PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TheNightmare Miocic (ranked 6410 p4p, 6649 weight class) and Clifford Val Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Miocic
vs
Salvacion

176 cm
25
300
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
300
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, TheNightmare Miocic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clifford Val Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miocic closes the distance and clinches up with Salvacion, looking for a takedown. Miocic pushes Salvacion against the cage but Salvacion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salvacion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Miocic shoots for a takedown but Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salvacion blocks a head kick by Miocic.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Miocic throws a series of punches but Salvacion moves out of range.
Miocic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Miocic blocks it well.

Salvacion gets the takedown into side control.
Miocic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Salvacion asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic is letting Salvacion control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Salvacion is controlling him well.
Miocic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Miocic trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miocic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Clifford Val Salvacion has been cut.
Miocic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salvacion. Salvacion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miocic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miocic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miocic really is a fat lump.
Miocic pushes Salvacion away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Salvacion gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miocic is pushing Salvacion's head away, looking to escape. Salvacion manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miocic is trying to escape the position but Salvacion is controlling the position.
Miocic is trying to buck Salvacion off.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Miocic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion slips under a jab from Miocic.
Miocic 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.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TheNightmare Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Salvacion gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Miocic regains guard.
Salvacion prevents Miocic from getting back to his feet.

Miocic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Salvacion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miocic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Salvacion has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Miocic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Miocic wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that TheNightmare Miocic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clifford Val Salvacion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Miocic 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.
Miocic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSalvacion.

Salvacion has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miocic regains guard immediately.
Salvacion controlling from the top position.
Miocic wants to get back to his feet but Salvacion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miocic wants to get back to his feet but Salvacion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miocic 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.
Salvacion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miocic defends it well.

Salvacion has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Miocic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic is trying to get back to his feet but Salvacion has full control of the position and if anything, Miocic has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Miocic is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Salvacion off. It looks like it's working - Salvacion slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Miocic displaying calm under pressure there.
Miocic closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic fails to land with a series of punches.

Salvacion gets the takedown into side control.
Miocic tries to escape but Salvacion is in control.
Salvacion looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miocic is avoiding damage well.
Miocic wants to get back to his feet but Salvacion drags him back down.
Salvacion staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Miocic fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TheNightmare Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miocic throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Salvacion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Salvacion prevents Miocic from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clifford Val Salvacion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clifford Val Salvacion's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Miocic closes the distance and clinches up with Salvacion, looking for a takedown. Miocic pushes Salvacion against the cage but Salvacion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
Salvacion defending well as Miocic loads up on a big left hand.

Miocic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salvacion's half guard.
Salvacion wants to improve his position but Miocic is controlling well.
Miocic is looking to advance position but Salvacion won't allow it.

Miocic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salvacion sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion pushes Miocic off looking to stand but Miocic dives back in and keeps control.

Miocic is trying to work for a kimura but Salvacion is defending well.
Salvacion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miocic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miocic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salvacion sees it coming and defends easily.

Miocic seems to be working for a kimura but Salvacion defends the submission attempt.

Miocic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salvacion sees it coming and defends easily.

Miocic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Miocic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salvacion is just riding it out for now. Miocic eventually gives up the hold.

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.
Salvacion desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Miocic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salvacion sees it coming and defends easily.
Salvacion is looking for a sweep. Miocic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miocic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salvacion is just riding it out for now. Miocic eventually gives up the hold.
Salvacion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Miocic is looking for a kimura here.

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.
Salvacion is controlling Miocic's trapped leg to prevent Miocic from advancing to side control.

Miocic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Salvacion makes his way to full guard, as Miocic worked for a kimura.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salvacion holds on and takes a little breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
TheNightmare Miocic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miocic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TheNightmare Miocic!