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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 23940 p4p, 23785 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 25 - 56 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 45 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
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 shoots in for a double leg but Amiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salvacion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salvacion wants it to stay on the feet.
Amiga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Salvacion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
What's Salvacion going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Amiga is looking to take a break and control but Salvacion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 for a takedown but Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amiga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Salvacion sprawls well initially but Amiga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Salvacion won't allow Amiga to pass to mount.
Amiga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is positioning himself well to prevent Amiga advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Amiga seems content to control.
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 getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salvacion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Amiga is trying to control the position but Salvacion postures up.
Amiga controlling Salvacion's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapad Amiga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Salvacion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Amiga on his heels. He'll look to pass Amiga's guard now, I'm sure.
Amiga is controlling Salvacion's posture.
Salvacion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga looking to control.
Amiga controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Amiga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salvacion.
Amiga throws a quick counter head kick but Salvacion was just out of range.
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 darts in looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Amiga into the cage.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Amiga blocks it well.
Amiga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Salvacion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amiga after a bit of a struggle.
Tapad Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Salvacion.
Amiga has picked Salvacion up - he's going for a ride! Amiga dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is concentrating on defense, preventing Amiga from advancing position.
Amiga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amiga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salvacion is not content to let Amiga control the position.
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 not doing much here.
Further stalling from Amiga.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapad Amiga dominated that second round.
That's time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Amiga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
Salvacion clinches up with Amiga and pushes him back against the cage.
Salvacion breaks the clinch.
Salvacion shoots in for a double leg but Amiga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion shoots in looking for a takedown but Amiga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salvacion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Amiga is looking for a counter combo.
Amiga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvacion swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Salvacion releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapad Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvacion dives in and grabs Amiga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amiga pushes down on Salvacion's head and hops out.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Amiga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping him busy.
What's Salvacion going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Salvacion can't do much from the bottom here.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
Amiga wants to control but Salvacion is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga happy to just control the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salvacion shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rico Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tapad Amiga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
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 Tapad Amiga.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amiga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapad Amiga!
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energy
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hype
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