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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helen Salvacion (ranked 23292 p4p, 23315 weight class) and Tapad Amiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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54 - 67 - 11 |
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182 cm
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39 - 85 - 5 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 54 - 67 - 11, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 85 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
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.
Amiga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvacion pinned against the cage. Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amiga looking to score a takedown here. Salvacion is defending well but Amiga drives through and ends up in Salvacion's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Amiga might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Amiga is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvacion wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Salvacion being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvacion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Amiga. No joy for Salvacion on that attempt.
Amiga tries a quick counter leg kick but Salvacion is wise to it.
Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away.
Salvacion moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAmiga.
Amiga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvacion pinned against the cage. Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Helen Salvacion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapad Amiga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amiga throws a push kick but Salvacion slaps the foot to one side.
Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Amiga avoids it.
Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up with Amiga, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes Amiga against the cage but Amiga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapad Amiga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Salvacion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Amiga is trying to get back to full guard.
Salvacion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion content to control rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvacion closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amiga did well to prevent Salvacion getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Amiga is trying to maintain the position but Salvacion is very close to passing his half guard.
Amiga missing with punches from the bottom.
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.
Amiga is positioning himself well to prevent Salvacion advancing to mount.
Amiga is refusing to be controlled, as Salvacion sits in half guard.
Salvacion controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga trying to hold on to Salvacion's head to control him but Salvacion postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helen Salvacion dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final 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 throws a quick counter kick to the body but Amiga avoids it.
Amiga scores with a spinning back kick!
Amiga drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amiga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion controls Amiga momentarily but Amiga frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion has Amiga pulled in close to control his posture.
Salvacion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amiga is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga distracts Salvacion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion managing to control the position.
Amiga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Amiga!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Amiga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 taking a breather here.
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.
Salvacion working away.
Salvacion controlling from side mount.
Amiga struggling a bit here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapad Amiga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amiga 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapad 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
14% |
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