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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23665 p4p, 23894 weight class) and Wala Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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41 - 61 - 4 |
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50 - 48 - 9 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 61 - 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 - 48 - 9, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
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 looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Libat is fending him off so far but Sapi persists. Nope, Libat circles away and we're back to standing.
Libat jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Libat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sapi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Libat somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat is looking to take a break and control but Sapi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sapi striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
You can see the frustration on Sapi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Libat controlling the position.
That's two 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 trying to control the position but Sapi is working away.
You can see the frustration on Sapi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Libat counters with a left and a right that stings Sapi.
Sapi looks for a takedown but Libat sprawls well.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wala Sapi.
Libat shoots in and drives through. Sapi sprawls well.
Sapi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Libat.
Libat working away.
Libat controlling the position from side mount.
Libat wants to take a breather but Sapi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Libat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Libat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sapi!
Libat working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat trying to control the position but Sapi is working away.
Sapi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat controlling from side mount.
Libat working the ground and pound but Sapi is defending the strikes.
Sapi is trying to control Libat's posture but Libat avoids it.
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 controlling the position from side mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Libat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sapi.
Libat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sapi sprawls well. Sapi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Libat gets slowly back to his feet.
Sapi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sapi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Libat happy to just control the position for now.
Libat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sapi can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapi is trying to control Libat's posture but Libat avoids it.
Sapi is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sapi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sapi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Libat on his heels. He'll look to pass Libat's guard now, I'm sure.
Libat trying to control the position here.
Sapi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two 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 looking for a sweep. Not yet Libat, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Libat is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sapi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Libat counters with a right hand to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sapi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi misses with a takedown attempt
and Libat counters with a body kick.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wala Sapi.
Libat throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sapi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Libat!
A lull in the action here.
Libat struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapi controls the position from side control.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wala Sapi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Libat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Higanti Libat!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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