PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 24427 p4p, 24430 weight class) and Clifford Val Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
21
160
26 - 19 - 1

182 cm
22
160
11 - 36 - 2

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 26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kugus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 36 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Val Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

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 tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amiga swivels and escapes.
Amiga looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Salvacion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Amiga trying to hold on to Salvacion's head to control him but Salvacion postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Amiga tries to roll over but Salvacion keeps him under 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.
Amiga is concentrating on defense, preventing Salvacion from advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Salvacion is thwarting Amiga's attempts to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifford Val Salvacion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
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.
And Salvacion tries to counter it with a takedown but Amiga pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clifford Val Salvacion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Salvacion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Amiga's guard.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga managing to control the position.

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's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salvacion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amiga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Amiga controlling Salvacion's posture.
Salvacion throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvacion throwing strikes from guard but Amiga blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clifford Val Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Amiga dives in and grabs Salvacion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes down on Amiga's head and hops out.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Amiga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.
Salvacion has a takedown stuffed.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

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 shoots in for a double leg but Amiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Amiga lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Amiga fails with the takedown.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
No luck for Salvacion with that takedown attempt.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salvacion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Salvacion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clifford Val Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping busy.
Kugus Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifford Val Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salvacion takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion throwing shots but Amiga is blocking nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Val 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifford Val Salvacion!