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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23117 p4p, 23337 weight class) and Wala Sapi (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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53 - 75 - 6 |
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63 - 58 - 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 53 - 75 - 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 63 - 58 - 14, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
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 fails with a takedown attempt.
And Sapi responds with a good body kick, but Libat manages to step out the way in time.
Libat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sapi tries to avoid it but Libat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sapi to the ground. Sapi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat with a poor takedown
and Sapi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 and gets a takedown into half guard. Libat showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat trying to control from half guard but Sapi is working away.
Libat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sapi is positioning himself well to prevent Libat advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sapi tries to roll over but Libat keeps him under control.
Sapi is looking to control Libat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sapi avoid being mounted?
Libat takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sapi is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Libat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sapi is defended easily by Libat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sapi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Libat counters with a three punch combo that has Sapi backing up. Sapi nods at Libat to acknowledge the strikes.
Sapi tries for a takedown but Libat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Libat thinks about countering with a body kick.
Libat throws a wild body kick that Sapi sees coming a mile off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat closes the distance and clinches up with Sapi, looking for a takedown. Libat pushes Sapi against the cage but Sapi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that round.
That's time! Libat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Libat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sapi misses with a takedown
and Libat counters with a body kick that stops Sapi in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi shoots in and gets a takedown into Libat's guard.
Libat keeping moving, preventing Sapi from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sapi postures up.
Libat managing to control the position.
Sapi is looking to pass into half guard but Libat pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Libat is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Libat being controlled here momentarily.
Sapi controls Libat momentarily but Libat frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sapi to the mat! Sapi manages to get full guard.
Libat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi has his hands on Libat's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sapi fails with a takedown attempt.
Sapi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Libat was covering up waiting for the punch and Sapi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat managing to control the position.
Libat trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sapi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sapi is fighting to break Libat's control of his arms but Libat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sapi stays in close to Libat's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi is continuing to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Libat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sapi swivels and escapes.
Sapi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Libat has a takedown stuffed.
Sapi thinks about the counter body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sapi.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Sapi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wala Sapi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higanti Libat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat pulls Sapi in close to prevent any damage.
Sapi won't allow Libat to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wala Sapi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Libat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Higanti Libat!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
16% |
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