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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 23415 p4p, 23278 weight class) and Rico 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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52 - 73 - 7 |
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182 cm
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58 - 71 - 6 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite 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 52 - 73 - 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 58 - 71 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
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 shoots in and gets a takedown into Amiga's guard.
Amiga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Amiga.
Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 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.
Salvacion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Amiga sprawls well. He's pushed Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Amiga thinks about countering with a head kick.
Amiga instigates a clinch.
Amiga breaks from the clinch.
Amiga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salvacion circles away.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion scores with a takedown into Amiga's guard.
Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amiga managing to control the position.
Salvacion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Salvacion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
Salvacion darts in looking for a takedown but Amiga gets double underhooks and turns Salvacion into the cage.
Amiga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amiga attempts a counter takedown but Salvacion avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Salvacion as Amiga shoots in.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Amiga feints and as Salvacion raises his hands in defense, Amiga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Salvacion seems keen to control Amiga's posture.
Salvacion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amiga is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
Amiga is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Salvacion is pulling down on Amiga's head to control his posture.
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.
Amiga tries to sprawl but Salvacion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Amiga keeping hold of Salvacion's head, controlling as best he can.
Salvacion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is trying to control but can't.
Salvacion is controlling the pace.
Amiga is controlling Salvacion's trapped leg to prevent Salvacion from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rico Salvacion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Amiga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amiga wants it to stay on the feet.
Amiga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amiga shoots and misses
and Salvacion counters with a body kick that stops Amiga in his tracks momentarily.
Salvacion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amiga's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salvacion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Amiga is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvacion in particular looking to stall.
Amiga trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga shoots in and gets a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion has his hands on Amiga's head, controlling the position.
Amiga content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Gakus Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga trying to control but Salvacion is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico Salvacion.
I've got Salvacion winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Salvacion!
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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
15% |
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