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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 23212 p4p, 23253 weight class) and Clifford Val Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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68 - 71 - 8 |
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43 - 99 - 8 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 68 - 71 - 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 43 - 99 - 8, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Val Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amiga is defended easily by Salvacion.
Amiga darts in looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Amiga into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salvacion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agbay Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salvacion prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga has clasped his hands together around Salvacion's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Salvacion can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga tries to stand but Salvacion is controlling his head.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion is looking to regain half guard here but Amiga keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amiga to the mat! Amiga manages to get full guard.
Amiga keeping full guard, as Salvacion tries to pass.
Salvacion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amiga controls Salvacion momentarily but Salvacion frees himself.
Amiga is looking to stand up but Salvacion isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Salvacion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Agbay Amiga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Salvacion leaves Amiga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Amiga sprawls well. He's pushed Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salvacion scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvacion pinned against the cage. Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga darts in looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Amiga into the cage.
Salvacion throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agbay Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Amiga won't allow Salvacion to sweep him here.
Salvacion keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Amiga closes the distance and clinches up with Salvacion, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes Salvacion against the cage but Salvacion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salvacion lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amiga or perhaps it was just good defense by Salvacion, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Salvacion shoots in and bounces Amiga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amiga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salvacion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salvacion being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salvacion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Val Salvacion 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Amiga, which made it look bad.
Amiga gets a double leg takedown into Salvacion's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is looking to work some ground and pound but Salvacion has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion trying to control the position.
Salvacion has his hands on Amiga's head, controlling the position.
Salvacion trying to keep a closed guard but Amiga is proving a slippery customer.
Agbay Amiga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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 controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amiga fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salvacion to the ground. Amiga is now in Salvacion's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion managing to control the position.
Salvacion looking to control.
Salvacion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four 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.
Amiga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salvacion is controlling Amiga's 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Amiga has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salvacion is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agbay Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amiga 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Agbay Amiga!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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