PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jefferson (ranked 5734 p4p, 24304 weight class) and Nicole Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicole Salvacion is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jefferson
vs
Salvacion

225 cm
21
135
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
143
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicole Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvacion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jefferson is able to avoid easily.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvacion is just out of range.
Salvacion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jefferson defends it well.

Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Jefferson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salvacion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jefferson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Salvacion gets underhooks to prevent Jefferson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Salvacion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Salvacion manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jefferson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jefferson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jefferson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salvacion wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvacion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jefferson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jefferson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salvacion's guard.

Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvacion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jefferson wants to pass the guard but Salvacion is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is working hard here to advance position.
Salvacion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jefferson looking to pass the guard.
Jefferson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salvacion trying to keep a closed guard but Jefferson is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salvacion can do anything to dispel that myth.

Jefferson has gone for a leg lock! Salvacion slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jefferson's guard.

Jefferson is looking to sweep but instead, Salvacion has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy.
Jefferson wants to get back to full guard.
Salvacion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jefferson moves into full guard.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jefferson is on top in guard.

Jefferson throwing strikes but missing.

Jefferson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jefferson wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.
Jefferson throwing strikes from guard but Salvacion blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Jefferson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thud! ouch! good body kick from Salvacion - that will leave a mark!
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvacion defends well and Jefferson ends up having to push Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jefferson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jefferson dives in and scores a takedown into Salvacion's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Salvacion manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Jefferson wants to control but Salvacion passes easily into half guard.
Jefferson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jefferson wants to sweep but Salvacion has passed to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Jefferson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salvacion cracks Jefferson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jefferson is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jefferson is trying to stand up here but Salvacion is controlling him well.
Jefferson tries to roll over but Salvacion keeps him under control.
Jefferson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jefferson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Salvacion from controlling successfully.
Salvacion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Salvacion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jefferson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvacion has managed to get both his arms back between Jefferson's legs - danger averted.
Jefferson wants to sweep here but Salvacion controlling him for the moment.

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.
Salvacion lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jefferson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jefferson looking to pass the guard.
Jefferson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jefferson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jefferson wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jefferson fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion tries a quick counter leg kick but Jefferson is wise to it.
Jefferson wants to clinch.
Salvacion feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson 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.
Salvacion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jefferson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salvacion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Salvacion tried to score with a low kick but Jefferson checks it.
Salvacion throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Salvacion.

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.
Salvacion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jefferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion tries a quick counter leg kick but Jefferson is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson misses with a takedown attempt - Salvacion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jefferson sets himself, and Salvacion steps forward looking for the clinch! Jefferson avoids it this time.
Salvacion tries to land a front kick but Jefferson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jefferson checks a leg kick.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Salvacion is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salvacion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jefferson or perhaps it was just good defense by Salvacion, which made it look bad.
Bob Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salvacion chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salvacion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jefferson darts in looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Jefferson into the cage.
Salvacion tries a quick counter leg kick but Jefferson is wise to it.
Jefferson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Salvacion checks it well.
Salvacion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Salvacion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salvacion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jefferson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salvacion defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicole Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Salvacion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

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