PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 6147 p4p, 25362 weight class) and Wala Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Libat
vs
Sapi

182 cm
18
160
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
160
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Higanti Libat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

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.
Libat slaps away a takedown attempt from Sapi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Libat counters with a quick kick to the body but Sapi blocks it.
Sapi stuffs the takedown attempt from Libat. Libat gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat looks for a takedown but Sapi sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Sapi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi looks for a takedown but Libat sprawls well.
Libat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sapi takes a step back to recover.
Libat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sapi defends well and Libat ends up having to push Sapi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higanti Libat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sapi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Libat is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sapi to the mat. Sapi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sapi keeping moving, preventing Libat from controlling successfully.
Sapi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sapi managing to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Sapi slaps away a takedown attempt from Libat, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Libat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sapi did well to prevent Libat getting side control.

Sapi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Libat keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi wants to take the fight to the mat but Libat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Higanti Libat will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Libat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sapi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sapi takes a swing at Libat's ribcage but misses.
Libat is looking for a counter combo.
Libat looks for a takedown but Sapi sprawls well.
Sapi counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi shoots for a double leg takedown but Libat sprawls well. He's pushed Sapi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Libat thinks about countering with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Libat feints and as Sapi raises his hands in defense, Libat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sapi is pulling down on Libat's head. It's preventing any offense from Libat, at least for the moment.
Libat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sapi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapi is trying to keep Libat in close.
Libat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Libat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Libat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sapi as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higanti Libat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sapi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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.
Libat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sapi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Libat somewhat.
Libat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sapi sprawls well. Sapi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Libat gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Higanti Libat dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sapi shoots in looking for a takedown. Libat tries to sprawl out of it but Sapi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Libat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Libat feinted with a counter takedown.
Libat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sapi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sapi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Libat managing to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat trying to control the position.
Higanti Libat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Libat managing to control the position.
Sapi controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two 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.
Libat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Libat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi shoots in looking for a takedown. Libat tries to sprawl out of it but Sapi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Libat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Sapi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Libat on his heels. He'll look to pass Libat's guard now, I'm sure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Libat trying to keep a closed guard but Sapi is proving a slippery customer.
Wala Sapi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higanti Libat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sapi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wala Sapi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Libat 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Higanti Libat!