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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 23111 p4p, 23183 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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59 - 52 - 7 |
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54 - 63 - 4 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 59 - 52 - 7, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kugus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 54 - 63 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
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 fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amiga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salvacion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Amiga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion is doing well to control the position and prevent Amiga from advancing to side control.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salvacion trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salvacion but Salvacion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion looks for a takedown but Amiga sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amiga pinned against the cage. Amiga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
Amiga tries for a takedown but Salvacion circles away easily
and Salvacion counters with a body kick that stops Amiga in his tracks momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away.
Amiga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kugus Amiga dominated that round.
That's time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to 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.
Amiga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion keeping control of the position.
Amiga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Salvacion trying to hold on to Amiga's head to control him but Amiga postures up.
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 not doing much here.
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 has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga lands a front kick.
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 went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amiga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
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 slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Amiga or perhaps it was just good defense by Salvacion, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kugus Amiga dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Salvacion closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amiga did well to prevent Salvacion getting side control.
Salvacion is keen to just control but Amiga is a slippery customer.
Amiga controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is taking a breather. Amiga says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amiga is concentrating on defense, preventing Salvacion from advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily.
Salvacion has a takedown stuffed.
Amiga feinted with a counter takedown.
Salvacion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amiga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Salvacion is letting Amiga control him for a moment.
Salvacion is trying to control Amiga's posture but Amiga avoids it.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is being controlled here.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga postures up.
Richard John Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kugus Amiga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salvacion tries to bench press Amiga off him but Amiga keeps the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kugus 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kugus Amiga!
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energy
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RATING
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