PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alison Salvacion (ranked 6855 p4p, 24177 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
16 - 15 - 0

175 cm
20
143
14 - 17 - 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 16 - 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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chelsea Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chelsea Salvacion is defended easily by Alison Salvacion.

Chelsea Salvacion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alison Salvacion is pushing Chelsea Salvacion's head away, looking to escape. Chelsea Salvacion manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion can't do much from the bottom here.
Chelsea Salvacion just content to control the position.
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.
Chelsea Salvacion slows the pace down.

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.
Alison Salvacion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chelsea Salvacion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

Alison Salvacion drives through with a takedown into Chelsea Salvacion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chelsea Salvacion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alison Salvacion wants to stand and escape but instead Chelsea Salvacion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alison Salvacion has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chelsea Salvacion off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Chelsea Salvacion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chelsea Salvacion prevents Alison Salvacion from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Alison Salvacion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chelsea Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chelsea Salvacion gets a double leg takedown into Alison Salvacion's guard.

Alison Salvacion is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Alison Salvacion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Alison Salvacion scores with a takedown into Chelsea Salvacion's guard.

Chelsea Salvacion has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alison Salvacion off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chelsea Salvacion defends well and Alison Salvacion ends up having to push Chelsea Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alison Salvacion misses with a body punch.
Chelsea Salvacion keeps control of Alison Salvacion as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Chelsea Salvacion successfully pulls guard.
Chelsea Salvacion has control of Alison Salvacion's left arm, preventing Alison Salvacion from doing any damage.
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.
Alison Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alison Salvacion's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alison Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Chelsea Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alison Salvacion stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chelsea Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
And Chelsea Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Alison Salvacion manages to step out the way in time.

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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chelsea Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chelsea Salvacion avoids it.
Alison Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chelsea Salvacion is fending him off so far but Alison Salvacion persists. Nope, Chelsea Salvacion circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alison Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chelsea Salvacion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alison Salvacion appears to be looking for a big counter.

Chelsea Salvacion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alison Salvacion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chelsea Salvacion is in Alison Salvacion's guard.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Chelsea Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Alison Salvacion sprawls well. He's pushed Chelsea Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alison Salvacion thinks about countering with a body kick.

Alison Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alison Salvacion trying to control the action but Chelsea Salvacion is working from the bottom.
Chelsea Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to roll over but Alison Salvacion keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alison Salvacion tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chelsea Salvacion controls his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion tries to stand and escape but Chelsea Salvacion actually recovers to full guard.
Alison Salvacion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chelsea Salvacion is proving hard to escape from.
Chelsea Salvacion seems keen to control Alison Salvacion's posture.
Alison Salvacion tries to stand but Chelsea Salvacion is controlling from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chelsea Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Alison Salvacion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alison Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chelsea Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chelsea Salvacion leaves Alison Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion wants to control but Alison Salvacion postures up.
Alison Salvacion wants to control but Chelsea Salvacion is keeping him busy.
Alison Salvacion tries to stand but Chelsea Salvacion is controlling his head.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to bench press Alison Salvacion off him but Alison Salvacion keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chelsea Salvacion is trying to control Alison Salvacion's posture but Alison Salvacion avoids it.

Alison Salvacion decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Alison Salvacion dives in and grabs Chelsea Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chelsea Salvacion pushes down on Alison Salvacion's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alison Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Alison Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alison Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

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