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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wala Sapi (ranked 23417 p4p, 23464 weight class) and Minatay Mibangon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wala Sapi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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71 - 63 - 16 |
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54 - 76 - 19 |
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 71 - 63 - 16, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 54 - 76 - 19, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minatay Mibangon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody 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.
Mibangon looks for a takedown but Sapi sprawls well.
Sapi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sapi fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sapi.
Mibangon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Sapi is right now.
Mibangon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sapi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sapi struggling a bit here.
Mibangon controlling the position from side mount.
Sapi wants to control but Mibangon postures up.
That's two 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.
Sapi is looking to regain half guard here but Mibangon keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mibangon controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mibangon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sapi is trying to defend but Mibangon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mibangon is thwarting Sapi's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Mibangon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sapi controlling the position for now.
Mibangon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi keeping control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minatay Mibangon 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.
Mibangon shoots in and bounces Sapi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sapi pushes Mibangon off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sapi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sapi seems keen to control Mibangon's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mibangon gets a double leg takedown into Sapi's guard.
Mibangon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Minatay Mibangon has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon being controlled here momentarily.
Mibangon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mibangon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sapi trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon content to control rather than advance.
Sapi is holding on to half guard well.
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 with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sapi is holding on to half guard well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sapi avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Sapi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mibangon.
Sapi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sapi's waist but Sapi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mibangon off to one side.
Sapi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sapi leaves Mibangon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mibangon has his takedown stuffed
and Sapi counters with a body kick.
Wala Sapi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minatay Mibangon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mibangon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mibangon wants it to stay on the feet.
Mibangon thinks about the counter body kick.
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sapi as he avoids it easily.
Sapi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sapi shoots in for a takedown but Mibangon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mibangon thinks about the counter body kick.
Wala Sapi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minatay Mibangon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mibangon shoots in looking for a takedown but Sapi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mibangon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi misses with a kick to the body.
Mibangon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Minatay Mibangon.
I've got Mibangon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
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
A | B |
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RATING
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