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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minatay Mibangon (ranked 23928 p4p, 23950 weight class) and Walay Buut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 24 - 36 - 8, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minatay Mibangon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 32 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walay Buut!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing 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.
Buut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mibangon pinned against the cage. Mibangon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mibangon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mibangon is looking to land body kicks.
Buut is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mibangon is trying to defend but Buut finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Buut keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon has his hands clasped together around Buut's back. He's all about the action.
Mibangon is trying to maintain the position but Buut is very close to passing his half guard.
Mibangon is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mibangon is trying to control but can't.
Mibangon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Buut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buut showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buut fails with the takedown.
Mibangon thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mibangon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buut somewhat.
Mibangon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buut sprawls and moves away.
Minatay Mibangon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walay Buut.
Mibangon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buut circles away.
Buut throws a big counter head kick but Mibangon avoids it with no problem.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mibangon tries to pull guard but Buut forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mibangon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Buut is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mibangon to the mat. Mibangon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Buut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mibangon is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walay Buut dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Buut shoots for a double leg takedown but Mibangon sprawls well. He's pushed Buut's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Mibangon counters with a quick kick to the body but Buut blocks it.
Buut looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mibangon trying to hold on to Buut's head to control him but Buut postures up.
Buut controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon trying to get back to full guard but Buut takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Walay Buut has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buut cracks Mibangon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mibangon tries to lock up and control but Buut gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Mibangon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mibangon wants to control but Buut is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Buut slows the pace down in half guard.
Mibangon trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Buut is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mibangon is trying to maintain the position but Buut is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mibangon gets caught napping as Buut dives in and scores a takedown. Mibangon manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buut controls the pace of the fight 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon pulls Buut in close to his closed guard and prevents Buut from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Buut gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mibangon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buut has Mibangon pulled in close to control his posture.
Mibangon preventing the sweep.
Buut is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Buut keeping full guard, as Mibangon tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mibangon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buut somewhat.
Buut fails with a takedown attempt.
Mibangon is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon shoots in but no luck this time.
Buut shapes to counter with a head kick.
Buut shoots in but Mibangon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Minatay Mibangon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walay Buut.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon wants to sweep but no luck.
Buut not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Minatay Mibangon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mibangon is trying to control the position but Buut postures up.
Walay Buut is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buut is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Minatay Mibangon.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walay Buut!
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