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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 25003 p4p, 24849 weight class) and Wala Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wala Sapi enters the cage!
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182 cm
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 3 - 4 - 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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wala Sapi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
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.
No luck for Buktot with that takedown attempt.
Sapi tries a quick counter leg kick but Buktot is wise to it.
Buktot has his takedown stuffed
and Sapi counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot gets a takedown into half guard.
Sapi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi is concentrating on defense, preventing Buktot from advancing position.
Buktot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Buktot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sapi is trying to stand.
That's two 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.
Buktot not doing much here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sapi is trying to maintain the position but Buktot is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sapi shoots in for a takedown but Buktot shows good takedown defense.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sapi enables Buktot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sapi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buktot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buktot wants to pass the guard but Sapi is keeping the position.
Buktot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sapi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sapi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi shoots in for a double leg but Buktot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dawindi Buktot dominated that round.
That's time! Buktot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sapi enables Buktot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sapi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Buktot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Buktot postures up.
Buktot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapi wants to stand up but Buktot is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapi pulls Buktot in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Buktot controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buktot gets the takedown into side control.
Buktot slows the pace down.
Sapi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sapi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sapi wants to control the action here but instead Buktot manages to pass to full mount!
Buktot controlling from mount.
Buktot lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buktot lands a nice shot to the head.
Buktot controlling from the full mount.
Buktot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sapi tries to hold on but Buktot postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dawindi Buktot dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Buktot darts in looking for a takedown but Sapi gets double underhooks and turns Buktot into the cage.
Sapi has clasped his hands together around Buktot's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sapi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Buktot is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sapi controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot is looking for a sweep.
Buktot is trying to control Sapi's posture but Sapi avoids it.
Buktot being controlled for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dawindi Buktot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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 looking for a sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sapi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buktot.
Sapi is looking to land body kicks.
Buktot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sapi can do to turn this around?
Sapi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buktot avoids it really well and circles away.
Buktot quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buktot as he jumps to the side.
Buktot jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sapi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buktot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Buktot misses its target.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wala Sapi.
That's four 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 closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sapi's guard.
Buktot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Further stalling from Buktot.
Wala Sapi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Sapi is pulling down on Buktot's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wala Sapi.
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 George Francis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawindi Buktot!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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