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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23890 p4p, 24167 weight class) and Wala Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higanti Libat had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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26 - 30 - 4 |
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 23 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Higanti Libat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 30 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
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 from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Libat's guard.
Libat is trying to keep Sapi in close.
Sapi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Libat wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Sapi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Libat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And Sapi responds with a good body kick, but Libat manages to step out the way in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Libat shoots in for a takedown but Sapi shows good takedown defense.
Sapi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sapi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Libat swivels and escapes.
And Libat counters with a quick kick to the body but Sapi blocks it.
Sapi scores with a takedown into Libat's guard.
Libat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Libat is on top in guard.
Sapi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat 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.
Libat seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sapi for as long as he can get away with.
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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sapi holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wala Sapi dominated that round.
That's time! Libat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sapi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sapi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Libat keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Libat gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat content to control rather than advance.
Sapi punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sapi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Libat controlling the pace.
Sapi is looking to control Libat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sapi avoid being mounted?
Libat wants to pass the guard but Sapi is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Higanti Libat will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sapi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sapi trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi prevents Libat from improving his position.
Sapi controlling the pace.
Libat wants to get back to full guard.
Libat controlling the position well.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sapi in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sapi darts in looking for a takedown but Libat gets double underhooks and turns Sapi into the cage.
Libat thinks about countering with a body kick.
Libat goes for a double leg but Sapi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sapi continues to drive forward.
Sapi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Libat uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat controlling from the top position.
Libat throws a strike but Sapi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four 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.
Sapi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Libat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sapi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wala Sapi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sapi 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wala Sapi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
14% |
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