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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 23879 p4p, 23864 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.
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37 - 47 - 5 |
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 33 - 50 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gakus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 47 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing 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 dives in for a single leg takedown but Amiga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown. Amiga tries to sprawl out of it but Salvacion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amiga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Amiga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Amiga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salvacion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amiga perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Salvacion is trying to maintain the position but Amiga is very close to passing his half guard.
Amiga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvacion.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
Amiga shoots in and drives through. Salvacion sprawls well.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
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.
Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amiga is fending him off so far but Salvacion persists. Nope, Amiga circles away and we're back to standing.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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 gets a double leg takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amiga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amiga being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gakus Amiga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Amiga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amiga slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amiga is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Amiga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga controlling from the top position.
Salvacion has Amiga pulled in close to control his posture.
Amiga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salvacion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two 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 stays in close to Salvacion's body and controls the position.
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.
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.
Salvacion misses with the body kick
and Amiga counters with a body kick that stops Salvacion in his tracks momentarily.
Amiga moves in looking to clinch but Salvacion pushes him off.
Amiga has a takedown stuffed.
Salvacion raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amiga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salvacion quickly recovers to half guard.
Amiga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Salvacion is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gakus Amiga dominated that second round.
That's time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gakus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion fails with the takedown.
Amiga gets the takedown into side control.
Amiga working away.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga working away.
Amiga controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Salvacion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga controlling from side mount.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Amiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
Amiga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away.
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 stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvacion. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvacion misses with a kick to the body.
Amiga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Helen Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gakus Amiga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salvacion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gakus Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gakus Amiga!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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