PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 23813 p4p, 23658 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
24
160
24 - 54 - 3

182 cm
24
160
34 - 45 - 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 24 - 54 - 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 34 - 45 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

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 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown attempt from Amiga. Amiga gets slowly back to his feet.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Salvacion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is thwarting Amiga's attempts to control the position.
Amiga is looking to improve his position.
Amiga is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Amiga is trying to control but can't.
Salvacion is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Amiga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion won't allow Amiga to pass to mount.
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 wants to take a breather but Salvacion is having none of it.
Amiga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga is keeping busy.
Amiga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salvacion's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Amiga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Salvacion throws Amiga to one side and escapes!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rico Salvacion will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amiga sprawls well. Amiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.

Salvacion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion working away.
Salvacion controlling the position from side mount.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvacion trying to control the action but Amiga is working from the bottom.
Salvacion takes a little break here. Amiga wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

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 can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amiga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvacion defends well and Amiga ends up having to push Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvacion stops a takedown attempt from Amiga.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapad Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salvacion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

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 tries to score a body lock takedown but Amiga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salvacion tries for a takedown. No joy.

Salvacion pulls guard successfully.
Amiga content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Salvacion moves out of range of the body kick.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.

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 managing to control the position.
Amiga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Salvacion gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvacion content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga trying to control but Salvacion postures up.
Amiga is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Salvacion is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amiga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Amiga has his hands on Salvacion's head, controlling the position.
Salvacion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion shoots and misses
and Amiga counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.

Salvacion gets the takedown into side control.

Amiga throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!