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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gakus Amiga (ranked 23998 p4p, 23819 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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38 - 54 - 4 |
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182 cm
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160
41 - 55 - 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 38 - 54 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gakus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 55 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody 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 scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Amiga is being controlled here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
A lull in the action here as Salvacion stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amiga keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Amiga is looking to reverse the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Amiga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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.
Amiga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Amiga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Amiga is fighting to break Salvacion's control of his arms but Salvacion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga 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 seems keen to control Amiga's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Salvacion wants to sweep here but Amiga controlling him for the moment.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
Amiga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvacion avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amiga is defended easily by Salvacion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard John Salvacion will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Amiga slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amiga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Salvacion's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is fighting to break Salvacion's control of his arms but Salvacion is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Amiga controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion is trying to hold Amiga in close to prevent damage but Amiga has managed to pass into half guard.
Amiga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Salvacion wants to sweep but Amiga has passed to side control!
A lull in the action here.
Salvacion can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amiga has his takedown stuffed
and Salvacion counters with a body kick that stops Amiga in his tracks momentarily.
Amiga fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salvacion to the ground. Amiga is now in Salvacion's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga controlling from the top position.
Salvacion has his hands on Amiga's head, controlling the position.
Amiga content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gakus Amiga dominated that second round.
That's time! Amiga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Salvacion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Amiga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvacion can do to turn this around?
Salvacion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amiga's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga is pulling down on Salvacion's head to control his posture.
Salvacion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 has his hands on Salvacion's head, controlling the position.
Salvacion content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Amiga throws a counter high kick but Salvacion was just alert enough to avoid it.
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 goes for a double leg but Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salvacion continues to drive forward.
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.
Salvacion manages to break the clinch.
Salvacion dives in for a single leg takedown but Amiga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Amiga counters with a quick kick to the body but Salvacion blocks it.
Gakus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Amiga.
Amiga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard John Salvacion.
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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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