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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 23712 p4p, 23564 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160
35 - 72 - 5 |
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182 cm
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160
50 - 59 - 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 35 - 72 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 50 - 59 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
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 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
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.
Amiga shoots in and gets a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion controlling the position.
Amiga seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Amiga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amiga seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Salvacion seems keen to control Amiga's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Salvacion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salvacion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapad Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga fails to land the takedown.
Salvacion shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Amiga stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvacion. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's four 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 looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvacion in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tapad Amiga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Salvacion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Salvacion slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga controlling the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Amiga trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion dives in and grabs Amiga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes down on Salvacion's head and hops out.
Salvacion darts in looking for a takedown but Amiga gets double underhooks and turns Salvacion into the cage.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salvacion is fending him off so far but Amiga persists. Nope, Salvacion circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvacion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Amiga fails with the takedown.
And Salvacion tries to counter it with a takedown but Amiga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Salvacion dives in and grabs Amiga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes down on Salvacion's head and hops out.
Tapad Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
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 fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Amiga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salvacion is fending him off so far but Amiga persists. Nope, Salvacion circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion leaves Amiga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Salvacion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amiga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Amiga looking for a sweep. Not yet Amiga, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga trying to control the position here.
Amiga continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvacion postures up in Amiga's guard and throws a big left but Amiga blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amiga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvacion defends well and Amiga ends up having to push Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Amiga lands a takedown into guard.
Amiga wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.
Salvacion being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion looking for a sweep. Not yet Salvacion, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga content to stall in guard here.
Salvacion has his hands on Amiga's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga trying to control but Salvacion is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico Salvacion.
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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Salvacion!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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