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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yawa Kiang (ranked 24284 p4p, 24120 weight class) and Wala Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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7 - 15 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yawa Kiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
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.
Sapi tries to sprawl but Kiang drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sapi is trying to maintain the position but Kiang is very close to passing his half guard.
Kiang controlling the action here.
Sapi is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiang is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiang controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sapi shoots in and gets a takedown into Kiang's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapi wants to stand but Kiang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kiang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sapi controls the pace.
Kiang is pulling down on Sapi's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kiang is trying to keep Sapi in close.
Sapi controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kiang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sapi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kiang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sapi avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiang looks for a takedown but Sapi sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wala Sapi 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.
Sapi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiang pinned against the cage. Kiang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sapi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi gets a double leg takedown into Kiang's guard.
Sapi is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiang controlling Sapi's posture.
Sapi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kiang is pulling down on Sapi's head to control his posture.
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.
Sapi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kiang looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi shoots in but no luck this time.
Kiang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sapi avoids it.
Yawa Kiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wala Sapi.
Sapi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kiang tries to improve position but can't.
Sapi wants to control but Kiang is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Kiang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sapi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kiang is letting Sapi control him for a moment.
Kiang tries to buck Sapi off but Sapi is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiang shoots in but Sapi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sapi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kiang defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wala Sapi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kiang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sapi shoots and misses
and Kiang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sapi really felt that one!
Kiang throws a body kick that misses
so Sapi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sapi stays in close to Kiang's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang pulls Sapi in close to his closed guard and prevents Sapi from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi trying to control but Kiang is working from the bottom.
Kiang has control of Sapi's left arm, preventing Sapi from doing any damage.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sapi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kiang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sapi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sapi is looking to take a break and control but Kiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiang is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kiang is looking to regain half guard here but Sapi keeps moving and retains side control.
Kiang is being controlled here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Sapi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kiang's guard.
Sapi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yawa Kiang 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kiang holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wala Sapi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sapi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wala Sapi!
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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
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