PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sophie Salvacion (ranked 23695 p4p, 7081 weight class) and Alicia Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

165 cm
21
143
9 - 21 - 2

165 cm
21
143
18 - 19 - 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 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sophie Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alicia Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

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 closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sophie Salvacion's guard.
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.
It looks like Alicia Salvacion might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sophie Salvacion wants to stand but Alicia Salvacion is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophie Salvacion is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alicia Salvacion controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sophie Salvacion working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice sprawl there from Sophie Salvacion as Alicia Salvacion shoots in.
And Sophie Salvacion counters with a quick kick to the body but Alicia Salvacion blocks it.
Sophie Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alicia Salvacion circles away.
Alicia Salvacion counters with a body kick.

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.
Nice takedown defense from Sophie Salvacion. No joy for Alicia Salvacion on that attempt.
Sophie Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alicia Salvacion but Alicia Salvacion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sophie Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Alicia Salvacion sprawls well. He's pushed Sophie Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
Alicia Salvacion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sophie Salvacion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alicia Salvacion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sophie Salvacion is looking to get back to is feet but Alicia Salvacion passes into side control.
Alicia Salvacion controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Alicia Salvacion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Alicia Salvacion looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sophie Salvacion is avoiding damage well.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but Alicia Salvacion drags him back down.
Sophie Salvacion trying to remain calm as Alicia Salvacion controls from the top position.
Sophie Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but Alicia Salvacion drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Sophie Salvacion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sophie Salvacion is letting Alicia Salvacion control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alicia Salvacion dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Alicia Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sophie Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alicia Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alicia Salvacion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sophie Salvacion with a body shot.

Alicia Salvacion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sophie Salvacion is looking to stand back up but Alicia Salvacion counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sophie Salvacion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sophie Salvacion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alicia Salvacion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sophie Salvacion is trying to stand.
Sophie Salvacion tries to roll over but Alicia Salvacion keeps him under control.
Sophie Salvacion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alicia Salvacion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alicia Salvacion's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion wants to control but Alicia Salvacion is keeping busy.
Alicia Salvacion trying to control the hands but Sophie Salvacion breaks the grip.
Sophie Salvacion is riding his opponent, not letting Alicia Salvacion buck him off.
Sophie Salvacion not allowing Alicia Salvacion to control his hands.
Alicia Salvacion tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alicia Salvacion wants to escape the position.
Sophie Salvacion not allowing Alicia Salvacion to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

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.
Alicia Salvacion looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sophie Salvacion has the hooks in. Alicia Salvacion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sophie Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alicia Salvacion defends it nicely.
Alicia Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sophie Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
Sophie Salvacion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sophie Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sophie Salvacion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion wants to stand but Alicia Salvacion is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alicia Salvacion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alicia Salvacion has his hands on Sophie Salvacion's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sophie Salvacion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alicia Salvacion controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sophie Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sophie Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sophie Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
Alicia Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sophie Salvacion sprawls well. Sophie Salvacion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alicia Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Sophie Salvacion throws a quick counter head kick but Alicia Salvacion was just out of range.
Sophie Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alicia Salvacion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sophie Salvacion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alicia Salvacion counters with a nice body kick.
Sophie Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alicia Salvacion swivels and escapes.
Alicia Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sophie Salvacion blocks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alicia Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Sophie Salvacion, which made it look bad.

Alicia Salvacion shoots in and bounces Sophie Salvacion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alicia Salvacion controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sophie Salvacion.
I think Sophie Salvacion 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

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