PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sophie Salvacion (ranked 23337 p4p, 23990 weight class) and Nicole Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

165 cm
20
143
8 - 10 - 0

175 cm
20
143
11 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power

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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sophie Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicole Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

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.
Nicole Salvacion looks for a takedown but Sophie Salvacion sprawls well.
Sophie Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nicole Salvacion avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Sophie Salvacion. No joy for Nicole Salvacion on that attempt.
Sophie Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Nicole Salvacion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophie 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 is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sophie Salvacion is defending well.
Sophie Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicole Salvacion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sophie Salvacion pulls his leg out and moves away.

Sophie Salvacion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sophie Salvacion content to stall in guard here.
Sophie Salvacion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion has Sophie Salvacion pulled in close to control his posture.
Sophie Salvacion looking to sit in guard and control but Nicole Salvacion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicole Salvacion is in close to Sophie Salvacion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicole Salvacion prevents Sophie Salvacion from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Sophie Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nicole Salvacion swivels and escapes.
Nicole Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Sophie Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sophie Salvacion fails with the takedown
and Nicole Salvacion counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sophie Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt

and Nicole Salvacion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicole Salvacion will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nicole Salvacion shoots in and bounces Sophie Salvacion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicole Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nicole Salvacion with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophie Salvacion has control of Nicole Salvacion's left arm, preventing Nicole Salvacion from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nicole Salvacion throws an elbow that misses. Sophie Salvacion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nicole Salvacion's guard. Nice move by Sophie Salvacion!

Nicole Salvacion looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sophie Salvacion has picked Nicole Salvacion up and slammed him! Nicole Salvacion can't keep hold of the triangle and Sophie Salvacion manages to pass to side control!
Sophie Salvacion tries to stand but Nicole Salvacion is controlling his head.
Nicole Salvacion is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nicole Salvacion wants to control but Sophie Salvacion postures up.

Sophie Salvacion stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Sophie Salvacion tries to sprawl but Nicole Salvacion drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicole Salvacion content to control rather than advance.
Sophie Salvacion is looking to improve his position.
Nicole Salvacion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sophie Salvacion trying to control but Nicole Salvacion postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sophie Salvacion is trying to stand back up but Nicole Salvacion is controlling him

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nicole Salvacion stuffs the takedown attempt from Sophie Salvacion. Sophie Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nicole Salvacion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Sophie Salvacion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nicole Salvacion was covering up waiting for the punch and Sophie Salvacion finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Sophie Salvacion stands and steps away. Nicole Salvacion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nicole Salvacion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sophie Salvacion's guard.
Nicole Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion wants to stand but Nicole Salvacion is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nicole Salvacion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sophie Salvacion wants to stand but Nicole Salvacion is controlling the position.
Nicole Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nicole Salvacion has his takedown stuffed
and Sophie Salvacion counters with a right hand to the body.
Sophie Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicole Salvacion circles away.
Nicole Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown. Sophie Salvacion tries to sprawl out of it but Nicole Salvacion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sophie Salvacion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sophie Salvacion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

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.

Nicole Salvacion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sophie Salvacion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Sophie Salvacion has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nicole Salvacion has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sophie 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sophie Salvacion!