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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minatay Mibangon (ranked 23704 p4p, 23721 weight class) and Walay Buut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 cm 27 160 41 - 60 - 10 |
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182 cm 27 160 59 - 49 - 4 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Determined |
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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 - 60 - 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 59 - 49 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walay Buut! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, 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. Buut closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Buut not doing much here.
Mibangon is holding on to half guard well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buut sitting and controlling from the half guard. Mibangon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buut is working away from the top position though. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Mibangon keeping hold of Buut's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Buut goes for a double leg but Mibangon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mibangon continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Buut tries for a takedown but Mibangon circles away easily and Mibangon counters with a body kick that stops Buut in his tracks momentarily. Mibangon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buut defends well and Mibangon ends up having to push Buut into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Buut thinks about the counter body kick. Buut is defending well against a takedown attempt. Mibangon tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minatay Mibangon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buut is trying to trip Mibangon. He has hold of a leg but Mibangon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Buut persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buut sitting in guard here, content to control. Mibangon trying to keep a closed guard but Buut is proving a slippery customer.
Buut 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.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walay Buut dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Buut motions for Mibangon to come forward. Buut throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. And Mibangon counters with a quick kick to the body but Buut blocks it. Buut looks to land a body kick but Mibangon moved away. Mibangon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buut sprawls well. Buut wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mibangon gets slowly back to his feet. Buut is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mibangon throws a leg kick but Buut sees it coming and checks it nicely. Buut steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buut darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Mibangon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buut is working away from the top position though. Buut is controlling the pace.
Buut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mibangon tries to get to full guard but Buut has control of the leg. Buut lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Mibangon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Buut is working away from the top position though. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buut looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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. Buut fails with the takedown. Mibangon is looking to counter with a body kick. Mibangon shoots in for a takedown but Buut shows good takedown defense.
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. Mibangon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buut sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mibangon somewhat. Buut only half commits to the counter leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minatay Mibangon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Buut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mibangon's waist but Mibangon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buut off to one side. Mibangon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Buut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mibangon defends it nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walay Buut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Buut shoots in and bounces Mibangon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Mibangon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mibangon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Buut is looking for the big counter here. Mibangon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Buut thinks about the counter body kick. Mibangon throws a leg kick that misses. Buut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mibangon's waist but Mibangon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buut off to one side. Mibangon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Buut as Mibangon shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minatay Mibangon. That's going to take a lot out of him. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mibangon. Buut looks for a takedown but Mibangon sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mibangon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buut pinned against the cage. Buut gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Nice sprawl there from Mibangon as Buut shoots in. Mibangon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buut defends well and Mibangon ends up having to push Buut into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Buut follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
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. Buut wants to take the fight to the mat but Mibangon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Buut drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mibangon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Buut thinks about the counter body kick. Minatay Mibangon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Walay Buut 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. Buut thinks about the counter body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Minatay Mibangon. Well Buut 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walay Buut!
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