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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23593 p4p, 23870 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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32 - 50 - 4 |
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42 - 43 - 2 |
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 32 - 50 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Higanti Libat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 43 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis 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.
Libat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nada.
Libat is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nada lands in his opponent's guard.
Nada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Libat is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat trying to control the position here.
Nada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Libat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Libat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Libat is trying to control the position but Nada postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Nada shoots in looking for a takedown but Libat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Libat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nada circles away.
Nada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Libat.
Nada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Libat with a body shot.
Libat 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.
Nada wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Libat manages to pass to side control.
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.
Libat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nada is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Nada is trying to get back to full guard.
Nada keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Libat slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Way Nada will probably get the nod.
That's time! Libat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt
and Libat counters with a two punch combo.
Nada shoots in looking for a takedown but Libat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It appears Libat was looking to counter with a kick there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nada or perhaps it was just good defense by Libat, which made it look bad.
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.
Nada gets a double leg takedown into Libat's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada throwing strikes but missing.
Libat is adopting a defensive guard.
Nada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nada wants to control from the top but Libat keeps moving.
Nada postures up.
Libat looking to control but Nada passes into half guard.
Nada prevents Libat from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat is trying to maintain the position but Nada 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.
Nada closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Libat to the mat! Libat manages to get full guard.
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.
Libat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nada is one step ahead there.
Nada controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Libat is pulling down on Nada's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada 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! And we move into the final round!
Nada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Libat trying to control here.
Nada content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat wants to control but Nada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada is taking a breather. Libat says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Libat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nada is working away from the top position though.
Way Nada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nada seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nada's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Nada has a takedown stuffed.
Nada darts in looking for a takedown but Libat gets double underhooks and turns Nada into the cage.
Libat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nada thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nada quickly recovers to half guard.
Nada trying to control from the bottom.
Nada is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Libat controlling the action here.
Nada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nada.
Higanti Libat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Way Nada 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!
Libat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Way Nada.
I've got Nada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Way Nada!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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