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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 23130 p4p, 23275 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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64 - 67 - 8 |
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182 cm
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160
60 - 75 - 7 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 67 - 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 60 - 75 - 7, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
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 sprawl but Amiga drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Salvacion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Salvacion trying to control from the bottom.
Amiga controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is trying to control but Amiga manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salvacion is looking to get to half guard.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga is having none of it.
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 controlling from the full mount.
Salvacion holds on for dear life, controlling Amiga's posture momentarily.
Amiga controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Salvacion tries to reverse the position but Amiga maintains control.
Amiga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Salvacion holds on to Amiga around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Salvacion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 is looking to improve his position but Amiga isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agbay Amiga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salvacion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Amiga wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amiga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is pulling down on Amiga's head to control his posture.
Amiga has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salvacion is proving hard to escape from.
Salvacion seems keen to control Amiga's posture.
Amiga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Salvacion's guard.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amiga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Salvacion tries to score with a low kick but Amiga moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Amiga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salvacion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amiga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in 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.
Amiga can't do much from the bottom here.
Salvacion remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
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.
Amiga isn't going anywhere.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Amiga stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvacion. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
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 now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Amiga stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvacion. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
As Salvacion backs away, Amiga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amiga.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga misses with a takedown attempt
and Salvacion finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Salvacion fails with the takedown
and Amiga counters with a body kick.
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 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 stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amiga wants it to stay on the feet.
Salvacion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amiga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amiga is trying to control Salvacion's posture but Salvacion avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga has one of Salvacion's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Agbay Amiga!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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