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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 23427 p4p, 23403 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helen Salvacion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 40 - 85 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 54 - 69 - 11, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
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 darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Amiga is trying is best to control the position here.
Amiga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Amiga trying to control but Salvacion postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga keeping hold of Salvacion's head, controlling as best he can.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Salvacion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Salvacion is thwarting Amiga's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion drives through with a takedown into Amiga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salvacion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amiga is trying to control the position but Salvacion postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amiga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.
Amiga controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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 stays in close to Amiga's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Salvacion enables Amiga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Salvacion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amiga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion is trying to hold Amiga in close to prevent damage but Amiga has managed to pass into half guard.
Amiga stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helen Salvacion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salvacion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amiga to the ground. Salvacion is now in Amiga's guard.
Helen Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amiga seems keen to control Salvacion's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga has his hands on Salvacion's head, controlling the position.
Salvacion controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 is trying to keep Salvacion in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Salvacion with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salvacion tries to avoid it but Amiga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salvacion to the ground. Salvacion escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapad Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Amiga gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salvacion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Salvacion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helen Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amiga is looking to counter 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.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tapad Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Salvacion enables Amiga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Salvacion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Salvacion has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Amiga is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion gets control of Amiga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Salvacion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Amiga trying to move into half guard but instead Salvacion has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Amiga wants to sweep but no luck.
Amiga is trying to control the position but Salvacion postures up.
Salvacion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Amiga holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
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.
Amiga shoots in and drives through. Salvacion sprawls well.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amiga.
Tapad Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helen Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Amiga goes for a double leg but Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salvacion continues to drive forward.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Helen Salvacion.
Well Salvacion has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helen Salvacion!
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