PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 24642 p4p, 24602 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helen Salvacion has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tapad Amiga's chin.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
21
160
13 - 28 - 2

182 cm
21
160
19 - 26 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 13 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

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 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.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.

Amiga breaks from the clinch.

Amiga fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salvacion to the ground. Amiga is now in Salvacion's guard.
Amiga trying to control but Salvacion is working from the bottom.
Salvacion has control of Amiga's left arm, preventing Amiga from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is continuing to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion controls Amiga momentarily but Amiga frees himself.
Amiga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Salvacion is controlling Amiga's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Amiga throws a big elbow that misses.

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.

Amiga scores with a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salvacion holds on and takes a little breather.
Salvacion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Amiga has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga trying to control the position but Salvacion is working away.
Amiga is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salvacion's shoulder. That is not cool.
Amiga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Salvacion sneaks back into half guard.

That's four 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 is trying is best to control the position here.
Amiga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salvacion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amiga 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapad Amiga dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
Amiga feinted with a counter takedown.
Amiga wants to clinch up but Salvacion keeps it at a distance.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvacion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Tapad Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Amiga gets a double leg takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
Amiga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion controlling Amiga's posture.
Amiga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Salvacion wants to sweep here but Amiga controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Salvacion trying to keep a closed guard but Amiga is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amiga stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvacion. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amiga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amiga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapad Amiga dominated that second round.
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 manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salvacion on his heels. He'll look to pass Salvacion's guard now, I'm sure.
Amiga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salvacion wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion being controlled here, momentarily.
Salvacion has control of Amiga's left arm, preventing Amiga from doing any damage.
Tapad Amiga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Amiga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amiga pinned against the cage. Amiga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amiga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Amiga is trying to control. Salvacion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amiga is working away from the top position though.
Salvacion controlling the position well.
Amiga trying to control the pace.
Helen Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tapad Amiga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapad Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amiga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapad Amiga!