PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Williams Junior (ranked 4609 p4p, 24907 weight class) and Clifford Val Salvacion (ranked 478 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Williams Junior
vs
Salvacion

225 cm
18
299
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
300
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Williams Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clifford Val Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams Junior throws a head kick that misses
and Salvacion counters with a body kick that stops Williams Junior in his tracks momentarily.
Williams Junior misses with a double jab.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Salvacion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Williams Junior's guard.
Williams Junior is wriggling around but Salvacion manages to pass to half guard.

Salvacion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion wants to pass the guard but Williams Junior is defending well.
Salvacion is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams Junior wants to stand back up but Salvacion manages to pass into side control.
Williams Junior tries to bench press Salvacion off him but Salvacion keeps the position.
Salvacion controls the position.

Salvacion stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams Junior throws a series of punches but Salvacion avoids them all with ease.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Williams Junior manages to step out the way in time.
Salvacion defending well as Williams Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Salvacion unleashes a big counter combination but Williams Junior bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Salvacion moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams Junior.
Williams Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvacion counters with a series of strikes. Williams Junior will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Williams Junior.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams Junior lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Clifford Val Salvacion has been cut.
Salvacion blocks a jab.
Williams Junior tries to score with a low kick but Salvacion moves his leg out of the way.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Williams Junior.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Williams Junior throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Salvacion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Salvacion.
Williams Junior wants to get back to his feet but Salvacion passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Salvacion slows the pace down in half guard.
Williams Junior wants to get back to full guard but Salvacion has passed into side control.
Salvacion controlling from side mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clifford Val Salvacion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clifford Val Salvacion's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Williams Junior throws a front kick aimed at Salvacion's knee but Salvacion avoids it well.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
A head kick by Williams Junior misses
and Salvacion counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Williams Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Williams Junior looks for the body kick but Salvacion saw that one coming.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Williams Junior manages to step out the way in time.

Williams Junior gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams Junior wants to get back to his feet but Salvacion passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Williams Junior is trying to control but Salvacion passes into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams Junior tries to bench press Salvacion off him but Salvacion keeps the position.
Williams Junior is working hard here to advance position.
Salvacion happy to just control the position for now.
Williams Junior is looking for a sweep.
Williams Junior is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Salvacion the control monster continue. Boring.
Salvacion working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion avoids the head kick by Williams Junior.
Salvacion is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams Junior swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salvacion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tank Williams Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Salvacion looking to score a takedown here. Williams Junior is defending well but Salvacion drives through and ends up in Williams Junior's guard.
Salvacion is standing up over Williams Junior. Williams Junior looks to escape but Salvacion dives into side control.

Salvacion taking a breather here.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
You can see the frustration on Williams Junior'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!
Williams Junior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clifford Val Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clifford Val Salvacion's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Williams Junior throws a left and a right that both miss

and Salvacion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams Junior won't be happy with that.
Salvacion controls the position.
Williams Junior is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion looks up at the clock and then as Williams Junior takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Salvacion smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Williams Junior is trying to get back to half guard.
Salvacion remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two 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.
Salvacion blocks a head kick by Williams Junior.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.

Williams Junior gets caught napping as Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown. Williams Junior manages to retain guard.
Williams Junior is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Salvacion dives into side control.

A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Let's hope that 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams Junior pushes Salvacion away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Salvacion gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Williams Junior is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Salvacion working away.
Salvacion controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Salvacion.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williams Junior wants to get back to his feet but Salvacion drags him back down.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clifford Val Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Salvacion.
Tank Williams Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lull in the action here as Salvacion stalls from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Val Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

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