PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Salvacion (ranked 24287 p4p, 23750 weight class) and Jenna Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alexis Salvacion has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
20
143
5 - 19 - 2

175 cm
20
143
16 - 12 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power

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 5 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Alexis Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jenna Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

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.

Jenna Salvacion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jenna Salvacion lands in his opponent's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Alexis Salvacion manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jenna Salvacion fails to pull guard.

Alexis Salvacion breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Jenna Salvacion as Alexis Salvacion shoots in.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Alexis Salvacion darts in looking for a takedown but Jenna Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Alexis Salvacion into the cage.
Jenna Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenna Salvacion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenna Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexis Salvacion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alexis Salvacion is defended easily by Jenna Salvacion.

That's two 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.

Alexis Salvacion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jenna Salvacion throws Alexis Salvacion to one side and escapes!

Alexis Salvacion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexis Salvacion wants to stand up but Jenna Salvacion is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenna 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.
Jenna Salvacion postures up.
Jenna Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jenna Salvacion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.

That's four 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.
Alexis Salvacion wants to stand but Jenna Salvacion is controlling the position.
Jenna Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexis Salvacion is on top in guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jenna 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.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jenna Salvacion.
Alexis Salvacion lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alexis Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jenna Salvacion defends well and Alexis Salvacion ends up having to push Jenna Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jenna Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Alexis Salvacion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenna Salvacion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alexis Salvacion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexis Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenna Salvacion.
Alexis Salvacion tries a body shot but Jenna Salvacion blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alexis Salvacion takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alexis Salvacion tries to throw a body punch but Jenna Salvacion avoids it by throwing Alexis Salvacion back against the cage.
Jenna Salvacion tries to pull guard but Alexis Salvacion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jenna Salvacion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexis Salvacion to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenna Salvacion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexis Salvacion walks away with a smile on his face. Jenna Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jenna Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alexis Salvacion defends well and Jenna Salvacion ends up having to push Alexis Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Alexis Salvacion with that takedown attempt.
Jenna Salvacion feints a counter leg kick.
Alexis Salvacion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jenna Salvacion counters with a good, hard body kick but Alexis Salvacion shrugs it off.
Jenna Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alexis Salvacion defends well and Jenna Salvacion ends up having to push Alexis Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexis Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alexis Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexis Salvacion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jenna Salvacion shoots in but Alexis Salvacion avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four 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.
No luck for Jenna Salvacion with that takedown attempt.
It appears Alexis Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alexis Salvacion is defended easily by Jenna Salvacion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Salvacion dominated that second round.
That's time! Alexis Salvacion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Alexis Salvacion takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Alexis Salvacion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jenna Salvacion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alexis Salvacion decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Alexis Salvacion as Jenna Salvacion shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Alexis Salvacion tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis Salvacion leaves Jenna Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexis Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenna Salvacion defends it nicely.
Jenna Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Jenna Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexis Salvacion lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alexis Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenna Salvacion.

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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alexis Salvacion is defended easily by Jenna Salvacion.
Jenna Salvacion fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Alexis Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexis Salvacion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jenna Salvacion as Alexis Salvacion shoots in.

Jenna Salvacion scores with a takedown into Alexis Salvacion's guard.

Alexis Salvacion has his feet on Jenna Salvacion's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Alexis Salvacion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alexis Salvacion decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenna Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alexis Salvacion defends well and Jenna Salvacion ends up having to push Alexis Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alexis Salvacion tries to counter with a takedown but Jenna Salvacion is quick to defend against it.
Alexis Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jenna Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexis Salvacion somewhat.
Jenna Salvacion with the counter takedown but Alexis Salvacion avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexis Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexis 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

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