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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 23896 p4p, 24231 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agbay Amiga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27 - 32 - 2 |
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 16 - 39 - 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 27 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin 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.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown. Amiga tries to sprawl out of it but Salvacion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amiga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvacion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
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.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Amiga tries to sprawl but Salvacion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Amiga trying to control from the bottom.
Salvacion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salvacion prevents Amiga from improving his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Salvacion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Amiga tries to stand and escape but Salvacion actually recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga wants to stand and escape but instead Salvacion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helen Salvacion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Amiga shoots for a double leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls well. He's pushed Amiga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salvacion wants to slow Amiga down by chopping away at his legs.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Salvacion on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Salvacion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amiga tries to avoid it but Salvacion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amiga to the ground. Amiga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga goes for a double leg but Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salvacion continues to drive forward.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Salvacion looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agbay Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Amiga regains guard.
Amiga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Salvacion is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga controlling the position.
Salvacion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Amiga managing to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amiga sprawls well. Amiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Amiga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salvacion sprawls and moves away.
Salvacion has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Amiga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salvacion sprawls well initially but Amiga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like Amiga is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agbay Amiga dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Amiga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Amiga stopping the sweep attempt from Salvacion.
Amiga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion wants to sweep here but Amiga controlling him for the moment.
Helen Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amiga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salvacion for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Amiga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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 throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amiga's waist but Amiga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvacion off to one side.
Amiga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amiga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amiga wants it to stay on the feet.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Amiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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. He's persisting with it as Amiga sprawls well. Amiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Salvacion throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amiga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Amiga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salvacion looks for a takedown but Amiga sprawls well.
Salvacion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amiga defends well and Salvacion ends up having to push Amiga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agbay Amiga!
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RATING
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