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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 22978 p4p, 23198 weight class) and Wala Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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60 - 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 - 72 - 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 60 - 54 - 13, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
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.
Libat feints and as Sapi raises his hands in defense, Libat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sapi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sapi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Libat preventing the sweep.
Libat passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi trying to control but Libat postures up.
Sapi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Libat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Libat's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi throwing sloppy strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Libat manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sapi's guard. Nice work there by Libat.
Sapi pulls Libat in close to his closed guard and prevents Libat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Libat content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libat's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sapi pulls Libat in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi is continuing to stall.
Libat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sapi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sapi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Libat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sapi.
Libat is looking to counter with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sapi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wala Sapi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
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!
Sapi tries to score with some ground and pound. Libat controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Libat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Libat keeps working.
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.
Sapi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Libat regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sapi in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sapi shoots in for a takedown but Libat shows good takedown defense.
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.
No luck for Sapi with that takedown attempt.
Libat fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat has a takedown stuffed.
Sapi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sapi stuffs the takedown attempt from Libat. Libat gets slowly back to his feet.
Sapi is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higanti Libat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Libat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sapi defends it nicely.
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.
Libat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sapi shoots in for a double leg but Libat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Libat thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Libat sprawls well initially but Sapi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sapi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Libat circles away.
Sapi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sapi wants it to stay on the feet.
And Sapi responds with a good body kick, but Libat manages to step out the way in time.
Libat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Libat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat wants to pass to mount but Sapi is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi has his hands clasped together around Libat's back. He's all about the action.
Libat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Libat is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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.
Libat controlling the position easily from mount.
Sapi tries to lock up and control but Libat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Libat there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi tries to hold on but Libat pushes him away.
Libat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sapi wants to hold on but Libat pushes him away.
Libat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Libat avoids the attempt from Sapi to control.
That's four 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 breaks from Sapi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Libat controlling from the full mount.
Sapi tries to lock up and control but Libat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Higanti Libat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wala Sapi 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!
Libat trying to control but Sapi is having none of it.
Libat thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Higanti Libat showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority 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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