PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sophie Salvacion (ranked 23745 p4p, 7001 weight class) and Alicia Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

165 cm
20
143
9 - 14 - 0

165 cm
20
143
11 - 17 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

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 9 - 14 - 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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alicia Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson 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.
Sophie Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sophie Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alicia Salvacion circles away.
Alicia Salvacion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sophie Salvacion with a body shot.

Alicia Salvacion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sophie Salvacion on his heels. He'll look to pass Sophie Salvacion's guard now, I'm sure.
Sophie Salvacion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alicia Salvacion controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alicia Salvacion is controlling him.
Alicia Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sophie Salvacion is trying to control the position but Alicia Salvacion postures up.
Alicia Salvacion controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sophie Salvacion holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Alicia Salvacion fails with the takedown.
Sophie Salvacion shoots in but Alicia Salvacion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sophie Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sophie Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Alicia Salvacion sprawls well.
Alicia Salvacion counters with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Alicia Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Alicia Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Alicia Salvacion shoots in but Sophie Salvacion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alicia Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sophie Salvacion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alicia Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Sophie Salvacion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

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.

Alicia Salvacion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sophie Salvacion quickly recovers to half guard.
Alicia Salvacion trying to control the pace.
Sophie Salvacion wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sophie Salvacion trying to control here.
Sophie Salvacion is trying to stand back up but Alicia Salvacion is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alicia Salvacion dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sophie Salvacion dives in and grabs Alicia Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alicia Salvacion pushes down on Sophie Salvacion's head and hops out.

Sophie Salvacion looking to score a takedown here. Alicia Salvacion is defending well but Sophie Salvacion drives through and ends up in Alicia Salvacion's guard.

Alicia Salvacion has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sophie Salvacion has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Alicia Salvacion is trying to pull guard but Sophie Salvacion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Alicia Salvacion jumps into guard, dragging Sophie Salvacion to the mat.
Sophie Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alicia Salvacion has Sophie Salvacion pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Alicia Salvacion throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

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.
Sophie Salvacion trying to control but Alicia Salvacion is working from the bottom.
Alicia Salvacion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sophie Salvacion dives in and grabs Alicia Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alicia Salvacion pushes down on Sophie Salvacion's head and hops out.
Alicia Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Alicia Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sophie Salvacion pinned against the cage. Sophie Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alicia Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Sophie Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Sophie Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sophie Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alicia Salvacion.
Sophie Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alicia Salvacion leaves Sophie Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alicia Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alicia Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Alicia Salvacion gets caught napping as Sophie Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown. Alicia Salvacion manages to retain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alicia Salvacion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Alicia Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sophie Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sophie Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Alicia Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alicia Salvacion stuffs the takedown attempt from Sophie Salvacion. Sophie Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sophie Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Alicia Salvacion, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sophie Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Alicia Salvacion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alicia Salvacion.
Sophie Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but Alicia Salvacion passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sophie Salvacion pushes Alicia Salvacion off looking to stand but Alicia Salvacion dives back in and keeps control.
Alicia Salvacion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alicia Salvacion prevents Sophie Salvacion from standing back up.
Alicia Salvacion slows the pace down in half guard.
Sophie Salvacion looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alicia Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Sophie Salvacion, which made it look bad.

Sophie Salvacion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alicia Salvacion's half guard.
Alicia Salvacion trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alicia Salvacion wants to get back to full guard.
Alicia Salvacion trying to control here.
Sophie Salvacion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sophie Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alicia Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Sophie Salvacion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alicia Salvacion sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sophie Salvacion is just content to waste time from the top position. Alicia Salvacion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alicia Salvacion.
I've got Alicia Salvacion 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

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