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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 23655 p4p, 23658 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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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 52 - 45 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kugus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 72 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Val Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
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 drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amiga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion won't allow Amiga to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga has control of Salvacion's left arm, preventing Salvacion from doing any damage.
Salvacion 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.
Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amiga pinned against the cage. Amiga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 fails to land the takedown.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amiga.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
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.
Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Amiga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amiga tries to counter with a takedown but Salvacion is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amiga's half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Val Salvacion dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
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 half committed to a counter leg kick.
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 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in and gets a takedown into Amiga's guard.
Amiga wants to stand and escape but Salvacion is having none of it.
Salvacion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion won't allow Amiga to sweep him here.
Amiga seems keen to control Salvacion's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga trying to keep a closed guard but Salvacion is proving a slippery customer.
Amiga is pulling down on Salvacion's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifford Val Salvacion.
Amiga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amiga is in Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion pushes Amiga off and gets back to his feet.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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 thinks about countering with a body kick.
Amiga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amiga is looking to take a break and control but Salvacion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amiga in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clifford Val Salvacion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amiga fails to land the takedown.
Salvacion throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Salvacion.
Amiga trying to remain calm as Salvacion controls from the top position.
Clifford Val Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Salvacion is continuing to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga tries for a takedown but Salvacion circles away easily
and Salvacion counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Amiga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
That's four 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.
Salvacion with a poor takedown
and Amiga counters with a body kick.
Amiga gets a takedown into half guard.
Kugus Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifford Val Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Salvacion is controlling Amiga's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Val Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salvacion 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifford Val Salvacion!
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hype
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pop
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