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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 23714 p4p, 23515 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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27 - 43 - 3 |
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182 cm
24
160
30 - 45 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 27 - 43 - 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 30 - 45 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
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 looks for a takedown but Salvacion sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Amiga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amiga defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salvacion.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Amiga shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Amiga showed some decent athleticism there.
Salvacion is trying to control but can't.
Amiga controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is controlling Amiga's trapped leg to prevent Amiga from advancing to side control.
Amiga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga shoots in for a double leg but Salvacion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four 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.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Salvacion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salvacion trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Amiga manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion tries to hold on but Amiga postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gakus Amiga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amiga.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
Amiga gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salvacion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
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.
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 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.
Salvacion misses with a takedown
and Amiga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Salvacion really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvacion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amiga swivels and escapes.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
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.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Amiga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salvacion to the mat! Salvacion manages to get full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Amiga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Amiga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salvacion is trying to defend but Amiga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Amiga controlling the pace.
Amiga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salvacion for as long as he can get away with.
Gakus Amiga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amiga is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salvacion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Amiga landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Amiga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Amiga gets caught napping as Salvacion dives in and scores a takedown. Amiga manages to retain guard.
Salvacion 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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
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 looking for a sweep. Not yet Amiga, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Salvacion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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!
Amiga moves in looking to clinch but Salvacion pushes him off.
Amiga throws a wild body kick that Salvacion sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gakus Amiga.
Well Amiga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gakus Amiga!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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