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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 23892 p4p, 23704 weight class) and Richard John 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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182 cm
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39 - 53 - 3 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 37 - 52 - 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 39 - 53 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
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 fails with the takedown
and Amiga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Salvacion misses with a body kick.
Amiga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Amiga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
Salvacion misses with a takedown
and Amiga counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Salvacion eats them both and turns towards Amiga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amiga sprawls well. Amiga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salvacion gets slowly back to his feet.
Amiga fails with the takedown.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amiga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Salvacion trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Salvacion seems keen to control Amiga's posture.
Amiga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four 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 pulls Amiga in close to his closed guard and prevents Amiga from doing any damage or advancing position.
Amiga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salvacion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gakus Amiga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amiga.
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 tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
Salvacion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Amiga struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion in the domination position with Amiga hanging on.
Amiga struggling a bit here.
Amiga is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away.
Amiga looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Amiga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
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.
Amiga drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga 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.
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 time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Salvacion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amiga defends it nicely.
Salvacion fails with the takedown.
Amiga is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salvacion on his heels. He'll look to pass Salvacion's guard now, I'm sure.
Salvacion is looking to stand back up but Amiga counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Salvacion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Amiga is looking to advance position but Salvacion won't allow it.
Salvacion desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two 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 wants to control but Amiga passes into side.
Salvacion is holding Amiga down, trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga in side control lands a decent elbow.
Salvacion is trying to improve his position.
Gakus Amiga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amiga is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Salvacion is looking to regain half guard here but Amiga keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Amiga content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amiga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amiga.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gakus Amiga showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
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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RATING
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