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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 24422 p4p, 24425 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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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 20 - 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 9 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Val Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
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 shoots in and bounces Salvacion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Salvacion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amiga controls the pace.
Amiga with a nice head shot there.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion controls Amiga momentarily but Amiga frees himself.
Amiga preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Salvacion is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga fails to land the takedown.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Amiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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.
Amiga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salvacion quickly recovers to half guard.
Amiga wants to pass the guard but Salvacion is defending well.
Amiga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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 is trying is best to control the position here.
Amiga prevents Salvacion from improving his position.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Amiga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvacion.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kugus Amiga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Amiga shoots in but Salvacion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amiga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Salvacion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Salvacion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Salvacion is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is trying to control Amiga's posture but Amiga avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Salvacion is looking for a sweep.
Kugus Amiga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Amiga happy to just control the position for now.
Salvacion struggling a bit here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes 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.
Salvacion is fighting to break Amiga's control of his arms but Amiga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amiga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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 wants to control but Amiga is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion keeping hold of Amiga's head, controlling as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kugus Amiga dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Amiga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvacion defends well and Amiga ends up having to push Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Salvacion has Amiga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amiga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Amiga tries to score a body lock takedown but Salvacion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salvacion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amiga.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amiga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salvacion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Amiga.
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 is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Amiga can't fight it off and eventually Salvacion manages to take the fight to the floor. Amiga looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Amiga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Amiga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kugus Amiga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amiga throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Salvacion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Amiga really felt that one!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvacion. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Val Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kugus Amiga!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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