PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agbay Amiga (ranked 23677 p4p, 23825 weight class) and Rico Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Salvacion told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Amiga
vs
Salvacion

182 cm
26
160
38 - 54 - 5

182 cm
26
160
42 - 52 - 6

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 52 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rico Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

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 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Amiga is positioning himself well to prevent Salvacion advancing to mount.
Salvacion controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Salvacion.
Amiga is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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 closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salvacion did well to prevent Amiga getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amiga tries to stand and escape but Salvacion is controlling the position.
Amiga prevents Salvacion from improving his position.
Well, if Amiga 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga wants to stand up but Salvacion manages to regain full guard.
Salvacion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Amiga. No joy for Salvacion on that attempt.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Amiga tries to counter by clinching up but Salvacion breaks away and moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Amiga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salvacion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salvacion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Amiga has one of Salvacion's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Amiga is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga trying to remain calm as Salvacion controls from the top position.
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.
Amiga throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Salvacion is looking to take a break and control but Amiga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salvacion working away.
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 stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga has a takedown stuffed.

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.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amiga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

Salvacion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amiga to the mat! Amiga manages to get full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga wants to sweep but no luck.
Salvacion wants to control from the top but Amiga keeps moving.
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.

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 working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amiga looking for a sweep. Not yet Amiga, not yet.
Amiga is pulling down on Salvacion's head to control his posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salvacion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amiga thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Salvacion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Amiga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amiga wants it to stay on the feet.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Salvacion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amiga.
Salvacion counters with a body kick.
Amiga slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Salvacion shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amiga's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion stays in close to Amiga's body and controls the position.
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.
Amiga working a defensive guard here.
Salvacion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amiga swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga controlling the position.
Amiga keeping moving, preventing Salvacion from controlling successfully.
Amiga has his hands on Salvacion's head, controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga shoots for a double leg takedown but Salvacion sprawls well. He's pushed Amiga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salvacion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salvacion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Salvacion showed some decent athleticism there.
Salvacion slows the pace down in half guard.
Amiga trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

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