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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minatay Mibangon (ranked 23383 p4p, 23400 weight class) and Walay Buut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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182 cm 29 160 51 - 68 - 15 |
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182 cm 30 160 70 - 59 - 6 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Determined |
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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 51 - 68 - 15, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minatay Mibangon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 70 - 59 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walay Buut! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.
 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.
Buut shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Mibangon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buut controls the pace. Mibangon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buut is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Mibangon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Buut not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Mibangon is trying to keep Buut in close.
 The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mibangon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Buut trying to control here.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Buut is concentrating on defense, preventing Mibangon from advancing position. Mibangon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Buut is in trouble now - Mibangon has advanced to mount!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Buut wants to hold on but Mibangon pushes him away. Mibangon landing strikes, looking to finish! Mibangon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
 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. Buut tries to hold on but Mibangon postures up. Mibangon controlling from the full mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mibangon avoids the attempt from Buut to control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minatay Mibangon dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mibangon. Buut shrugs it off though. Mibangon stuffs the takedown attempt from Buut. Buut gets slowly back to his feet. It appears Mibangon was looking to counter with a kick there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Buut on his heels. He'll look to pass Buut's guard now, I'm sure.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Buut is controlling Mibangon's posture. Mibangon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Buut has control of Mibangon's left arm, preventing Mibangon from doing any damage. Mibangon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
 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. Buut looking for a sweep. Not yet Buut, not yet. Mibangon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. 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. Buut managing to control the position.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Mibangon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buut as he jumps to the side.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Buut shoots in but Mibangon avoids the takedown attempt easily. Mibangon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Buut just misses with a punch to the body.
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Buut holds on and takes a little breather. Mibangon advances to half guard. Buut controlling the position for now. Mibangon is taking a breather. Buut says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mibangon trying to control from half guard but Buut is working away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minatay Mibangon dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mibangon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buut. Mibangon thinks about countering with a body kick. Buut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mibangon as he avoids it easily. Buut fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buut tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mibangon defends well and Buut ends up having to push Mibangon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Mibangon is looking to counter with a body kick. Minatay Mibangon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walay Buut. Buut stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buut wants it to stay on the feet. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mibangon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. As Mibangon backs off Buut throws a huge counter combo but Mibangon manages to avoid it all. No luck for Mibangon with that takedown attempt. Mibangon darts in looking for a takedown but Buut gets double underhooks and turns Mibangon into the cage. Buut thinks about the counter body kick. Mibangon tries to score a body lock takedown but Buut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
 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. Buut gets underhooks to prevent Mibangon's takedown attempt.
Buut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buut scores with a takedown into Mibangon's guard. Buut throwing strikes from guard but Mibangon blocks nicely.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mibangon seems keen to control Buut's posture. Buut's corner is telling him to maintain position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Buut's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Buut wants to control from the top but Mibangon keeps moving. Buut engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Mibangon looking for a sweep. Not yet Mibangon, not yet.
 The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Walay Buut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Minatay Mibangon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mibangon shoots for a takedown but Buut saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mibangon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Walay Buut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Mibangon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
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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RATING
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