PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alison Salvacion (ranked 23898 p4p, 23529 weight class) and Jenna Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alison Salvacion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jenna Salvacion's chin.

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
19
143
9 - 6 - 0

175 cm
19
143
5 - 9 - 1

BJJ Blue 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 9 - 6 - 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 5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jenna Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

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.

Jenna Salvacion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alison Salvacion's guard.
Alison Salvacion trying to control the position.
Jenna Salvacion stops Alison Salvacion from standing up.
Jenna Salvacion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alison Salvacion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alison Salvacion has control of Jenna Salvacion's left arm, preventing Jenna Salvacion from doing any damage.
Jenna Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion is controlling Jenna Salvacion's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Alison Salvacion enables Jenna Salvacion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alison Salvacion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jenna Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion controlling Jenna Salvacion's posture.
Jenna Salvacion is stalling in the full guard.
Alison Salvacion is trying to control the position but Jenna Salvacion postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but Jenna Salvacion passes into 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.
Alison Salvacion pushes Jenna Salvacion off looking to stand but Jenna Salvacion dives back in and keeps control.
Jenna Salvacion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jenna Salvacion is defended easily by Alison Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jenna Salvacion avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Alison Salvacion. No joy for Jenna Salvacion on that attempt.

Jenna Salvacion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jenna Salvacion lands in his opponent's guard.
Jenna Salvacion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jenna Salvacion dominated that round.
That's time! Alison Salvacion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

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

Jenna Salvacion has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Alison Salvacion is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Jenna Salvacion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alison Salvacion walks away with a smile on his face. Jenna Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alison Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenna Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenna Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It appears Alison Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenna Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alison Salvacion sprawls well. Alison Salvacion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jenna Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Alison Salvacion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alison Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenna Salvacion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion looks to land a body kick but Jenna Salvacion moved away.
Nice sprawl there from Alison Salvacion as Jenna Salvacion shoots in.
Alison Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jenna Salvacion avoids it.

Alison Salvacion feints and as Jenna Salvacion raises his hands in defense, Alison Salvacion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alison Salvacion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Alison Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenna Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alison Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jenna Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alison Salvacion somewhat.

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.

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

Alison Salvacion has his feet on Jenna Salvacion's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alison Salvacion dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jenna Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alison Salvacion pinned against the cage. Alison Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jenna Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alison Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion tries for a takedown but Jenna Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jenna Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alison Salvacion swivels and escapes.
Alison Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenna Salvacion.
Jenna Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Alison Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenna Salvacion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two 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.
Alison Salvacion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenna Salvacion's elbow.

Jenna Salvacion pulls guard.
Jenna Salvacion managing to control the position.
Alison Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenna Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alison Salvacion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jenna Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Alison Salvacion, which made it look bad.
Alison Salvacion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jenna Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown. Alison Salvacion tries to sprawl out of it but Jenna Salvacion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alison Salvacion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alison Salvacion thinks about countering with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alison Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alison Salvacion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

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