PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Salvacion (ranked 23251 p4p, 23840 weight class) and Alice Wonderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Salvacion
vs
Wonderland

225 cm
20
300
5 - 25 - 1

225 cm
22
300
31 - 4 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

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 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bruno Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Alice Wonderland!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.

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 darts in looking for a takedown but Wonderland gets double underhooks and turns Salvacion into the cage.
Wonderland follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salvacion wants a takedown but no success here.
Salvacion tries to score a body lock takedown but Wonderland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wonderland gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wonderland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Wonderland might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wonderland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wonderland slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Salvacion is looking to control Wonderland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvacion avoid being mounted?

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 content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wonderland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvacion pinned against the cage. Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salvacion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wonderland's guard.
Wonderland managing to control the position.
Wonderland wants to get back to his feet but Salvacion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion throwing strikes from guard but Wonderland blocks nicely.
Salvacion stops Wonderland from standing up.
Wonderland keeping moving, preventing Salvacion from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonderland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alice Wonderland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wonderland is defended easily by Salvacion.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wonderland enables Salvacion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wonderland 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.
Salvacion stays in close to Wonderland's body and controls the position.
Salvacion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wonderland pulls Salvacion in to control the position.
Wonderland is wriggling around but Salvacion manages to pass to half guard.
Wonderland controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wonderland tries to kick Salvacion off but Salvacion keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Wonderland thinks about the counter body kick.
Wonderland misses with a takedown attempt - Salvacion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion darts in looking for a takedown but Wonderland gets double underhooks and turns Salvacion into the cage.
Salvacion backing away here, and Wonderland unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Salvacion is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wonderland breaks the clinch.

Salvacion gets caught flat footed, as Wonderland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salvacion trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland prevents Salvacion from getting back to his feet.
Wonderland is stalling in the full guard.
Alice Wonderland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salvacion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonderland wants to stand but Salvacion has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wonderland throws a body punch but Salvacion moves out of range.
Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
Salvacion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

Wonderland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salvacion quickly recovers to half guard.
Wonderland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wonderland seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wonderland is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Wonderland seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is looking to improve his position.
Salvacion trying to control but Wonderland postures up.
Wonderland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.

That's two 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.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Wonderland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Wonderland.
Wonderland misses with a takedown attempt - Salvacion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bruno Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alice Wonderland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wonderland drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Salvacion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wonderland controlling the position from side mount.

Wonderland has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wonderland or perhaps it was just good defense by Salvacion, which made it look bad.
Salvacion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bruno 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Wonderland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

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