PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 24770 p4p, 24748 weight class) and Helen Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helen Salvacion is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
21
160
13 - 30 - 2

182 cm
21
160
20 - 27 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 13 - 30 - 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 20 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing 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.

Amiga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Salvacion manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Amiga prevents the takedown attempt.
Amiga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Amiga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amiga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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

Salvacion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Amiga stopping the sweep attempt from Salvacion.
Salvacion managing to control the position.
Amiga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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 is controlling Amiga's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is trying to keep Amiga in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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 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 throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Amiga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Salvacion is in Amiga's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in to control the position.
Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Amiga looking for a sweep. Not yet Amiga, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Helen Salvacion dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga postures up.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salvacion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salvacion is trying to control but can't.
Amiga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Helen Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two 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.
Amiga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Amiga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salvacion did well to prevent Amiga getting side control.
Amiga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvacion keeps working.
Salvacion trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is holding on to half guard well.
Amiga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Salvacion is trying to get back to full guard.
Salvacion desperately trying to maintain half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amiga looks for the body kick but Salvacion saw that one coming.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Amiga stuffs the takedown.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gakus 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!

Salvacion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Amiga's waist but Amiga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvacion off to one side.
Amiga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Amiga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Salvacion looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amiga is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salvacion's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Salvacion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Amiga seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
Amiga is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salvacion's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Amiga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvacion keeps working.
Salvacion can't do much from the bottom here.

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

Amiga scores with a takedown into Salvacion's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga stays in close to Salvacion's body and controls the position.
Salvacion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amiga throwing strikes from guard but Salvacion blocks nicely.

Amiga decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Salvacion, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Amiga!
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Amiga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helen Salvacion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salvacion sprawls well. Salvacion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Amiga gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga shoots in for a double leg but Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gakus 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

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