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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Way Nada (ranked 23301 p4p, 23312 weight class) and Minatay Mibangon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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62 - 63 - 5 |
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182 cm
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49 - 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 - 63 - 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 49 - 66 - 14, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minatay Mibangon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
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.
No luck for Mibangon with that takedown attempt.
Nada fails to land the takedown.
Mibangon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mibangon.
Nada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada shoots in for a takedown but Mibangon shows good takedown defense.
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown but Nada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nada thinks about countering with a body kick.
Way Nada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minatay Mibangon.
Nada feints and as Mibangon raises his hands in defense, Nada changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nada controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mibangon has his hands on Nada's head, controlling 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.
Nada controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mibangon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nada not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mibangon tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nada. Mibangon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nada is defended easily by Mibangon.
Mibangon is trying to counter with his kicks.
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.
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown but Nada shows good takedown defense.
Nada gets the takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon being controlled for a moment.
Mibangon is looking to regain half guard here but Nada keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada dominated that round.
That's time! Nada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mibangon counters with a three punch combo that has Nada backing up. Nada nods at Mibangon to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nada is defended easily by Mibangon.
Mibangon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nada blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon gets a double leg takedown into Nada's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nada being controlled here, momentarily.
Nada is trying to control the position but Mibangon postures up.
Nada keeping moving, preventing Mibangon from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Nada pulls Mibangon in to control the position.
Nada wants to sweep here but Mibangon controlling him for the moment.
Nada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nada shoots in looking for a takedown but Mibangon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Way Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mibangon shoots in and gets a takedown into Nada's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada looking for a sweep. Not yet Nada, not yet.
Nada is trying to control the position but Mibangon postures up.
Mibangon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mibangon is continuing to stall.
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.
Mibangon scoring with some ground and pound.
Nada controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada controls Mibangon momentarily but Mibangon frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minatay Mibangon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nada shoots in for a double leg but Mibangon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mibangon pinned against the cage. Mibangon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mibangon is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada dives in for a single leg takedown but Mibangon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mibangon feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Way Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mibangon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nada prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mibangon has Nada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mibangon wants a takedown.
Nada has Mibangon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mibangon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nada has hold of one of Mibangon's legs. Mibangon is fighting the takedown attempt but Nada gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mibangon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mibangon looking for a sweep. Not yet Mibangon, not yet.
Nada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon seems keen to control Nada's posture.
The adventures of Mibangon the control monster continue. Boring.
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.
Mibangon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Nada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt - Mibangon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mibangon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nada blocks it well.
Nada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nada lands in his opponent's guard.
Mibangon has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nada has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minatay Mibangon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk 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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FIGHT
RATING
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