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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 24767 p4p, 24566 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tapad Amiga could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rico Salvacion's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 12 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
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 throws a sloppy head kick and Amiga moves out of range easily.
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Amiga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amiga wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Tapad Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion.
Nice takedown defense from Amiga. No joy for Salvacion on that attempt.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amiga.
Amiga scores with a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Amiga slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion trying to control the position here.
Salvacion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amiga controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga shoots in for a double leg but Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Salvacion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salvacion scores with a takedown into Amiga's guard.
Amiga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Tapad Amiga will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Amiga stuffs the takedown attempt from Salvacion. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
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.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tapad Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga goes for a double leg but Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salvacion continues to drive forward.
Salvacion is trying to drag Amiga to the mat but Amiga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Salvacion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amiga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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 is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Amiga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Salvacion is pressed up against the cage. Amiga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salvacion down to the mat. Salvacion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amiga is fighting to break Salvacion's control of his arms but Salvacion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amiga trying to control but Salvacion is working from the bottom.
Amiga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion controlling Amiga's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapad Amiga dominated that second round.
That's time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Salvacion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is looking to take a break and control but Amiga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion postures up.
Salvacion content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Amiga struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Salvacion is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Amiga's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Salvacion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amiga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion preventing the sweep.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga is working from the bottom.
Amiga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four 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.
Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Amiga trying to control the position.
Rico Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tapad Amiga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amiga trying to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapad Amiga!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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