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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 24967 p4p, 24878 weight class) and Kulata Bitok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 5 - 6 - 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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kulata Bitok!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis 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 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 Bitok off to one side.
Buktot thinks about countering with a body kick.
Buktot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buktot drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bitok wants to stand but Buktot is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bitok looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Buktot controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Bitok pulls Buktot in close to prevent any damage.
Buktot tries to free his leg and advance position but Bitok is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bitok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buktot avoids it really well and circles away.
Buktot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bitok avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok shoots for a takedown but Buktot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulata Bitok.
Buktot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bitok defends it nicely.
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.
Buktot tries for a takedown but Bitok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bitok shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buktot pinned against the cage. Buktot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dawindi Buktot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Buktot shoots for a takedown but Bitok saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bitok scores with a takedown into Buktot's guard.
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.
Buktot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bitok throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buktot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bitok is in Buktot's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Buktot has Bitok pulled in close to control his posture.
Bitok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buktot is keeping the position for now.
That's four 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 pulls Bitok in to control the position.
Bitok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buktot seems keen to control Bitok's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bitok sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok throws a half hearted mid kick.
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.
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!
Bitok throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buktot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bitok is in Buktot's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buktot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Buktot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kulata Bitok has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buktot controls Bitok momentarily but Bitok frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitok won't allow Buktot to sweep him here.
Buktot wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bitok slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bitok misses with a takedown
and Buktot counters with a good, hard body kick but Bitok shrugs it off.
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.
Bitok misses with a takedown
and Buktot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buktot closes the distance and clinches up with Bitok, looking for a takedown. Buktot pushes Bitok against the cage but Bitok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bitok with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buktot counters with a good, hard body kick but Bitok shrugs it off.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulata Bitok.
Buktot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bitok on his heels. He'll look to pass Bitok's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok seems keen to control Buktot's posture.
Buktot content to stall in guard here.
Bitok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Buktot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bitok has his hands on Buktot's head, controlling the position.
Buktot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buktot won't allow Bitok to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dawindi Buktot showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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hype
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RATING
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