alison Salvacion looks very uncomfortable down there.

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.
Chelsea Salvacion looking to finish Alison Salvacion with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alison Salvacion!
Alison Salvacion wants to control but Chelsea Salvacion is having none of it.
Chelsea Salvacion controlling the position easily from mount.
Alison Salvacion in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Alison Salvacion reaches up and holds on to Chelsea Salvacion to control the position.
Chelsea Salvacion looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alison Salvacion wants to try and get back to his feet.

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.
Alison Salvacion tries to hold on but Chelsea Salvacion postures up.
Chelsea Salvacion controlling the pace for now.
Alison Salvacion holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chelsea Salvacion tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chelsea Salvacion controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chelsea Salvacion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chelsea Salvacion lands a nice looking body shot.

Alison Salvacion moves into the clinch.
Alison Salvacion gets underhooks to prevent Chelsea Salvacion's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alison Salvacion misses with a body punch.
Chelsea Salvacion jumps guard but Alison Salvacion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chelsea Salvacion gets control of Alison Salvacion's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chelsea Salvacion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alison Salvacion preventing the sweep.
Alison Salvacion tries to free his leg and advance position but Chelsea Salvacion is retaining full guard.

Alison Salvacion stands up and waves to Chelsea Salvacion to follow him.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a leg kick but Alison Salvacion checks it.
Chelsea Salvacion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alison Salvacion checks it well.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alison Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alison Salvacion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chelsea Salvacion wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to strike from the bottom.
Alison Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Chelsea Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alison Salvacion tries to stand but Chelsea Salvacion is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion has his hands on Alison Salvacion's head, controlling the position.
Alison Salvacion wants to stand but Chelsea Salvacion has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alison Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Chelsea Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alison Salvacion tries to clinch up.
Chelsea Salvacion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Alison Salvacion tries to keep at a distance but Chelsea Salvacion has taken the fight into the clinch.

Chelsea Salvacion decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chelsea Salvacion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A good leg kick by Chelsea Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Chelsea Salvacion has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a solid leg kick but Alison Salvacion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chelsea Salvacion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Chelsea Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chelsea Salvacion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chelsea Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alison Salvacion tries to clinch up
and Chelsea Salvacion counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alison Salvacion is looking to clinch but Chelsea Salvacion is avoiding it.
And Chelsea Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Alison Salvacion manages to step out the way in time.
Chelsea Salvacion keeps the fight on the outside.
Alison Salvacion lands with a good body shot.
Alison Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Chelsea Salvacion sprawls well. He's pushed Alison Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chelsea Salvacion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alison Salvacion manages to avoid it.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a leg kick but Alison Salvacion sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alison Salvacion manages to avoid it.
Alison Salvacion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alison Salvacion checks a low kick from Chelsea Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion tries to clinch there but Chelsea Salvacion circles away.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a nice inside leg kick.

Chelsea Salvacion closes the distance and pushes Alison Salvacion back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion fails to pull guard.
Alison Salvacion displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chelsea Salvacion up against the cage.
Chelsea Salvacion avoiding damage as Alison Salvacion throws knees to the body.
Alison Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chelsea Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chelsea Salvacion tries to pull guard but Alison Salvacion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chelsea Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chelsea 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

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