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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23559 p4p, 23835 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 51 - 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 43 - 43 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
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 and gets a takedown into half guard. Nada showed some decent athleticism there.
Nada with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Libat trying to control from the bottom.
Libat holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Libat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nada.
Libat wants to improve his position but Nada is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat is working hard here to advance position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Libat shoots in and drives through. Nada sprawls well.
Nada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nada's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libat keeping moving, preventing Nada from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada controls from within his opponent's guard.
Libat looking for a sweep. Not yet Libat, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Libat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Libat lands in his opponent's guard.
Libat controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada has control of Libat's left arm, preventing Libat from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nada.
It appears Libat was looking to counter with a kick there.
Libat misses with a kick to the body
and Nada counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Libat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nada.
Libat thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nada.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Libat moves nicely into side control.
Libat working away.
Libat wants to control but Nada is keeping him busy.
Libat content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Nada struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada shoots in for a takedown but Libat shows good takedown defense.
And Libat counters with a quick kick to the body but Nada blocks it.
Nada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Libat avoids it really well and circles away.
Libat is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nada fails with a takedown attempt.
Libat feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nada scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Libat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nada if he has to take too many more of those.
Nada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Libat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nada.
Libat stuffs the takedown attempt from Nada. Nada gets slowly back to his feet.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Nada shoots in for a takedown but Libat shows good takedown defense.
And Libat counters with a quick kick to the body but Nada blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Libat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nada's half guard.
Libat content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Libat not doing much here.
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.
Nada is controlling Libat's trapped leg to prevent Libat from advancing to side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nada.
Libat feinted there with a counter leg kick.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Higanti Libat!
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hype
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