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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23508 p4p, 23793 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.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 26 - 44 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Higanti Libat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 39 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
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.
Nada shoots in for a takedown but Libat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Libat throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nada avoids it.
Nada shoots in but no luck this time.
Libat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nada defends well and Libat ends up having to push Nada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Libat is looking to take this one to the mat.
Libat is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higanti Libat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nada clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Libat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Libat is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Nada tries to roll but Libat sticks to his back.
Libat trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nada doesn't escape.
Nada trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nada wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nada is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Libat is staying active.
Nada tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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 content just to control the position here.
Libat tries to control but Nada wriggling away.
Nada tries to hold on but Libat pushes him away.
Nada is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat controlling his opponent.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Libat as he jumps to the side.
Nada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Libat misses its target.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt
and Libat counters 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat closes the distance and clinches up with Nada, looking for a takedown. Libat pushes Nada against the cage but Nada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nada follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Libat fails with a takedown attempt.
Nada replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Libat blocks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada shoots in looking for a takedown. Libat tries to sprawl out of it but Nada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Libat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It appears Libat was looking to counter with a kick there.
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.
No luck for Nada with that takedown attempt.
And Libat counters with a quick kick to the body but Nada blocks it.
Libat looks for a takedown but Nada sprawls well.
Libat fails with a takedown attempt.
Nada counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Libat tries to avoid it but Nada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Libat to the ground. Libat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Libat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nada with the counter takedown but Libat avoids it easily.
Libat looks for a takedown but Nada sprawls well.
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.
Libat looks for the body kick but Nada saw that one coming.
And Nada responds with a good body kick, but Libat manages to step out the way in time.
Nada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Libat counters with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Libat.
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!
Libat shoots for a takedown but Nada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nada steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nada misses with a takedown
and Libat counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nada is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice takedown defense from Libat. No joy for Nada on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Libat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Nice sprawl there from Libat as Nada shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It appears Libat was looking to counter with a kick there.
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.
Nada misses with a body kick.
Nada shoots in looking for a takedown. Libat tries to sprawl out of it but Nada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Libat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Libat jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nada scores with a takedown into Libat's guard.
Nada wants to pass the guard but Libat is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat is trying to control the position but Nada postures up.
Libat pulls Nada in close to his closed guard and prevents Nada from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
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!
Libat is trying to keep Nada in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Way Nada.
I think Libat 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Higanti Libat!
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