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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 5139 p4p, 25376 weight class) and Kulata Bitok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 3 - 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kulata Bitok!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
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.
Bitok shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bitok is thwarting Buktot's attempts to control the position.
Buktot is controlling Bitok's trapped leg to prevent Bitok from advancing to side control.
Buktot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bitok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot wants to control but Bitok is keeping busy.
Bitok content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot has hold of Bitok's hands but Bitok slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bitok trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bitok gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buktot won't allow Bitok to sweep him here.
Buktot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Buktot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buktot looking to sit in guard and control but Bitok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Buktot trying to control the position.
Bitok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buktot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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.
Buktot has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bitok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Buktot pulls Bitok in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulata Bitok dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bitok shoots for a double leg takedown but Buktot sprawls well. He's pushed Bitok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bitok has his takedown stuffed
and Buktot counters with a two punch combo.
Bitok fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Buktot to the ground. Bitok is now in Buktot's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot wants to sweep but no luck.
Buktot keeping moving, preventing Bitok from controlling successfully.
Kulata Bitok has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Buktot pulls Bitok in close to prevent any damage.
Bitok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Buktot throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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.
Bitok controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buktot decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bitok is positioning himself well to prevent Buktot advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot not doing much here.
Buktot is stalling here. Bitok is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Buktot seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bitok has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bitok controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitok working away.
Bitok is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Buktot will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bitok wants to control but Buktot is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buktot can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulata Bitok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Buktot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bitok's sensitive parts.
Buktot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bitok is trying to defend but Buktot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Buktot trying to control from half guard but Bitok is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot prevents Bitok from improving his position.
Well, if Buktot 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.
Bitok is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bitok wants to control but Buktot passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Bitok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bitok dives in and scores a takedown into Buktot's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buktot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawindi Buktot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulata Bitok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buktot pulls Bitok in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dawindi Buktot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bitok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kulata Bitok!
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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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