PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 24702 p4p, 24457 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
21
160
10 - 28 - 2

182 cm
21
160
14 - 28 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite 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 10 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gakus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody 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 shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amiga but Amiga pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion being controlled here, momentarily.
Salvacion wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvacion is keeping the position for now.
Salvacion has his hands on Amiga's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Amiga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Amiga with that takedown attempt.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amiga defends it nicely.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.

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

Amiga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gakus Amiga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Amiga looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.
Amiga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amiga wants it to stay on the feet.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
Amiga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvacion pinned against the cage. Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

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 controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga struggling a bit here.
Amiga is being controlled here.
Salvacion working away.
Amiga is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Salvacion asserts his dominance and retains side control.

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.
Salvacion working away.
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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amiga is fending him off so far but Salvacion persists. Nope, Amiga circles away and we're back to standing.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Salvacion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amiga. Amiga obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard John Salvacion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Amiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown.
Amiga tries for a takedown but Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salvacion defends well and Amiga ends up having to push Salvacion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gakus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Amiga pulls Salvacion into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga is trying to keep Salvacion in close.
Salvacion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.

That's two 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 is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Amiga is trying to keep Salvacion in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Salvacion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Amiga on his heels. He'll look to pass Amiga's guard now, I'm sure.
Salvacion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga wants to sweep but no luck.
Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard John Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Salvacion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

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