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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 23491 p4p, 23315 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 74 - 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 - 74 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
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 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.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga stands up over Salvacion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 pulls Amiga in close to his closed guard and prevents Amiga from doing any damage or advancing position.
Amiga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Salvacion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salvacion throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amiga with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Salvacion is trying to keep Amiga in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amiga shoots in and bounces Salvacion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga is fighting to break Salvacion's control of his arms but Salvacion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga throws a big elbow that misses.
Amiga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salvacion seems keen to control Amiga's posture.
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.
Salvacion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gakus Amiga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Salvacion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Salvacion is trying to control. Amiga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Amiga desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.
Amiga trying to hold on to Salvacion's head to control him but Salvacion postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salvacion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amiga.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Amiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Amiga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvacion defends well and Amiga ends up having to push Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Salvacion has Amiga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amiga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion tries to circle away but Amiga has him pinned against the cage.
Salvacion goes for a takedown attempt but Amiga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Amiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salvacion as he jumps to the side.
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.
Salvacion shoots in but Amiga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Amiga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard John Salvacion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Amiga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salvacion to the mat! Salvacion manages to get full guard.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amiga being controlled here momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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.
Amiga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salvacion gets a double leg takedown into Amiga's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Salvacion stays in close to Amiga's body and controls the position.
Amiga throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four 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.
More stalling from Salvacion.
Amiga controlling Salvacion's posture.
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!
Amiga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvacion is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gakus Amiga.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gakus Amiga!
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hype
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pop
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