PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 23627 p4p, 23916 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
25
160
31 - 49 - 5

182 cm
25
160
37 - 46 - 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 31 - 49 - 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 37 - 46 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar 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 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 went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Salvacion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amiga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Salvacion wants to control for a moment but Amiga uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is controlling Salvacion's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salvacion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

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.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
As Salvacion looks to move away, Amiga throws a big counter combo but Salvacion just gets out of the way.
Salvacion with a poor takedown
and Amiga counters with a body kick.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.

Amiga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Amiga wants to stand but Salvacion has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga trying to control the pace.
Amiga not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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 wants to stand but Salvacion has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Amiga stands up out of the half guard.
Amiga thuds his shin into the meat of Salvacion's side.

Amiga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salvacion quickly recovers to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Amiga decides to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agbay Amiga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No luck for Amiga with that takedown attempt.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.

Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is doing well to control the position and prevent Amiga from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga wants to stand but Salvacion has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Salvacion controlling the position well.
Amiga tries to stand but his hand is stuck under 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 is keen to just control but Salvacion is a slippery customer.
Amiga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amiga pinned against the cage. Amiga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga shoots in and drives through. Salvacion sprawls well.

Amiga shoots in and gets a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Amiga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Agbay Amiga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amiga stands up from Salvacion's guard - Amiga perhaps looking for a knockout.
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 fires out a quick counter leg kick but Salvacion just manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Salvacion gets caught napping as Amiga dives in and scores a takedown. Salvacion manages to retain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agbay Amiga dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away.
Amiga feinted with a counter takedown.

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.
Salvacion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amiga managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control.
More stalling from Salvacion.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
Amiga trying to strike off his back.

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.
Amiga wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amiga shoots in but no luck this time.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

Salvacion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Amiga on his heels. He'll look to pass Amiga's guard now, I'm sure.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
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 is pulling down on Salvacion's head. It's preventing any offense from Salvacion, at least for the moment.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Amiga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Salvacion being controlled here momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Amiga is trying to control the position but Salvacion postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 shoots in but Amiga avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helen Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amiga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

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