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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 23111 p4p, 23217 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 cm 30 160 63 - 66 - 8 |
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182 cm 30 160 58 - 78 - 4 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt Good kicks Solid chin |
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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 63 - 66 - 8, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 58 - 78 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
 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 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. Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it. Salvacion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. 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 follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amiga is defended easily by Salvacion. Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
 That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Amiga as Salvacion shoots in. Salvacion looks for a takedown but Amiga sprawls well. Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion. Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
 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 misses with a takedown attempt - Salvacion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Nice sprawl there from Amiga as Salvacion shoots in. Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Salvacion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Salvacion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Amiga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Salvacion manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Amiga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salvacion prevents it.
Amiga gets control of Salvacion's arms and successfully pulls guard. Amiga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Amiga is pulling down on Salvacion's head to control his posture. 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 Agbay Amiga will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Amiga napping and manages to drive through into side control! Salvacion staying calm. Salvacion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
 That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amiga struggling a bit here. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Amiga has one of Salvacion's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. 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 two 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 wants to control but Amiga is keeping him busy.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Amiga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well. Salvacion dives in and grabs Amiga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes down on Salvacion's head and hops out.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Amiga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Salvacion counters with a good, hard body kick but Amiga shrugs it off.
Salvacion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amiga's half guard. Amiga is positioning himself well to prevent Salvacion advancing to mount.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salvacion tries to stand but his arm is trapped. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. 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.
Richard John Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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 shoots in for a double leg but Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time. Amiga lands a leg kick that knocks Salvacion off balance momentarily. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Salvacion looking to score a takedown here. Amiga is defending well but Salvacion drives through and ends up in Amiga's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much. Amiga is controlling Salvacion's posture.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Richard John Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
 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 control the position here. Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Salvacion manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Amiga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga gets to his feet - Salvacion follows without any prompting.
Amiga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salvacion is trying to defend but Amiga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Salvacion is holding on to half guard well.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Amiga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Agbay 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agbay Amiga!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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