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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 23250 p4p, 23479 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kugus Amiga has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kugus Amiga seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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72 - 67 - 8 |
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60 - 78 - 11 |
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 72 - 67 - 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 60 - 78 - 11, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson 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 drives through with a takedown into Salvacion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Amiga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Amiga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Salvacion is pulling down on Amiga's head to control his posture.
Amiga controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Amiga leaves Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's two 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.
Amiga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion has Amiga pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Salvacion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga content to stall in guard here.
Salvacion is controlling Amiga's posture.
Amiga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amiga stopping the sweep attempt from Salvacion.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Amiga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga circles away easily
and Amiga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kugus Amiga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Amiga misses with an attempted mid kick.
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 is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 controlling from the top position.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
Salvacion trying to strike off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion keeping moving, preventing Amiga from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga shoots in but Salvacion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Amiga slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
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 shoots in looking for a takedown. Amiga tries to sprawl out of it but Salvacion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amiga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amiga but Amiga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kugus Amiga dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Salvacion goes for a double leg but Amiga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amiga continues to drive forward.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is controlling Amiga's posture.
Amiga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is pulling down on Amiga's head to control his posture.
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 is stalling in the full guard.
Salvacion trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amiga content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Amiga.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga looks to land a body kick but Salvacion moved away.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Salvacion moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.
Salvacion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Salvacion won't allow Amiga to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga keeping full guard, as Salvacion tries to pass.
Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Helen Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kugus 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!
Amiga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 Kugus 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kugus Amiga!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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