PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 24288 p4p, 24628 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Way Nada is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Libat
vs
Nada

182 cm
22
160
20 - 29 - 0

182 cm
22
160
20 - 29 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 20 - 29 - 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 20 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

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 tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Libat defends well and Nada ends up having to push Libat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Libat fails to land the takedown.
Nada feints the counter takedown.
Libat shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat leaves Nada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Libat throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nada avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nada gets caught flat footed, as Libat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Libat wants to improve his position but instead Nada has moved into half guard.
Libat trying to hold on to Nada's head to control him but Nada postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Libat controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Libat wants to control but Nada is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada content to control rather than advance.
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.
Nada is thwarting Libat's attempts to control the position.
Nada is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nada shoots in looking for a takedown but Libat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Nada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Libat avoids it really well and circles away.
Libat jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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 Higanti Libat will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Libat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nada fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nada swivels and escapes.
Libat leaves Nada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Libat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nada sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Libat pulls Nada in close to his closed guard and prevents Nada from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libat's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nada is pushing down on Libat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Libat is fighting to maintain full guard but Nada has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nada sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Libat tries to land a front kick but Nada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nada follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nada shoots for a takedown but Libat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.

Nada looking to score a takedown here. Libat is defending well but Nada drives through and ends up in Libat's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nada preventing the sweep.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Libat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Libat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Libat throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Libat tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Libat controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada holding on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada struggling a bit here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Libat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nada steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

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

Nada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Libat pulls Nada in close to his closed guard and prevents Nada from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nada being controlled here momentarily.

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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Libat keeping moving, preventing Nada from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Libat shoots in and bounces Nada off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Higanti Libat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Libat 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Higanti Libat!