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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kugus Amiga (ranked 23623 p4p, 23697 weight class) and Richard John Salvacion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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52 - 43 - 6 |
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182 cm
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42 - 58 - 4 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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 52 - 43 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kugus Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 58 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing 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.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Amiga, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Amiga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salvacion quickly recovers to half guard.
Salvacion keeping hold of Amiga's head, controlling as best he can.
Amiga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Amiga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion wants to control but Amiga passes into side.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Salvacion striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Salvacion. No joy for Amiga on that attempt.
Salvacion fails with a takedown attempt.
Kugus Amiga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard John Salvacion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Amiga moves into range and clinches up with Salvacion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kugus Amiga dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amiga shoots in but no luck this time.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to prevent any damage.
Salvacion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amiga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga working a defensive guard here.
Salvacion is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Salvacion is continuing to stall.
Amiga controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salvacion.
Amiga attempts a counter takedown but Salvacion avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amiga.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kugus Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salvacion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salvacion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salvacion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amiga pinned against the cage. Amiga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four 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.
Salvacion looks for a takedown but Amiga sprawls well.
It appears Amiga was looking to counter with a kick there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amiga darts in looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets double underhooks and turns Amiga into the cage.
Salvacion tries a quick counter leg kick but Amiga is wise to it.
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.
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 is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salvacion's half guard.
Amiga throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Salvacion to regain full guard.
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 postures up.
Amiga controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion controls Amiga momentarily but Amiga frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Salvacion controlling Amiga's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kugus Amiga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Salvacion gets a double leg takedown into Amiga's guard.
Salvacion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Salvacion the control monster continue. Boring.
Salvacion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salvacion is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Amiga pulls Salvacion in close to his closed guard and prevents Salvacion from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salvacion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Amiga was covering up waiting for the punch and Salvacion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard John 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard John Salvacion!
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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
14% |
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