PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nicole Salvacion (ranked 7111 p4p, 23883 weight class) and Sophie Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
19
143
7 - 9 - 0

165 cm
19
143
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicole Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sophie Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

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.
Sophie Salvacion shoots and misses
and Nicole Salvacion finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sophie Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nicole Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicole Salvacion slaps away a takedown attempt from Sophie Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nicole Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sophie Salvacion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion shoots and misses
and Nicole Salvacion finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Nicole Salvacion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Sophie Salvacion sneaks out the side door and pushes Nicole Salvacion away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Nicole Salvacion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sophie Salvacion is trying to defend but Nicole Salvacion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sophie Salvacion is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion is controlling the pace.
Sophie Salvacion is trying to control but can't.
Nicole Salvacion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Sophie Salvacion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nicole Salvacion's guard.

Nicole Salvacion pushes Sophie Salvacion off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sophie Salvacion lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sophie Salvacion is defended easily by Nicole Salvacion.
Nicole Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sophie Salvacion avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicole Salvacion has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicole Salvacion dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sophie Salvacion.

Sophie Salvacion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sophie Salvacion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicole Salvacion struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion is not content to let Sophie Salvacion control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Sophie Salvacion wants to stand but Nicole Salvacion is controlling his arm.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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.
Nicole Salvacion stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

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

Sophie Salvacion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sophie Salvacion tries to stand but Nicole Salvacion is controlling his head.
Sophie Salvacion wants to control but Nicole Salvacion is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion wants to stand but Nicole Salvacion has his arm trapped.
Nicole Salvacion is looking to regain half guard here but Sophie Salvacion keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?

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.

Sophie Salvacion stands up.

Sophie Salvacion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nicole Salvacion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sophie Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sophie Salvacion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sophie Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Nicole Salvacion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nicole Salvacion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nicole Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Sophie Salvacion sprawls well.
Sophie Salvacion shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sophie Salvacion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nicole Salvacion sprawls well initially but Sophie Salvacion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nicole Salvacion desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sophie Salvacion is keen to just control but Nicole Salvacion is a slippery customer.
Nicole Salvacion is doing well to control the position and prevent Sophie Salvacion from advancing to side control.
Sophie Salvacion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two 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.
Nicole Salvacion wants to control but Sophie Salvacion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sophie Salvacion connects with a nice short shot to Nicole Salvacion's temple.
Sophie Salvacion is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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

Nicole Salvacion gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion trying to hold on to Nicole Salvacion's head to control him but Nicole Salvacion postures up.
Sophie Salvacion looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nicole Salvacion trying to control the pace.
Nicole Salvacion prevents Sophie Salvacion from standing back up.

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.
Nicole Salvacion is pressing down on Sophie Salvacion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sophie Salvacion is holding on for now.
Nicole Salvacion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sophie Salvacion wants to get back to his feet.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sophie Salvacion.
I think Sophie 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

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