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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alicia Salvacion (ranked 24048 p4p, 6748 weight class) and Spider Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alicia Salvacion had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 4 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alicia Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spider Rico!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico fails with the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a three punch combo that has Rico backing up. Rico nods at Salvacion to acknowledge the strikes.
Rico shoots in and drives through. Salvacion sprawls well.
And Salvacion counters with a quick kick to the body but Rico blocks it.
Rico rushes Salvacion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rico gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rico thows a huge punch but Salvacion dodges it nicely.
Rico misses with a head shot. Salvacion uses the momentum to regain guard.
Salvacion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rico.
Salvacion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rico is looking to work some ground and pound but Salvacion has wrist control.
Rico is looking to work some ground and pound but Salvacion has wrist control.
Rico postures up in Salvacion's guard and throws a big left but Salvacion blocks it.
Rico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rico is working Salvacion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rico postures up in Salvacion's guard and throws a big left but Salvacion blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rico throwing strikes but missing.
Rico throws a strike but Salvacion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rico looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rico is pulling down on Salvacion's head to control his posture.
Rico 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rico is pulling down on Salvacion's head. It's preventing any offense from Salvacion, at least for the moment.
Salvacion trying to control but Rico is working from the bottom.
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.
Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salvacion to the mat! Salvacion manages to get full guard.
Salvacion kicks Rico off and gets to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rico or perhaps it was just good defense by Salvacion, which made it look bad.
Alicia Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spider Rico.
Rico misses with a takedown attempt - Salvacion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rico shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Salvacion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rico wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salvacion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salvacion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rico trying to control but Salvacion is working from the bottom.
Rico is looking to work some ground and pound but Salvacion has wrist control.
Salvacion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rico.
Rico works over Salvacion with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rico's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvacion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rico is controlling him.
Rico throws an elbow that misses. Salvacion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rico's guard. Nice move by Salvacion!
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 Alicia Salvacion will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rico tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvacion swivels and escapes.
Rico shoots and misses
and Salvacion finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rico shoots in and drives through. Salvacion sprawls well.
Alicia Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spider Rico.
Rico fails with the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a three punch combo that has Rico backing up. Rico nods at Salvacion to acknowledge the strikes.
Spider Rico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rico pinned against the cage. Rico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
Salvacion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salvacion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rico is breathing heavily.
Rico gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvacion counters with a right hand to the body.
Rico takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rico with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salvacion counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salvacion's waist but Salvacion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rico off to one side.
Salvacion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salvacion trying to control but Rico is working from the bottom.
Salvacion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Rico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvacion is really struggling to control Rico but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion stopping the sweep attempt from Rico.
Salvacion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rico can do to turn this around?
Salvacion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rico has his takedown stuffed
and Salvacion counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rico doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salvacion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rico shoots in for a double leg but Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salvacion tries to counter with a takedown but Rico is quick to defend against it.
Rico shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Rico sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Rico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvacion is looking to wear down Rico with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rico tries for a takedown but Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Spider Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico shoots for a double leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls well. He's pushed Rico's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salvacion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rico's guard.
Salvacion controlling from the top position.
Alicia Salvacion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rico working a defensive guard but Salvacion manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Salvacion are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Salvacion trying to control the position but Rico is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rico is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alicia Salvacion dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rico shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Salvacion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rico is controlling Salvacion's trapped leg to prevent Salvacion from advancing to side control.
Salvacion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Salvacion is looking to take a break and control but Rico is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico has his hands clasped together around Salvacion's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rico does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rico is controlling Salvacion's trapped leg to prevent Salvacion from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rico looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.
Salvacion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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.
Rico fails with the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Alicia Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spider Rico.
Rico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Rico with that takedown attempt.
And Salvacion counters with a quick kick to the body but Rico blocks it.
Rico tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvacion swivels and escapes.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Rico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rico shoots and misses
and Salvacion counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rico defends well and Salvacion ends up having to push Rico into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rico is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salvacion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rico changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Salvacion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rico defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Rico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Rico sprawls well. He's pushed Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico misses with a takedown
and Salvacion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rico with a poor takedown
and Salvacion counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown into Rico's guard.
Rico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salvacion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rico keeping moving, preventing Salvacion from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico wants to hit a sweep here but Salvacion passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rico there!
Alicia Salvacion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rico can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rico tries to lock up and control but Salvacion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alicia Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salvacion, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alicia Salvacion!
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