PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Val Salvacion (ranked 24224 p4p, 6712 weight class) and Alice Wonderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alice Wonderland acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Salvacion
vs
Wonderland

225 cm
20
300
5 - 22 - 0

225 cm
22
300
29 - 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 - 22 - 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 29 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Alice Wonderland!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci 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.

Wonderland changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Salvacion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wonderland is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Wonderland decides to stand back up.

Wonderland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salvacion is looking to control Wonderland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvacion avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonderland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wonderland connects with a nice short shot to Salvacion's temple.
Wonderland tries to stand but his hand is stuck under 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.

Wonderland escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Wonderland gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wonderland has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wonderland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wonderland wants it to stay on the feet.
Wonderland throws a big counter head kick but Salvacion avoids it with no problem.
Wonderland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Salvacion to counter with a crisp jab.

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland wants to stand back up but Salvacion manages to pass into side control.
Wonderland stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Salvacion trying to control the action but Wonderland is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wonderland is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Salvacion is controlling him well.
Wonderland is trying to control Salvacion's posture but Salvacion avoids it.
Wonderland is pushing Salvacion's head away, looking to escape. Salvacion manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonderland is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Wonderland is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alice Wonderland dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Wonderland shoots in looking for a takedown but Salvacion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wonderland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salvacion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wonderland fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Salvacion as Wonderland shoots in.
It appears Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.
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.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Wonderland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Wonderland misses.

Salvacion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wonderland's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is just content to waste time from the top position. Wonderland takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Salvacion preventing the sweep.
Salvacion won't allow Wonderland to get back to his feet.
Wonderland wants to get back to his feet but Salvacion passes into half guard.
Salvacion stops Wonderland from getting back to his feet.

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.
Salvacion trying to control the action but Wonderland is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wonderland keeping hold of Salvacion's head, controlling as best he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wonderland misses with a takedown attempt
and Salvacion counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown but Wonderland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvacion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Salvacion enables Wonderland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Salvacion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wonderland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salvacion has Wonderland pulled in close to control his posture.
Wonderland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Wonderland as Salvacion shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alice Wonderland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wonderland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wonderland tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Wonderland controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salvacion actively working from the bottom here.
Salvacion wants to control but Wonderland is keeping busy.

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.
Wonderland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Wonderland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Salvacion trying to control but Wonderland postures up.
Alice Wonderland has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland content to control rather than advance.
Wonderland wants to stand up but Salvacion has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wonderland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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.
Wonderland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
Salvacion is looking to control Wonderland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvacion avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonderland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

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