PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 24760 p4p, 24694 weight class) and Kulata Bitok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Buktot
vs
Bitok

182 cm
21
160
15 - 21 - 2

182 cm
21
160
13 - 24 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 15 - 21 - 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 13 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kulata Bitok!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

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 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.
Buktot wants to get back to his feet but Bitok passes into half guard.

Buktot is looking to improve his position.
Bitok seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Buktot is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bitok is pressing down on Buktot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buktot is holding on for now.

That's two 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.
Buktot wants to control but Bitok is keeping busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bitok shoots for a double leg takedown but Buktot sprawls well. He's pushed Bitok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bitok shoots in but no luck this time.
Buktot lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok shoots in and drives through. Buktot sprawls well.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulata Bitok.

Buktot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Buktot lands in his opponent's guard.
Buktot controlling from the top position.
Bitok wants to stand but Buktot is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buktot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Buktot preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dawindi Buktot dominated that 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.

Bitok moves out of range as Buktot throws a body kick.
Bitok tries a quick counter leg kick but Buktot is wise to it.
Bitok shoots and misses
and Buktot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Buktot feints and as Bitok raises his hands in defense, Buktot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Bitok is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Buktot rolls with it to try and escape but Bitok cranks on the arm and Buktot is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kulata Bitok!