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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23587 p4p, 23828 weight class) and Wala Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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31 - 46 - 3 |
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35 - 39 - 7 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 31 - 46 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Higanti Libat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 39 - 7, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
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.
Sapi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Libat's head.
Libat looks for a takedown but Sapi sprawls well.
Sapi 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.
Sapi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sapi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Libat is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi leaves Libat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Libat shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sapi's guard.
Libat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libat stopping the sweep attempt from Sapi.
Libat 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.
Libat trying to control but Sapi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sapi holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Libat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Libat dives in and grabs Sapi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sapi pushes down on Libat's head and hops out.
Sapi counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higanti Libat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four 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.
Libat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sapi but Sapi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sapi with the counter takedown but Libat avoids it easily.
Libat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sapi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Libat blocks it well.
Libat tries to score with a low kick but Sapi moves his leg out of the way.
Sapi feints a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi shoots and misses
and Libat counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sapi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Libat's waist but Libat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sapi off to one side.
Libat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sapi thinks about the counter body kick.
Sapi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat controls the position.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi struggling a bit here.
What's Sapi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Sapi struggling a bit here.
Libat taking a breather here.
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.
Sapi struggling a bit here.
Libat staying calm.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sapi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sapi looks to throw a body kick
and Libat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Libat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Libat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Libat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Libat lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Libat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sapi wants to get back to his feet but Libat passes into half guard.
Libat is thwarting Sapi's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi is controlling Libat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sapi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Libat but Libat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sapi gets caught napping as Libat dives in and scores a takedown. Sapi manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Libat controls the pace.
Higanti Libat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Libat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Libat trying to control but Sapi is working from the bottom.
Sapi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sapi darts in looking for a takedown but Libat gets double underhooks and turns Sapi into the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi shoots in and drives through. Libat sprawls well.
Libat jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wala Sapi.
Libat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Libat throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sapi avoids it.
No luck for Libat with that takedown attempt.
Sapi counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Libat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Libat showed some decent athleticism there.
Sapi has his hands clasped together around Libat's back. He's all about the action.
Wala Sapi 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 keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Higanti Libat!
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RATING
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