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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23044 p4p, 23297 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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49 - 72 - 6 |
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61 - 62 - 5 |
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 49 - 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 61 - 62 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
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 swats away the attempt to clinch by Libat.
Nada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Libat was covering up waiting for the punch and Nada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada is looking to work some ground and pound but Libat has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Libat pulls Nada in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Nada stays in close to Libat's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Libat trying to control the position here.
Nada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Libat pinned against the cage. Libat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nada.
Libat tries to sprawl but Nada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Libat is pressing down on Nada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Nada is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Libat pulls Nada in close to his closed guard and prevents Nada from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Libat shoots in but Nada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nada lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nada fails with the takedown
and Libat counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Libat avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Libat.
Nice takedown defense from Libat. No joy for Nada on that attempt.
Libat is looking to counter with a body kick.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Nada fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Libat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Libat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nada but Nada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Libat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nada replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Libat blocks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nada is fending him off so far but Libat persists. Nope, Nada circles away and we're back to standing.
Libat fails with the takedown.
Nada is trying to counter with his kicks.
Libat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Libat gets caught flat footed, as Nada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Libat has control of Nada's left arm, preventing Nada from doing any damage.
Further stalling from Libat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Libat fails with the takedown.
Nada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Libat swivels and escapes.
Libat is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada tries for a takedown but Libat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Libat looks for a takedown but Nada sprawls well.
Nada feints and as Libat raises his hands in defense, Nada changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Libat is adopting a defensive guard.
Nada is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nada controlling the action here.
Libat is looking to control Nada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Libat avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters 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.
Libat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Higanti Libat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Way Nada 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 with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nada counters with a single leg into guard. Libat didn't expect that.
Libat working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nada has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
Way Nada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nada 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Way Nada!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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