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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23194 p4p, 23413 weight class) and Wala Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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54 - 75 - 6 |
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182 cm
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63 - 59 - 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 54 - 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 - 59 - 14, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
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.
Sapi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It appears Libat was looking to counter with a kick there.
Libat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sapi circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Libat.
Sapi is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Sapi. No joy for Libat on that attempt.
Sapi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higanti Libat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sapi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Libat circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Libat counters with a quick kick to the body but Sapi blocks it.
Libat shoots in but Sapi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Libat tries for a takedown but Sapi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sapi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Libat blocks it well.
Sapi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Libat looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sapi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Libat can't do much from the bottom here.
Sapi throws a strike aimed at the side of Libat's head but Libat avoids it well.
Libat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sapi controlling from side mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sapi connects with a high kick.
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.
Libat shoots in for a takedown but Sapi shows good takedown defense.
Sapi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Libat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Libat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Wala Sapi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Libat fails with a takedown attempt.
As Libat backs off Sapi throws a huge counter combo but Libat manages to avoid it all.
Libat shoots in for a takedown but Sapi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sapi counters with a body kick.
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.
Sapi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Libat with a body shot.
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 shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sapi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Libat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sapi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Let's hope that Sapi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Libat trying to control but Sapi postures up.
Sapi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat trying to control but Sapi postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sapi.
Libat is looking to counter with a body kick.
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.
Libat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sapi as he jumps to the side.
Sapi shoots in and drives through. Libat sprawls well.
Libat looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sapi circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wala Sapi 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. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Libat or perhaps it was just good defense by Sapi, which made it look bad.
Sapi thinks about the counter body kick.
Libat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Sapi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Libat.
Sapi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Higanti Libat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Libat swivels and escapes.
Sapi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sapi shoots in looking for a takedown but Libat manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sapi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Libat fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sapi to the ground. Libat is now in Sapi's guard.
Sapi is controlling Libat's posture.
Sapi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Libat controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sapi pulls Libat in close to his closed guard and prevents Libat from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Libat fails to land the takedown.
Sapi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Libat blocks it well.
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 bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Libat's face as Sapi controls the position.
Higanti Libat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wala Sapi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wala Sapi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sapi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wala Sapi!
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mgr
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RATING
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