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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 23510 p4p, 23332 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 cm 27 160 46 - 63 - 7 |
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182 cm 27 160 52 - 63 - 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 46 - 63 - 7, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gakus Amiga! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 52 - 63 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
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 dives in and grabs Amiga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes down on Salvacion's head and hops out. Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Amiga has a takedown stuffed. Salvacion throws a fast counter high kick but Amiga manages to duck under it in time. Amiga tries to clinch there but Salvacion circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amiga sprawls well. Amiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amiga stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvacion. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet. Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion. Salvacion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Salvacion controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Salvacion missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Amiga controlling the position for now. Amiga is trying to maintain the position but Salvacion is very close to passing his half guard. Salvacion controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amiga. Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
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 slaps away a takedown attempt from Amiga, before circling back to the center of the mat. Amiga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salvacion did well to prevent Amiga getting side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Amiga stalling. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard John Salvacion dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away. Amiga with a lazy takedown attempt and Salvacion counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amiga misses with a takedown attempt - Salvacion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Amiga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Amiga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Who's going to make the next move? Salvacion is looking to regain half guard here but Amiga keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping him busy. Salvacion being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Salvacion struggling a bit here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Salvacion misses with a takedown and Amiga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion. Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. 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! Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gakus Amiga dominated that second round. That's time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Amiga shoots in looking for a takedown but Salvacion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amiga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Salvacion has his takedown stuffed and Amiga counters with a body kick that stops Salvacion in his tracks momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salvacion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amiga's half guard. Salvacion controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amiga has his hands clasped together around Salvacion's back. He's all about the action. Salvacion not doing much here.
That's two 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 makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Amiga. Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Amiga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Salvacion counters with a body kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gakus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four 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. Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away. It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there. Amiga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvacion swivels and escapes. Salvacion counters with a body kick. Salvacion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Amiga counters with a body kick that stops Salvacion in his tracks momentarily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Amiga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard John Salvacion!
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