PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 5981 p4p, 24747 weight class) and Clifford Val Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
18
160
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
160
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kugus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Val Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

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.
Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
Amiga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Salvacion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amiga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amiga.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Amiga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvacion controls the pace.
Amiga is pulling down on Salvacion's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amiga is on top in guard.

Salvacion striking off his back but it's not causing Amiga any problems.
Amiga stopping the sweep attempt from Salvacion.
Amiga being controlled here momentarily.
Amiga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion managing to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Amiga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salvacion is trying to defend but Amiga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga trying to control the pace.
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.

A close round but Clifford Val Salvacion will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Amiga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga circles away easily
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Amiga shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Amiga showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Amiga'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 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 controlling the position for now.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga is looking to advance position but Salvacion won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salvacion but Salvacion pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salvacion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Amiga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salvacion is staying tight to Amiga's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Amiga can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kugus Amiga dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Amiga moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSalvacion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Salvacion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amiga to the ground. Salvacion is now in Amiga's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga wants to sweep here but Salvacion controlling him for the moment.
Amiga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Salvacion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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.
Amiga is adopting a defensive guard.
Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga has a takedown stuffed.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Amiga.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Val 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

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