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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alicia Blitzkrieg (ranked 6371 p4p, 22962 weight class) and Sophie Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alicia Blitzkrieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 27 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sophie Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
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.
Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Blitzkrieg sprawls well. He's pushed Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blitzkrieg is defended easily by Salvacion.
Blitzkrieg with a poor takedown
and Salvacion counters with a head kick. That will keep Blitzkrieg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitzkrieg gets a takedown into half guard.
Salvacion manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salvacion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alicia Blitzkrieg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blitzkrieg takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blitzkrieg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blitzkrieg tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Salvacion.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blitzkrieg lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blitzkrieg in particular looking to stall.
Blitzkrieg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Salvacion controls his leg.
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.
Salvacion has one foot on Blitzkrieg's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blitzkrieg is fending him off so far but Salvacion persists. Nope, Blitzkrieg circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Blitzkrieg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Salvacion wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blitzkrieg slows the pace down.
Blitzkrieg stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sophie Salvacion dominated that round.
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.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Blitzkrieg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blitzkrieg quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Blitzkrieg dives in and grabs Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes down on Blitzkrieg's head and hops out.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blitzkrieg circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Blitzkrieg, which made it look bad.
Blitzkrieg thinks about countering with a body kick.
Alicia Blitzkrieg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sophie Salvacion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blitzkrieg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blitzkrieg defends well and Salvacion ends up having to push Blitzkrieg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blitzkrieg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Salvacion sneaks out the side door and pushes Blitzkrieg away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Blitzkrieg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salvacion tries to avoid it but Blitzkrieg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salvacion to the ground. Salvacion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blitzkrieg defends it nicely.
Blitzkrieg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg lands with a nice body kick.
Blitzkrieg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salvacion sprawls well initially but Blitzkrieg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Blitzkrieg stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Blitzkrieg, which made it look bad.
Salvacion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blitzkrieg quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Salvacion tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blitzkrieg wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sophie Salvacion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blitzkrieg defends well and Salvacion ends up having to push Blitzkrieg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Blitzkrieg manages to step out the way in time.
Blitzkrieg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but Blitzkrieg passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion trying to control but Blitzkrieg postures up.
Blitzkrieg slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is holding on to half guard well.
Salvacion has one foot on Blitzkrieg's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salvacion sprawls well. Salvacion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blitzkrieg gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blitzkrieg defends well and Salvacion ends up having to push Blitzkrieg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blitzkrieg quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blitzkrieg as he jumps to the side.
Blitzkrieg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alicia Blitzkrieg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sophie Salvacion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blitzkrieg.
Salvacion sneaks out the side door and pushes Blitzkrieg away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Blitzkrieg has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alicia Blitzkrieg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sophie Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blitzkrieg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sophie Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sophie Salvacion!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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