PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 23304 p4p, 23601 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
24
160
25 - 45 - 5

182 cm
24
160
33 - 40 - 5

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 25 - 45 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 40 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

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 closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Amiga quickly recovers to half guard.
Amiga is trying to escape back to his feet but Salvacion uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Amiga is looking for a sweep.
Salvacion staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga struggling a bit here.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Amiga has one of Salvacion's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Amiga is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvacion working away.
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 motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Amiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Salvacion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amiga's half guard.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amiga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helen Salvacion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Amiga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Salvacion napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Amiga decides to stand back up. Amiga steps back and let's Salvacion get back to his feet.
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.

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion postures up.
Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Helen Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga is working from the bottom.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amiga controls Salvacion momentarily but Salvacion frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga seems keen to control Salvacion's posture.
Salvacion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amiga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salvacion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amiga tries to avoid it but Salvacion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amiga to the ground. Amiga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Amiga shoots for a double leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls well. He's pushed Amiga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Amiga blocks the body kick.

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 shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
Nice takedown defense from Salvacion. No joy for Amiga on that attempt.
A lazy body kick from Amiga

and Salvacion counters with a shoot takedown. Amiga fights it but they end up in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Salvacion.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Salvacion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Salvacion tries to sprawl but Amiga drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Salvacion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is refusing to be controlled, as Amiga sits in half guard.
Salvacion trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga trying to control the pace.
Amiga wants to stand up but Salvacion has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's two 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 stands up and beckons Salvacion to join him on the feet.
Salvacion looks for a takedown but Amiga sprawls well.
Amiga is looking to counter the offense by Salvacion and move into the clinch.
Amiga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Agbay 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.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Amiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amiga is looking for a counter combo.
Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Amiga shoots in for a double leg but Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

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 fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Amiga misses its target.
Agbay Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helen Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga shoots in for a double leg but Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agbay Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

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