PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alison Salvacion (ranked 24259 p4p, 7147 weight class) and Chelsea Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alison Salvacion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
20
143
15 - 13 - 0

175 cm
20
143
13 - 15 - 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 15 - 13 - 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 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chelsea Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

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.
Chelsea Salvacion has his takedown stuffed
and Alison Salvacion counters with a good low kick that Chelsea Salvacion was not able to check.
Chelsea Salvacion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alison Salvacion finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Alison Salvacion gets caught flat footed, as Chelsea Salvacion shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelsea Salvacion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alison Salvacion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chelsea Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion wants to stand up but Chelsea Salvacion is controlling him.
Chelsea Salvacion content to stall in guard here.

That's two 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.
Chelsea Salvacion works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chelsea Salvacion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alison Salvacion wants to get back to his feet.
Chelsea Salvacion controlling the action here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alison Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chelsea Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alison Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chelsea Salvacion trying to control but Alison Salvacion postures up.
Chelsea Salvacion is looking for a sweep. Alison Salvacion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chelsea Salvacion is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion is looking for a sweep. Alison Salvacion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chelsea Salvacion keeping control of the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Chelsea Salvacion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alison Salvacion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Alison Salvacion manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Alison Salvacion looks for a takedown but Chelsea Salvacion sprawls well.

Chelsea Salvacion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelsea Salvacion content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alison Salvacion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chelsea Salvacion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chelsea Salvacion controlling the action here.
Alison Salvacion wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Chelsea Salvacion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chelsea Salvacion is staying tight to Alison Salvacion's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion can't do much from the bottom here.
Alison Salvacion is being controlled here.
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.
You can see the frustration on Alison Salvacion's face as Chelsea Salvacion controls the position.

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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alison Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chelsea Salvacion swivels and escapes.
Alison Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chelsea Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chelsea Salvacion avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Chelsea Salvacion drives through with a takedown into Alison Salvacion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Chelsea Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alison Salvacion defends it nicely.
Chelsea Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alison Salvacion shoots in but Chelsea Salvacion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chelsea Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
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.
Chelsea Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Alison Salvacion sprawls well.
Alison Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chelsea Salvacion.

Chelsea Salvacion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alison Salvacion quickly recovers to half guard.
Chelsea Salvacion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion controlling the position well.
Alison Salvacion tries to kick Chelsea Salvacion off but Chelsea Salvacion keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chelsea Salvacion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion passes into side control, despite Alison Salvacion's attempt to control the position.
Chelsea Salvacion controlling from side mount.
Chelsea Salvacion working away.

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

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.

Chelsea Salvacion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chelsea Salvacion content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

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