PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alison Salvacion (ranked 23854 p4p, 23919 weight class) and Chelsea Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
20
143
14 - 10 - 0

175 cm
20
143
10 - 14 - 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 14 - 10 - 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 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chelsea Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth 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.
Alison Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chelsea Salvacion defends it nicely.

Chelsea Salvacion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alison Salvacion to the ground. Chelsea Salvacion is now in Alison Salvacion's guard.

Alison Salvacion uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chelsea Salvacion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alison Salvacion napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Alison Salvacion throws Chelsea Salvacion to one side and escapes!
Chelsea Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alison Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
Alison Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Alison Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chelsea Salvacion defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Chelsea Salvacion misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown. Alison Salvacion tries to sprawl out of it but Chelsea 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.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Alison Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Chelsea Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chelsea Salvacion counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alison Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion is fighting to break Chelsea Salvacion's control of his arms but Chelsea Salvacion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Alison Salvacion stands and steps away. Chelsea Salvacion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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 thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to land a front kick but Alison Salvacion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alison Salvacion went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alison Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Chelsea Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chelsea Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alison Salvacion dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alison Salvacion moves out of range of the body kick.
It appears Alison Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.

Chelsea Salvacion scores with a takedown into Alison Salvacion's guard.
Alison Salvacion is adopting a defensive guard.
Alison Salvacion is looking to stand up but Chelsea Salvacion isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelsea Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chelsea Salvacion controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alison Salvacion shoots in but Chelsea Salvacion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chelsea Salvacion raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alison Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chelsea Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alison Salvacion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion leaves Alison Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chelsea Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alison Salvacion blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alison Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Alison Salvacion feints and as Chelsea Salvacion raises his hands in defense, Alison Salvacion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alison Salvacion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alison Salvacion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chelsea Salvacion can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion wants to sweep but no luck.
Alison Salvacion wants to stand and escape but instead Chelsea Salvacion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Chelsea Salvacion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chelsea Salvacion stops Alison Salvacion from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chelsea Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Alison Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Chelsea Salvacion is working an open guard so Alison Salvacion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Chelsea Salvacion gets a double leg takedown into Alison Salvacion's guard.
Chelsea Salvacion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alison Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but Chelsea Salvacion passes into half guard.
Alison Salvacion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alison Salvacion pushes Chelsea Salvacion off looking to stand but Chelsea Salvacion dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Chelsea Salvacion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chelsea Salvacion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Chelsea Salvacion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

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.
Alison Salvacion missing with punches from the bottom.
Alison Salvacion pushes Chelsea Salvacion off but Chelsea Salvacion dives into side control.
Alison Salvacion is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion slows the pace down.
Alison Salvacion dodges the ground and pound from Chelsea Salvacion.
Chelsea Salvacion is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alison Salvacion will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alison Salvacion is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a low kick but Alison Salvacion avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Alison Salvacion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Alison Salvacion has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chelsea Salvacion has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Chelsea Salvacion jumps guard but Alison Salvacion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chelsea Salvacion is trying to pull guard but Alison Salvacion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chelsea Salvacion fails to pull the fight into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alison Salvacion.
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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

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