PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 24137 p4p, 23934 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
23
160
24 - 38 - 2

182 cm
23
160
26 - 40 - 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 24 - 38 - 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 26 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Chris Downing.

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 with a takedown into Amiga's guard.
Salvacion controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga has his hands on Salvacion's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amiga leaves Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amiga half committed to a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amiga is defended easily by Salvacion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Amiga as Salvacion shoots in.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Salvacion looks to land a body kick but Amiga moved away.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Amiga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
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.
Amiga stuffs the takedown.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Salvacion clinches with his opponent.

Amiga lands a takedown into guard.
Amiga postures up.
Salvacion keeping full guard, as Amiga tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richard John Salvacion will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Amiga slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Amiga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.

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

Salvacion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Amiga quickly recovers to half guard.
Salvacion stalling.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salvacion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amiga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Salvacion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Amiga is trying to keep Salvacion in close.
Salvacion preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Amiga gets a double leg takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Amiga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga wants to control from the top but Salvacion keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Salvacion keeping moving, preventing Amiga from controlling successfully.
Salvacion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amiga is one step ahead there.
Salvacion trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amiga is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Salvacion can't fight it off and eventually Amiga manages to take the fight to the floor. Salvacion looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salvacion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amiga's guard.

Amiga managing to control the position.
Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Richard John Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amiga being controlled here, momentarily.
Gakus Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard John Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salvacion is continuing to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gakus Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

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