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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 23354 p4p, 23429 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kugus Amiga had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 43 - 31 - 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 32 - 47 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing 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 tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amiga defends well and Salvacion ends up having to push Amiga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Amiga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion lands a couple of digs.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Salvacion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Salvacion with that takedown attempt.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
Amiga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvacion swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in but Amiga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Amiga.
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.
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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvacion.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard John Salvacion will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck for Amiga with that takedown attempt.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
Salvacion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amiga to the mat! Amiga manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is pulling down on Salvacion's head. It's preventing any offense from Salvacion, at least for the moment.
Salvacion preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Salvacion.
That's two 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amiga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amiga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amiga wants it to stay on the feet.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
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 will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Salvacion tries to counter it with a takedown but Amiga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Salvacion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvacion is one step ahead there.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amiga is pulling down on Salvacion's head to control his posture.
Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salvacion but Salvacion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salvacion tries a quick counter leg kick but Amiga is wise to it.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Amiga in particular looking to stall.
Richard John Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Salvacion controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Amiga, which made it look bad.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Salvacion doesn't succeed with the takedown
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 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 tries to counter with a takedown but Salvacion is quick to defend against it.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away.
Amiga attempts a counter takedown but Salvacion avoids it well and moves away.
Kugus Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard John 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 and gets a takedown into half guard. Amiga showed some decent athleticism there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kugus 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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hype
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