PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sophie Salvacion (ranked 23586 p4p, 23993 weight class) and Alicia Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sophie Salvacion has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

165 cm
20
143
9 - 16 - 1

165 cm
20
143
13 - 18 - 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 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sophie Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alicia Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

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.
Alicia Salvacion pushes Sophie Salvacion away with a front kick.
Sophie Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Alicia Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sophie Salvacion looks for a takedown but Alicia Salvacion sprawls well.
Alicia Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
Sophie Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alicia Salvacion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophie Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alicia Salvacion throws a counter combo.
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 shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alicia Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
Alicia Salvacion is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alicia Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alicia Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sophie Salvacion swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Sophie Salvacion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alicia Salvacion was covering up waiting for the punch and Sophie Salvacion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sophie Salvacion content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion wants to control from the top but Alicia Salvacion keeps moving.
Alicia Salvacion pulls Sophie Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion is looking to stand up but Alicia Salvacion won't let him.
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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Alicia Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alicia Salvacion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four 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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sophie Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but Alicia Salvacion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sophie Salvacion fails with the takedown.
Alicia Salvacion counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alicia Salvacion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sophie Salvacion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sophie Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Alicia Salvacion is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sophie Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alicia Salvacion's waist but Alicia Salvacion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sophie Salvacion off to one side.
Alicia Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sophie Salvacion blocks it well.
Sophie Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
Alicia Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sophie Salvacion. 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.
Sophie Salvacion looks for the body kick but Alicia Salvacion saw that one coming.
Alicia Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.

Alicia Salvacion drives through with a takedown into Sophie Salvacion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alicia Salvacion is stalling in the full guard.
Sophie Salvacion controlling the position.
Alicia Salvacion controlling from the top position.

That's two 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.
Sophie Salvacion has Alicia Salvacion pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alicia Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sophie Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sophie Salvacion is looking for a counter combo.
Sophie Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alicia Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
Alicia Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alicia Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alicia Salvacion is taking a breather. Sophie Salvacion says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sophie Salvacion is holding on to half guard well.
Alicia Salvacion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sophie Salvacion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alicia Salvacion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sophie Salvacion has hold of Alicia Salvacion's hands but Alicia Salvacion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Alicia Salvacion seems content to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alicia Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Alicia Salvacion.
Sophie Salvacion thinks about countering with a head kick.

Alicia Salvacion feints and as Sophie Salvacion raises his hands in defense, Alicia Salvacion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alicia Salvacion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sophie Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but Alicia Salvacion passes into half guard.

That's two 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.
Alicia Salvacion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alicia Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Sophie Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sophie Salvacion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Alicia Salvacion enables Sophie Salvacion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alicia Salvacion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alicia Salvacion has his hands on Sophie Salvacion's head, controlling the position.

Alicia Salvacion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sophie Salvacion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alicia Salvacion trying to control the position here.
Sophie Salvacion wants to stand but Alicia Salvacion is controlling his posture from full guard.

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 wants to stand and escape but instead Alicia Salvacion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in 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.
Alicia Salvacion is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alicia Salvacion.
Well Alicia 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

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