PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23627 p4p, 23854 weight class) and Wala Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Libat
vs
Sapi

182 cm
25
160
37 - 54 - 4

182 cm
25
160
43 - 45 - 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 37 - 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 43 - 45 - 8, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar 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.
Libat slaps away a takedown attempt from Sapi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Libat attempts a counter takedown but Sapi avoids it well and moves away.

Sapi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Libat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sapi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sapi is trying to maintain the position but Libat is very close to passing his half guard.

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.
Well, if Libat is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Libat seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sapi for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi controlling the position well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Libat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sapi keeping control of the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sapi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Libat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Higanti Libat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sapi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sapi shoots for a double leg takedown but Libat sprawls well. He's pushed Sapi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Libat quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

Sapi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Libat is trying to maintain the position but Sapi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat trying to control here.
Sapi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Libat holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two 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.
Sapi is pressing down on Libat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Libat is holding on for now.
Libat wants to improve his position but Sapi is controlling well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sapi shoots in for a double leg but Libat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sapi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wala Sapi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sapi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Libat!

Sapi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Libat controls the position for a moment.
Libat is trying to control Sapi's posture but Sapi avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sapi throwing strikes but Libat manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat staying calm.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sapi 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. Sapi is in Libat's guard.
Sapi tries to free his leg and advance position but Libat is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Libat has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sapi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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 wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Sapi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Libat desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sapi is working away from the top position though.
Sapi sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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.
Libat trying to control but Sapi postures up.
Sapi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wala Sapi 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wala Sapi 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Higanti Libat!