PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helen Salvacion (ranked 4433 p4p, 4665 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

225 cm
18
300
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

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.
Helen Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rico Salvacion defends it nicely.
Rico Salvacion looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

Rico Salvacion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Helen Salvacion's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico Salvacion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helen Salvacion trying to control here.
Rico Salvacion is looking to advance position but Helen Salvacion won't allow it.
Helen Salvacion is trying to maintain the position but Rico Salvacion is very close to passing his half guard.

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.
Helen Salvacion is looking to improve his position.
Helen Salvacion preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Rico Salvacion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rico Salvacion content to control rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Helen Salvacion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rico Salvacion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Helen Salvacion keeping moving, preventing Rico Salvacion from controlling successfully.
Rico Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Salvacion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Helen Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Rico Salvacion's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Rico Salvacion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Helen Salvacion's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico Salvacion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rico Salvacion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rico Salvacion gets to his feet. Helen Salvacion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Rico Salvacion has managed to clinch.

Rico Salvacion wants the takedown. Helen Salvacion is fighting it off but Rico Salvacion persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Helen Salvacion's guard against the cage.
Rico Salvacion trying to control but Helen Salvacion is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rico Salvacion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico Salvacion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rico Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Helen Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helen Salvacion pulls Rico Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Rico Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico Salvacion controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rico Salvacion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Helen Salvacion's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Helen Salvacion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Helen Salvacion lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico Salvacion keeping moving, preventing Helen Salvacion from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rico Salvacion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Rico Salvacion shoots in but Helen Salvacion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rico Salvacion avoids a kick to the body.
Helen Salvacion dives in and grabs Rico Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rico Salvacion pushes down on Helen Salvacion's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helen Salvacion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rico Salvacion.

Rico Salvacion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Helen Salvacion to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico Salvacion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helen Salvacion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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.
Rico Salvacion controlling Helen Salvacion's posture.
Rico Salvacion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Helen Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helen Salvacion trying to control but Rico Salvacion is working from the bottom.

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

Rico Salvacion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Helen Salvacion is trying to defend but Rico Salvacion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Helen Salvacion is looking for a sweep. Rico Salvacion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico Salvacion is thwarting Helen Salvacion's attempts to control the position.
Rico Salvacion is taking a breather. Helen Salvacion says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Helen Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rico Salvacion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rico Salvacion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helen Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rico Salvacion 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29

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