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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 24261 p4p, 24075 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tapad Amiga had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 16 - 39 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 33 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
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 with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salvacion counters with a head kick. That will keep Amiga thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily.
Amiga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Salvacion just manages to avoid it.
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 throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Salvacion was covering up waiting for the punch and Amiga finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion keeping full guard, as Amiga tries to pass.
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 taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salvacion for as long as he can get away with.
Salvacion is trying to control the position but Amiga postures up.
Salvacion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amiga controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amiga swivels and escapes.
As Salvacion looks to move away, Amiga throws a big counter combo but Salvacion just gets out of the way.
Tapad Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
Amiga scores with a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Amiga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion has control of Amiga's left arm, preventing Amiga from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapad Amiga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Amiga feints and as Salvacion raises his hands in defense, Amiga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amiga stopping the sweep attempt from Salvacion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Salvacion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two 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 looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salvacion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga leaves Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
Amiga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salvacion's half guard.
Still in half guard, Amiga seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga prevents Salvacion from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapad Amiga dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Salvacion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Amiga's guard.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.
Amiga continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Amiga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tapad Amiga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga trying to control the position here.
More hug and hope from Amiga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga is trying to control the position but Salvacion postures up.
Salvacion is fighting to break Amiga's control of his arms but Amiga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga connects with a body shot that sends Salvacion's belly button to the back.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown attempt from Amiga. Amiga gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salvacion.
Salvacion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amiga tries to avoid it but Salvacion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amiga to the ground. Amiga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amiga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salvacion sprawls and moves away.
Salvacion closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amiga did well to prevent Salvacion getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga gets back to full guard.
Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amiga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapad Amiga!
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