PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 23628 p4p, 23579 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?

Buktot
vs
Bitok

182 cm
24
160
29 - 44 - 4

182 cm
24
160
27 - 46 - 5

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 29 - 44 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dawindi Buktot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 46 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kulata Bitok!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

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 closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Buktot quickly recovers to half guard.
Bitok keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Buktot preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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.
Bitok stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bitok sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Bitok shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buktot is refusing to be controlled, as Bitok sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Bitok seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot wants to improve his position but Bitok is controlling well.

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.
Buktot is controlling Bitok's position as best he can from this difficult position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bitok stuffs the takedown.
Bitok replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Buktot blocks it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buktot but Buktot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kulata Bitok 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 fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Buktot counters with a quick kick to the body but Bitok blocks it.

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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bitok controls the pace.
Bitok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitok won't allow Buktot to sweep him here.
Bitok sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buktot keeping moving, preventing Bitok from controlling successfully.

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.
Buktot trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buktot goes for a double leg but Bitok avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bitok continues to drive forward.

Buktot pulls Bitok into guard.
Buktot controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok trying to control the position from guard on top but Buktot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bitok shoots in for a takedown but Buktot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Buktot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bitok avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buktot.
Bitok throws a fast counter high kick but Buktot manages to duck under it in time.
Buktot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bitok swivels and escapes.
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.
Bitok fails with the takedown
and Buktot counters with a solid body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buktot defends it nicely.
Buktot half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulata Bitok.
Bitok misses with a body kick.
Buktot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bitok.

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 decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kulata Bitok has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buktot is trying to control. Bitok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bitok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buktot stalling.
Buktot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok wants to control but Buktot is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buktot controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bitok keeps control of the position for the meantime.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.
Buktot stuffs the takedown.
Buktot shoots in but Bitok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Bitok responds with a good body kick, but Buktot manages to step out the way in time.
Dawindi Buktot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulata Bitok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buktot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bitok avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dawindi Buktot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bitok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kulata Bitok!