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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 23113 p4p, 23220 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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64 - 66 - 8 |
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182 cm
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58 - 79 - 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 64 - 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 - 79 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
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 leaves Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amiga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
Amiga slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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.
No luck for Amiga with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Amiga sprawls well initially but Salvacion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salvacion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Amiga preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga moves into full guard.
Salvacion stopping the sweep attempt from Amiga.
Salvacion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga has control of Salvacion's left arm, preventing Salvacion from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Amiga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 is looking to counter with head kicks.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
Amiga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
Salvacion only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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 shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Amiga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard John Salvacion dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Amiga shoots in and drives through. Salvacion sprawls well.
Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away.
As Salvacion backs away, Amiga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Amiga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amiga fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agbay Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Amiga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion tries to buck Amiga off but Amiga is having none of it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Amiga tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
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 hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salvacion is trying to control Amiga's posture but Amiga avoids it.
Amiga taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amiga defends well and Salvacion ends up having to push Amiga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salvacion but Salvacion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
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.
Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up with Amiga, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes Amiga against the cage but Amiga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Amiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agbay Amiga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up with Amiga, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes Amiga against the cage but Amiga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown but Amiga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvacion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Amiga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Amiga decides to stand back up. Amiga steps back and let's Salvacion get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salvacion sprawls well. Salvacion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Amiga gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvacion unleashes a big counter combination but Amiga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Salvacion. No joy for Amiga on that attempt.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agbay Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two 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.
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvacion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Amiga is trying to maintain the position but Salvacion is very close to passing his half guard.
Amiga 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 is trying to maintain the position but Salvacion is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Salvacion seems content to control.
Amiga wants to control the action here but instead Salvacion manages to pass to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard John Salvacion.
I think Salvacion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard John Salvacion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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