PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alison Salvacion (ranked 23859 p4p, 6879 weight class) and Jenna Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
21
143
19 - 21 - 1

175 cm
21
143
23 - 15 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

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 19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alison Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jenna Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jenna Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Alison Salvacion, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Jenna Salvacion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alison Salvacion looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alison Salvacion wants to get back to his feet.
Alison Salvacion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Alison Salvacion pushes Jenna Salvacion off looking to stand but Jenna Salvacion dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jenna Salvacion is thwarting Alison Salvacion's attempts to control the position.

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

Jenna Salvacion looking to score a takedown here. Alison Salvacion is defending well but Jenna Salvacion drives through and ends up in Alison Salvacion's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion stays in close to Alison Salvacion's body and controls the position.
Alison Salvacion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alison Salvacion wriggles free and stands up.
Jenna Salvacion misses with a takedown

and Alison Salvacion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alison Salvacion controlling the action here.
Jenna Salvacion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alison Salvacion trying to control the pace.
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 Alison Salvacion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

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

Alison Salvacion has his feet on Jenna Salvacion's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Alison Salvacion tries to sprawl but Jenna Salvacion drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion is thwarting Alison Salvacion's attempts to control the position.
Alison Salvacion is trying to stand back up but Jenna Salvacion is controlling him
Jenna Salvacion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alison Salvacion pushes Jenna Salvacion off but Jenna Salvacion dives into side control.
Jenna Salvacion is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

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.
Jenna Salvacion is continuing to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alison 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?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alison Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenna Salvacion somewhat.
Alison Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jenna Salvacion avoids it.
Alison Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jenna Salvacion throws a big counter head kick but Alison Salvacion avoids it with no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Jenna Salvacion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Alison Salvacion pushes Jenna Salvacion off and scrambles back to his feet.
Alison Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenna Salvacion circles away.
Alison Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alison Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alison Salvacion leaves Jenna Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alison Salvacion feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alison Salvacion will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Jenna Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Alison Salvacion, which made it look bad.
Alison Salvacion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jenna Salvacion looks for a takedown but Alison Salvacion sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alison Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jenna Salvacion defends well and Alison Salvacion ends up having to push Jenna Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jenna Salvacion tries to pull guard but Alison Salvacion won't allow it.
Alison Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenna Salvacion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion is trying to pull guard but Alison Salvacion has him pressed against the cage.
Jenna Salvacion jumps guard but Alison Salvacion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alison Salvacion is stalling here.
Alison Salvacion stops a takedown attempt from Jenna Salvacion.
Alison Salvacion tries to work over Jenna Salvacion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alison Salvacion taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Alison Salvacion manages to break the clinch.

Alison Salvacion gets a takedown into half guard.
Jenna Salvacion is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Jenna Salvacion is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Jenna Salvacion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Alison Salvacion trying to control from half guard but Jenna Salvacion is working away.
Jenna Salvacion trying to control here.
Alison Salvacion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alison Salvacion prevents Jenna Salvacion from improving his position.

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.
Alison Salvacion tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jenna Salvacion.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alison Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenna Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
Jenna Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alison Salvacion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alison Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenna Salvacion but Jenna Salvacion pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alison Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alison Salvacion, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alison Salvacion!