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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 24365 p4p, 24730 weight class) and Helen 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.
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182 cm
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15 - 25 - 1 |
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 8 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin 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.
Salvacion gets a takedown into half guard.
Salvacion is thwarting Amiga's attempts to control the position.
Salvacion stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Salvacion might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga tries to get to full guard but Salvacion has control of the leg.
Salvacion is controlling the pace.
Amiga keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Amiga.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga circles away easily
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the 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 follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
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.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amiga gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salvacion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
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!
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.
Salvacion walks forward, straight into a front kick from Amiga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion controls the position from side control.
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.
Amiga is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Salvacion is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion stands up and beckons Amiga to his feet.
Amiga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salvacion tries to avoid it but Amiga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salvacion to the ground. Salvacion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salvacion as he 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.
No luck for Amiga with that takedown attempt.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily.
Amiga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Salvacion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Amiga was covering up waiting for the punch and Salvacion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Amiga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salvacion's half guard.
Amiga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion controlling the position for now.
Let's hope that Salvacion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Amiga slows the pace down in half guard.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amiga wants to stand up but Salvacion has a hold of him and won't allow it.
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 keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amiga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Amiga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Salvacion wants to sweep but no luck.
Amiga wants to get up but he can't break Salvacion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amiga controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
Amiga drops back, looking for a kneebar! Salvacion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Salvacion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Salvacion!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga seems a little lost for a moment, as Salvacion dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agbay Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salvacion 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helen Salvacion!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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