PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TheNightmare Miocic (ranked 4531 p4p, 23462 weight class) and Bruno Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miocic has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Miocic
vs
Salvacion

176 cm
25
300
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
300
3 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, TheNightmare Miocic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bruno Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miocic lands an overhand right.
Miocic doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Salvacion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Miocic is breathing heavily.
Salvacion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salvacion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salvacion stops Miocic from standing up.
Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salvacion won't allow Miocic to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion trying to move into half guard but instead Miocic has managed to sweep!

Miocic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salvacion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miocic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Salvacion manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miocic has Salvacion in his guard.

Salvacion stops Miocic from standing up.
Salvacion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miocic really is a fat lump.

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.
Salvacion won't allow Miocic to get back to his feet.
Salvacion is stalling in the full guard.
Miocic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salvacion is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Salvacion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic shoots and misses

and Salvacion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Salvacion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Salvacion slips a nice elbow through Miocic's hands, connecting with Miocic's forehead.
Miocic is trying to stand up here but Salvacion is controlling him well.
Salvacion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miocic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salvacion.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miocic throws a hook but Salvacion blocks it.
Salvacion unleashes a big counter combination but Miocic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Salvacion gets the takedown into side control.
Miocic is pushing Salvacion's head away, looking to escape. Salvacion manages to hold on to the position though.
Miocic is trying to escape the position but Salvacion is controlling the position.
Miocic is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno 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.

Miocic tries to sprawl but Salvacion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Salvacion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Salvacion stops Miocic from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is continuing to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miocic is defended easily by Salvacion.

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.
Salvacion moves out of range of the strikes.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.

Salvacion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salvacion showed some decent athleticism there.
Miocic is trying to escape back to his feet but Salvacion uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Miocic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Salvacion controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Salvacion has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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 Miocic's shoulder. That is not cool.
The adventures of Salvacion the control monster continue. Boring.
Miocic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Salvacion controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miocic is trying to get back to his feet.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Miocic enables Salvacion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miocic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miocic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salvacion is controlling him.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno 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. This is the final round!

Salvacion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miocic wants to stand but Salvacion is controlling the position.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion stops Miocic from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion controls from within his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Salvacion blocks a head kick by Miocic.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Miocic manages to step out the way in time.

Miocic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salvacion controlling from the top position.
Miocic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Salvacion dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Salvacion just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNightmare Miocic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miocic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Salvacion has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miocic fails with the takedown.

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.

Salvacion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miocic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Miocic being controlled for a moment.
Bruno Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miocic wants to get back to his feet but Salvacion drags him back down.
Salvacion slows the pace down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salvacion winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

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