PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 24047 p4p, 24199 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
19
160
10 - 8 - 0

182 cm
19
160
5 - 16 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 10 - 8 - 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 5 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin 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 throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amiga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Salvacion is in Amiga's guard.
Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga is trying to control the position but Salvacion postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
No luck for Salvacion with that takedown attempt.

That's two 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amiga or perhaps it was just good defense by Salvacion, which made it look bad.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Amiga keeping moving, preventing Salvacion from controlling successfully.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.
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'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvacion is one step ahead there.
Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard John Salvacion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Salvacion fails with the takedown.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily.

Amiga manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salvacion on his heels. He'll look to pass Salvacion's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salvacion looking to control.
Amiga wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
Amiga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amiga drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salvacion being controlled here, momentarily.
Richard John Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga stopping the sweep attempt from Salvacion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Amiga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kugus Amiga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amiga tries to counter with a takedown but Salvacion is quick to defend against it.
Salvacion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Amiga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Salvacion has Amiga pulled in close to control his posture.
Salvacion trying to keep a closed guard but Amiga is proving a slippery customer.

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 can't keep his opponent in guard - Amiga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Salvacion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.

That's four 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.
Amiga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvacion pinned against the cage. Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kugus Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

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