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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard John Salvacion (ranked 23357 p4p, 23502 weight class) and Minatay Mibangon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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65 - 100 - 6 |
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182 cm
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57 - 82 - 19 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 65 - 100 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard John Salvacion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 57 - 82 - 19, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minatay Mibangon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith 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.
Salvacion misses with a takedown attempt - Mibangon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mibangon counters with a body kick.
Mibangon tries for a takedown but Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvacion throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mibangon avoids it.
Mibangon shoots in for a takedown but Salvacion shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mibangon enables Salvacion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mibangon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mibangon being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Salvacion throws an elbow that misses. Mibangon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salvacion's guard. Nice move by Mibangon!
Salvacion is controlling Mibangon's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mibangon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is doing well to control the position and prevent Mibangon from advancing to side control.
Salvacion tries to get to full guard but Mibangon has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
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 Richard John Salvacion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salvacion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mibangon defends well and Salvacion ends up having to push Mibangon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salvacion is looking for a takedown.
Salvacion can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard John Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mibangon is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mibangon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Salvacion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mibangon looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mibangon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mibangon manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvacion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mibangon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion is trying to control Mibangon's posture but Mibangon avoids it.
Mibangon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvacion keeps working.
Mibangon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion has one of Mibangon's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mibangon happy to just control the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mibangon is defended easily by Salvacion.
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.
Mibangon closes the distance and clinches up with Salvacion, looking for a takedown. Mibangon pushes Salvacion against the cage but Salvacion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mibangon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mibangon stuffs the takedown.
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 time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Salvacion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mibangon throws a fast counter high kick but Salvacion manages to duck under it in time.
Mibangon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Salvacion counters with a quick kick to the body but Mibangon blocks it.
Salvacion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mibangon is doing well to control the position and prevent Salvacion from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvacion scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salvacion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mibangon wants to control but Salvacion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Salvacion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvacion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mibangon keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvacion in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon tries to get to full guard but Salvacion has control of the leg.
Well, if Salvacion 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Mibangon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion pulls Mibangon in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard John Salvacion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salvacion 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 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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B |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
16% |
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