PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 24126 p4p, 23922 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
23
160
24 - 35 - 2

182 cm
23
160
23 - 40 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite 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 24 - 35 - 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 23 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis 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.
Salvacion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amiga counters with a three punch combo that has Salvacion backing up. Salvacion nods at Amiga to acknowledge the strikes.
Salvacion has a takedown stuffed.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga controls the position for a moment.
Amiga is looking to reverse the position.
Amiga struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Salvacion stalls from top position.

That's two 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amiga throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Salvacion was covering up waiting for the punch and Amiga finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
Amiga postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salvacion working a defensive guard here.
Amiga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Salvacion is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Gakus Amiga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Salvacion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amiga is trying to defend but Salvacion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Salvacion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga punching from the bottom.
Salvacion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Amiga holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Still in half guard, Salvacion seems content to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown attempt from Amiga. Amiga gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.

That's two 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 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amiga moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSalvacion.

Amiga gets caught napping as Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown. Amiga manages to retain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga looking to control.
Salvacion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Amiga trying to keep a closed guard but Salvacion is proving a slippery customer.

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.
Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salvacion leaves Amiga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Salvacion feints and as Amiga raises his hands in defense, Salvacion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amiga is pulling down on Salvacion's head. It's preventing any offense from Salvacion, at least for the moment.
Amiga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvacion is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga managing to control the position.
Salvacion's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two 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 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salvacion defends it easily.
Amiga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvacion controls the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Salvacion throws out a leg kick but Amiga moves out of range and Salvacion only half commits.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body 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 throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown. Amiga tries to sprawl out of it but Salvacion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amiga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amiga shoots in but no luck this time.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salvacion sprawls well. Salvacion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Amiga gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gakus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four 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 shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Salvacion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salvacion showed some decent athleticism there.
Salvacion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard John Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard John Salvacion!