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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 23912 p4p, 23728 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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182 cm 26 160 40 - 57 - 6 |
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182 cm 26 160 44 - 58 - 4 |
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 40 - 57 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gakus Amiga! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 44 - 58 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) 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 flat footed, as Amiga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Salvacion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. 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 controlling from the top position. Salvacion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salvacion keeping moving, preventing Amiga from controlling successfully. Salvacion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Amiga trying to control but Salvacion is working from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Salvacion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Salvacion is holding on to half guard well. Still in half guard, Amiga seems content to control. Salvacion wants to control but Amiga is keeping busy and won't allow it. Amiga trying to control the action but Salvacion is working from the bottom. Salvacion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Amiga.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Amiga stalling.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Amiga tries for a takedown but Salvacion circles away easily and Salvacion counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amiga. Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) 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 closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salvacion to the mat! Salvacion manages to get full guard. Amiga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Amiga being controlled here momentarily. 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.
Gakus Amiga dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Salvacion as Amiga shoots in. Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks. Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily. Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amiga swivels and escapes. Amiga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Amiga gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salvacion to score an easy takedown into full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amiga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control. Salvacion is fighting to break Amiga's control of his arms but Amiga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Salvacion stays in close to Amiga's body and controls the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Amiga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Salvacion controls from within his opponent's guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Amiga darts in looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Amiga into the cage. Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick. Amiga is working for takedown but Salvacion is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gakus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Amiga prevents the takedown attempt.
Amiga tries for a takedown. No joy.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around? Amiga looking for a takedown. Salvacion wants a takedown but no success here.
Salvacion is trying to drag Amiga to the mat but Amiga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Salvacion can't get the takedown.
Amiga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salvacion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Salvacion is looking to take this one to the mat. Salvacion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amiga after a bit of a struggle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard John Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Amiga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salvacion circles away.
Salvacion looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Amiga wants to sweep but no luck. 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 trying to control the position here. Salvacion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Amiga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Amiga wants to sweep here but Salvacion controlling him for the moment.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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. Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Salvacion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amiga keeps working. Salvacion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amiga haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Amiga struggling a bit here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Amiga is looking to regain half guard here but Salvacion keeps moving and retains side control. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Richard John Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard John Salvacion!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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