PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 24032 p4p, 23867 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
23
160
18 - 45 - 3

182 cm
23
160
27 - 37 - 5

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 18 - 45 - 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 27 - 37 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.

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 shoots for a double leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls well. He's pushed Amiga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Salvacion enables Amiga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Salvacion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvacion wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amiga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Salvacion gets a double leg takedown into Amiga's guard.
Amiga managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Salvacion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Amiga wants to improve his position but instead Salvacion has moved into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion controlling the action here.
Amiga trying to control from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga tries to land a body kick
and Salvacion counters with a nice body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown into Amiga's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Salvacion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Salvacion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amiga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Salvacion is in Amiga's guard.
Amiga can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvacion controls the pace.
Amiga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Salvacion content to stall in guard here.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is stalling in the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Amiga holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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 shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a body kick.

Salvacion drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rico Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga is working from the bottom.
Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salvacion stays in close to Amiga's body and controls the position.

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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga has a takedown stuffed.
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. This is the final round!

Amiga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salvacion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Amiga shoots and misses
and Salvacion counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Amiga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga happy to just control the position for now.
Salvacion is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga controls the position.
Amiga trying to control the action but Salvacion is working from the bottom.
Salvacion can't do much from the bottom here.

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.
Salvacion seems a little lost for a moment, as Amiga dominates the positioning.
Salvacion tries to bench press Amiga off him but Amiga keeps the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amiga moves out of range of the body kick from Salvacion.

Amiga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Salvacion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Amiga in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion tries to buck Amiga off but Amiga is having none of it.
Salvacion holds on to Amiga's head and controls the position momentarily.
Salvacion seems a little lost for a moment, as Amiga dominates the positioning.
Amiga in the domination position with Salvacion hanging on.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Amiga controls the position from side control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapad Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salvacion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

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