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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 24689 p4p, 25349 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helen Salvacion is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
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.
Amiga leaves Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amiga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga shoots in looking for a takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl out of it but Amiga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salvacion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amiga to the mat! Amiga manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Amiga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Amiga is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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.
Salvacion keeping hold of Amiga's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion is looking for a sweep. Amiga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga dives in and grabs Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes down on Amiga's head and hops out.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helen Salvacion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amiga shoots in looking for a takedown but Salvacion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amiga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Amiga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salvacion circles away.
Salvacion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salvacion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Amiga really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agbay Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga goes for a double leg but Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salvacion continues to drive forward.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
Amiga wants a takedown but no success here.
Salvacion tries to score a body lock takedown but Amiga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salvacion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Salvacion prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salvacion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salvacion closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amiga did well to prevent Salvacion getting side control.
Salvacion controlling the action here.
Salvacion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amiga keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Salvacion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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 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.
Amiga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salvacion is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amiga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvacion defends well and Amiga ends up having to push Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helen Salvacion 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. This is the final round!
Amiga shoots in looking for a takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl out of it but Amiga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salvacion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvacion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Amiga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga tries for a takedown but Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agbay Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
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.
Salvacion shoots and misses
and Amiga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Helen Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salvacion wants to sweep but no luck.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
Salvacion is continuing to stall.
Amiga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salvacion is controlling Amiga's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Salvacion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Salvacion stopping the sweep attempt from Amiga.
Agbay Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helen Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salvacion stays in close to Amiga's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Helen 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helen Salvacion!
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