PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 24321 p4p, 24698 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Helen Salvacion enters the cage!

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
21
160
8 - 27 - 1

182 cm
21
160
13 - 25 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

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 8 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing 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 closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amiga to the mat! Amiga manages to get full guard.
Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
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 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvacion controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion stopping the sweep attempt from Amiga.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvacion controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salvacion postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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 tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvacion swivels and escapes.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
Amiga shoots for a double leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls well. He's pushed Amiga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agbay Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Amiga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Salvacion is looking for a sweep. Amiga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvacion controlling the position for now.
Amiga wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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.
Amiga is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga darts in looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Amiga into the cage.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salvacion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amiga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Helen Salvacion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Amiga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amiga wants it to stay on the feet.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amiga but Amiga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga tries for a takedown but Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Amiga.

Salvacion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is trying to maintain the position but Salvacion is very close to passing his half guard.
Salvacion is taking a breather. Amiga says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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 is controlling Salvacion's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Amiga trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvacion in particular looking to stall.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amiga is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga shoots for a double leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls well. He's pushed Amiga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively 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.

Salvacion sneaks out the side door and pushes Amiga away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Salvacion gets caught flat footed, as Amiga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Salvacion gets caught napping as Amiga dives in and scores a takedown. Salvacion manages to retain guard.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga tries to stand but Salvacion is controlling from the bottom.
Amiga being controlled here momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Amiga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Amiga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amiga slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amiga is looking to counter with head kicks.

That's four 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.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
Agbay 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga looks to land a body kick but Salvacion moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agbay Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salvacion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

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