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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 24053 p4p, 24037 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24 - 39 - 2 |
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182 cm
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30 - 36 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 24 - 39 - 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 30 - 36 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg 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 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 drives through with a takedown into Salvacion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Amiga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salvacion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amiga is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amiga but Amiga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Salvacion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Salvacion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amiga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amiga slows the pace down.
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.
Amiga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Amiga is looking to take a break and control but Salvacion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gakus Amiga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
Salvacion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Amiga controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Further stalling from Amiga.
Salvacion wants to control from the top but Amiga keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Salvacion gets caught flat footed, as Amiga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salvacion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Amiga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion controlling the position.
Amiga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salvacion being controlled here, momentarily.
Salvacion seems keen to control Amiga's posture.
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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga shoots in looking for a takedown but Salvacion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amiga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Amiga fails with the takedown.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga shoots in looking for a takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl out of it but Amiga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salvacion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helen Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Amiga tries to clinch but Salvacion moves out of range.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amiga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salvacion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Amiga's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
Amiga is trying to keep Salvacion in close.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Salvacion is taking a breather. Amiga says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gakus Amiga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amiga trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion gets the takedown into side control.
Amiga is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is trying to control Salvacion's posture but Salvacion avoids it.
Amiga is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Salvacion is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Salvacion trying to control the action but Amiga is working from the bottom.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion postures up.
That's four 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.
Salvacion is looking to take a break and control but Amiga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salvacion happy to just control the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Amiga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helen 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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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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