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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 23148 p4p, 23377 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helen Salvacion is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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58 - 71 - 11 |
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 68 - 61 - 8, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kugus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 58 - 71 - 11, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith 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 stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
Amiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown into Amiga's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Amiga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvacion is one step ahead there.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Amiga managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Amiga fails with the takedown
and Salvacion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Amiga really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Amiga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salvacion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amiga.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amiga.
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 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amiga sprawls well. Amiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Helen Salvacion dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amiga's waist but Amiga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvacion off to one side.
Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
Amiga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amiga sprawls well. Amiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Salvacion fails with the takedown
enabling Amiga to counter with a crisp jab.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
That's two 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.
Amiga tries to sprawl but Salvacion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga trying to control but Salvacion postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Amiga wants to improve his position but Salvacion is controlling well.
Salvacion with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
That's four 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 is controlling Salvacion's trapped leg to prevent Salvacion from advancing to side control.
Amiga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salvacion.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Amiga gets caught flat footed, as Salvacion shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Amiga is controlling Salvacion's posture.
Salvacion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two 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 content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Amiga has his hands on Salvacion's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salvacion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Amiga on his heels. He'll look to pass Amiga's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Amiga trying to control the position here.
Amiga looking to control.
That's four 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 is pulling down on Salvacion's head. It's preventing any offense from Salvacion, at least for the moment.
Kugus 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.
Salvacion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helen Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helen Salvacion!
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hype
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RATING
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