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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 23900 p4p, 23748 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.
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30 - 59 - 4 |
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182 cm
25
160
40 - 50 - 6 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 30 - 59 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 50 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis 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 gets caught flat footed, as Amiga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Amiga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salvacion is pulling down on Amiga's head to control his posture.
Amiga sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga wants to stand but Salvacion is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion has his hands on Amiga's head, controlling the position.
Amiga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salvacion's half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga is keen to just control but Salvacion is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapad Amiga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Amiga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Amiga with that takedown attempt.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amiga gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Salvacion finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
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.
Amiga tries for a takedown but Salvacion circles away easily
and Salvacion counters with a good, hard body kick but Amiga shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapad Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Amiga shoots in looking for a takedown but Salvacion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amiga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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 tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
Amiga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amiga wants it to stay on the feet.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga shoots in and drives through. Salvacion sprawls well.
Amiga looking to score a takedown here. Salvacion is defending well but Amiga drives through and ends up in Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Salvacion is trying to keep Amiga in close.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Salvacion wants to sweep here but Amiga controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga won't allow Salvacion to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tapad Amiga will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Amiga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amiga scores with a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Amiga slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Amiga controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is looking to control Amiga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvacion avoid being mounted?
Salvacion controlling the position well.
Amiga stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amiga is trying to defend but Salvacion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion with the ground and pound but Amiga uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Amiga wants to sweep here but Salvacion controlling him for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
Amiga wants to control the position but Salvacion says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tapad Amiga.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amiga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapad Amiga!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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