PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minatay Mibangon (ranked 23600 p4p, 23552 weight class) and Wala Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mibangon
vs
Sapi

182 cm
24
160
26 - 41 - 8

182 cm
24
160
34 - 36 - 6

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 - 41 - 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 34 - 36 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis 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.
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown but Sapi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mibangon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sapi defends it nicely.
Sapi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mibangon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sapi is trying to defend but Mibangon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mibangon trying to control the pace.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mibangon tries to pass to full mount but Sapi defends it.
Sapi is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sapi is looking for a sweep. Mibangon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Sapi fails with a takedown attempt.
And Mibangon counters with a quick kick to the body but Sapi blocks it.

Sapi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mibangon's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapi content to stall in guard here.
Mibangon has Sapi pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sapi controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wala Sapi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sapi closes the distance and clinches up with Mibangon, looking for a takedown. Sapi pushes Mibangon against the cage but Mibangon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mibangon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sapi avoids it.
Sapi dives in for a single leg takedown but Mibangon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mibangon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sapi avoids it.
Sapi fails with the takedown.
Mibangon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Minatay Mibangon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wala Sapi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mibangon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sapi was covering up waiting for the punch and Mibangon finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi being controlled here, momentarily.
Sapi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mibangon controlling from the top position.

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 is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon stays in close to Sapi's body and controls the position.

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

Mibangon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sapi!
What's Sapi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon controls the position from side control.
Sapi can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Minatay Mibangon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sapi.
Mibangon wants to control but Sapi postures up.
Sapi wants to control but Mibangon is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi throws an elbow but Mibangon slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi controls the position.
Mibangon struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Sapi stalls from top position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mibangon stuffs the takedown attempt from Sapi. Sapi gets slowly back to his feet.
And Mibangon counters with a quick kick to the body but Sapi blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sapi misses with a takedown
and Mibangon counters with a body kick.
Mibangon closes the distance and clinches up with Sapi, looking for a takedown. Mibangon pushes Sapi against the cage but Sapi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sapi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mibangon tries for a takedown but Sapi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Sapi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi darts in looking for a takedown but Mibangon gets double underhooks and turns Sapi into the cage.
Minatay Mibangon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wala Sapi.
Mibangon shoots in looking for a takedown but Sapi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mibangon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mibangon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sapi.

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.
Sapi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mibangon but Mibangon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mibangon thinks about countering with a body kick.

Sapi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mibangon on his heels. He'll look to pass Mibangon's guard now, I'm sure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon has his hands on Sapi's head, controlling the position.
Mibangon'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wala Sapi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sapi 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!