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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 22986 p4p, 23207 weight class) and Wala Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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48 - 71 - 6 |
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59 - 54 - 13 |
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 48 - 71 - 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 - 54 - 13, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg 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.
Sapi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sapi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Sapi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sapi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Libat tries to get to full guard but Sapi has control of the leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sapi is thwarting Libat's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Libat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Libat showed some decent athleticism there.
Libat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Libat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sapi is controlling Libat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Libat controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi fails with the takedown.
Libat 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.
Higanti Libat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Libat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sapi pinned against the cage. Sapi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sapi tries for a takedown but Libat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Libat thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sapi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Libat dives in and grabs Sapi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sapi pushes down on Libat's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higanti Libat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Libat is trying to defend but Sapi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sapi content to control rather than advance.
Libat trying to hold on to Sapi's head to control him but Sapi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libat is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Still in half guard, Sapi seems content to control.
Sapi prevents Libat from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Libat trying to control but Sapi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Libat. No joy for Sapi on that attempt.
Libat is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sapi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Libat but Libat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Libat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Libat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sapi counters with a head kick. That will keep Libat thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Libat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Libat controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi keeping control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wala Sapi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sapi feints and as Libat raises his hands in defense, Sapi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sapi prevents Libat from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi connects with a couple of short punches.
Sapi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sapi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sapi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sapi being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Libat darts in looking for a takedown but Sapi gets double underhooks and turns Libat into the cage.
Sapi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Libat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sapi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Libat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sapi thinking.
Sapi 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 Sapi off to one side.
And Libat counters with a quick kick to the body but Sapi blocks it.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wala Sapi.
Sapi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat shoots in for a double leg but Sapi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sapi throws the kick towards the body but Libat avoids it.
As Sapi looks to move away, Libat throws a big counter combo but Sapi just gets out of the way.
Sapi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Libat quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
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.
Libat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sapi circles away.
And Sapi responds with a good body kick, but Libat manages to step out the way in time.
Libat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sapi but Sapi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sapi counters with a body kick.
Sapi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Libat!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wala Sapi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sapi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wala Sapi!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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