PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alicia Salvacion (ranked 23292 p4p, 23627 weight class) and Boby Ramrod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramrod has chosen Bloody Sabbath as his entrance music. The key to victory for Alicia Salvacion has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Salvacion
vs
Ramrod

165 cm
22
143
25 - 25 - 0

150 cm
27
130
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alicia Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boby Ramrod!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ramrod shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramrod showed some decent athleticism there.
Salvacion trying to control from the bottom.
Ramrod is pressing down on Salvacion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvacion is holding on for now.
Ramrod is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Ramrod has control of Salvacion's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Salvacion regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramrod wants to take his opponent's back but Salvacion doesn't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramrod goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Salvacion turns into him and now he's in Ramrod's guard.
Ramrod manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salvacion manages to get himself to full guard.

Ramrod pushing down on Salvacion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ramrod is looking to advance position but Salvacion won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion trying to control here.
Salvacion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Salvacion tries to get out of the position.
Salvacion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramrod looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramrod wants to pass the guard but Salvacion is keeping the position.
Salvacion is trying to keep Ramrod in close.
Salvacion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramrod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramrod, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Salvacion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ramrod is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramrod is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ramrod tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salvacion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramrod wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boby Ramrod dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ramrod shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ramrod misses with a takedown attempt
and Salvacion counters with a head kick. That will keep Ramrod thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Ramrod looking to score a takedown here. Salvacion is defending well but Ramrod drives through and ends up in Salvacion's guard.
Ramrod slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ramrod should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Salvacion gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Salvacion prevents Ramrod from taking his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramrod avoids the attempt from Salvacion to control.
Ramrod seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Salvacion is holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramrod is working for a guillotine from mount but Salvacion frees his head quite easily.

Ramrod is working for a guillotine from mount but Salvacion frees his head quite easily.
Ramrod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramrod pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

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.
Ramrod looking to take Salvacion's back but Salvacion rolls and after a scramble, Salvacion ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Salvacion to escape a tricky position.
Ramrod looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvacion is one step ahead there.
Ramrod keeping moving, preventing Salvacion from controlling successfully.
Ramrod wants to stand but Salvacion is controlling the position.

Ramrod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramrod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salvacion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramrod lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Salvacion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salvacion keeping full guard, as Ramrod tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvacion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramrod is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvacion is trying to control the position but Ramrod postures up.
Ramrod is looking to pass into half guard but Salvacion pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Salvacion is in guard.

Ramrod is looking for a triangle but Salvacion pushes his legs off easily.
Ramrod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boby Ramrod 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ramrod looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salvacion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramrod just manages to avoid it.
Ramrod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It appears Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ramrod darts in looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Ramrod into the cage.
Alicia Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boby Ramrod.
Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.

Salvacion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramrod sprawls well initially but Salvacion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salvacion is keen to just control but Ramrod is a slippery customer.
Ramrod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salvacion is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramrod is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramrod is trying to stand.
Ramrod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramrod is not content to let Salvacion control the position.
Ramrod is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramrod slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Ramrod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salvacion trying to control but Ramrod is working from the bottom.
Salvacion stopping the sweep attempt from Ramrod.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramrod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

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.
Ramrod shoots for a double leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls well. He's pushed Ramrod's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salvacion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramrod has his takedown stuffed
and Salvacion counters with a solid body kick.
Ramrod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvacion counters with a nice body kick.
Ramrod dives in and grabs Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes down on Ramrod's head and hops out.
Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramrod tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ramrod stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramrod wants it to stay on the feet.
Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramrod is fending him off so far but Salvacion persists. Nope, Ramrod circles away and we're back to standing.

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Salvacion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramrod keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramrod is trying to get back to full guard.
Salvacion is taking a breather. Ramrod says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Salvacion is trying to control. Ramrod wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ramrod is looking to improve his position.
Ramrod is pressing down on Salvacion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Salvacion wants to control from the top but Ramrod keeps moving.

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.

Ramrod looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramrod wants to sweep but no luck.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramrod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramrod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramrod working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salvacion.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boby Ramrod has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ramrod is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salvacion defends well.
Alicia Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramrod has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Salvacion has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Salvacion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alicia Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramrod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boby Ramrod!
Boby Ramrod got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'