PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helen Salvacion (ranked 24001 p4p, 23710 weight class) and Agbay Amiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Salvacion
vs
Amiga

182 cm
25
160
36 - 46 - 5

182 cm
24
160
31 - 48 - 5

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 36 - 46 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 48 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

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 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.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Salvacion manages to step out the way in time.
Amiga tries for a takedown but Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Amiga avoids it.
Salvacion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amiga.
Salvacion goes for a double leg but Amiga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amiga continues to drive forward.
Amiga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga can't get the takedown.
Helen Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agbay Amiga.
Amiga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Salvacion after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion prevents the takedown attempt.
Salvacion can't get the takedown.

Amiga pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga looking to control.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salvacion is looking to work some ground and pound but Amiga has wrist control.

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 has his hands on Salvacion's head, controlling the position.
Amiga wants to sweep but no luck.
Salvacion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up with Amiga, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes Amiga against the cage but Amiga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Amiga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Salvacion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Salvacion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Salvacion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvacion in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helen Salvacion 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 shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amiga but Amiga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it well.

Salvacion shoots in and gets a takedown into Amiga's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Amiga 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amiga is on top in guard.

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 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amiga controls the pace.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
Amiga stays in close to Salvacion's body and controls the position.
Salvacion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amiga can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga circles away easily
and Amiga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helen Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amiga defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agbay Amiga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Amiga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Salvacion wants to get back to full guard.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga postures up.

Amiga stands up and beckons Salvacion to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Salvacion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga is doing well to control the position and prevent Salvacion from advancing to side control.
Amiga trying to control from the bottom.
Amiga is looking for a sweep. Salvacion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.
Salvacion trying to control the pace.
Amiga controlling the position well.
Amiga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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.
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 quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

Salvacion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is trying to control but Salvacion manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helen Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salvacion 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

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