PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alison Salvacion (ranked 24179 p4p, 24237 weight class) and Chelsea Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
20
143
15 - 15 - 0

175 cm
20
143
14 - 16 - 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 - 15 - 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 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chelsea Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.

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 for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chelsea Salvacion sprawls well. Chelsea Salvacion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alison Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Chelsea Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Chelsea Salvacion backs away, Alison Salvacion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chelsea Salvacion drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion is looking to regain half guard here but Chelsea Salvacion keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alison Salvacion wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chelsea Salvacion slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alison Salvacion is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Chelsea Salvacion stalls from top position.
Alison Salvacion is trying to get back to his feet.

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

Chelsea Salvacion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alison Salvacion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion wants to get back to his feet.
Alison Salvacion is letting Chelsea Salvacion control him for a moment.
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 prevents Alison Salvacion from escaping the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

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.
Alison Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but Chelsea Salvacion drags him back down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Alison Salvacion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chelsea Salvacion on his heels. He'll look to pass Chelsea Salvacion's guard now, I'm sure.
Chelsea Salvacion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chelsea Salvacion has a closed guard, preventing Alison Salvacion from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chelsea Salvacion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alison Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chelsea Salvacion defends it nicely.
And Chelsea Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Alison Salvacion manages to step out the way in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chelsea Salvacion is defended easily by Alison Salvacion.

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 goes for a double leg but Alison Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alison Salvacion continues to drive forward.
Alison Salvacion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chelsea Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alison Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alison Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chelsea Salvacion.

Alison Salvacion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chelsea Salvacion to the ground. Alison Salvacion is now in Chelsea Salvacion's guard.
Chelsea Salvacion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alison Salvacion controls the pace.
Chelsea Salvacion controlling Alison Salvacion's posture.
Alison Salvacion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion 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.
Alison Salvacion's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion pulls Alison Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chelsea Salvacion can do anything to dispel that myth.

Alison Salvacion stands up from Chelsea Salvacion's guard - Alison Salvacion perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chelsea Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alison Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alison Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chelsea Salvacion avoids it.
Chelsea Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alison Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
Alison Salvacion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alison Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chelsea Salvacion somewhat.

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.

Chelsea Salvacion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alison Salvacion's guard.
Alison Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but Chelsea Salvacion passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alison Salvacion dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Chelsea Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alison Salvacion as he jumps to the side.
Alison Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Alison Salvacion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chelsea Salvacion can do to turn this around?
Alison Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Chelsea Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Alison Salvacion manages to step out the way in time.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Chelsea Salvacion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alison Salvacion to the ground. Chelsea Salvacion is now in Alison Salvacion's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alison Salvacion trying to control the position here.
Chelsea Salvacion content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion is looking to work some ground and pound but Alison Salvacion has wrist control.
Alison Salvacion wants to stand and escape but Chelsea Salvacion is having none of it.
Chelsea Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Alison Salvacion has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Chelsea Salvacion is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to pull guard but Alison Salvacion won't allow it.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alison Salvacion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alison Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chelsea Salvacion.
Chelsea Salvacion jumps guard but Alison Salvacion stands there with Chelsea Salvacion around his waist. Chelsea Salvacion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chelsea Salvacion tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion is trying to pull guard but Alison Salvacion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alison Salvacion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chelsea Salvacion fails to pull guard.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alison Salvacion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chelsea Salvacion jumps guard but Alison Salvacion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

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.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alison Salvacion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chelsea Salvacion is trying to pull guard but Alison Salvacion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Chelsea Salvacion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alison Salvacion content to stall in guard here.
Chelsea Salvacion managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alison Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alison Salvacion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

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