PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard John Salvacion (ranked 23736 p4p, 23933 weight class) and Tapad Amiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard John Salvacion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Salvacion
vs
Amiga

182 cm
25
160
36 - 52 - 3

182 cm
25
160
28 - 56 - 4

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 36 - 52 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 56 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, 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 gets caught napping as Amiga dives in and scores a takedown. Salvacion manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amiga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salvacion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 stays in close to Salvacion's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion looking for a sweep. Not yet Salvacion, not yet.
Salvacion has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Amiga has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Amiga politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Amiga prefers to stall for the moment though.
Salvacion can't do much from the bottom here.
Amiga in side control, just content to control the action for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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.
Amiga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salvacion defends it nicely.
It appears Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Salvacion enables Amiga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Salvacion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion working a defensive guard here.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
Amiga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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 is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amiga trying to control but Salvacion is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapad Amiga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

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 shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense.
Amiga feints the counter takedown.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Salvacion manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard John Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salvacion counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Amiga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Amiga lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amiga controls the pace.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Salvacion goes for a double leg but Amiga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amiga continues to drive forward.
Amiga can't get the takedown.
Amiga is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Salvacion is trying to trip Amiga. He has hold of a leg but Amiga is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Salvacion persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Amiga is trying to hold Salvacion in close to prevent damage but Salvacion has managed to pass into half guard.
Salvacion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapad Amiga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Amiga shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Amiga showed some decent athleticism there.
Amiga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion has his hands clasped together around Amiga's back. He's all about the action.
Amiga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Amiga is trying to control. Salvacion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Amiga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

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.
Salvacion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the 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.
As Salvacion backs off Amiga throws a huge counter combo but Salvacion manages to avoid it all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga misses with a body kick.
Amiga closes the distance and clinches up with Salvacion, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes Salvacion against the cage but Salvacion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salvacion half committed to a counter leg kick.
No luck for Amiga with that takedown attempt.
It appears Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away.

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 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.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Salvacion manages to step out the way in time.
Richard John Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tapad Amiga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard John Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amiga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Salvacion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amiga's guard.
Amiga wants to get back to his feet but Salvacion passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapad Amiga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Amiga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

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