PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 24382 p4p, 24385 weight class) and Clifford Val Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
21
160
26 - 20 - 1

182 cm
22
160
12 - 36 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 26 - 20 - 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 12 - 36 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Val Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

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 for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salvacion but Salvacion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amiga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga dives in and grabs Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes down on Amiga's head and hops out.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
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 misses with a takedown attempt - Amiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salvacion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amiga's half guard.
Salvacion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amiga is doing well to control the position and prevent Salvacion from advancing to side 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga gets full guard.
Amiga looking to control.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in to control the position.
Salvacion controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Amiga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

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 fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salvacion sprawls well initially but Amiga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Amiga is pressing down on Salvacion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvacion is holding on for now.
Salvacion is holding on to half guard well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kugus Amiga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Amiga gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salvacion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Salvacion controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salvacion wants to control from the top but Amiga keeps moving.
Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amiga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Amiga is thwarting Salvacion's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ground and pound from Amiga.

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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Amiga in particular looking to stall.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amiga defends well and Salvacion ends up having to push Amiga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Amiga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifford Val Salvacion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kugus Amiga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Amiga closes the distance and clinches up with Salvacion, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes Salvacion against the cage but Salvacion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Amiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Amiga shoots in and drives through. Salvacion sprawls well.

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Amiga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.
Amiga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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 striking off his back but it's not causing Salvacion any problems.
Amiga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amiga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Salvacion gets caught flat footed, as Amiga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Salvacion manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salvacion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amiga tries to avoid it but Salvacion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amiga to the ground. Amiga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifford Val Salvacion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amiga or perhaps it was just good defense by Salvacion, which made it look bad.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
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.

Salvacion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amiga's half guard.

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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kugus Amiga!