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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Salvacion (ranked 23309 p4p, 23163 weight class) and Agbay Amiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Salvacion is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 62 - 76 - 7, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 65 - 69 - 8, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar 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.
Amiga shoots for a takedown but Salvacion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amiga pinned against the cage. Amiga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Salvacion manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Amiga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Salvacion backs off Amiga throws a huge counter combo but Salvacion manages to avoid it all.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga circles away easily
and Amiga counters with a low kick, right behind Salvacion 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
It appears Salvacion was looking to counter with a kick there.
Salvacion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salvacion lands in his opponent's guard.
Amiga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amiga working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Amiga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
And Salvacion counters with a quick kick to the body but Amiga blocks it.
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.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amiga.
Salvacion throws a counter high kick but Amiga was just alert enough to avoid it.
Amiga misses with a takedown
and Salvacion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Amiga!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Salvacion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Amiga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Amiga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga leaves Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
Salvacion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Amiga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Amiga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Amiga won't allow Salvacion to sweep him here.
Amiga decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Salvacion, up you get!
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Salvacion is looking to control Amiga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvacion avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Amiga is going to stand back up.
Salvacion keeping hold of Amiga's head, controlling as best he can.
Salvacion trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agbay Amiga 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! This is the final round!
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amiga is fending him off so far but Salvacion persists. Nope, Amiga circles away and we're back to standing.
Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Amiga sprawls well initially but Salvacion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is trying to maintain the position but Salvacion is very close to passing his half guard.
Salvacion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Amiga has his hands clasped together around Salvacion's back. He's all about the action.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga dives in and grabs Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes down on Amiga's head and hops out.
Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Amiga avoids it.
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.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Amiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A countering left hand to the body from Amiga misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Amiga as Salvacion shoots in.
Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Salvacion backs off Amiga throws a huge counter combo but Salvacion manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion thows a body kick. Amiga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salvacion 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Salvacion!
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