PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 23714 p4p, 23717 weight class) and Clifford Val Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
26
160
52 - 47 - 6

182 cm
26
160
31 - 72 - 5

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 - 47 - 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 31 - 72 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Val Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

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 a takedown into half guard.
Amiga is looking to improve his position.
Salvacion not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Salvacion might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Salvacion misses with a head shot. Amiga uses the momentum to regain guard.

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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amiga.
Amiga dives in and grabs Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes down on Amiga's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
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 shoots in looking for a takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl out of it but Amiga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salvacion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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 leaves Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clifford Val Salvacion dominated that round.
That's time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Amiga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Amiga content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion trying to control the position here.
Amiga is stalling in the full guard.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Salvacion is adopting a defensive guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Salvacion as Amiga shoots in.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Amiga.
Salvacion darts in looking for a takedown but Amiga gets double underhooks and turns Salvacion into the cage.
Amiga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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 throws a counter combo.

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 shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Amiga tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Salvacion manages to move to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga tries to lock up and control but Salvacion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Salvacion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amiga counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Salvacion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Amiga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Amiga has Salvacion pulled in close to control his posture.
Salvacion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga trying to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Salvacion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salvacion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Amiga tries to bench press Salvacion off him but Salvacion keeps the position.
Salvacion working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga seems a little lost for a moment, as Salvacion dominates the positioning.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Amiga can't do much from the bottom here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvacion.

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 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifford Val Salvacion!