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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 23603 p4p, 23607 weight class) and Clifford Val Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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182 cm 23 160 38 - 29 - 3 |
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182 cm 23 160 17 - 52 - 4 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Good kicks Solid chin |
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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 38 - 29 - 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 17 - 52 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Val Salvacion! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
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 gets a takedown into half guard. Amiga is doing well to control the position and prevent Salvacion from advancing to side control. Amiga tries to roll over but Salvacion keeps him under control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Still in half guard, Salvacion seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Amiga is doing well to control the position and prevent Salvacion from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nice sprawl there from Salvacion as Amiga shoots in. Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown into Amiga's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Amiga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Salvacion is stalling in the full guard. Amiga trying to keep a closed guard but Salvacion is proving a slippery customer.
Salvacion is fighting to break Amiga's control of his arms but Amiga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Salvacion feints and as Amiga raises his hands in defense, Salvacion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Salvacion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Val Salvacion dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Amiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Amiga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Amiga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salvacion's half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salvacion trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amiga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. 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. Salvacion trying to hold on to Amiga's head to control him but Amiga postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Salvacion is controlling Amiga's trapped leg to prevent Amiga from advancing to side control. Amiga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Amiga controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Amiga tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvacion is retaining full guard.
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. Amiga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Salvacion looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Salvacion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Salvacion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amiga is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kugus 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! Amiga shoots in but no luck this time. Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amiga. Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well. Nice sprawl there from Salvacion as Amiga shoots in. 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 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salvacion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Let's hope that Salvacion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Salvacion.
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 trying to hold on to Salvacion's head to control him but Salvacion postures up.
Salvacion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Salvacion is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Amiga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amiga is in Salvacion's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Salvacion wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Amiga manages to pass to side control. Salvacion is controlling Amiga's trapped leg to prevent Amiga from advancing to side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Amiga not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Clifford Val Salvacion. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kugus Amiga!
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