PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alison Salvacion (ranked 24097 p4p, 24149 weight class) and Chelsea Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
21
143
18 - 18 - 0

175 cm
21
143
16 - 21 - 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 18 - 18 - 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 16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chelsea Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro 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.
Alison Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alison Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Chelsea Salvacion sprawls well.
And Chelsea Salvacion tries to counter it with a takedown but Alison Salvacion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chelsea Salvacion looks for a takedown but Alison Salvacion sprawls well.
Alison Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Chelsea Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alison Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alison Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Chelsea Salvacion sprawls well.
As Alison Salvacion backs off Chelsea Salvacion throws a huge counter combo but Alison Salvacion manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alison Salvacion is defended easily by Chelsea Salvacion.
Chelsea Salvacion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alison Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Chelsea Salvacion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chelsea Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

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 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.
Alison Salvacion controlling the position.
Alison Salvacion wants to stand up but Chelsea Salvacion is controlling him.
Chelsea Salvacion stays in close to Alison Salvacion's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion prevents Alison Salvacion from getting back to his feet.
Chelsea Salvacion is stalling in the full guard.
Alison Salvacion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chelsea Salvacion is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chelsea Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Alison Salvacion, which made it look bad.
Alison Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.

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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alison Salvacion is defended easily by Chelsea Salvacion.
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 jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chelsea Salvacion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chelsea Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown into Alison Salvacion's guard.
Chelsea Salvacion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alison Salvacion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chelsea Salvacion is controlling him.

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 not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alison Salvacion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chelsea Salvacion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Alison Salvacion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Chelsea Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alison Salvacion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alison Salvacion wants to stand up but Chelsea Salvacion is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion keeping control of the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alison Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chelsea Salvacion pinned against the cage. Chelsea Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chelsea Salvacion darts in looking for a takedown but Alison Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Chelsea Salvacion into the cage.
Chelsea Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alison Salvacion.
Chelsea Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Chelsea Salvacion drives through with a takedown into Alison Salvacion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Chelsea Salvacion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chelsea Salvacion lands in his opponent's guard.
Chelsea Salvacion controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelsea Salvacion postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alison Salvacion wants to stand but Chelsea Salvacion is controlling the position.
Alison Salvacion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chelsea Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alison Salvacion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chelsea Salvacion tries to avoid it but Alison Salvacion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chelsea Salvacion to the ground. Chelsea Salvacion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alison Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Chelsea Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Alison Salvacion backs off Chelsea Salvacion throws a huge counter combo but Alison Salvacion manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alison Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chelsea Salvacion stuffs the takedown attempt from Alison Salvacion. Alison Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Alison Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Chelsea Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chelsea Salvacion flicks out a counter leg kick but Alison Salvacion steps away.
Alison Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Chelsea Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
It appears Alison Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Alison Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Chelsea Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chelsea Salvacion shapes to counter with a head kick.
Alison 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.

Alison Salvacion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Alison Salvacion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chelsea Salvacion is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chelsea Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

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