PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 23656 p4p, 23811 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
25
160
33 - 51 - 5

182 cm
25
160
37 - 49 - 6

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

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 33 - 51 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 49 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

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 stuffs the takedown.
Salvacion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.

Amiga dives in and scores a takedown into Salvacion's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amiga stands and steps away. Salvacion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Salvacion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Salvacion prevents Amiga from improving his position.
Salvacion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Salvacion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Amiga trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvacion in particular looking to stall.
Amiga trying to hold on to Salvacion's head to control him but Salvacion postures up.
Amiga is looking for a sweep. Salvacion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvacion.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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 is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Salvacion desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Salvacion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amiga but Amiga pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Salvacion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Amiga's guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion wants to control from the top but Amiga keeps moving.
Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amiga is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion preventing the sweep.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Amiga.
Amiga dives in and grabs Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes down on Amiga's head and hops out.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
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.
Agbay 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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Salvacion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Amiga was covering up waiting for the punch and Salvacion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Amiga is pulling down on Salvacion's head. It's preventing any offense from Salvacion, at least for the moment.
Salvacion tries to free his leg and advance position but Amiga is retaining full guard.
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 shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salvacion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Salvacion controls the position.
Amiga is looking for a sweep.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga taking punishment in the form of punches.
Amiga misses with an elbow from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Amiga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

Salvacion gets a double leg takedown into Amiga's guard.

Amiga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salvacion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is controlling Salvacion's posture.
Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control.
Salvacion stands up over Amiga, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Amiga managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Amiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Salvacion goes for a double leg but Amiga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amiga continues to drive forward.

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.
Amiga closes the distance and clinches up with Salvacion, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes Salvacion against the cage but Salvacion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Salvacion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Agbay 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.
Salvacion trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico Salvacion.
I've got Salvacion winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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