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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scott Trip (ranked 25279 p4p, 6697 weight class) and Alexis Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Trip could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexis Salvacion's chin.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Trip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexis Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvacion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trip bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trip controlling the position.
Salvacion is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Trip is controlling him well.
Trip has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trip lands a body shot.
Trip dives in for a single leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trip rushes Salvacion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trip is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salvacion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trip is trying to break free.
Salvacion is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trip is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trip - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Trip with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trip is working for takedown but Salvacion is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Trip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trip jumps guard but Salvacion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvacion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salvacion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trip backwards.
Trip is looking to break free of the clinch but Salvacion has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Trip to work.
Salvacion goes for a takedown attempt but Trip pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trip shoots in looking for a takedown but Salvacion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trip's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salvacion takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Salvacion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion misses with a punch to the body.
Trip looking for a takedown.
Salvacion can't find room to land a body shot as Trip controls the action.
Trip wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salvacion pulls Trip into guard.
Salvacion pushes Trip off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Trip is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trip darts in trying to clinch
and Salvacion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trip goes for a double leg but Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salvacion continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Salvacion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trip shoots in looking for a takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl out of it but Trip keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salvacion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Salvacion misses.
Trip is breathing heavily.
Trip gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvacion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trip shoots for a takedown but Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salvacion fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Salvacion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trip looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.
Salvacion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Salvacion moves into the clinch successfully.
Salvacion taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Salvacion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trip is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trip's elbow.
Trip is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Trip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trip fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trip creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trip has Salvacion pressed against the cage.
Trip is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salvacion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trip has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trip has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trip tries to pull guard but Salvacion holds him up against the cage and eventually Trip drops back down to his feet.
Salvacion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trip's elbow.
Trip prevents a body shot from Salvacion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion misses with a body punch.
Trip drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Salvacion pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trip stops Salvacion from standing up.
Trip really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Salvacion has his feet on Trip's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Trip shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
Salvacion wants to clinch.
Trip seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion checks a low kick from Trip.
Trip sets himself, and Salvacion steps forward looking for the clinch! Trip avoids it this time.
Trip closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salvacion circles away.
Salvacion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trip with a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Salvacion enables Trip to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Salvacion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Salvacion has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Trip has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvacion is trying to maintain a safe position but Trip gets an underhook and turns Salvacion into the cage.
I was talking to Trip's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Salvacion can't find room to land a body shot as Trip controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trip manages to break the clinch.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Trip sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Trip looks to land a combination but Salvacion avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Salvacion misses.
Trip shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
Scott Trip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salvacion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Salvacion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trip paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trip looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salvacion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Trip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trip shoots in looking for a takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl out of it but Trip keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salvacion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvacion throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion darts in and clinches Trip up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salvacion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salvacion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salvacion wants to clinch up but Trip keeps it at a distance.
Trip feinted with a counter takedown.
Salvacion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trip.
Salvacion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Salvacion wants to clinch up but Trip keeps it at a distance.
Salvacion tries to clinch but Trip moves away
and Trip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trip dives in and grabs Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes down on Trip's head and hops out.
Salvacion moves into the clinch.
Salvacion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salvacion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salvacion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Salvacion.
Salvacion misses with a punch to the body.
Salvacion fails to pull guard.
Trip fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salvacion holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Salvacion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Salvacion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trip throws an elbow that misses.
Salvacion keeps control of Trip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Trip jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salvacion walks away with a smile on his face. Trip gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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.
Trip shoots in and drives through. Salvacion sprawls well.
And Salvacion tries to counter it with a takedown but Trip pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scott Trip is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salvacion lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Salvacion has managed to clinch.
Salvacion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salvacion drags the fight down to the ground.
Alexis Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but Trip is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trip stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salvacion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexis Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salvacion has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexis Salvacion!
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