PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 24114 p4p, 24451 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agbay Amiga could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Helen Salvacion's chin.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
22
160
15 - 35 - 3

182 cm
22
160
23 - 31 - 2

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 15 - 35 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amiga.
Nice sprawl there from Salvacion as Amiga shoots in.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Amiga.
Amiga lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amiga throws a counter high kick but Salvacion was just alert enough to avoid 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 shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amiga counters with a solid body kick.
Salvacion looks to clinch
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
Salvacion has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Amiga. No joy for Salvacion on that attempt.

Salvacion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salvacion controlling Amiga's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agbay Amiga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amiga.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
Salvacion slaps away a takedown attempt from Amiga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion looks for a takedown but Amiga sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salvacion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amiga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Salvacion controlling from the top position.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
Salvacion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga wants to sweep but no luck.
Amiga is controlling Salvacion's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salvacion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Amiga trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Amiga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Amiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

Salvacion drives through with a takedown into Amiga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salvacion controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion being controlled here momentarily.

Salvacion drops back looking for a leg! Amiga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amiga manages to kick Salvacion off! Salvacion jumps back into Amiga's guard.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Amiga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salvacion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amiga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salvacion thinking.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily.

Salvacion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Amiga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salvacion taking a breather here.
Salvacion working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Amiga tries to buck Salvacion off but Salvacion is having none of it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Salvacion shoots in but Amiga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Amiga, which made it look bad.
Amiga stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvacion. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

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.

Amiga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Helen Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amiga tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Salvacion is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agbay Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amiga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

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