PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 23633 p4p, 23910 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helen Salvacion acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
25
160
36 - 53 - 5

182 cm
25
160
39 - 53 - 5

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 36 - 53 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 53 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

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 fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amiga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salvacion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Amiga really felt that one!
Salvacion stuffs the takedown attempt from Amiga. Amiga gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion fails with the takedown
and Amiga counters with a nice leg kick.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amiga.
Amiga fails with the takedown.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.

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 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 throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
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 thinks about the counter body kick.

Amiga lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Amiga not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga is thwarting Salvacion's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Salvacion has his hands clasped together around Amiga's back. He's all about the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
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 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amiga is working away from the top position though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salvacion dives in and grabs Amiga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes down on Salvacion's head and hops out.
Amiga looks to throw a body kick

and Salvacion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.
Salvacion won't allow Amiga to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
Amiga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Amiga is pulling down on Salvacion's head. It's preventing any offense from Salvacion, at least for the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two 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.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Salvacion.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.

Amiga scores with a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Amiga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salvacion controlling Amiga's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Agbay Amiga will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salvacion with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Amiga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.
Amiga striking off his back but it's not causing Salvacion any problems.
Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.

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's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

Salvacion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Salvacion wants to control from the top but Amiga keeps moving.
Salvacion preventing the sweep.
Amiga trying to keep a closed guard but Salvacion is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Helen Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agbay 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!
Amiga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helen Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

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