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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Way Nada (ranked 23304 p4p, 23315 weight class) and Minatay Mibangon (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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62 - 62 - 5 |
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182 cm
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48 - 66 - 14 |
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 62 - 62 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 48 - 66 - 14, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minatay Mibangon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
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 stuffs the takedown.
Nada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mibangon circles away.
No luck for Mibangon with that takedown attempt.
As Mibangon backs away, Nada returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada shoots in and drives through. Mibangon sprawls well.
Nada fails with the takedown.
Mibangon counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Way Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada shoots in for a takedown but Mibangon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Mibangon responds with a good body kick, but Nada manages to step out the way in time.
Nada shoots for a double leg takedown but Mibangon sprawls well. He's pushed Nada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mibangon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nada blocks it well.
Mibangon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nada circles away.
Nada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nada shoots in for a takedown but Mibangon shows good takedown defense.
Mibangon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nada sprawls well. Nada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mibangon gets slowly back to his feet.
Nada quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mibangon as Nada shoots in.
Mibangon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mibangon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mibangon tries to avoid it but Nada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mibangon to the ground. Mibangon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Mibangon responds with a good body kick, but Nada manages to step out the way in time.
Nada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mibangon defends well and Nada ends up having to push Mibangon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mibangon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mibangon drags the fight down to the ground.
Mibangon seems keen to control Nada's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nada throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada stays in close to Mibangon's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mibangon holds on and takes a little breather.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Mibangon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nada controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minatay Mibangon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mibangon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mibangon somewhat.
Nada went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mibangon is defended easily by Nada.
Nada 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon dives in and grabs Nada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nada pushes down on Mibangon's head and hops out.
Way Nada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minatay Mibangon.
Mibangon shoots in for a double leg but Nada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nada went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nada slaps away a takedown attempt from Mibangon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mibangon fails with a takedown attempt.
Nada is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mibangon leaves Nada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nada shoots in for a double leg but Mibangon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mibangon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nada blocks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nada.
And Mibangon responds with a good body kick, but Nada manages to step out the way in time.
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nada is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mibangon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nada's waist but Nada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mibangon off to one side.
Mibangon dives in for a single leg takedown but Nada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nada is looking to counter with head kicks.
Way Nada is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mibangon avoids it really well and circles away.
And Mibangon responds with a good body kick, but Nada manages to step out the way in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nada.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mibangon moves away.
Mibangon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mibangon tries for a takedown but Nada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nada feints and as Mibangon raises his hands in defense, Nada changes levels and drives through with a 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.
Nada trying to control but Mibangon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada 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.
Mibangon is pulling down on Nada's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mibangon seems keen to control Nada's posture.
Mibangon is trying to control the position but Nada postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nada is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mibangon stuffs the takedown.
Nada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mibangon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nada seems keen to control Mibangon's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nada wants to sweep but no luck.
Mibangon throws a big right hand that misses.
Nada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mibangon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mibangon is fighting to break Nada's control of his arms but Nada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mibangon feints and as Nada raises his hands in defense, Mibangon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minatay Mibangon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mibangon 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minatay Mibangon!
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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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