PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minatay Mibangon (ranked 24876 p4p, 24782 weight class) and Wala Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mibangon
vs
Sapi

182 cm
18
160
1 - 4 - 3

182 cm
18
160
3 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 1 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minatay Mibangon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

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.
No luck for Mibangon with that takedown attempt.
Sapi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mibangon shoots in but Sapi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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.
Mibangon shoots in and drives through. Sapi sprawls well.
Sapi tries a quick counter leg kick but Mibangon is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minatay Mibangon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mibangon moves out of range of the body kick from Sapi.
And Mibangon counters with a quick kick to the body but Sapi blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon fails with a takedown attempt.
Sapi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

Sapi shoots in and bounces Mibangon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Sapi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Sapi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mibangon has control of Sapi's left arm, preventing Sapi from doing any damage.
Sapi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mibangon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sapi counters with a single leg into guard. Mibangon didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sapi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sapi is stalling in the full guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sapi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wala Sapi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Mibangon as Sapi shoots in.
Mibangon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sapi avoids it.

Mibangon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sapi to the ground. Mibangon is now in Sapi's guard.
Mibangon wants to control from the top but Sapi keeps moving.
Mibangon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sapi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mibangon throws a big elbow that misses.
Sapi is controlling Mibangon's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mibangon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sapi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sapi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sapi is defended easily by Mibangon.
Mibangon is looking for a counter combo.
No luck for Mibangon with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sapi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minatay Mibangon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mibangon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Sapi with that takedown attempt.

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.

Sapi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mibangon looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wala Sapi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mibangon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sapi's waist but Sapi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mibangon off to one side.
Sapi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mibangon blocks it well.
Mibangon has his takedown stuffed
and Sapi counters with a left to the body.
Mibangon has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minatay Mibangon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon shoots in for a double leg but Sapi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Sapi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon looks for a takedown but Sapi sprawls well.
Sapi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Mibangon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sapi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wala Sapi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mibangon is controlling Sapi's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapi throws a big right hand that misses.
Mibangon has his hands on Sapi's head, controlling the position.
Mibangon wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mibangon trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sapi 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mibangon shoots in looking for a takedown but Sapi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mibangon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Sapi responds with a good body kick, but Mibangon manages to step out the way in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Sapi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sapi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sapi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Minatay Mibangon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wala Sapi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sapi throwing shots but Mibangon is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wala Sapi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sapi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wala Sapi!