PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 23805 p4p, 23613 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
24
160
32 - 46 - 3

182 cm
24
160
33 - 49 - 2

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 32 - 46 - 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 33 - 49 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

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.
Nice takedown defense from Amiga. No joy for Salvacion on that attempt.
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Salvacion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amiga's half guard.
Salvacion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is doing well to control the position and prevent Salvacion from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion trying to control the pace.

Amiga pushes Salvacion off and gets back to his feet.
Salvacion leaves Amiga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Salvacion scores with a takedown into Amiga's guard.
Salvacion preventing the sweep.
Salvacion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Salvacion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in to control the position.
Amiga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Salvacion is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvacion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.

Salvacion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amiga is trying to defend but Salvacion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard John Salvacion dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga circles away easily
and Amiga counters with a solid body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvacion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Salvacion. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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 is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amiga has a takedown stuffed.
Amiga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gakus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two 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.
Amiga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salvacion is fending him off so far but Amiga persists. Nope, Salvacion circles away and we're back to standing.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Salvacion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Salvacion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amiga has his hands clasped together around Salvacion's back. He's all about the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Salvacion prevents Amiga from improving his position.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga is holding on to half guard well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A nice leg kick from Amiga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amiga stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvacion pinned against the cage. Salvacion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
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. This is the final round!

Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amiga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.

Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salvacion is pulling down on Amiga's head to control his posture.
Salvacion is trying to keep Amiga in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga being controlled here momentarily.
Amiga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salvacion seems keen to control Amiga's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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 is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Amiga.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
Amiga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amiga shoots in looking for a takedown. Salvacion tries to sprawl out of it but Amiga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salvacion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salvacion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Amiga's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amiga seems keen to control Salvacion's posture.
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 avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

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.
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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

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