PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 23594 p4p, 23877 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
25
160
34 - 53 - 5

182 cm
25
160
39 - 51 - 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 34 - 53 - 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 39 - 51 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith 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.

Amiga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Salvacion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Salvacion is trying to control Amiga's posture but Amiga avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga just content to control the position.
Amiga working away.

Amiga stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Amiga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salvacion is trying to defend but Amiga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion trying to hold on to Amiga's head to control him but Amiga postures up.
Amiga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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 seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salvacion for as long as he can get away with.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga postures up.

Amiga gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Amiga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Salvacion gets a double leg takedown into Amiga's guard.
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 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvacion controls the pace.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga has Salvacion pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Amiga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Amiga controlling Salvacion's posture.
Amiga is looking to sweep but instead, Salvacion has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion not doing much here.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
Amiga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Amiga gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salvacion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helen Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

Amiga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Amiga holds on and takes a little breather.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga trying to keep a closed guard but Salvacion is proving a slippery customer.
Helen Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Amiga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amiga pinned against the cage. Amiga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amiga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
Salvacion is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amiga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Agbay Amiga.
I think Amiga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

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