PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 24616 p4p, 24572 weight class) and Helen 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.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
20
160
10 - 13 - 1

182 cm
20
160
9 - 18 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

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 looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amiga is fending him off so far but Salvacion persists. Nope, Amiga circles away and we're back to standing.
Amiga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salvacion circles away.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
No luck for Amiga with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Salvacion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion not doing much 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.
Amiga moves into full guard.

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 frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Salvacion.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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'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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amiga or perhaps it was just good defense by Salvacion, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapad Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Salvacion shoots in and bounces Amiga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amiga looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Amiga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helen Salvacion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown.

Salvacion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Amiga's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion 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.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in to control the position.
Salvacion controlling from the top position.
Amiga controlling the position.

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.
Salvacion content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Salvacion scores with a takedown into Amiga's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amiga has control of Salvacion's left arm, preventing Salvacion from doing any damage.
Helen Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four 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 not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Amiga working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

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 is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amiga is trying to drag Salvacion to the mat but Salvacion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Amiga stops a takedown attempt from Salvacion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapad Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amiga has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Salvacion is trying to keep an underhook but Amiga manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga postures up.
Amiga controlling the action here.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga content to control rather than advance.
Salvacion is controlling Amiga's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Amiga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amiga but Amiga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amiga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four 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.
Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amiga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga is looking to counter the offense by Salvacion and move into the clinch.

Amiga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Tapad Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helen Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Amiga wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.
Amiga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapad Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

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