PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 24008 p4p, 24158 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kugus Amiga is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
19
160
11 - 8 - 0

182 cm
19
160
5 - 17 - 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 11 - 8 - 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 5 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

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 fails with the takedown.
Amiga is looking for a counter combo.
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.

Salvacion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salvacion showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga is trying to maintain the position but Salvacion is very close to passing his half guard.
Salvacion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Amiga trying to control here.

That's two 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.
Salvacion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Salvacion seems content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amiga but Amiga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amiga is looking for a counter combo.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.

Amiga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amiga is in Salvacion's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is pulling down on Amiga's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Salvacion is controlling Amiga's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kugus Amiga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Salvacion scores with a takedown into Amiga's guard.
Amiga trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga continues to stall.
Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two 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.
Salvacion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amiga has his hands on Salvacion's head, controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Salvacion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salvacion holds on and takes a little breather.
Amiga is stalling in the full guard.
Salvacion trying to control the position.

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 stays in close to Salvacion's body and controls the position.
Salvacion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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 Kugus Amiga will probably get the nod.
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!

Salvacion fails with the takedown
and Amiga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amiga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvacion.

Amiga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Amiga lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion has Amiga pulled in close to control his posture.
Kugus Amiga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amiga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salvacion looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amiga stays in close to Salvacion's body and controls the position.
Amiga preventing the sweep.
Amiga's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga scores with a spinning back kick!

Amiga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amiga is in Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga content to stall in guard here.
Amiga keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salvacion's head.
Richard John Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kugus Amiga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amiga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga being controlled here momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kugus Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

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