PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minatay Mibangon (ranked 23845 p4p, 23798 weight class) and Wala Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mibangon
vs
Sapi

182 cm
25
160
32 - 50 - 9

182 cm
25
160
42 - 42 - 8

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 32 - 50 - 9, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minatay Mibangon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 42 - 8, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

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 leaves Mibangon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sapi throws a fast counter high kick but Mibangon manages to duck under it in time.

Sapi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon wants to sweep here but Sapi controlling him for the moment.
Sapi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mibangon is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sapi shoots in for a takedown but Mibangon shows good takedown defense.

Sapi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mibangon's half guard.
Mibangon pushes Sapi off but Sapi dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon is looking to reverse the position.
Sapi controls the position.
Sapi working the strikes but Mibangon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sapi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon has his hands clasped together around Sapi's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wala Sapi 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.

Mibangon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sapi as he avoids it easily.
Sapi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mibangon with a body shot.
Sapi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Mibangon gets caught napping as Sapi dives in and scores a takedown. Mibangon manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon has Sapi pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon keeping moving, preventing Sapi from controlling successfully.
Mibangon pulls Sapi in to control the position.
Sapi content to stall in guard here.
Sapi postures up.

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.
Sapi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mibangon is pulling down on Sapi's head to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown but Sapi shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sapi is defended easily by Mibangon.
Mibangon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sapi avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mibangon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mibangon content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi trying to control here.
Sapi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mibangon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Minatay Mibangon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mibangon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sapi's guard.
Mibangon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sapi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mibangon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi controlling the position.
Sapi keeping moving, preventing Mibangon from controlling successfully.
Sapi has control of Mibangon's left arm, preventing Mibangon from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mibangon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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 gets the takedown into side control.
Sapi is trying to control Mibangon's posture but Mibangon avoids it.
Sapi is looking to regain half guard here but Mibangon keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi is letting Mibangon control him for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mibangon wants to control but Sapi is keeping him busy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mibangon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sapi's waist but Sapi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mibangon off to one side.

That's four 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.
Mibangon goes for a double leg but Sapi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sapi continues to drive forward.
Mibangon prevents the takedown attempt.
Mibangon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sapi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minatay Mibangon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sapi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mibangon defends well and Sapi ends up having to push Mibangon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon looks for a takedown but Sapi sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minatay Mibangon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mibangon 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minatay Mibangon!