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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 23572 p4p, 23723 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agbay Amiga could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rico Salvacion's chin.
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182 cm 27 160 42 - 60 - 7 |
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182 cm 27 160 49 - 57 - 6 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt Good kicks Knockout power |
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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 42 - 60 - 7, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 49 - 57 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
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 is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salvacion's half guard. Salvacion controlling the position for now. Salvacion is trying to get back to full guard. Salvacion is trying to maintain the position but Amiga is very close to passing his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amiga wants to stand up but Salvacion manages to regain full guard. Salvacion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amiga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Amiga has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salvacion is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. 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. Amiga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salvacion's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Amiga tries to stand and escape but Salvacion is controlling the position. Salvacion is looking to control Amiga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvacion avoid being mounted? Amiga stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Salvacion to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Amiga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amiga wants it to stay on the feet. Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily. Salvacion has a takedown stuffed. Amiga tries to counter with a takedown but Salvacion is quick to defend against it. Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion. Amiga gets caught flat footed, as Salvacion shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Salvacion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agbay Amiga dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Amiga shoots for a takedown but Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amiga swivels and escapes. Amiga dives in and grabs Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes down on Amiga's head and hops out. Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around? Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Amiga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amiga has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agbay Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away. Amiga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
That's two 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. Amiga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Salvacion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Salvacion holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage. Amiga decides to stand back up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvacion.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt. Nice sprawl there from Salvacion as Amiga shoots in. Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Amiga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvacion. Salvacion darts in looking for a takedown but Amiga gets double underhooks and turns Salvacion into the cage. Amiga dives in for a single leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks. Salvacion goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amiga prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Amiga gets control of Salvacion's arms and successfully pulls guard. Amiga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agbay Amiga dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amiga swivels and escapes. Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick. Salvacion darts in looking for a takedown but Amiga gets double underhooks and turns Salvacion into the cage. Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salvacion has a takedown stuffed. A quick step to the side and Amiga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salvacion drives through with a takedown into Amiga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Amiga has control of Salvacion's left arm, preventing Salvacion from doing any damage. Amiga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Salvacion manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Amiga is looking to stand up but Salvacion won't let him. Salvacion has his hands on Amiga's head, controlling the position. Amiga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Salvacion has a closed guard, preventing Amiga from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Amiga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Amiga lands in his opponent's guard. Amiga sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Amiga wants to stand but Salvacion has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Rico Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Agbay Amiga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Amiga has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salvacion is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight! Agbay Amiga showed his dominance in that final round. Well Amiga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agbay Amiga!
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pop
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RATING
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