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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 23097 p4p, 23165 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 cm
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56 - 68 - 4 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 63 - 55 - 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 56 - 68 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing 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.
Nice sprawl there from Salvacion as Amiga shoots in.
Amiga shoots in looking for a takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl out of it but Amiga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salvacion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salvacion holds on and takes a little breather.
Salvacion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amiga controls the pace.
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.
Salvacion controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvacion. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Amiga working the ground and pound but Salvacion is defending the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kugus Amiga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salvacion looks to land a body kick but Amiga moved away.
Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amiga swivels and escapes.
Amiga is looking to counter with head kicks.
Salvacion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Amiga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Salvacion wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Amiga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salvacion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion is trying to control the position but Amiga postures up.
Amiga stays in close to Salvacion's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Amiga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amiga defends it nicely.
Amiga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
That's four 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.
Amiga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kugus Amiga dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Salvacion with a poor takedown
and Amiga counters with a nice body kick.
Salvacion dives in and grabs Amiga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes down on Salvacion's head and hops out.
Amiga gets caught flat footed, as Salvacion shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Amiga controls Salvacion momentarily but Salvacion frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion being controlled here momentarily.
Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amiga seems keen to control Salvacion's posture.
Amiga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amiga swivels and escapes.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion tries to sprawl but Amiga drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salvacion keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Amiga stalling.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Amiga.
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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kugus Amiga!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
13% |
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