PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alison Salvacion (ranked 24481 p4p, 24545 weight class) and Chelsea Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
19
143
10 - 7 - 0

175 cm
19
143
7 - 10 - 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 10 - 7 - 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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chelsea Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.

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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alison Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Chelsea Salvacion, which made it look bad.

Chelsea Salvacion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alison Salvacion is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chelsea Salvacion asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelsea Salvacion throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a strike aimed at the side of Alison Salvacion's head but Alison Salvacion avoids it well.
Chelsea Salvacion moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alison Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chelsea Salvacion unleashes a big counter combination but Alison Salvacion bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chelsea Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alison Salvacion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chelsea Salvacion fails with the takedown
and Alison Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Chelsea Salvacion dives in and grabs Alison Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alison Salvacion pushes down on Chelsea Salvacion's head and hops out.
Alison Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chelsea Salvacion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chelsea Salvacion defends well and Alison Salvacion ends up having to push Chelsea Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short left from Alison Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion struggles to land a body shot inside as Chelsea Salvacion controls his hands.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to pull guard but Alison Salvacion won't allow it.
Chelsea Salvacion blocks a body shot from Alison Salvacion.

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 manages to pull guard.
Chelsea Salvacion is fighting to break Alison Salvacion's control of his arms but Alison Salvacion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chelsea Salvacion wants to pass the guard but Alison Salvacion is keeping the position.
Chelsea Salvacion is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alison Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but Chelsea Salvacion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alison Salvacion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alison Salvacion misses with a jab to the body
and Chelsea Salvacion counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice sprawl there from Chelsea Salvacion as Alison Salvacion shoots in.
Chelsea Salvacion counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chelsea Salvacion.

Chelsea Salvacion shoots in and gets a takedown into Alison Salvacion's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelsea Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion is looking to stand up but Chelsea Salvacion isn't so interested in that idea.
Chelsea Salvacion's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chelsea 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.
Alison Salvacion throws a body kick that misses.
Chelsea Salvacion tries a quick counter leg kick but Alison Salvacion is wise to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alison Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chelsea Salvacion somewhat.
Alison Salvacion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chelsea Salvacion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alison Salvacion counters with a three punch combo that has Chelsea Salvacion backing up. Chelsea Salvacion nods at Alison Salvacion to acknowledge the strikes.
Alison Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chelsea Salvacion.
Chelsea 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. Chelsea Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Alison Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chelsea Salvacion avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chelsea Salvacion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alison Salvacion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that is 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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Alison Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alison Salvacion misses with a body kick.
And Chelsea Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Alison Salvacion manages to step out the way in time.

Chelsea Salvacion looking to score a takedown here. Alison Salvacion is defending well but Chelsea Salvacion drives through and ends up in Alison Salvacion's guard.
Alison Salvacion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chelsea Salvacion is controlling him.
Chelsea Salvacion stays in close to Alison Salvacion's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelsea Salvacion lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion wants to stand but Chelsea Salvacion is controlling the position.
Chelsea Salvacion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alison Salvacion controlling Chelsea Salvacion's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alison Salvacion wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chelsea Salvacion is now in half guard.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alison Salvacion controlling the position well.
Chelsea Salvacion thows a huge punch but Alison Salvacion dodges it nicely.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chelsea Salvacion misses with a kick to the body.
Alison Salvacion is looking for a counter combo.
Chelsea Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chelsea Salvacion swivels and escapes.
Chelsea Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alison Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alison Salvacion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chelsea Salvacion tries to avoid it but Alison Salvacion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chelsea Salvacion to the ground. Chelsea Salvacion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Alison Salvacion backs off Chelsea Salvacion throws a huge counter combo but Alison Salvacion manages to avoid it all.
Alison Salvacion stuffs the takedown.
Alison Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chelsea Salvacion avoids it.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alison Salvacion's waist but Alison Salvacion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chelsea Salvacion off to one side.
As Chelsea Salvacion backs away, Alison Salvacion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alison Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chelsea Salvacion but Chelsea Salvacion pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Alison Salvacion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chelsea Salvacion moves out of range of the body kick.
Chelsea Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alison Salvacion looks to land a body kick but Chelsea Salvacion moved away.
Alison Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up with Chelsea Salvacion, looking for a takedown. Alison Salvacion pushes Chelsea Salvacion against the cage but Chelsea Salvacion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chelsea Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chelsea 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

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