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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 23496 p4p, 23358 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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182 cm
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65 - 80 - 9 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 64 - 78 - 9, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gakus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 65 - 80 - 9, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith 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 gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salvacion wants to sweep but no luck.
Salvacion has control of Amiga's left arm, preventing Amiga from doing any damage.
Amiga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salvacion seems keen to control Amiga's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amiga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two 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 drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amiga forces his way into half guard.
Salvacion is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Salvacion is trying to maintain the position but Amiga is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Amiga in particular looking to stall.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Amiga. No joy for Salvacion on that attempt.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gakus Amiga dominated that round.
That's time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Amiga.
Salvacion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amiga to the mat! Amiga manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Amiga wants to stand and escape but Salvacion is having none of it.
Salvacion stopping the sweep attempt from Amiga.
Salvacion is standing up over Amiga. Amiga looks to escape but Salvacion dives into side control.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
Salvacion moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two 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.
Amiga is looking to regain half guard here but Salvacion keeps moving and retains side control.
Amiga is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Amiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion.
Salvacion throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Amiga counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amiga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salvacion is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is trying to keep Amiga in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion has control of Amiga's left arm, preventing Amiga from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gakus Amiga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
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 stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gakus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga tries for a takedown but Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amiga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Salvacion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amiga's half guard.
Amiga is positioning himself well to prevent Salvacion advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion controlling the pace.
Salvacion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Salvacion slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is looking for a sweep. Salvacion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvacion is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amiga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rico Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gakus Amiga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion throws a big elbow that misses.
Salvacion is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gakus Amiga!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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