PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Salvacion (ranked 6424 p4p, 5316 weight class) and Jenna Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenna Salvacion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
18
143
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
143
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Inexperienced

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexis Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jenna Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
Alexis Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jenna Salvacion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

Alexis Salvacion has Jenna Salvacion up against the cage in a clinch.

Alexis Salvacion pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexis Salvacion is trying to keep Jenna Salvacion in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alexis Salvacion keeping full guard, as Jenna Salvacion tries to pass.
Jenna Salvacion controlling from the top position.
Alexis Salvacion looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexis Salvacion, not yet.

That's two 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.
Jenna Salvacion won't allow Alexis Salvacion to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jenna Salvacion controlling from the top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alexis Salvacion checks the leg kick.
Alexis Salvacion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jenna Salvacion swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexis Salvacion.
A nice side step and Jenna Salvacion releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexis Salvacion lands a shot to the body.
Jenna Salvacion is trying to pull guard but Alexis Salvacion has him pressed against the cage.
Alexis Salvacion misses with a body punch.

Alexis Salvacion decides to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alexis Salvacion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jenna Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexis Salvacion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jenna Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Salvacion dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Alexis Salvacion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jenna Salvacion counters with a nice leg kick.

Alexis Salvacion rushes Jenna Salvacion and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexis Salvacion struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenna Salvacion controls his hands.
Jenna Salvacion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexis Salvacion smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alexis Salvacion clinches up with Jenna Salvacion and pushes him back against the cage.
Alexis Salvacion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenna Salvacion blocks a body shot from Alexis Salvacion.
Jenna Salvacion is trying to pull guard but Alexis Salvacion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jenna Salvacion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexis Salvacion smiles and moves away.
Alexis Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenna Salvacion.
Jenna Salvacion throws a leg kick
and Alexis Salvacion counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Jenna Salvacion misses.
It looked like Alexis Salvacion was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jenna Salvacion.
Jenna Salvacion throws a leg kick but Alexis Salvacion moved away.
Alexis Salvacion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jenna Salvacion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexis Salvacion checks a low kick from Jenna Salvacion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Alexis Salvacion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jenna Salvacion throws a solid leg kick but Alexis Salvacion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jenna Salvacion.
It looked like Alexis Salvacion was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jenna Salvacion.
Alexis Salvacion with the inside leg kick.
Alexis Salvacion swings for the body but Jenna Salvacion moves out of range.
Jenna Salvacion throws a leg kick
and Alexis Salvacion counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexis Salvacion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenna Salvacion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jenna Salvacion flicks out a counter leg kick but Alexis Salvacion steps away.
Alexis Salvacion tries to clinch but Jenna Salvacion is having none of it.
Jenna Salvacion goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Alexis Salvacion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexis Salvacion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexis Salvacion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenna Salvacion's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Salvacion dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Alexis Salvacion thuds a left hand into Jenna Salvacion's body.
Alexis Salvacion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Alexis Salvacion was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jenna Salvacion.
Alexis Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Jenna Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenna Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alexis Salvacion circles away.
Alexis Salvacion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenna Salvacion swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis Salvacion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexis Salvacion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alexis Salvacion moves in looking to clinch but Jenna Salvacion pushes him off.

Jenna Salvacion gets tackled into the cage by Alexis Salvacion. Alexis Salvacion maintains the clinch.
Jenna Salvacion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexis Salvacion to keep the fight standing.
Alexis Salvacion misses with a punch to the body.

Jenna Salvacion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexis Salvacion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexis Salvacion pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alexis Salvacion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jenna Salvacion blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexis Salvacion controls his hands.
Jenna Salvacion tries to pull guard but Alexis Salvacion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexis Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenna Salvacion.
Alexis Salvacion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenna Salvacion fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alexis Salvacion misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Alexis Salvacion fails to land.
Jenna Salvacion blocks a body shot from Alexis Salvacion.
Jenna Salvacion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jenna Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexis 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!
Jenna Salvacion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexis Salvacion's elbow.
Jenna Salvacion tries to pull guard but Alexis Salvacion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexis Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexis 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexis Salvacion!