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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 22996 p4p, 23252 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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46 - 70 - 6 |
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59 - 60 - 4 |
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 46 - 70 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Higanti Libat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 59 - 60 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
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.
Nada gets caught napping as Libat dives in and scores a takedown. Nada manages to retain guard.
Libat keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nada's head.
Libat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nada keeping full guard, as Libat tries to pass.
Libat trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nada seems keen to control Libat's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Libat.
Nada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Libat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nada is controlling Libat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Libat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nada is controlling Libat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat drops an elbow to the side of Nada's head.
Libat controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nada flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Libat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nada is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nada drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Libat is pushing Nada's head away, looking to escape. Nada manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crunch! Nada slams his shin into Libat's torso.
Nada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Libat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada struggling a bit here.
Nada is looking to reverse the position.
Libat controlling from side mount.
Nada struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libat slows the pace down.
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.
Nada slaps away a takedown attempt from Libat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nada goes for a double leg but Libat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Libat continues to drive forward.
Libat quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Nada looks for a takedown but Libat sprawls well.
Libat throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nada avoids it.
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.
Nada closes the distance and clinches up with Libat, looking for a takedown. Nada pushes Libat against the cage but Libat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It appears Libat was looking to counter with a kick there.
Libat shoots in but Nada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Libat fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that second round.
That's time! Libat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Libat fails with a takedown attempt.
Nada unleashes a big counter combination but Libat bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Libat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Libat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada being controlled for a moment.
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.
You can see the frustration on Nada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nada has one of Libat's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Nada. No joy for Libat on that attempt.
Nada follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Libat's waist but Libat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nada off to one side.
Libat is looking for a counter combo.
Nada gets caught flat footed, as Libat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nada controlling the position.
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet.
Libat trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Libat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Way Nada 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.
Nada pulls Libat in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Higanti Libat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Libat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Higanti Libat!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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