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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minatay Mibangon (ranked 23657 p4p, 23674 weight class) and Walay Buut (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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42 - 61 - 10 |
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182 cm
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61 - 49 - 4 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 42 - 61 - 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 61 - 49 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walay Buut!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, 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.
Buut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mibangon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It appears Mibangon was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mibangon dives in for a single leg takedown but Buut sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mibangon stops a takedown attempt from Buut.
Buut tries for a takedown but Mibangon manages to get underhooks.
Minatay Mibangon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walay Buut.
Mibangon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buut fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut tries for a takedown but Mibangon circles away easily
and Mibangon counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buut doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mibangon counters with a good, hard body kick but Buut shrugs it off.
Buut gets caught flat footed, as Mibangon shoots in with a quick takedown into 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.
Buut wants to sweep here but Mibangon controlling him for the moment.
Mibangon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Buut for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mibangon is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buut defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mibangon.
Mibangon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mibangon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Buut responds with a good body kick, but Mibangon manages to step out the way in time.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buut.
Mibangon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minatay Mibangon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mibangon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buut's half guard.
Mibangon trying to control the pace.
Buut keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut wants to control but Mibangon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon is controlling the pace.
Mibangon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buut can do to turn this around?
Mibangon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buut doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mibangon.
Buut is refusing to be controlled, as Mibangon sits in half guard.
That's two 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.
Buut keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mibangon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mibangon but Mibangon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mibangon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Buut is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mibangon's half guard.
Mibangon is looking to control Buut's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mibangon avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Buut 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.
Mibangon wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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 Minatay Mibangon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mibangon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buut steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mibangon has a takedown stuffed.
Buut thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minatay Mibangon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mibangon as he avoids it easily.
Mibangon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mibangon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Buut is looking for a sweep. Mibangon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buut wants to control but Mibangon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mibangon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Buut trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mibangon manages to pass to mount!
Mibangon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Buut is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buut wants to control but Mibangon is having none of it.
Minatay Mibangon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buut holds of for dear life.
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.
Walay Buut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minatay Mibangon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mibangon trying to control but Buut is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buut throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mibangon. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Minatay Mibangon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mibangon 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minatay Mibangon!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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