PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23565 p4p, 23834 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Way Nada acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Libat
vs
Nada

182 cm
25
160
36 - 51 - 4

182 cm
25
160
43 - 47 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 36 - 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 - 47 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

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 fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Libat avoids it really well and circles away.
Libat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nada defends it nicely.
Nada steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt

and Libat counters with a nice double leg into 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 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 stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
Libat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libat'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.
Libat being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Libat throws a big counter combination but Nada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Nice sprawl there from Nada as Libat shoots in.
Nada shoots for a double leg takedown but Libat sprawls well. He's pushed Nada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Libat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Libat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Libat looking for a sweep. Not yet Libat, not yet.
Nada wants to control from the top but Libat keeps moving.
Libat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Higanti Libat will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Libat shoots for a double leg takedown but Nada sprawls well. He's pushed Libat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nada feints a counter leg kick.
Nada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Nada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada pulls Libat in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Libat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Libat stays in close to Nada's body and controls the position.
Libat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Libat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nada can do to turn this around?

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nada.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Nada stalls from top position.
Libat is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

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.
Libat is trying to control Nada's posture but Nada avoids it.
Nada wants to control but Libat is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Nada stalls from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Way Nada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Libat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nada has closed the distance and engaged Libat in a clinch.
Libat tries for a takedown but Nada manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nada tries to score a body lock takedown but Libat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada looking for a takedown.

Nada gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nada throwing shots but Libat is blocking nicely.
Libat is trying to get back to full guard.
Nada is nestled in close to Libat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libat trying to control from the bottom.
Libat keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Still in half guard, Nada seems content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Libat is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Libat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higanti Libat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Libat is trying to defend but Nada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nada controlling the action here.
Nada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada trying to control the pace.
Libat keeping control of the position.
Libat trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nada manages to pass to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Way Nada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Way Nada!