PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 24137 p4p, 24692 weight class) and Walay Buut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Libat
vs
Buut

182 cm
19
160
5 - 11 - 0

182 cm
19
160
7 - 8 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Higanti Libat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walay Buut!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

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 closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Libat to the mat! Libat manages to get full guard.
Libat is wriggling around but Buut manages to pass to half guard.

Libat is doing well to control the position and prevent Buut from advancing to side control.
Libat is trying to maintain the position but Buut is very close to passing his half guard.
Libat controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat trying to hold on to Buut's head to control him but Buut postures up.
Libat desperately trying to maintain half guard.

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.
Libat trying to hold on to Buut's head to control him but Buut postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buut fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buut tries for a takedown but Libat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buut tries for a takedown but Libat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Libat throws a quick counter kick to the body but Buut avoids it.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walay Buut.
Libat misses with a takedown attempt - Buut sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buut counters with a body kick.
Libat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buut is fending him off so far but Libat persists. Nope, Buut circles away and we're back to standing.

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 shoots for a double leg takedown but Buut sprawls well. He's pushed Libat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Libat enables Buut to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Libat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Libat looking to control.
Buut 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Libat pulls Buut in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walay Buut dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Buut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Libat circles away.
Libat appears to be looking for a big counter.

Libat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Libat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Libat trying to control the action but Buut is working from the bottom.
Libat content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Walay Buut has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Libat in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Buut wants to control but Libat postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buut tries to buck Libat off but Libat is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Buut wants to control but Libat postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Buut looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Libat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buut passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Buut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Libat keeps working.
Libat is looking to regain half guard here but Buut keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four 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.
Buut wants to control but Libat is keeping him busy.
Buut controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walay Buut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Buut throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Libat was covering up waiting for the punch and Buut finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Libat trying to control the position.
Libat pulls Buut in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut wants to stand but Libat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat being controlled here, momentarily.
Buut wants to stand but Libat is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Libat has his hands on Buut's head, controlling the position.

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.
Libat working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Libat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat wants to control from the top but Buut keeps moving.
Libat being controlled here momentarily.
Libat stays in close to Buut's body and controls the position.

That's four 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.
Buut keeping moving, preventing Libat from controlling successfully.
Buut throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Higanti Libat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walay Buut is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buut trying to control the position here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buut has a takedown stuffed.
It appears Libat was looking to counter with a kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Higanti Libat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buut has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walay Buut!