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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minatay Mibangon (ranked 24662 p4p, 24594 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.
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14 - 19 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 8 - 21 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minatay Mibangon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
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 shoots in but Mibangon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Mibangon counters with a quick kick to the body but Sapi blocks it.
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi looking for a sweep. Not yet Sapi, not yet.
Sapi managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi being controlled here, momentarily.
Sapi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two 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.
Mibangon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sapi scores with a takedown into Mibangon's 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mibangon looking for a sweep. Not yet Mibangon, not yet.
Sapi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mibangon is keeping the position for now.
Mibangon pulls Sapi in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Mibangon is trying to keep Sapi in close.
Sapi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi shoots in but no luck this time.
It appears Mibangon was looking to counter with a kick there.
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 Minatay Mibangon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mibangon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mibangon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sapi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mibangon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sapi somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi misses with a takedown attempt - Mibangon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mibangon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sapi avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mibangon was covering up waiting for the punch and Sapi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mibangon has his hands on Sapi's head, controlling the position.
Mibangon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mibangon working a defensive guard but Sapi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sapi controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sapi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mibangon is defended easily by Sapi.
And Sapi tries to counter it with a takedown but Mibangon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four 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.
Sapi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sapi gets a takedown into half guard.
Mibangon controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi trying to control the action but Mibangon is working from the bottom.
Mibangon wants to control but Sapi is keeping busy.
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.
Sapi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sapi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mibangon tries to counter with a takedown but Sapi is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mibangon swivels and escapes.
Sapi fails with a takedown attempt.
Mibangon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sapi avoids it.
Minatay Mibangon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wala Sapi.
Sapi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mibangon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sapi avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sapi misses with a body kick.
Mibangon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mibangon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sapi wants to control but Mibangon is keeping busy.
Sapi missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Minatay Mibangon.
I think Mibangon 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Minatay Mibangon!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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