PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Salvacion (ranked 6835 p4p, 24049 weight class) and Chelsea Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chelsea Salvacion is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
20
143
6 - 19 - 2

175 cm
20
143
14 - 19 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 6 - 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 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chelsea Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.

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 looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alexis Salvacion!
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.
Alexis Salvacion pushes Chelsea Salvacion away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chelsea Salvacion gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chelsea Salvacion controls the position.
Alexis Salvacion is looking to reverse the position.
Chelsea Salvacion in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Chelsea Salvacion might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chelsea Salvacion throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alexis Salvacion lands a nice looking body kick.
Alexis Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chelsea Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
Chelsea Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

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.
Chelsea Salvacion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alexis Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chelsea Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chelsea Salvacion counters with a body kick.

Chelsea Salvacion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chelsea Salvacion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexis Salvacion tries to kick Chelsea Salvacion off in order to stand up. Chelsea Salvacion Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Alexis Salvacion trying to remain calm as Chelsea Salvacion controls from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexis Salvacion is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chelsea Salvacion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chelsea Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown but Alexis Salvacion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chelsea Salvacion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Alexis Salvacion with that takedown attempt.
Alexis Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chelsea Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alexis Salvacion gets caught napping as Chelsea Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown. Alexis Salvacion manages to retain guard.
Chelsea Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexis Salvacion wants to stand and escape but Chelsea Salvacion is having none of it.
Chelsea 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alexis Salvacion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chelsea Salvacion is one step ahead there.

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.
Alexis Salvacion is trying to keep Chelsea Salvacion in close.
Chelsea Salvacion stops Alexis Salvacion from standing up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alexis Salvacion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chelsea Salvacion counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alexis Salvacion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alexis Salvacion showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Alexis Salvacion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alexis Salvacion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chelsea Salvacion for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexis Salvacion wants to take a breather but Chelsea Salvacion is having none of it.
It looks like Alexis Salvacion is going to stand back up.
Alexis Salvacion trying to control from Chelsea Salvacion's half guard. Chelsea Salvacion has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Alexis Salvacion gets to his feet. Chelsea Salvacion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Alexis Salvacion gets caught flat footed, as Chelsea Salvacion shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Alexis Salvacion has his feet on Chelsea Salvacion's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alexis Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chelsea Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alexis Salvacion.
Chelsea Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexis Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chelsea Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis Salvacion fails with the takedown.
Alexis Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt
and Chelsea Salvacion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alexis Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.

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.

Alexis Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown into Chelsea Salvacion's guard.
Alexis Salvacion is looking to work some ground and pound but Chelsea Salvacion has wrist control.
Alexis Salvacion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chelsea Salvacion's guard.
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.
Alexis Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexis Salvacion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alexis Salvacion stays in close to Chelsea Salvacion's body and controls the position.
Chelsea Salvacion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

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 keeping moving, preventing Alexis Salvacion from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Chelsea Salvacion. No joy for Alexis Salvacion on that attempt.
Chelsea Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alexis Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chelsea Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alexis Salvacion avoids the head kick by Chelsea Salvacion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chelsea Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alexis Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
Alexis Salvacion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chelsea Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Alexis Salvacion sprawls well. He's pushed Chelsea Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexis Salvacion.
Well Chelsea Salvacion has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

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