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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 24696 p4p, 24435 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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182 cm
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11 - 23 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 5 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gakus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
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 fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
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.
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 failed takedown attempts in the round for Gakus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Amiga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion being controlled here, momentarily.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amiga is fighting to break Salvacion's control of his arms but Salvacion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amiga slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
Amiga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Salvacion is doing well to control the position and prevent Amiga from advancing to side control.
Salvacion is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga missing with the ground and pound from half 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.
Amiga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gakus Amiga dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
Salvacion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Amiga's guard.
Salvacion controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Amiga controlling Salvacion's posture.
That's two 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 sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Amiga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amiga misses with the body kick
and Salvacion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Amiga trying to control here.
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 content to control rather than advance.
The adventures of Salvacion the control monster continue. Boring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion trying to mount his opponent but Amiga defends it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Salvacion is thwarting Amiga's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard John Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Amiga shoots in looking for a takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl out of it but Amiga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salvacion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Amiga looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.
Salvacion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amiga pinned against the cage. Amiga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amiga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Amiga wants to sweep but no luck.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is trying to control the position but Salvacion postures up.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
Amiga will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Amiga managing to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Amiga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard John Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salvacion has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard John Salvacion!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
14% |
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