PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Val Salvacion (ranked 24634 p4p, 24348 weight class) and Alice Wonderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Salvacion
vs
Wonderland

225 cm
19
300
5 - 14 - 0

225 cm
21
300
21 - 4 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clifford Val Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Alice Wonderland!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

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.
Salvacion lands a leg kick that knocks Wonderland off balance momentarily.
Wonderland misses with a body kick.
Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Salvacion. No joy for Wonderland on that attempt.
Wonderland shoots for a takedown but Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
Salvacion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alice Wonderland.
Wonderland goes for a double leg but Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salvacion continues to drive forward.
Salvacion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonderland shoots in and drives through. Salvacion sprawls well.
And Salvacion counters with a quick kick to the body but Wonderland blocks it.
Wonderland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salvacion circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salvacion gets caught napping as Wonderland dives in and scores a takedown. Salvacion manages to retain guard.
Salvacion is trying to control the position but Wonderland postures up.
Wonderland wants to get up but he can't break Salvacion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Salvacion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wonderland throwing strikes from guard but Salvacion blocks nicely.
Wonderland seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wonderland is looking to stand up but Salvacion won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wonderland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wonderland avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Wonderland sprawls well.
Wonderland replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it well.
Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wonderland's waist but Wonderland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvacion off to one side.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Wonderland sprawls well.
Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wonderland counters with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salvacion sprawls well. Salvacion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wonderland gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonderland fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alice Wonderland will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wonderland shoots in for a double leg but Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wonderland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wonderland has his takedown stuffed

and Salvacion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wonderland!
Clifford Val Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alice Wonderland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonderland is being controlled here.
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.
You can see the frustration on Wonderland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wonderland can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonderland pushes Salvacion away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Salvacion gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wonderland struggling a bit here.

Wonderland throws Salvacion to one side and escapes!
Wonderland looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wonderland shoots in and gets a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Alice Wonderland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wonderland sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Wonderland stands and steps away. Salvacion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvacion pinned against the cage. Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salvacion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
Wonderland thinks about the counter body kick.
Wonderland shoots for a takedown but Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four 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.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Wonderland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salvacion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wonderland tries to avoid it but Salvacion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wonderland to the ground. Wonderland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Wonderland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion is trying to control the position but Wonderland postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonderland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alice Wonderland 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!

Salvacion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wonderland manages to pass to side control.

Salvacion is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonderland slows the pace down in half guard.
Salvacion trying to hold on to Wonderland's head to control him but Wonderland postures up.
Salvacion is concentrating on defense, preventing Wonderland from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonderland wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Salvacion uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wonderland wants to stand and escape but instead Salvacion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Wonderland pulls Salvacion in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonderland wants to stand but Salvacion is controlling the position.
Wonderland wants to sweep here but Salvacion controlling him for the moment.
Wonderland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland seems keen to control Salvacion's posture.

Salvacion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salvacion is standing up over Wonderland. Wonderland looks to escape but Salvacion dives into side control.
Salvacion working away.

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.
Wonderland pushes Salvacion away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Salvacion gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alice Wonderland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Wonderland gets a double leg takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wonderland controls the pace.
Salvacion working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alice Wonderland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wonderland winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alice Wonderland!