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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 23889 p4p, 23703 weight class) and Richard John 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 - 50 - 3 |
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182 cm
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160
37 - 53 - 3 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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 37 - 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 - 53 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin 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 decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Salvacion slows the pace down in half guard.
Amiga controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion blocks the strikes from Amiga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga is trying is best to control the position here.
Amiga wants to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Amiga is concentrating on defense, preventing Salvacion from advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily.
Amiga slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
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 throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salvacion's waist but Salvacion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amiga off to one side.
Salvacion closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amiga did well to prevent Salvacion getting side control.
Amiga trying to control from the bottom.
Salvacion controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Amiga controlling the position well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four 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.
Salvacion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amiga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard John Salvacion dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amiga or perhaps it was just good defense by Salvacion, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salvacion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salvacion tries to avoid it but Amiga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salvacion to the ground. Salvacion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gakus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Amiga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
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 jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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 throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amiga leaves Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Amiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amiga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Amiga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salvacion quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Salvacion trying to hold on to Amiga's head to control him but Amiga postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gakus 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Amiga shoots in and bounces Salvacion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Amiga postures up.
Amiga throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salvacion is trying to keep Amiga in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
Amiga controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Salvacion is trying to control the position but Amiga postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two 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 sprawl but Salvacion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Salvacion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Salvacion content to control rather than advance.
Salvacion is thwarting Amiga's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga keeping control of the position.
Salvacion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Amiga keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
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 wants to control but Salvacion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amiga shoots in and bounces Salvacion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Salvacion trying to keep a closed guard but Amiga is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard John Salvacion.
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 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Richard John Salvacion!
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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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