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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23590 p4p, 23857 weight class) and Way Nada (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.
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41 - 58 - 4 |
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182 cm
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50 - 52 - 2 |
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 41 - 58 - 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 50 - 52 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
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 Nada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nada gets a double leg takedown into Libat's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nada looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Libat scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nada struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Nada's face as Libat controls the position.
That's three 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.
Who's going to make the next move?
Libat content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Libat in side control lands a decent elbow.
Libat trying to control the action but Nada is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Libat is defended easily by Nada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Libat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Libat somewhat.
Nada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Libat as he avoids it easily.
Libat throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nada avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada slaps away a takedown attempt from Libat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nada is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Libat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nada controlling the position.
Nada working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Libat can't do much from the bottom here.
Libat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat goes for a double leg but Nada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nada continues to drive forward.
Nada is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higanti Libat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Libat works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nada is pulling down on Libat's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Libat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Libat trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Libat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada is pulling down on Libat's head. It's preventing any offense from Libat, at least for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 shoots in and bounces Libat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada preventing the sweep.
Libat will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nada throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Libat leaves Nada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Libat tries to counter with a takedown but Nada is quick to defend against it.
Nada fails with a takedown attempt.
Libat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nada avoids it really well and circles away.
And Nada responds with a good body kick, but Libat manages to step out the way in time.
No luck with that takedown attempt 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Libat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nada circles away.
Libat shoots and misses
and Nada makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Libat really felt that one!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Libat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Libat as he jumps to the side.
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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Way Nada!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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