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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minatay Mibangon (ranked 23868 p4p, 23818 weight class) and Wala Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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39 - 54 - 10 |
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182 cm
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47 - 48 - 9 |
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 39 - 54 - 10, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minatay Mibangon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 48 - 9, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
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 gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Sapi trying to strike off his back.
Mibangon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mibangon being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi wants to sweep here but Mibangon controlling him for the moment.
Mibangon being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mibangon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sapi is fending him off so far but Mibangon persists. Nope, Sapi circles away and we're back to standing.
Sapi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Sapi has his takedown stuffed
and Mibangon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mibangon is defended easily by Sapi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sapi as he avoids it easily.
Sapi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minatay Mibangon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sapi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mibangon sprawls well. Mibangon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sapi gets slowly back to his feet.
Mibangon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sapi avoids it.
Mibangon shoots and misses
and Sapi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mibangon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sapi controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon is controlling Sapi's posture.
Sapi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sapi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mibangon is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wala Sapi dominated that round.
That's time! Mibangon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sapi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mibangon fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi scores with a takedown into Mibangon's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mibangon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mibangon is on top in guard.
Mibangon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mibangon is one step ahead there.
Sapi managing to control the position.
Sapi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mibangon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sapi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi looks for a takedown but Mibangon sprawls well.
Mibangon thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wala Sapi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mibangon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Sapi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Mibangon with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sapi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mibangon is in Sapi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi seems keen to control Mibangon's posture.
Sapi is continuing to stall.
That's two 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.
Mibangon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi shoots in but no luck this time.
Mibangon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sapi just manages to avoid it.
Mibangon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Minatay Mibangon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wala Sapi.
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sapi but Sapi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Sapi responds with a good body kick, but Mibangon manages to step out the way in time.
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.
Sapi dives in and grabs Mibangon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mibangon pushes down on Sapi's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mibangon.
Minatay Mibangon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wala Sapi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Mibangon with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minatay Mibangon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sapi 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wala Sapi!
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RATING
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