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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 24372 p4p, 24477 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 25 - 15 - 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 14 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
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 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salvacion circles away.
Salvacion throws a fast counter high kick but Amiga manages to duck under it in time.
Salvacion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amiga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Amiga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown attempt from Amiga. Amiga gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Salvacion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amiga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Salvacion content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Salvacion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is pushing Salvacion's head away, looking to escape. Salvacion manages to hold on to the position though.
Salvacion throwing strikes but Amiga manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Salvacion is trying to improve his position.
Salvacion trying to remain calm as Amiga controls from the top position.
Amiga working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is trying to ground and pound but Salvacion uses the momentary lack of control by Amiga to regain half guard.
Amiga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salvacion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
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.
More stalling from Salvacion.
Amiga is thwarting Salvacion's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion is trying is best to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard John Salvacion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Salvacion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salvacion lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is continuing to stall.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown but Amiga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvacion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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 Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Salvacion working away.
Salvacion laying and praying for a moment but Amiga takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 punching from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard John Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Amiga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
Amiga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvacion swivels and escapes.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Amiga sprawls well. He's pushed Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Amiga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Salvacion if he has to take too many more of those.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Amiga holds on and takes a little breather.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Amiga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga has Salvacion pulled in close to control his posture.
Salvacion wants to control from the top but Amiga keeps moving.
Salvacion wants to pass the guard but Amiga is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four 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 tries for a takedown but Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Kugus Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard John 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!
Salvacion looks for a takedown but Amiga sprawls well.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard John 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard John Salvacion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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