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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Higanti Libat (ranked 23140 p4p, 23394 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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55 - 76 - 6 |
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64 - 69 - 5 |
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 55 - 76 - 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 64 - 69 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
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 tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nada defends well and Libat ends up having to push Nada into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Libat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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 goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nada prevents it.
Libat wants to take the fight to the mat but Nada manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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 wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada is trying to drag Libat to the mat but Libat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Libat looking for a takedown.
Nada is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Libat is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nada goes for a takedown attempt but Libat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Libat drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libat working away.
Libat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nada keeps working.
Nada is looking for a sweep.
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.
Libat trying to control the position but Nada is working away.
Nada wants to control but Libat postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nada is fending him off so far but Libat persists. Nope, Nada circles away and we're back to standing.
Nada fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Libat to the ground. Nada is now in Libat's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Higanti Libat will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nada is defended easily by Libat.
Libat is looking to counter with a body kick.
Libat shoots in and drives through. Nada sprawls well.
Nada follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada fails with the takedown.
Libat tries to counter with a takedown but Nada is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada shoots in but Libat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Libat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nada wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Libat controlling from the top position.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Libat controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nada has Libat pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Libat tries to avoid it but Nada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Libat to the ground. Libat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Libat lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nada manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Libat on his heels. He'll look to pass Libat's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Libat controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Higanti Libat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Libat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nada.
Nada shoots in but Libat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Libat misses its target.
Libat shoots in and gets a takedown into Nada's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Libat scoring with some ground and pound.
Libat controlling from the top position.
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.
Libat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nada pulls Libat in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada has a takedown stuffed.
Higanti Libat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Nada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nada wants it to stay on the feet.
Nada replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Libat blocks it well.
Libat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nada as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Nada with that takedown attempt.
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.
Libat has his takedown stuffed
and Nada counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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.
Nada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Libat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Way Nada.
I think Libat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Higanti Libat!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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