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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 24673 p4p, 24204 weight class) and Clifford Val Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 2 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gakus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Val Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith 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.
Amiga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Amiga looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Amiga as Salvacion shoots in.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga misses with a takedown attempt
and Salvacion counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gakus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Amiga will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Amiga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salvacion controls the position.
Amiga is looking to reverse the position.
Salvacion controlling the position from side mount.
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.
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 is trying to control Salvacion's posture but Salvacion avoids it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown attempt from Amiga. Amiga gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Salvacion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Salvacion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Amiga wants to sweep here but Salvacion controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga striking off his back but it's not causing Salvacion any problems.
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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Val Salvacion dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salvacion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salvacion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salvacion content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga has Salvacion pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Salvacion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Amiga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Amiga enables Salvacion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amiga manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amiga wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Salvacion is now in half guard.
Salvacion controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is trying to maintain the position but Salvacion is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvacion in particular looking to stall.
Amiga trying to control from the bottom.
Salvacion tries to pass to full mount but Amiga defends it.
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.
Salvacion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
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.
Clifford Val Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salvacion drives through with a takedown into Amiga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga trying to keep a closed guard but Salvacion is proving a slippery customer.
Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is continuing to stall.
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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Amiga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvacion controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salvacion defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is looking for a sweep. Salvacion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga is controlling Salvacion's trapped leg to prevent Salvacion from advancing to side control.
Salvacion controlling the action here.
Gakus Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifford Val Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga wants to control the action here but instead Salvacion manages to pass to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Val Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salvacion has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifford Val Salvacion!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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