PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 24717 p4p, 24512 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
21
160
13 - 25 - 2

182 cm
21
160
15 - 25 - 3

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 13 - 25 - 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 15 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

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 looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amiga's waist but Amiga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvacion off to one side.
Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amiga is defended easily by Salvacion.
A nice side step and Salvacion releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salvacion fakes the leg kick and cracks Amiga in the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tapad Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion.
Amiga darts in looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Amiga into the cage.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salvacion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amiga tries to score a body lock takedown but Salvacion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is looking for a takedown.

Salvacion pulls Amiga into guard.
Amiga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 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 is pulling down on Amiga's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Salvacion dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Amiga dives in and scores a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion wants to sweep here but Amiga controlling him for the moment.
Salvacion being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga looking to sit in guard and control but Salvacion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Amiga holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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 trying to control the position from the bottom.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga is working from the bottom.
Salvacion preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Amiga darts in looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Amiga into the cage.
Salvacion tries to score a body lock takedown but Amiga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Amiga is looking for a takedown.
Salvacion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amiga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tapad Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amiga changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Salvacion fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Salvacion drives through with a takedown into Amiga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amiga's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Amiga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amiga wants it to stay on the feet.

Amiga gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salvacion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Amiga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amiga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Amiga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amiga is trying to keep Salvacion in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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 steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 stuffs the takedown attempt from Amiga. Amiga gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapad Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Amiga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tapad Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico Salvacion 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!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salvacion 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Salvacion!