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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 24723 p4p, 24699 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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17 - 26 - 1 |
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 11 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gakus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar 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 scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amiga did well to prevent Salvacion getting side control.
Amiga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salvacion.
Salvacion is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga controlling the position well.
Salvacion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Amiga with that takedown attempt.
Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amiga swivels and escapes.
Amiga slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Salvacion looks to move away, Amiga throws a big counter combo but Salvacion just gets out of the way.
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.
Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
Amiga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salvacion did well to prevent Amiga getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salvacion is trying to maintain the position but Amiga is very close to passing his half guard.
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 with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Salvacion is controlling Amiga's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gakus Amiga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Salvacion feints and as Amiga raises his hands in defense, Salvacion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salvacion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion controlling from the top position.
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 gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Amiga is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Salvacion is adopting a defensive guard.
Amiga controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salvacion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salvacion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
A close second round but Helen Salvacion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Amiga tries to close the distance and clinch but Salvacion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salvacion throws a fast counter high kick but Amiga manages to duck under it in time.
Amiga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Amiga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
Amiga sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amiga is defended easily by Salvacion.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amiga sprawls well. Amiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amiga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
Amiga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
Amiga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Salvacion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Amiga sprawls well initially but Salvacion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Amiga trying to control from the bottom.
Salvacion wants to free his trapped foot but Amiga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Amiga keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Helen Salvacion.
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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Helen Salvacion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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