PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 23894 p4p, 23694 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
23
160
26 - 41 - 3

182 cm
23
160
28 - 44 - 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 26 - 41 - 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 28 - 44 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

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 fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amiga to the ground. Salvacion is now in Amiga's guard.
Salvacion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga is working from the bottom.
Amiga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga controlling Salvacion's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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.
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.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Amiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Salvacion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Amiga's guard.
Salvacion is fighting to break Amiga's control of his arms but Amiga is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to 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 has his hands on Salvacion's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Amiga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.

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

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 shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense.
Amiga throws a counter high kick but Salvacion was just alert enough to avoid it.
Salvacion leaves Amiga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard John Salvacion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Amiga throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Salvacion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Amiga really felt that one!
No luck for Salvacion with that takedown attempt.
Amiga leaves Salvacion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salvacion closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amiga did well to prevent Salvacion getting side control.
Salvacion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Amiga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salvacion is working away from the top position though.
Amiga is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is looking to improve his position.
Amiga is concentrating on defense, preventing Salvacion from advancing position.
Amiga is trying to stand.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
Amiga lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
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 three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amiga defends well and Salvacion ends up having to push Amiga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amiga but Amiga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Salvacion. No joy for Amiga on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Amiga as Salvacion shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Salvacion shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Amiga, which made it look bad.
Amiga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salvacion sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard John Salvacion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Amiga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Salvacion is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion being controlled for a moment.
Salvacion is trying to control Amiga's posture but Amiga avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Salvacion tries to buck Amiga off but Amiga is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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.
Amiga is looking to take a break and control but Salvacion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Salvacion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amiga is concentrating on defense, preventing Salvacion from advancing position.
Well, if Salvacion 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.
Amiga is controlling Salvacion's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvacion controlling the pace.
Richard John Salvacion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Amiga is looking for a sweep. Salvacion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gakus Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salvacion is working away from the top position though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amiga defends well and Salvacion ends up having to push Amiga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

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