PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nicole Salvacion (ranked 6321 p4p, 24186 weight class) and Alicia Blitzkrieg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Salvacion
vs
Blitzkrieg

175 cm
22
143
23 - 24 - 3

165 cm
20
143
8 - 15 - 3

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 23 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicole Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alicia Blitzkrieg!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

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.

Blitzkrieg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion is refusing to be controlled, as Blitzkrieg sits in half guard.
Blitzkrieg 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.
Blitzkrieg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Salvacion controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvacion controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Blitzkrieg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salvacion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blitzkrieg shoots in but Salvacion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salvacion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

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.
Blitzkrieg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salvacion as he jumps to the side.
Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.

Blitzkrieg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salvacion's half guard.
Salvacion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blitzkrieg wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blitzkrieg wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Salvacion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salvacion pulls Blitzkrieg in close to his closed guard and prevents Blitzkrieg from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blitzkrieg looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.
As Blitzkrieg tries to get set, Salvacion tries to push him back and clinch up but Blitzkrieg manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alicia Blitzkrieg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Blitzkrieg shoots in looking for a takedown but Salvacion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blitzkrieg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Blitzkrieg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Salvacion is not content to let Blitzkrieg control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is trying to maintain the position but Blitzkrieg is very close to passing his half guard.
Salvacion is controlling Blitzkrieg's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion won't allow Blitzkrieg to pass to mount.
Blitzkrieg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvacion keeps working.
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.
Blitzkrieg slows the pace down in half guard.
Blitzkrieg is continuing to stall.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Blitzkrieg, which made it look bad.
Blitzkrieg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg with a poor takedown
and Salvacion counters with a right hand to the body.
Nicole Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alicia Blitzkrieg.
Salvacion shoots in but Blitzkrieg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blitzkrieg swivels and escapes.
Blitzkrieg shoots for a takedown but Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Blitzkrieg looks to move away, Salvacion throws a big counter combo but Blitzkrieg just gets out of the way.

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 Blitzkrieg or perhaps it was just good defense by Salvacion, which made it look bad.
Salvacion tries to land a front kick but Blitzkrieg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blitzkrieg is trying to counter with his kicks.

Blitzkrieg tries to sprawl but Salvacion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blitzkrieg is trying to stand back up but Salvacion is controlling him
Salvacion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alicia Blitzkrieg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Blitzkrieg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Salvacion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzkrieg controlling the position for now.
Blitzkrieg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Salvacion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blitzkrieg wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blitzkrieg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salvacion is looking to counter with a body kick.

Blitzkrieg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salvacion quickly recovers to half guard.
Salvacion tries to roll over but Blitzkrieg keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Salvacion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salvacion is positioning himself well to prevent Blitzkrieg advancing to mount.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Salvacion is pressing down on Blitzkrieg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nicole Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alicia Blitzkrieg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blitzkrieg's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion shoots in but Blitzkrieg avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alicia Blitzkrieg.
I've got Blitzkrieg 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alicia Blitzkrieg!