PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 24670 p4p, 24433 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
21
160
14 - 32 - 2

182 cm
22
160
19 - 31 - 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 14 - 32 - 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 19 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

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 dives in for a single leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amiga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salvacion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Amiga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gakus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Salvacion decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga trying to control but Salvacion is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salvacion pulls Amiga in close to prevent any damage.
Salvacion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvacion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvacion trying to control the position here.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga passes easily into half guard.
Amiga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Amiga scores with a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Salvacion is adopting a defensive guard.
Amiga wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gakus Amiga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Amiga feints and as Salvacion raises his hands in defense, Amiga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Amiga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Salvacion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Salvacion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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.
Let's hope that Salvacion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salvacion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Amiga has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salvacion but Salvacion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Amiga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salvacion circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gakus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salvacion's waist but Salvacion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amiga off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amiga finds it's way round the side to connect with Salvacion's head.

Salvacion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amiga's guard.

Amiga manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Salvacion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion trying to control the pace.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into 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.
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 throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
Amiga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Amiga looking to score a takedown here. Salvacion is defending well but Amiga drives through and ends up in Salvacion's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga 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.
Salvacion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Amiga stays in close to Salvacion's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion has control of Amiga's left arm, preventing Amiga from doing any damage.
Amiga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Amiga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion dives in and grabs Amiga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes down on Salvacion's head and hops out.
Amiga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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 and drives through. Salvacion sprawls well.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Amiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Amiga counters with a shoot takedown. Salvacion fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gakus Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amiga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

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