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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 23703 p4p, 23706 weight class) and Clifford Val Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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51 - 42 - 5 |
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182 cm
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26 - 70 - 5 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good 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 51 - 42 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kugus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 70 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Val Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
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 but no luck this time.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amiga shoots in for a double leg but Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Amiga misses with a takedown attempt - Salvacion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Amiga sprawls well initially but Salvacion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion not doing much here.
Amiga is trying to control but can't.
Salvacion is taking a breather. Amiga says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Salvacion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amiga trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Amiga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Salvacion trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion has his feet on Amiga's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amiga sprawls well. Amiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Val Salvacion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Amiga as Salvacion shoots in.
Amiga gets a takedown into half guard.
Kugus Amiga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Salvacion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amiga is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga trying to control the pace.
Salvacion is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Salvacion gets a takedown into half guard.
Salvacion trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is thwarting Amiga's attempts to control the position.
Amiga has his hands clasped together around Salvacion's back. He's all about the action.
Well, if Salvacion 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.
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.
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 wants to improve his position but Salvacion is controlling well.
Salvacion stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion wants to free his trapped foot but Amiga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kugus Amiga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Amiga fails with the takedown.
Salvacion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Amiga's face as Salvacion controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Amiga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Amiga is looking to reverse the position.
Salvacion taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Amiga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters 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.
Salvacion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Amiga was covering up waiting for the punch and Salvacion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Salvacion content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga is working from the bottom.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.
Salvacion stays in close to Amiga's body and controls the position.
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.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Val Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salvacion has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifford Val 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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