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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 23308 p4p, 23135 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard John Salvacion acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 50 - 71 - 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 56 - 71 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis 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.
Salvacion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Amiga's guard.
Amiga controlling the position.
Amiga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga is working from the bottom.
Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga has Salvacion pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salvacion.
Amiga slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Salvacion.
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A lull in the action here as Salvacion stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga is trying to control Salvacion's posture but Salvacion avoids it.
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 trying to control the action but Amiga is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga dives in and scores a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard John Salvacion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Salvacion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Richard John Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salvacion trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two 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.
Amiga is concentrating on defense, preventing Salvacion from advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Amiga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Salvacion gets caught napping as Amiga dives in and scores a takedown. Salvacion manages to retain guard.
Amiga stays in close to Salvacion's body and controls the position.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to his closed guard and prevents Amiga from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard John Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Salvacion keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga throws a front kick that sends Salvacion stumbling back into the cage.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Amiga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gakus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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 tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
Amiga stuffs the takedown.
Amiga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amiga is in Salvacion's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salvacion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvacion is pulling down on Amiga's head to control his posture.
Amiga postures up in Salvacion's guard and throws a big left but Salvacion blocks it.
Salvacion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four 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 sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gakus Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard John Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gakus Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard John 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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FIGHT
RATING
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