PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 23767 p4p, 23947 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agbay Amiga could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rico Salvacion's chin.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
23
160
19 - 40 - 3

182 cm
23
160
25 - 35 - 5

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 19 - 40 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 35 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody 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.

Salvacion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
A lull in the action here as Salvacion stalls from top position.
Salvacion misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Amiga is trying to control Salvacion's posture but Salvacion avoids it.
Salvacion slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Amiga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Amiga is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salvacion's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Amiga tries to roll over but Salvacion keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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

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 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!
Amiga seems a little lost for a moment, as Salvacion dominates the positioning.
Amiga struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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 happy to just control the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion looks to land a body kick but Amiga moved away.

Salvacion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Amiga scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Salvacion dominated that round.
That's time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Amiga cracks a nice hook into Salvacion's ribs.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Amiga as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amiga is defended easily by Salvacion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amiga swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion.
Salvacion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amiga.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
Amiga slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.

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 shoots in looking for a takedown. Amiga tries to sprawl out of it but Salvacion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amiga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion fakes the leg kick and cracks Amiga in the body.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvacion only half commits to the counter leg kick.

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.
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agbay Amiga dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Amiga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Amiga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Amiga.
Amiga tries to counter by clinching up but Salvacion breaks away and moves out of range.
Agbay Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Amiga, which made it look bad.

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.
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salvacion stuffs the takedown attempt from Amiga. Amiga gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion fails to land the takedown.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amiga closes the distance and clinches up with Salvacion, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes Salvacion against the cage but Salvacion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Salvacion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amiga circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Salvacion drives through with a takedown into Amiga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Amiga holds on and takes a little breather.
Salvacion content to stall in guard here.
Amiga is adopting a defensive guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

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