PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Master Ninja (ranked 3297 p4p, 24240 weight class) and Higanti Libat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ninja
vs
Libat

178 cm
25
166
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
160
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Master Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Higanti Libat!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Libat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ninja to score with a decent uppercut.
Libat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ninja is fending him off so far but Libat persists. Nope, Ninja circles away and we're back to standing.
Ninja lands an overhand right.
Ninja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Libat takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Libat ducks under a wild hook from Ninja.
Libat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ninja.
Ninja throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat tries for a takedown but Ninja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Ninja.
Ninja keeps Libat at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja cracks Libat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ninja connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ninja.
Libat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Libat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Libat misses with a takedown
and Ninja counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Libat is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Master Ninja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Higanti Libat.

Libat scores with a takedown into Ninja's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Libat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja has control of Libat's left arm, preventing Libat from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet but Libat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Libat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ninja wants to stand but Libat is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ninja throws a nice outside leg kick.
Master Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ninja.
Libat misses with a takedown attempt - Ninja sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ninja is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Ninja moves into the clinch.
Ninja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Ninja.
Ninja lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Ninja dominated that round.
That's time! Ninja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ninja connects with a crisp jab.
Ninja tries to bum rush Libat with a series of wild strikes but Libat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Libat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ninja lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That kick from Ninja tenderised Libat's leg. Libat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Libat shoots in for a double leg but Ninja sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ninja throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Libat doesn't seem bothered though.
Libat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Master Ninja is winning the standup battle so far.
Ninja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Libat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ninja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Libat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ninja throws a right and a left that Libat avoids nicely.
Libat is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick from Ninja lands but Libat takes it in his stride.

Ninja clinches up against the cage.
Ninja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Libat is breathing heavily.
Ninja lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ninja is leaning against Libat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Ninja - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ninja scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Ninja scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninja lands a right hand.
Ninja lands a body punch.
Ninja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ninja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Libat backwards.
Master Ninja has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ninja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ninja lands with a short shot to the head.
Ninja lands a shot to the body.
Ninja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ninja lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ninja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Libat backwards.
Ninja pushes Libat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ninja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Libat can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Ninja.
Ninja is working Libat over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ninja.
Ninja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ninja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Ninja.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ninja.
Ninja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ninja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ninja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Libat backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Ninja.
Ninja scores with a shot to the side of Libat's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Libat is rocked!
Ninja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ninja scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Ninja.
Libat is still on wobbly legs! Can Ninja finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ninja.
Ninja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Libat seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ninja.
Ninja lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Ninja.
Ninja scores with a hook to the body.
Ninja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ninja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ninja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Libat backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Ninja dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ninja scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ninja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ninja jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ninja is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Libat like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Libat from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Ninja!
Our winner, Master Ninja, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.