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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 23904 p4p, 24267 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.
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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 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kugus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
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 shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amiga's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 pulls Salvacion in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion passes Amiga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Salvacion slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amiga looks for the body kick but Salvacion saw that one coming.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Amiga was covering up waiting for the punch and Salvacion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Amiga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion stays in close to Amiga's body and controls the position.
Salvacion being controlled here momentarily.
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.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Amiga holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Salvacion misses with a body kick.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion stuffs the takedown.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Salvacion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amiga's half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helen Salvacion dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amiga.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Salvacion wants to improve his position but Amiga is controlling well.
Amiga controlling the action here.
That's two 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.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Salvacion has his hands clasped together around Amiga's back. He's all about the action.
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.
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Amiga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salvacion is trying to defend but Amiga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Amiga seems content to control.
Salvacion controlling the position well.
Salvacion is looking for a sweep. Amiga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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! And we move into the final round!
Salvacion leaves Amiga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Amiga throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Salvacion was covering up waiting for the punch and Amiga finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Amiga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salvacion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amiga is one step ahead there.
Salvacion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Salvacion with that takedown attempt.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Amiga. No joy for Salvacion on that attempt.
Amiga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salvacion circles away.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
Amiga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amiga moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSalvacion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Amiga as Salvacion shoots in.
Amiga tries for a takedown but Salvacion circles away easily
and Salvacion counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Amiga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Amiga shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Amiga seems content to control.
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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kugus Amiga!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
16% |
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