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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 24570 p4p, 24492 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?
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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 11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dawindi Buktot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kulata Bitok!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
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 gets caught napping as Buktot dives in and scores a takedown. Bitok manages to retain guard.
Bitok controls Buktot momentarily but Buktot frees himself.
Buktot controlling from the top position.
Bitok controlling Buktot's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bitok is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitok throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Buktot controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bitok trying to keep a closed guard but Buktot is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bitok is defended easily by Buktot.
Buktot throws a big counter combination but Bitok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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.
Bitok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buktot tries to avoid it but Bitok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buktot to the ground. Buktot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buktot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bitok avoids it.
Bitok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buktot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bitok somewhat.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulata Bitok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bitok avoids it really well and circles away.
Bitok steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
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 shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bitok as he avoids it easily.
As Buktot backs off Bitok throws a huge counter combo but Buktot manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bitok goes for a double leg but Buktot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buktot continues to drive forward.
Buktot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bitok sprawls and moves away.
Buktot shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bitok napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bitok seems a little lost for a moment, as Buktot dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buktot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dawindi Buktot dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bitok throws a sloppy head kick and Buktot moves out of range easily.
Buktot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bitok gets a double leg takedown into Buktot's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bitok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Buktot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bitok can do to turn this around?
Buktot controlling the position.
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.
Bitok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bitok's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Buktot has Bitok pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bitok shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Buktot as Bitok shoots in.
Buktot thinks about countering with a body kick.
Buktot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bitok sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bitok counters with a body kick.
Bitok with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buktot counters with a shoot takedown. Bitok fights it but they end up in guard.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulata Bitok.
Bitok being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitok wants to hit a sweep here but Buktot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bitok there!
Bitok is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bitok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buktot as he avoids it easily.
Bitok fails with the takedown
and Buktot counters with a slapping leg kick.
Buktot shoots in looking for a takedown but Bitok manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buktot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bitok replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Buktot blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buktot.
Bitok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bitok enables Buktot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bitok manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitok pulls Buktot in close to his closed guard and prevents Buktot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Buktot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bitok has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buktot is stalling in the full guard.
Bitok pulls Buktot in close to his closed guard and prevents Buktot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Buktot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bitok works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buktot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bitok's waist but Bitok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buktot off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bitok is defended easily by Buktot.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulata Bitok.
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.
Bitok fails with the takedown
and Buktot counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kulata Bitok 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!
Buktot not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dawindi Buktot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buktot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawindi Buktot!
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