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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 24274 p4p, 24751 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kugus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
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.
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 feints a counter leg kick.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amiga feints and as Salvacion raises his hands in defense, Amiga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is adopting a defensive guard.
Salvacion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amiga sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Amiga won't allow Salvacion to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salvacion gets a double leg takedown into Amiga's guard.
Amiga controlling the position.
Salvacion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion being controlled here momentarily.
Salvacion controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amiga is on top in guard.
Salvacion looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amiga is one step ahead there.
Amiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kugus Amiga dominated that round.
That's time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Amiga fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salvacion to the ground. Amiga is now in Salvacion's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Amiga is now in half guard.
Amiga prevents Salvacion from improving his position.
Salvacion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Amiga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Amiga's back!
Salvacion controls the action.
Salvacion is continuing to stall.
Kugus Amiga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Salvacion the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion not allowing Amiga to control his hands.
Salvacion controls the position.
Amiga can't escape the position.
That's four 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.
Salvacion is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Salvacion avoiding Amiga 's attempts to control his hands.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Salvacion misses.
Amiga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion being controlled for a moment.
Salvacion is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga misses with the ground and pound.
Salvacion is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Salvacion is controlling Amiga's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Salvacion wants to get back to full guard but Amiga has passed into side control.
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 is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Amiga slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga in the domination position with Salvacion hanging on.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amiga wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amiga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga wants to hit a sweep here but Salvacion passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Amiga there!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Helen Salvacion.
I think Salvacion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Helen Salvacion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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