PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 5776 p4p, 24892 weight class) and Clifford Val 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
18
160
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
160
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kugus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Val Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

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 shoots in looking for a takedown but Amiga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvacion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.

Amiga shoots in and bounces Salvacion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga stopping the sweep attempt from Salvacion.
Amiga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salvacion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salvacion controlling the position.

That's one minute 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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Amiga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Amiga seems content to control.
Amiga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion wants to get back to full guard.
Amiga perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

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

Salvacion drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
Salvacion wants to control from the top but Amiga keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion wants to pass the guard but Amiga is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kugus Amiga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Amiga shoots in but Salvacion avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Amiga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salvacion did well to prevent Amiga getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salvacion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amiga is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Amiga seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Amiga in particular looking to stall.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amiga looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Salvacion shoots and misses
and Amiga counters with a nice body shot.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifford Val Salvacion.

Amiga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salvacion did well to prevent Amiga getting side control.
Salvacion is looking to improve his position.
Salvacion preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion wants to control the action here but instead Amiga manages to pass to full mount!
Salvacion tries to hold on but Amiga postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kugus Amiga dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Salvacion as Amiga shoots in.
Salvacion throws a counter combo.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Amiga looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Amiga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Amiga lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion controlling the position.
Amiga is looking to pass into half guard but Salvacion pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Salvacion is in guard.

Amiga controlling the position.

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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amiga trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.

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.
Nice sprawl there from Amiga as Salvacion shoots in.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
Amiga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvacion pinned against the cage. Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clifford Val Salvacion.
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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kugus Amiga!