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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23596 p4p, 23860 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 36 - 54 - 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 46 - 47 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass 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.
Libat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nada's waist but Nada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Libat off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nada or perhaps it was just good defense by Libat, which made it look bad.
Libat throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nada avoids it.
Nada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Libat counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada goes for a double leg but Libat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Libat continues to drive forward.
It looked like Libat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack 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.
Nada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Libat's half guard.
Libat trying to control but Nada postures up.
Libat controlling the position well.
Libat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nada thows a huge punch but Libat dodges it nicely.
Nada working the head and body with strikes.
Nada is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Libat. No joy for Nada on that attempt.
Libat quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nada defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Nada misses.
Nada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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.
Nada stuffs the takedown attempt from Libat. Libat gets slowly back to his feet.
Libat throws a wild body kick that Nada sees coming a mile off.
Nada appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Libat. No joy for Nada on that attempt.
Libat fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nada just manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nada to the ground. Libat is now in Nada's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that round.
That's time! Libat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Libat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nada circles away.
Nada counters with a body kick.
Libat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Libat fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higanti Libat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Libat as he avoids it easily.
Libat is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nada enables Libat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nada manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Libat controlling from the top position.
Libat seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nada for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nada wants to sweep here but Libat controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada controlling Libat's posture.
Nada's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Libat as Nada shoots in.
Nada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Libat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nada is in Libat's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Higanti Libat will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Libat closes the distance and clinches up with Nada, looking for a takedown. Libat pushes Nada against the cage but Nada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nada follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Libat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Libat jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Libat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nada defends well and Libat ends up having to push Nada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nada looking for a takedown.
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 pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nada wants to control from the top but Libat keeps moving.
Libat is pulling down on Nada's head to control his posture.
Libat wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Libat is working hard here to advance position.
Nada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Nada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Libat's head.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Libat dives in and grabs Nada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nada pushes down on Libat's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Libat wants to control the action here but instead Nada manages to pass to full mount!
Libat tries to hold on but Nada pushes him away.
Nada controlling from the full mount.
Libat tries to lock up and control but Nada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nada with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Libat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nada looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nada is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Libat can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Way Nada 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.
Libat tries to hold on but Nada postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Way Nada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Libat 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Higanti Libat!
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hype
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RATING
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