PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23752 p4p, 24063 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higanti Libat could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Way Nada's chin.

Libat
vs
Nada

182 cm
23
160
24 - 37 - 1

182 cm
23
160
27 - 35 - 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 24 - 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 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

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.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Libat enables Nada to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Libat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nada looking to pass the guard.
Nada looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Libat has control of Nada's left arm, preventing Nada from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt
and Libat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

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.
Nada with a poor takedown
and Libat counters with a nice body kick.

Libat dives in and scores a takedown into Nada's guard.
Nada managing to control the position.
Nada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Libat controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nada controlling the position.
Nada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Libat controls the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt - Libat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Libat counters with a quick kick to the body but Nada blocks it.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Libat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Higanti Libat dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Libat shoots in and drives through. Nada sprawls well.
Nada has a takedown stuffed.
Libat shoots in for a takedown but Nada shows good takedown defense.
Nada counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nada is fending him off so far but Libat persists. Nope, Nada circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higanti Libat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Libat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Libat showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada trying to control but Libat postures up.
Libat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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.
Nada is trying is best to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada is looking to control Libat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nada avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Libat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nada defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Libat has managed to clinch.

Nada decides to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat pushing down on Nada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nada is concentrating on defense, preventing Libat from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Higanti Libat dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Libat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Libat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Libat trying to control the position but Nada is working away.
Nada is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada struggling a bit here.
Libat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nada keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Libat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nada has a takedown stuffed.
Nada shoots in for a takedown but Libat shows good takedown defense.

Nada feints and as Libat raises his hands in defense, Nada changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Libat wants to get back to his feet but Nada passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nada content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Libat trying to control here.
Libat wants to improve his position but Nada is controlling well.

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 controlling the action here.
Libat is trying to maintain the position but Nada is very close to passing his half guard.
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 slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Higanti Libat showed his dominance in that final round.
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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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