PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jenna Salvacion (ranked 6976 p4p, 7101 weight class) and Alexis Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenna Salvacion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Salvacion
vs
Salvacion

175 cm
21
143
18 - 15 - 2

175 cm
21
143
7 - 21 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 18 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jenna Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Alexis Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

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.
Jenna Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Alexis Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jenna Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alexis Salvacion's waist but Alexis Salvacion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenna Salvacion off to one side.
Alexis Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexis Salvacion stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenna Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenna Salvacion just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexis Salvacion counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenna Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Alexis Salvacion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexis Salvacion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Jenna Salvacion sprawls well.
Jenna Salvacion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alexis Salvacion stuffs the takedown attempt from Jenna Salvacion. Jenna Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexis Salvacion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alexis Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alexis Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexis Salvacion tries a quick counter leg kick but Jenna Salvacion is wise to it.

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.
Jenna Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jenna Salvacion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alexis Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenna Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
Alexis Salvacion shoots in but Jenna Salvacion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jenna Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alexis Salvacion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jenna Salvacion tries for a takedown but Alexis Salvacion circles away easily
and Alexis Salvacion counters with a big head kick but Jenna Salvacion shrugs it off.
Jenna Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexis Salvacion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion goes for a double leg but Alexis Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alexis Salvacion continues to drive forward.
Alexis Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.

Alexis Salvacion pulls Jenna Salvacion into guard.
Alexis Salvacion is wriggling around but Jenna Salvacion manages to pass to half guard.
Alexis Salvacion wants to control but Jenna Salvacion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexis Salvacion tries to kick Jenna Salvacion off but Jenna Salvacion keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexis Salvacion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Alexis Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Jenna Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexis Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Jenna Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Alexis Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenna Salvacion pinned against the cage. Jenna Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jenna Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Salvacion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexis Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexis Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexis Salvacion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alexis Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.

Jenna Salvacion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alexis Salvacion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion prevents Alexis Salvacion from escaping the position.
Jenna Salvacion cracks Alexis Salvacion with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexis Salvacion is trying to buck Jenna Salvacion off.
Alexis Salvacion is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion takes a little break here. Alexis Salvacion wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jenna Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up with Alexis Salvacion, looking for a takedown. Jenna Salvacion pushes Alexis Salvacion against the cage but Alexis Salvacion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

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.
Nice sprawl there from Jenna Salvacion as Alexis Salvacion shoots in.
Jenna Salvacion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

Alexis Salvacion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jenna Salvacion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alexis Salvacion is fighting to break Jenna Salvacion's control of his arms but Jenna Salvacion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenna Salvacion throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jenna Salvacion dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jenna Salvacion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Jenna Salvacion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jenna Salvacion won't allow Alexis Salvacion to get back to his feet.
Jenna Salvacion controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion won't allow Alexis Salvacion to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alexis Salvacion is pulling down on Jenna Salvacion's head. It's preventing any offense from Jenna Salvacion, at least for the moment.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexis Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexis Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jenna Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexis Salvacion somewhat.
Jenna Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion tries for a takedown but Alexis Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jenna Salvacion is winning the standup battle so far.

Jenna Salvacion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

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

Jenna Salvacion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alexis Salvacion!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenna Salvacion moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenna Salvacion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alexis Salvacion for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenna Salvacion sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alexis Salvacion is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

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 Jenna Salvacion.
Well Jenna Salvacion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

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