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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 23412 p4p, 23237 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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57 - 75 - 7 |
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182 cm
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59 - 79 - 4 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 57 - 75 - 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 59 - 79 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Amiga.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Amiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Amiga appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Amiga counters with a nice leg kick.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
Amiga gets a double leg takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Amiga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Amiga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salvacion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in to control the position.
Salvacion is trying to keep Amiga in close.
Amiga being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Amiga shoots in but no luck this time.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
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 quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's four 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amiga.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Amiga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gakus Amiga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Amiga shoots for a takedown but Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on Salvacion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Amiga controls the position from side control.
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 can't do much from the bottom here.
Amiga trying to control the action but Salvacion is working from the bottom.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
Amiga controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amiga dives in and grabs Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes down on Amiga's head and hops out.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Amiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's four 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.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Amiga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gakus Amiga dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Amiga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Amiga is looking to take a break and control but Salvacion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is trying to control Amiga's posture but Amiga avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga taking a breather here.
Salvacion is looking to regain half guard here but Amiga keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Amiga trying to control the action but Salvacion is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salvacion has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amiga shoots in looking for a takedown but Salvacion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amiga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gakus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Amiga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvacion.
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.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt.
Amiga looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.
Salvacion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Richard John Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gakus Amiga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gakus Amiga!
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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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