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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapad Amiga (ranked 23518 p4p, 23494 weight class) and Helen 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
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 50 - 94 - 9, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 64 - 84 - 11, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helen Salvacion!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, 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.
Amiga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salvacion defends it nicely.
Amiga gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga is controlling the pace.
Salvacion trying to control here.
Amiga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvacion is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga stalling.
Salvacion keeping hold of Amiga's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvacion somewhat.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Amiga misses with a takedown
and Salvacion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Amiga won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Salvacion controlling the position from side mount.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Amiga 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 showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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 seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salvacion for as long as he can get away with.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amiga fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Salvacion. No joy for Amiga on that attempt.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Salvacion tries for a takedown but Amiga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amiga tries to land a front kick but Salvacion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapad Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga gets underhooks to prevent Salvacion's takedown attempt.
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 is working for takedown but Amiga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Amiga is fighting off a takedown attempt but Salvacion is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Amiga to the mat. Amiga regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Amiga trying to control the position here.
Salvacion sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapad Amiga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Salvacion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvacion won't allow Amiga to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion wants to pass the guard but Amiga is keeping the position.
Amiga is trying to control the position but Salvacion postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion 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.
Salvacion is continuing to stall.
Salvacion trying to control but Amiga is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Amiga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salvacion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amiga somewhat.
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 fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away.
Amiga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amiga as he jumps to the side.
Salvacion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amiga.
And Salvacion responds with a good body kick, but Amiga manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapad Amiga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Amiga manages to get to 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 has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Helen 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.
Helen Salvacion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helen Salvacion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amiga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapad 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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