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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minatay Mibangon (ranked 24223 p4p, 24244 weight class) and Walay Buut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Minatay Mibangon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Minatay Mibangon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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182 cm 22 160 18 - 34 - 7 |
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182 cm 22 160 30 - 27 - 3 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Determined |
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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 18 - 34 - 7, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minatay Mibangon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 30 - 27 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walay Buut! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
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. Buut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mibangon as he jumps to the side. It appears Mibangon was looking to counter with a kick there. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. No luck for Buut with that takedown attempt. Mibangon throwing a counter right hand but Buut manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mibangon gets off balance looking for a body kick and Buut counters with a solid body kick. Mibangon has a takedown stuffed. Buut counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buut 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. Buut sitting in guard here, content to control. Mibangon is trying to control the position but Buut postures up. Mibangon wants to sweep here but Buut controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Buut is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Mibangon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Buut throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buut closes the distance and clinches up with Mibangon, looking for a takedown. Buut pushes Mibangon against the cage but Mibangon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Minatay Mibangon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walay Buut. Buut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mibangon sprawls well. Mibangon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buut gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mibangon shoots in for a takedown but Buut shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Buut steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Mibangon shoots in but no luck this time. Mibangon throws a head kick that misses. Mibangon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buut defends well and Mibangon ends up having to push Buut into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Buut was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Buut is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mibangon is defending well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walay Buut dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Buut takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Buut shoots in for a takedown but Mibangon shows good takedown defense. Mibangon feinted with a counter takedown. Buut closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mibangon quickly recovers to half guard. Buut is working for a kimura but Mibangon is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mibangon trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buut performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Let's hope that Buut 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.
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 is pressing down on Buut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Mibangon controls Buut momentarily but Buut frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Mibangon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buut circles away. Buut tries a quick counter leg kick but Mibangon is wise to it. Mibangon fails with the takedown. Buut throws a big counter head kick but Mibangon avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A momentary lapse in concentration from Mibangon enables Buut to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mibangon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Mibangon wants to sweep but no luck. Mibangon controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mibangon trying to keep a closed guard but Buut is proving a slippery customer.
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. Buut is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Buut is fighting to break Mibangon's control of his arms but Mibangon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mibangon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buut.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walay Buut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Buut enables Mibangon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Buut manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Mibangon trying to control but Buut is working from the bottom. Mibangon stays in close to Buut's body and controls the position. Mibangon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buut controlling Mibangon's posture. Mibangon wants to control from the top but Buut keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buut looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Buut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mibangon's waist but Mibangon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buut off to one side. Mibangon thinks about countering with a body kick.
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 tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buut swivels and escapes. Buut replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mibangon blocks it well. Buut leaves Mibangon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mibangon shoots in for a takedown but Buut shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minatay Mibangon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buut shoots in for a takedown but Mibangon shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mibangon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buut napping and manages to drive through into side control! Mibangon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buut keeps working. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Buut is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mibangon off and has taken his back! You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Even with his hooks in, Buut manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Buut is riding his opponent, not letting Mibangon buck him off. Minatay Mibangon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Walay Buut is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Buut. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Buut thows a strike but Mibangon uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Mibangon as he ends up in Buut 's guard!
And that's the end of the fight! Minatay Mibangon showed his dominance in that final round. I think Buut has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walay Buut!
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energy
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hype
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