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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 23899 p4p, 23626 weight class) and Clifford Val Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvacion has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22 - 53 - 3 |
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182 cm
24
160
19 - 58 - 4 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 22 - 53 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 58 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Val Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
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.
Amiga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salvacion did well to prevent Amiga getting side control.
Amiga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Amiga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Salvacion looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion won't allow Amiga to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Amiga in particular looking to stall.
Salvacion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amiga is working away from the top position though.
Amiga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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 throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Amiga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvacion defends well and Amiga ends up having to push Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salvacion is looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga wants the takedown. Salvacion is fighting it off but Amiga persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Salvacion's guard against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapad Amiga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Amiga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salvacion sprawls well initially but Amiga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Amiga throwing shots but Salvacion is blocking nicely.
Amiga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Salvacion is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga stalling.
Amiga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Amiga controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salvacion defends it nicely.
Amiga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Amiga with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapad Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvacion swivels and escapes.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Amiga shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapad Amiga dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Amiga looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.
Amiga shoots for a takedown but Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amiga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amiga moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSalvacion.
Salvacion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapad Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Salvacion as Amiga shoots in.
Amiga tries to land a body kick
and Salvacion counters with a nice body kick.
Salvacion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amiga counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga dives in and grabs Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes down on Amiga's head and hops out.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
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 tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvacion swivels and escapes.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Amiga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salvacion to the mat! Salvacion manages to get full guard.
Clifford Val Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tapad Amiga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salvacion being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapad Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amiga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapad Amiga!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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