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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Salvacion (ranked 6482 p4p, 23686 weight class) and Nicole Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kelly Salvacion has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 cm
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22 - 24 - 3 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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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 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicole Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kelly Salvacion.
Nicole Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kelly Salvacion defends well and Nicole Salvacion ends up having to push Kelly Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kelly Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Nicole Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly Salvacion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nicole Salvacion counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion moves out of range of the body kick from Kelly Salvacion.
Nicole Salvacion flicks out a counter leg kick but Kelly Salvacion steps away.
Kelly Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelly Salvacion goes for a double leg but Nicole Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nicole Salvacion continues to drive forward.
Nicole Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kelly Salvacion blocks it well.
Kelly Salvacion stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nicole Salvacion is trying to pull guard but Kelly Salvacion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelly Salvacion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicole Salvacion pulls guard.
Nicole Salvacion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nicole Salvacion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kelly Salvacion trying to control but Nicole Salvacion is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly Salvacion stands and steps away. Nicole Salvacion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kelly Salvacion.
Nicole Salvacion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kelly Salvacion was covering up waiting for the punch and Nicole Salvacion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kelly Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nicole Salvacion manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly Salvacion throws a strike from the bottom but Nicole Salvacion passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicole Salvacion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kelly Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nicole Salvacion throws a counter combo.
No luck for Nicole Salvacion with that takedown attempt.
Nicole Salvacion moves in looking to clinch but Kelly Salvacion pushes him off.
Kelly Salvacion appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Nicole Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nicole Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kelly Salvacion but Kelly Salvacion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Kelly Salvacion counters with a quick kick to the body but Nicole Salvacion blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicole Salvacion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kelly Salvacion pushes Nicole Salvacion off but Nicole Salvacion dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly Salvacion takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kelly Salvacion is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Nicole Salvacion sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kelly Salvacion is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nicole Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly Salvacion is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nicole Salvacion has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion taking a breather here.
Kelly Salvacion tries to escape but Nicole Salvacion is in control.
Kelly Salvacion struggling a bit here.
Nicole Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelly Salvacion is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kelly Salvacion is being controlled here.
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.
Kelly Salvacion is pushing Nicole Salvacion's head away, looking to escape. Nicole Salvacion manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nicole Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kelly Salvacion.
Nicole Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kelly Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Nicole Salvacion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nicole Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly Salvacion misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicole Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kelly Salvacion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nicole Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kelly Salvacion sprawls well. Kelly Salvacion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nicole Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nicole Salvacion enables Kelly Salvacion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nicole Salvacion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly Salvacion gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nicole Salvacion avoids the head kick by Kelly Salvacion.
Kelly Salvacion tries for a takedown but Nicole Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Kelly Salvacion backs off Nicole Salvacion throws a huge counter combo but Kelly Salvacion manages to avoid it all.
Kelly Salvacion fails with the takedown.
Kelly Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Nicole Salvacion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion shoots in and gets a takedown into Kelly Salvacion's guard.
Kelly Salvacion scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kelly Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Nicole Salvacion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nicole Salvacion shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kelly Salvacion is pressed up against the cage. Nicole Salvacion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kelly Salvacion down to the mat. Kelly Salvacion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly Salvacion pinned against the cage. Kelly Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kelly Salvacion throws a big counter combination but Nicole Salvacion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kelly Salvacion goes for a double leg but Nicole Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nicole Salvacion continues to drive forward.
Nicole Salvacion tries to counter with a clinch but Kelly Salvacion shakes him off and moves away.
Kelly Salvacion utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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.
Kelly Salvacion jumps guard but Nicole Salvacion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kelly Salvacion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicole Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kelly Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelly Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nicole Salvacion.
And Kelly Salvacion counters with a quick kick to the body but Nicole Salvacion blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nicole Salvacion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicole Salvacion!
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hype
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mgr
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