PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chelsea Salvacion (ranked 6704 p4p, 6898 weight class) and Alison Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
20
143
15 - 19 - 0

175 cm
20
143
18 - 15 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chelsea Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alison Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

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

Alison Salvacion wriggles free and stands up.
Alison Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Chelsea Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It appears Chelsea Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chelsea Salvacion dives in and grabs Alison Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alison Salvacion pushes down on Chelsea Salvacion's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chelsea Salvacion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chelsea Salvacion wants to free his trapped foot but Alison Salvacion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alison Salvacion is trying to stand back up but Chelsea Salvacion is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alison Salvacion wants to control but Chelsea Salvacion is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chelsea Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Alison Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alison Salvacion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alison Salvacion has his takedown stuffed
and Chelsea Salvacion counters with a three punch combo that has Alison Salvacion backing up. Alison Salvacion nods at Chelsea Salvacion to acknowledge the strikes.
Alison Salvacion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chelsea Salvacion counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chelsea Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alison Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chelsea Salvacion appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chelsea Salvacion's waist but Chelsea Salvacion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alison Salvacion off to one side.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a big counter combination but Alison Salvacion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alison Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chelsea Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
Alison Salvacion goes for a double leg but Chelsea Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chelsea Salvacion continues to drive forward.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a counter high kick but Alison Salvacion was just alert enough to avoid it.

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.
Chelsea Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Chelsea Salvacion counters with a quick kick to the body but Alison Salvacion blocks it.

Chelsea Salvacion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alison Salvacion sprawls well initially but Chelsea Salvacion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Alison Salvacion pushes Chelsea Salvacion off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alison Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Chelsea Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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 Chelsea Salvacion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chelsea Salvacion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chelsea Salvacion tries to pass to full mount but Alison Salvacion defends it.

Alison Salvacion pushes Chelsea Salvacion off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelsea Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Alison Salvacion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Alison Salvacion. No joy for Chelsea Salvacion on that attempt.
Chelsea Salvacion backing away here, and Alison Salvacion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Chelsea Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chelsea Salvacion half committed to a counter leg kick.
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.
It appears Chelsea Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chelsea Salvacion slaps away a takedown attempt from Alison Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chelsea Salvacion appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chelsea Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alison Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt
and Chelsea Salvacion makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

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.
Chelsea Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alison Salvacion pinned against the cage. Alison Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chelsea Salvacion is striking off his back. Alison Salvacion thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Alison Salvacion wants to stand up but Chelsea Salvacion manages to regain full guard.
Alison Salvacion wants to control from the top but Chelsea Salvacion keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chelsea Salvacion wants to sweep but no luck.
Alison Salvacion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alison Salvacion is fighting to break Chelsea Salvacion's control of his arms but Chelsea Salvacion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alison Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Alison Salvacion blocks the body kick.
Alison Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chelsea Salvacion blocks it well.
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 follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Alison Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelsea Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chelsea Salvacion but Chelsea Salvacion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a lazy body kick
and Alison Salvacion counters with a solid body kick.
Alison Salvacion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chelsea Salvacion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

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.
Alison Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chelsea Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alison Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Alison Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Chelsea Salvacion manages to step out the way in time.
Alison Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Chelsea Salvacion counters with a quick kick to the body but Alison Salvacion blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Alison Salvacion. No joy for Chelsea Salvacion on that attempt.
Alison Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alison Salvacion.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Alison Salvacion avoids it.
Alison Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chelsea Salvacion.
Chelsea Salvacion is winning the standup battle so far.

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 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.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chelsea Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alison Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Alison Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Chelsea Salvacion manages to step out the way in time.
Alison Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alison Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt
and Chelsea Salvacion counters with a left and a right that stings Alison Salvacion.

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 Chelsea Salvacion.
I think Chelsea 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

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