PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 4626 p4p, 4608 weight class) and Dante Emm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Buktot
vs
Emm

182 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dawindi Buktot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Emm!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buktot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emm.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emm.

Emm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emm's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Emm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buktot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Emm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emm.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buktot drives through with a takedown into Emm's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Emm is wriggling around but Buktot manages to pass to half guard.

Emm is trying to control but can't.
Buktot working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Emm trying to control from the bottom.
Emm is looking for a sweep. Buktot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emm controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Buktot passes into side control, despite Emm's attempt to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emm being controlled for a moment.
Buktot trying to control the action but Emm is working from the bottom.
Emm struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buktot is looking to take a break and control but Emm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emm wants to control but Buktot postures up.

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.
Emm tries to buck Buktot off but Buktot is having none of it.
Emm takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Buktot is looking to take a break and control but Emm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buktot is really struggling to control Emm but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emm shoots for a double leg takedown but Buktot sprawls well. He's pushed Emm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Buktot counters with a quick kick to the body but Emm blocks it.
Emm shoots for a double leg takedown but Buktot sprawls well. He's pushed Emm's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Emm moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dawindi Buktot dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Emm throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buktot's waist but Buktot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emm off to one side.
Buktot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Emm avoids it.
Emm stuffs the takedown attempt from Buktot. Buktot gets slowly back to his feet.

Emm has managed to clinch.
Emm fails to pull guard.
Emm tries to score a body lock takedown but Buktot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Emm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Emm turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Emm wants to stand but Buktot has his arm trapped.
Buktot is trying to control Emm's posture but Emm avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot is looking for a sweep.
Emm in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Emm's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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.
Buktot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Emm tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Emm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Emm sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Emm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buktot thinks about countering with a body kick.
Emm shoots in but no luck this time.
Emm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Emm.
Buktot jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Emm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buktot defends well and Emm ends up having to push Buktot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Buktot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Emm on his heels. He'll look to pass Emm's guard now, I'm sure.
Emm wants to get back to his feet but Buktot passes into half guard.

Buktot is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Emm tries to kick Buktot off in order to stand up. Buktot Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Buktot working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buktot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emm keeps working.
Emm is looking for a sweep.
Emm is pushing Buktot's head away, looking to escape. Buktot manages to hold on to the position though.
Buktot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emm keeps working.
Emm tries to buck Buktot off but Buktot is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emm wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Buktot is working Emm over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dawindi Buktot will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Buktot fails to land the takedown.
Emm lands a two punch combo.
Emm shoots in but Buktot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Emm misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emm darts in and clinches Buktot up against the cage.
Buktot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buktot prevents the takedown attempt.

Emm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buktot blocks a head kick by Emm.
Buktot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Emm avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emm shoots in for a double leg but Buktot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Emm.
Emm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dante Emm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Emm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buktot defends well and Emm ends up having to push Buktot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buktot shoots in for a takedown but Emm shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Buktot. No joy for Emm on that attempt.
It appears Buktot was looking to counter with a kick there.

Emm closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emm ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Emm no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Buktot wants to control from the top but Emm keeps moving.
Emm is wriggling around but Buktot manages to pass to half guard.

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.
Emm is staying active underneath Buktot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buktot prevents Emm from improving his position.
Emm tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Buktot manages to move to mount!
Emm wants to hold on but Buktot pushes him away.
Dawindi Buktot 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!
Emm is looking to improve his position but Buktot isn't that keen on the idea.
Emm wants to control but Buktot is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Emm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buktot 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawindi Buktot!