PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 23902 p4p, 23992 weight class) and Richard John 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
22
160
33 - 24 - 3

182 cm
23
160
23 - 39 - 1

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 33 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kugus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

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 dives in for a single leg takedown but Amiga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Salvacion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salvacion controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga is trying to control but can't.
Salvacion slows the pace down in half guard.

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.
It looks like Salvacion might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
Amiga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salvacion shoots in and bounces Amiga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.

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 slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Amiga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard John Salvacion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Salvacion has his takedown stuffed
and Amiga counters with an inside leg kick.
Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amiga's waist but Amiga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvacion off to one side.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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 follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Salvacion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion fails with the takedown.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.

Amiga drives through with a takedown into Salvacion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salvacion holds on and takes a little breather.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amiga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in to control the position.
Salvacion controls Amiga momentarily but Amiga frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Salvacion trying to control the position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Amiga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amiga but Amiga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Salvacion looks to move away, Amiga throws a big counter combo but Salvacion just gets out of the way.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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 tries to land a body kick

and Salvacion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Amiga is looking to control Salvacion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amiga avoid being mounted?
Amiga wants to improve his position but Salvacion is controlling well.
Amiga controlling the position for now.
Amiga tries to roll over but Salvacion keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Salvacion prevents Amiga from improving his position.
Amiga is concentrating on defense, preventing Salvacion from advancing position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

Amiga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salvacion quickly recovers to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kugus Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

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