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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 24055 p4p, 24015 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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182 cm 25 160 36 - 56 - 5 |
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182 cm 26 160 51 - 43 - 4 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Determined |
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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 36 - 56 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dawindi Buktot! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 51 - 43 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walay Buut! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
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 shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Buktot counters with a good, hard body kick but Buut shrugs it off. A slapping body kick lands there for Buktot. Buut fails to land the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No luck with that takedown attempt from Buktot. Buut tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Buktot takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. No luck for Buut with that takedown attempt. Buktot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walay Buut. Buut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buktot tries to avoid it but Buut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buktot to the ground. Buktot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. It looked like Buktot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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. Buut shoots in and drives through. Buktot sprawls well. Buktot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Buut avoids it. Buut shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buktot but Buktot pushes him off and we're back to square one. Buut tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buktot defends well and Buut ends up having to push Buktot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Buktot quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Buktot has a takedown stuffed. Buut counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buktot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Buut's guard. Buut being controlled here, momentarily. Buktot connects with a couple of short punches. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Buut is pulling down on Buktot's head to control his posture. Buktot's corner is telling him to maintain position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Buktot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Buut for as long as he can get away with. Buut pulls Buktot in to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dawindi Buktot dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! Buktot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buut but Buut pushes him off and we're back to square one. Buut counters with a body kick. Buktot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buut sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buktot somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buut shoots in for a takedown but Buktot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Buktot quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Buut. No joy for Buktot on that attempt. Buut appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawindi Buktot. That's going to take a lot out of him. Buut lands with a kick to the ribs.
Buut shoots in looking for a takedown. Buktot tries to sprawl out of it but Buut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buktot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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 misses with a takedown attempt - Buut sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Buut changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Buktot scores with a takedown into Buut's guard. Buktot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buut is adopting a defensive guard.
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. Buut is trying to control the position but Buktot postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Buut has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Walay Buut will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Buktot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! Buut tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buktot defends well and Buut ends up having to push Buktot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Buut 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 Buut off to one side. Buut tries for a takedown but Buktot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walay Buut. Buut shoots in looking for a takedown. Buktot tries to sprawl out of it but Buut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buktot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buktot throws a head kick but Buut moves out of range.
Buktot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buut can do to turn this around? Buktot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Buktot wants to free his trapped foot but Buut is holding on for dear life with his legs. Buktot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Buktot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Buktot continues to stall. Buktot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Buut is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. 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. Buktot pushes Buut off but Buut dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Buut taking a breather here. Buut wants to control but Buktot is keeping him busy. Buut is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Buktot's shoulder. That is not cool. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Buut wants to control but Buktot is keeping him busy.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawindi Buktot!
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