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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 24606 p4p, 24541 weight class) and Walay Buut (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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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 13 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dawindi Buktot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walay Buut!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
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.
Buut feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Buut is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Buktot is pulling down on Buut's head to control his posture.
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.
Buut's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Buktot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buut is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buktot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buut avoids it really well and circles away.
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.
Buut 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.
Buktot pulls Buut in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buut is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Buktot wants to sweep but no luck.
Buut 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.
Buktot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buut not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buktot dives in for a single leg takedown but Buut sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buut looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Buktot wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawindi Buktot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buut is looking to take this one to the mat.
Buktot wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buut tries for a takedown but Buktot manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walay Buut dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Buut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buktot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buut defends it nicely.
Buut follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buktot is trying to defend but Buut finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buut performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Buut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buktot is doing well to control the position and prevent Buut from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buut with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Buktot keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot is trying to control but can't.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buktot shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Buut preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buut trying to control from the bottom.
Buktot prevents Buut from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buktot trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walay Buut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Buktot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Buut holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Buut is doing well to control the position and prevent Buktot from advancing to side control.
Buut is looking to improve his position.
Buut trying to control from the bottom.
Buktot stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Buut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buut throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buktot was covering up waiting for the punch and Buut finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buktot is pulling down on Buut's head. It's preventing any offense from Buut, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buut sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Buktot managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buut wanted to stand there but Buktot had control of the position.
Buktot wants to sweep but no luck.
Dawindi Buktot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walay Buut is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buut postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dawindi Buktot.
Well Buut has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walay Buut!
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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
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