PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 25148 p4p, 25123 weight class) and Kulata Bitok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulata Bitok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Buktot
vs
Bitok

182 cm
18
160
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
160
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 2 - 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kulata Bitok!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

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 but Buktot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buktot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bitok avoids it.
Bitok closes the distance and clinches up with Buktot, looking for a takedown. Bitok pushes Buktot against the cage but Buktot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Bitok decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot trying to control but Bitok postures up.
Bitok trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitok is thwarting Buktot's attempts to control the position.
Buktot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bitok.

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 slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Bitok closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buktot did well to prevent Bitok getting side control.
Buktot trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Buktot is looking to improve his position.
Bitok is controlling the pace.
Buktot trying to control here.

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.
Still in half guard, Bitok seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Bitok with that takedown attempt.
Buktot thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulata Bitok.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok fails with the takedown
and Buktot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kulata Bitok dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Buktot.
Bitok is trying to counter with his kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bitok.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok shoots for a takedown but Buktot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buktot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bitok avoids it.

Bitok is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buktot's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Buktot wants to control but Bitok is keeping busy.
Bitok wants to take a breather but Buktot is having none of it.
Buktot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bitok is working away from the top position though.
Bitok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buktot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buktot is positioning himself well to prevent Bitok advancing to mount.
Buktot is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Buktot. No joy for Bitok on that attempt.
And Buktot counters with a quick kick to the body but Bitok blocks it.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulata Bitok.

Bitok shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buktot's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Buktot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bitok is one step ahead there.
Bitok seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bitok trying to control the position from guard on top but Buktot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.
Bitok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bitok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bitok won't allow Buktot to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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 showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bitok shoots in and drives through. Buktot sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Buktot. No joy for Bitok on that attempt.
Bitok defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buktot.
Bitok shoots in looking for a takedown but Buktot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bitok's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buktot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bitok avoids it.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulata Bitok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buktot defends well and Bitok ends up having to push Buktot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buktot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bitok sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bitok replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Buktot blocks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot with a poor takedown
and Bitok makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Buktot really felt that one!
Buktot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bitok tries to avoid it but Buktot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bitok to the ground. Bitok escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Bitok tries to counter it with a takedown but Buktot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bitok displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buktot.

That's two 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.
Bitok shoots in looking for a takedown. Buktot tries to sprawl out of it but Bitok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buktot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bitok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buktot as he jumps to the side.
Buktot quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Buktot scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Buktot misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bitok wants to control but Buktot postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitok is not content to let Buktot control the position.
Buktot working away.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Check out the look on Buktot's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kulata Bitok!