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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 24727 p4p, 24515 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tapad Amiga has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tapad Amiga seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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182 cm
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 11 - 19 - 2, 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 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
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 looking for a double leg takedown. Amiga defends it nicely.
Amiga thinks about countering with a head kick.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Amiga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Amiga is pulling down on Salvacion's head. It's preventing any offense from Salvacion, at least for the moment.
Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
Amiga working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amiga.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amiga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tapad Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion.
Salvacion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga trying to hold on to Salvacion's head to control him but Salvacion postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Salvacion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Amiga gets caught flat footed, as Salvacion shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Amiga trying to control the position.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvacion stopping the sweep attempt from Amiga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion looking to pass the guard.
Salvacion stays in close to Amiga's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvacion is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Amiga holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Salvacion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Amiga has his hands on Salvacion's head, controlling the position.
Amiga is trying to keep Salvacion in close.
Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.
Amiga working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Salvacion has passed into half guard!
Amiga keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico 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!
Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
Salvacion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping busy.
Amiga tries to get to full guard but Salvacion has control of the leg.
Salvacion slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Salvacion.
Amiga has a hand on Salvacion's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Salvacion takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Amiga tries to hold on but Salvacion pushes him away.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga throwing hammer fists to the chest of Salvacion. What's that going to do exactly?
Amiga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Salvacion looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 avoids the attempt from Amiga to control.
Amiga is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tapad Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salvacion content just to control the position here.
Salvacion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salvacion winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico 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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