PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minatay Mibangon (ranked 24700 p4p, 24633 weight class) and Wala Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Mibangon
vs
Sapi

182 cm
20
160
9 - 21 - 4

182 cm
20
160
14 - 20 - 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 9 - 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 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

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 is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mibangon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mibangon throws a quick counter head kick but Sapi was just out of range.
Sapi fails with the takedown.
Sapi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mibangon as he jumps to the side.
Minatay Mibangon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wala Sapi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sapi avoids it really well and circles away.
Sapi is trying to counter with his kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sapi wants it to stay on the feet.
Sapi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mibangon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sapi somewhat.
Mibangon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mibangon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sapi.
Sapi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMibangon.

Sapi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mibangon is pulling down on Sapi's head. It's preventing any offense from Sapi, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mibangon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon has Sapi pulled in close to control his posture.
Mibangon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sapi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Mibangon counters with a quick kick to the body but Sapi blocks it.

Sapi gets caught flat footed, as Mibangon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sapi stuffs the takedown.
Mibangon dives in for a single leg takedown but Sapi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sapi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mibangon blocks it well.
Mibangon wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minatay Mibangon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sapi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi fails with the takedown
and Mibangon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sapi really felt that one!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi leaves Mibangon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mibangon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSapi.
Sapi shoots in for a takedown but Mibangon shows good takedown defense.
Mibangon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mibangon darts in looking for a takedown but Sapi gets double underhooks and turns Mibangon into the cage.

Mibangon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapi wants to pass the guard but Mibangon is keeping the position.
Mibangon trying to keep a closed guard but Sapi is proving a slippery customer.
Sapi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mibangon pulls Sapi in to control the position.
Mibangon working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

Sapi looking to score a takedown here. Mibangon is defending well but Sapi drives through and ends up in Mibangon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapi postures up.
Sapi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon pulls Sapi in close to prevent any damage.
Sapi controlling from the top position.
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. This is the final round!

Mibangon misses with a takedown
and Sapi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Sapi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wala Sapi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mibangon keeping moving, preventing Sapi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi looking to sit in guard and control but Mibangon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sapi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mibangon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sapi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Still in half guard, Mibangon seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sapi is doing well to control the position and prevent Mibangon from advancing to side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mibangon fails with a takedown attempt.
Sapi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mibangon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon taking a breather here.
Sapi tries to bench press Mibangon off him but Mibangon keeps the position.
Sapi is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon is looking to take a break and control but Sapi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minatay Mibangon showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minatay Mibangon!