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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 23204 p4p, 23310 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (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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67 - 60 - 7 |
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182 cm
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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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 67 - 60 - 7, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kugus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 59 - 72 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
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 tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amiga swivels and escapes.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Amiga shoots in but Salvacion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amiga misses with the body kick
so Salvacion counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga controlling the position.
Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amiga working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga is pulling down on Salvacion's head to control his posture.
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.
Salvacion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amiga is keeping the position for now.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Amiga gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga controlling the action here.
Salvacion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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 takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Salvacion keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Amiga controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kugus Amiga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Salvacion fails with the takedown.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Amiga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion postures up.
Salvacion is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Amiga will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion postures up.
Salvacion connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Amiga some visible discomfort.
Rico Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amiga is trying to get back to half guard.
Salvacion wants to take a breather but Amiga manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Salvacion.
Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 managing to control the position.
Amiga working a defensive guard but Salvacion manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amiga can't do much from the bottom here.
Salvacion controls the position from side control.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Salvacion shoots in but Amiga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amiga throws a big counter combination but Salvacion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Salvacion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amiga tries to avoid it but Salvacion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amiga to the ground. Amiga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga darts in looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Amiga into the cage.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amiga is defended easily by Salvacion.
Amiga just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga shoots in but no luck this time.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Amiga as Salvacion shoots in.
Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amiga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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 fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
Amiga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga controlling the action here.
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 is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga thows a huge punch but Salvacion dodges it nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Amiga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kugus Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amiga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kugus 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
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