PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Salvacion (ranked 6601 p4p, 6590 weight class) and Alicia Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly Salvacion had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
20
143
7 - 15 - 0

165 cm
20
143
8 - 15 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alicia Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alicia Salvacion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alicia Salvacion is fending him off so far but Kelly Salvacion persists. Nope, Alicia Salvacion circles away and we're back to standing.
And Alicia Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Kelly Salvacion manages to step out the way in time.
Alicia Salvacion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kelly Salvacion tries to avoid it but Alicia Salvacion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kelly Salvacion to the ground. Kelly Salvacion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Kelly Salvacion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kelly Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alicia Salvacion swivels and escapes.
Alicia Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
Alicia Salvacion tries a quick counter leg kick but Kelly Salvacion is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alicia Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kelly Salvacion swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kelly Salvacion has a takedown stuffed.
Alicia Salvacion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kelly Salvacion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kelly Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alicia Salvacion circles away.
Alicia Salvacion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kelly Salvacion defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alicia Salvacion is fending him off so far but Kelly Salvacion persists. Nope, Alicia Salvacion circles away and we're back to standing.
Alicia Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Alicia Salvacion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kelly Salvacion.
Kelly Salvacion tries for a takedown but Alicia Salvacion circles away easily
and Alicia Salvacion makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Alicia Salvacion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kelly Salvacion's guard.
Kelly Salvacion is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Alicia Salvacion dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alicia Salvacion in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kelly Salvacion is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alicia Salvacion has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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.
Alicia Salvacion is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kelly Salvacion's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kelly Salvacion tries to escape but Alicia Salvacion is in control.

That's four 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.
Alicia Salvacion taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alicia Salvacion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

No luck for Kelly Salvacion with that takedown attempt.

Alicia Salvacion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kelly Salvacion to the mat! Kelly Salvacion manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alicia 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.
Kelly Salvacion wants to stand up but Alicia Salvacion is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alicia Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alicia Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly Salvacion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alicia Salvacion is controlling him.
Alicia Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Alicia Salvacion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kelly Salvacion was covering up waiting for the punch and Alicia Salvacion finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly Salvacion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alicia Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alicia Salvacion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alicia Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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.
Alicia Salvacion throws an elbow that misses. Kelly Salvacion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alicia Salvacion's guard. Nice move by Kelly Salvacion!

Alicia Salvacion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.

Alicia Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Alicia Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly Salvacion pinned against the cage. Kelly Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alicia Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt
and Kelly Salvacion counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kelly Salvacion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alicia Salvacion to the ground. Kelly Salvacion is now in Alicia Salvacion's guard.
Alicia Salvacion controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alicia Salvacion is continuing to stall.
Kelly Salvacion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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.
Kelly Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Alicia Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kelly Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alicia Salvacion is fending him off so far but Kelly Salvacion persists. Nope, Alicia Salvacion circles away and we're back to standing.

Alicia Salvacion shoots in and gets a takedown into Kelly Salvacion's guard.
Alicia Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kelly Salvacion holds on and takes a little breather.
Alicia 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.

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.
Alicia Salvacion stops Kelly Salvacion from standing up.
Alicia Salvacion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kelly Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alicia Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alicia 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

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