PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 24338 p4p, 24699 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
21
160
11 - 34 - 2

182 cm
22
160
21 - 28 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

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 11 - 34 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

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 decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Salvacion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Amiga controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is pressing down on Salvacion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Salvacion clinches up with Amiga and pushes him back against the cage.
Amiga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salvacion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two 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 gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Salvacion is controlling the pace.
Amiga is trying is best to control the position here.
Salvacion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Salvacion passes into side control, despite Amiga's attempt to control the position.
Salvacion is looking to take a break and control but Amiga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amiga is trying to control Salvacion's posture but Salvacion avoids it.

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

That's four 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 shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Amiga wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Salvacion uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown into Amiga's guard.
Amiga has control of Salvacion's left arm, preventing Salvacion from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga has his hands on Salvacion's head, controlling the position.
Salvacion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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.

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

Salvacion scores with a takedown into Amiga's 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvacion controls the pace.
Amiga throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Amiga is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvacion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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.
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 time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Amiga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvacion swivels and escapes.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salvacion as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Amiga.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Amiga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Salvacion!
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga wants to stand but Salvacion is controlling his arm.
Salvacion struggling a bit here.
What's Salvacion going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Amiga wants to stand but Salvacion has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion struggling a bit here.
Amiga wants to stand but Salvacion is controlling his arm.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.

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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amiga is defended easily by Salvacion.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agbay Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agbay Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
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 27:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29

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