PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23761 p4p, 24080 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Libat
vs
Nada

182 cm
23
160
23 - 37 - 1

182 cm
23
160
27 - 34 - 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 23 - 37 - 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 27 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin 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.
Libat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nada avoids it really well and circles away.
Nada fails with a takedown attempt.
Libat thinks about countering with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Libat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nada sprawls well initially but Libat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Libat content to control rather than advance.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada controlling the position for now.
Nada wants to improve his position but Libat is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Libat stands up over Nada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nada is controlling Libat's posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nada tries for a takedown but Libat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Nada looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Libat is proving hard to escape from.
Libat is trying to control the position but Nada postures up.
Libat controlling Nada's posture.
Nada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Higanti Libat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nada shoots for a double leg takedown but Libat sprawls well. He's pushed Nada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nada shoots in but Libat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Libat shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nada napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada is trying to control Libat's posture but Libat avoids it.
Nada is looking for a sweep.
Libat taking a breather here.
Libat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nada can do to turn this around?

That's two 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 can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
You can see the frustration on Nada's face as Libat controls the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Nada as Libat shoots in.
Nada has his takedown stuffed
and Libat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Libat gets a takedown into half guard.
Nada wants to control but Libat is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada is looking to improve his position.
Libat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Higanti Libat dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Libat's waist but Libat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nada off to one side.

Libat tries to sprawl but Nada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Libat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nada trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nada is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Libat is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

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

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.
Nada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Libat as he avoids it easily.
Libat throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nada avoids it.
Libat looks for a takedown but Nada sprawls well.
Libat looks for a takedown but Nada sprawls well.
Nada thinks about the counter body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Libat but Libat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Libat is looking to counter with a body kick.
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 shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Libat!
Nada trying to control the position but Libat is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada wants to stand but Libat has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Libat is trying to control the position but Nada postures up.
Way Nada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higanti Libat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Way Nada.
Well Libat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

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