PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 24023 p4p, 23822 weight class) and Richard John 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
23
160
24 - 39 - 3

182 cm
23
160
27 - 41 - 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 - 39 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gakus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 41 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg 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 fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
Amiga dives in for a single leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salvacion is pressed up against the cage. Amiga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salvacion down to the mat. Salvacion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gakus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion has his takedown stuffed
and Amiga counters with a series of strikes. Salvacion will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salvacion as he avoids it easily.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Salvacion shoots for a double leg takedown but Amiga sprawls well. He's pushed Salvacion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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 throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Amiga is in Salvacion's guard.
Amiga preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salvacion holds on and takes a little breather.
Salvacion working a defensive guard but Amiga manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga postures up.
Amiga in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Salvacion darts in looking for a takedown but Amiga gets double underhooks and turns Salvacion into the cage.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Salvacion tries to sprawl but Amiga drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Salvacion is positioning himself well to prevent Amiga advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Amiga with a poor takedown
and Salvacion counters with a good low kick that Amiga was not able to check.

Amiga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salvacion quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Amiga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Salvacion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvacion counters with a big head kick but Amiga shrugs it off.

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control.
Amiga is pulling down on Salvacion's head. It's preventing any offense from Salvacion, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Amiga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 working a defensive guard here.

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.
Salvacion content to stall in guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gakus Amiga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Salvacion is defended easily by Amiga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion controlling the pace.
Amiga is looking for a sweep. Salvacion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion passes into side.

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.
Amiga is trying to escape the position but Salvacion is controlling the position.
Amiga is looking for a sweep.
Amiga struggling a bit here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
Salvacion with the counter takedown but Amiga avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Amiga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salvacion.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.

That's four 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 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 looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amiga is fending him off so far but Salvacion persists. Nope, Amiga circles away and we're back to standing.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Richard John Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gakus Amiga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up with Amiga, looking for a takedown. Salvacion pushes Amiga against the cage but Amiga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard John Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

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