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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 23199 p4p, 23401 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 71 - 64 - 8, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kugus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 69 - 71 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar 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.
Nada feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Amiga controlling Nada's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nada's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada is adopting a defensive guard.
Amiga content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Nada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Nada shows good takedown defense.
Amiga throws a front kick that sends Nada stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nada defends well and Amiga ends up having to push Nada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nada has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Amiga uses from the top position.
Nada is pulling down on Amiga's head to control his posture.
Amiga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nada looking to control.
Amiga stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
Nada pulls Amiga in to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Amiga controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nada showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Amiga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nada.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Amiga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nada fails to land the takedown.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga shoots in looking for a takedown but Nada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amiga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Amiga shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amiga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nada is in Amiga's guard.
Nada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Amiga is trying to control the position but Nada postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Amiga wants to hit a sweep here but Nada passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Amiga there!
Amiga wants to hold on but Nada pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nada tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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 tries to lock up and control but Nada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nada controlling his opponent.
Way Nada has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga tries to lock up and control but Nada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Amiga hang on?
Nada looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
Amiga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Amiga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga is trying to control Nada's posture but Nada avoids it.
Nada controlling the position from side mount.
Amiga is trying to control Nada's posture but Nada avoids 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.
Nada controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Nada.
Nada is looking to take a break and control but Amiga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nada as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada closes the distance and clinches up with Amiga, looking for a takedown. Nada pushes Amiga against the cage but Amiga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amiga tries to land a front kick but Nada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Nada slaps away a takedown attempt from Amiga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nada counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kugus Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Way Nada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Way Nada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Way Nada!
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