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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 23979 p4p, 23829 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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34 - 67 - 4 |
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47 - 55 - 6 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 34 - 67 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 55 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis 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 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.
Amiga darts in looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Amiga into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salvacion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salvacion lands a takedown into guard.
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.
Amiga will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control.
Salvacion postures up.
Salvacion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee 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.
Amiga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapad Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga throws a wild body kick that Salvacion sees coming a mile off.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga looks to land a body kick but Salvacion moved away.
Salvacion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amiga tries to avoid it but Salvacion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amiga to the ground. Amiga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Amiga gets caught flat footed, as Salvacion shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amiga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Amiga has his hands on Salvacion's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Salvacion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt
and Amiga counters with a three punch combo that has Salvacion backing up. Salvacion nods at Amiga to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amiga's waist but Amiga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvacion off to one side.
As Salvacion backs away, Amiga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Amiga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga trying to control the position but Salvacion is working away.
Amiga is really struggling to control Salvacion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salvacion struggling a bit here.
Salvacion is looking for a sweep.
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.
Amiga controlling the position from side mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amiga shoots for a takedown but Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amiga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salvacion.
Amiga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tapad Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amiga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amiga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Salvacion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapad Amiga dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Salvacion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Salvacion throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Amiga to regain full guard.
Amiga is trying to control the position but Salvacion postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Amiga looking for a sweep. Not yet Amiga, not yet.
Salvacion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amiga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amiga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Salvacion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amiga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvacion keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion tries to buck Amiga off but Amiga is having none of it.
Amiga takes a little break here. Salvacion wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Amiga trying to control the position but Salvacion is working away.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion trying to remain calm as Amiga controls from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amiga defends well and Salvacion ends up having to push Amiga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Amiga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salvacion looks for a takedown but Amiga sprawls well.
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 tries for a takedown but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amiga lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tapad Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvacion.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
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 Tapad 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapad Amiga!
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