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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23636 p4p, 23898 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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39 - 55 - 4 |
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182 cm
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48 - 49 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 39 - 55 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Higanti Libat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 48 - 49 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
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 shoots in for a takedown but Nada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Libat darts in looking for a takedown but Nada gets double underhooks and turns Libat into the cage.
Nada feints the counter takedown.
Nada has Libat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Libat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nada has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Libat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Libat looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higanti Libat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat tightens his grip and picks Nada up, before dumping him to the ground. Nada manages to land in guard.
Libat postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nada trying to control the position here.
Libat won't allow Nada to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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.
Libat trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Libat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Libat somewhat.
Nada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Libat counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Libat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nada is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Libat politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Libat prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Nada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada is looking for a sweep.
Libat working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nada dives in for a single leg takedown but Libat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Libat as Nada shoots in.
Libat shoots for a takedown but Nada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nada shoots in for a takedown but Libat shows good takedown defense.
And Libat counters with a quick kick to the body but Nada blocks it.
Libat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada wants to sweep but no luck.
Nada working a defensive guard here.
Nada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Libat controls the pace.
Libat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nada can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Libat fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nada to the ground. Libat is now in Nada's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada is trying to keep Libat in close.
Higanti Libat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Libat trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Libat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Libat is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Libat looking to score a takedown here. Nada is defending well but Libat drives through and ends up in Nada's guard.
Nada is controlling Libat's posture.
Libat 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat trying to control but Nada is working from the bottom.
Nada trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Libat is fighting to break Nada's control of his arms but Nada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Libat shoots in and drives through. Nada sprawls well.
Nada is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nada is defended easily by Libat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada shoots in but no luck this time.
Libat goes for a double leg but Nada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nada continues to drive forward.
Nada follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nada wants to take the fight to the mat but Libat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Libat jumps guard and drags Nada to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Libat has Nada pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nada wants to control from the top but Libat keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nada content to stall in guard here.
Way Nada 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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Higanti Libat showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Higanti Libat!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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