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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 24326 p4p, 24678 weight class) and Way Nada (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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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 15 - 19 - 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 11 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin 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.
Nada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Libat's half guard.
Nada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nada looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nada prevents Libat from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat wants to control but Nada is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Libat dives in for a single leg takedown but Nada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nada counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Libat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nada is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Libat can't fight it off and eventually Nada manages to take the fight to the floor. Libat looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nada not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Libat controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nada 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.
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.
Let's hope that Nada 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada dominated that round.
That's time! Libat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Libat avoids it really well and circles away.
Libat quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nada 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.
Libat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat shoots in for a takedown but Nada shows good takedown defense.
Nada thinks about the counter body kick.
Nada slaps away a takedown attempt from Libat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higanti Libat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Libat darts in looking for a takedown but Nada gets double underhooks and turns Libat into the cage.
Nada is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nada is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two 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.
Nada is trying to drag Libat to the mat but Libat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Libat stops a takedown attempt from Nada.
Nada has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Libat clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Way Nada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nada just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat just trying to survive but Nada is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nada throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Libat trying to control the position but Nada manages to sink in the hooks.
Nada throwing strikes and Libat squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Libat wants to control but Nada is having none of it.
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.
Nada looking to control but Libat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Libat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nada tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nada closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Nada seems content to control.
Libat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nada controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada passes into side control, despite Libat's attempt to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Libat's face as Nada controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nada.
You can see the frustration on Libat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Libat makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nada really felt that one!
Libat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nada thinks about the counter body kick.
Nada tries for a takedown but Libat circles away easily
and Libat makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nada really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada has a takedown stuffed.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Nada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Libat pinned against the cage. Libat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
Nada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Libat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Higanti Libat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Way Nada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat can't do much from the bottom here.
Libat is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Way Nada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nada 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Way Nada!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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