PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 23712 p4p, 23984 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
25
160
37 - 54 - 5

182 cm
26
160
40 - 54 - 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 37 - 54 - 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 40 - 54 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin 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 closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amiga to the mat! Amiga manages to get full guard.
Salvacion preventing the sweep.
Salvacion content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Salvacion 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.
Salvacion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amiga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is pulling down on Salvacion's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Amiga backs off Salvacion throws a huge counter combo but Amiga manages to avoid it all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salvacion shapes to counter with a head kick.
Salvacion shoots in but Amiga avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amiga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salvacion quickly recovers to half guard.
Amiga controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion tries to roll over but Amiga keeps him under control.
Amiga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvacion keeps working.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Salvacion uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
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.

A close round but Helen Salvacion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Salvacion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salvacion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Salvacion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga wanted to stand there but Salvacion had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
Amiga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
Amiga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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

That's two 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.
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 replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
Amiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amiga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvacion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily.
Amiga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn'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 stuffs the takedown.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown.

That's four 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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Amiga.
Amiga tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Amiga tries to get to his feet but Salvacion is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Amiga in his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agbay Amiga dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Amiga darts in looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Amiga into the cage.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
Salvacion is pressed up against the cage. Amiga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salvacion down to the mat. Salvacion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
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.
Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown but Amiga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvacion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Amiga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salvacion sprawls well. Salvacion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Amiga gets slowly back to his 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.
Amiga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Salvacion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salvacion lands in his opponent's guard.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
Amiga is trying to hold Salvacion in close to prevent damage but Salvacion has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Salvacion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Amiga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salvacion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salvacion's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga controlling the position well here. Salvacion rolled but Amiga kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Amiga not allowing Salvacion to control his hands.
Amiga trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Agbay Amiga.
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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

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