PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 23635 p4p, 23948 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
23
160
21 - 43 - 4

182 cm
23
160
31 - 36 - 4

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 21 - 43 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 36 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Amiga.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Amiga.
Amiga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Salvacion just manages to avoid it.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up with Amiga, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes Amiga against the cage but Amiga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
Amiga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salvacion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Amiga really felt that one!

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 throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salvacion's waist but Salvacion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amiga off to one side.
Amiga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Amiga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amiga defends it nicely.
Amiga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

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 stuffs the takedown.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.

Amiga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Amiga lands in his opponent's guard.
Amiga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agbay Amiga dominated that round.
That's time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Amiga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amiga swivels and escapes.
Amiga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga has a takedown stuffed.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.

That's one minute 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 misses with a 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.
Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salvacion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amiga defends it well.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Amiga.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Salvacion shoots and misses
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.

That's four 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.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amiga but Amiga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amiga tries to counter with a takedown but Salvacion is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agbay Amiga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Salvacion looks for the body kick but Amiga saw that one coming.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
Salvacion looks for a takedown but Amiga sprawls well.
It looked like Amiga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salvacion.
Amiga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Salvacion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amiga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Salvacion is in Amiga's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion being controlled here momentarily.
Amiga doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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 looking to pass the guard.
Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Amiga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Agbay Amiga is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown but Amiga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvacion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion fails with the takedown.
Amiga throws a big counter combination but Salvacion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.

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 drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Helen Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agbay Amiga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Amiga is pulling down on Salvacion's head to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helen 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

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