PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Salvacion (ranked 24176 p4p, 24001 weight class) and Chelsea Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chelsea Salvacion was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
21
143
7 - 24 - 2

175 cm
21
143
17 - 22 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Determined

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 7 - 24 - 2, fighting out of New York, Alexis Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chelsea Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

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.
Alexis Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chelsea Salvacion as he avoids it easily.

Alexis Salvacion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alexis Salvacion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexis Salvacion is just content to waste time from the top position. Chelsea Salvacion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
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.
Chelsea Salvacion controlling the position.
Chelsea Salvacion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis Salvacion preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chelsea Salvacion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Alexis Salvacion wants to get back to his feet.
Chelsea Salvacion controlling the pace.

Alexis Salvacion manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a push kick but Alexis Salvacion slaps the foot to one side.
Alexis Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexis Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexis Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Chelsea Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexis Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
And Chelsea Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Alexis Salvacion manages to step out the way in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexis Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Chelsea Salvacion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Alexis Salvacion enables Chelsea Salvacion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alexis Salvacion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alexis Salvacion wants to stand and escape but Chelsea Salvacion is having none of it.
Chelsea Salvacion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexis Salvacion is looking to stand up but Chelsea Salvacion isn't so interested in that idea.
Chelsea Salvacion controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chelsea Salvacion won't allow Alexis Salvacion to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chelsea Salvacion will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chelsea Salvacion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alexis Salvacion is trying to defend but Chelsea Salvacion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alexis Salvacion scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Chelsea Salvacion manages to mount him!
Alexis Salvacion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chelsea Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexis Salvacion wants to control but Chelsea Salvacion is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis Salvacion wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chelsea Salvacion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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.
Chelsea Salvacion prevents Alexis Salvacion from getting the reversal.
Chelsea Salvacion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Chelsea 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.
Alexis Salvacion is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion controlling the pace for now.
Alexis Salvacion avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chelsea Salvacion.
Chelsea Salvacion tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alexis Salvacion wants to control but Chelsea Salvacion is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four 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.
Chelsea Salvacion content just to control the position here.
Chelsea Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexis Salvacion tries to hold on but Chelsea Salvacion postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexis Salvacion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chelsea 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. This is the final round!

Chelsea Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Alexis Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chelsea Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexis Salvacion is fending him off so far but Chelsea Salvacion persists. Nope, Alexis Salvacion circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexis Salvacion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chelsea Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alexis Salvacion is fending him off so far but Chelsea Salvacion persists. Nope, Alexis Salvacion circles away and we're back to standing.
It appears Alexis Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Alexis Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chelsea Salvacion.
Alexis Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Chelsea 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.
Chelsea Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chelsea Salvacion tries a quick counter leg kick but Alexis Salvacion is wise to it.
Alexis Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up with Chelsea Salvacion, looking for a takedown. Alexis Salvacion pushes Chelsea Salvacion against the cage but Chelsea Salvacion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Alexis Salvacion shoots in and gets a takedown into Chelsea Salvacion's guard.
Chelsea Salvacion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexis Salvacion is one step ahead there.

Chelsea Salvacion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion is adopting a defensive guard.
Alexis Salvacion is looking to stand up but Chelsea Salvacion won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelsea Salvacion is adopting a defensive guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexis Salvacion blocks the body kick.
Alexis Salvacion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Alexis Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Chelsea Salvacion throws a counter combo.

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.
Chelsea Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexis Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexis Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Chelsea Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chelsea Salvacion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chelsea Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chelsea Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alexis Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
Alexis Salvacion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexis Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chelsea 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

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