PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minatay Mibangon (ranked 23871 p4p, 23894 weight class) and Walay Buut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mibangon
vs
Buut

182 cm
23
160
24 - 38 - 8

182 cm
23
160
35 - 32 - 4

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 - 38 - 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 35 - 32 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walay Buut!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

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.
Mibangon tries for a takedown but Buut sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buut thinks about the counter body kick.
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.
Buut throws a push kick but Mibangon slaps the foot to one side.
Mibangon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mibangon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mibangon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buut tries for a takedown but Mibangon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Minatay Mibangon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walay Buut.
Mibangon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buut's waist but Buut gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mibangon off to one side.
Buut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mibangon as he avoids it easily.
Buut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mibangon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Buut really felt that one!
Mibangon tries to land a front kick but Buut steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Nice takedown defense from Mibangon. No joy for Buut on that attempt.
Mibangon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown but Buut shows good takedown defense.
Buut counters with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 unleashes a big counter combination but Mibangon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Buut manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Mibangon with that takedown attempt.
And Buut responds with a good body kick, but Mibangon manages to step out the way in time.
Mibangon shoots for a double leg takedown but Buut sprawls well. He's pushed Mibangon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buut with the counter takedown but Mibangon avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mibangon dives in and grabs Buut's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buut pushes down on Mibangon's head and hops out.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mibangon goes for a double leg but Buut avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buut continues to drive forward.
Mibangon is pressed up against the cage. Buut has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mibangon down to the mat. Mibangon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Buut looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Minatay Mibangon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mibangon 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 has his hands on Mibangon's head, controlling the position.
Mibangon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buut can do to turn this around?
Mibangon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon preventing the sweep.
Mibangon sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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.
Buut controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Buut is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Buut tries to free his leg and advance position but Mibangon is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buut showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mibangon working a defensive guard here.
Buut 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.

That's four 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buut shoots in and drives through. Mibangon sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buut looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mibangon is fending him off so far but Buut persists. Nope, Mibangon circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Minatay Mibangon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mibangon looks to throw a body kick
and Buut counters with a low kick, right behind Mibangon 's knee.
Mibangon looks for a takedown but Buut sprawls well.
Buut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mibangon tries to avoid it but Buut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mibangon to the ground. Mibangon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mibangon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Buut avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Buut scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mibangon is looking to get back to is feet but Buut passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon is trying to control Buut's posture but Buut avoids it.
Mibangon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Buut is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mibangon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mibangon wants to control but Buut postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Buut.
Buut moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Buut's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mibangon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buut wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Buut seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
A lull in the action here as Buut stalls from top position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Mibangon feints and as Buut raises his hands in defense, Mibangon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mibangon is one step ahead there.
Minatay Mibangon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mibangon wants to control from the top but Buut keeps moving.
Walay Buut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Walay Buut.
I think Mibangon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Minatay Mibangon!