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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kulata Bitok (ranked 23424 p4p, 23456 weight class) and Tapad Amiga (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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47 - 81 - 9 |
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41 - 87 - 6 |
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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 47 - 81 - 9, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kulata Bitok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 87 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapad Amiga!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, 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.
Bitok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amiga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Amiga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitok is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bitok being controlled here, momentarily.
Bitok controls Amiga momentarily but Amiga frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bitok is pulling down on Amiga's head. It's preventing any offense from Amiga, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bitok fails with a takedown attempt.
Amiga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bitok gets a double leg takedown into Amiga's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amiga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bitok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
A close round but Tapad Amiga will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bitok shoots in for a takedown but Amiga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
Amiga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bitok controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Amiga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bitok trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amiga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bitok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amiga avoids it really well and circles away.
Amiga is looking for the big counter here.
Bitok shoots in looking for a takedown. Amiga tries to sprawl out of it but Bitok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Amiga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amiga tries a quick counter leg kick but Bitok is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kulata Bitok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but Bitok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bitok wants it to stay on the feet.
Bitok appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amiga manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bitok on his heels. He'll look to pass Bitok's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapad Amiga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Amiga manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bitok on his heels. He'll look to pass Bitok's guard now, I'm sure.
Bitok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amiga controls the pace.
Bitok has Amiga pulled in close to control his posture.
Amiga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Amiga trying to control but Bitok is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bitok thinks about countering with a head kick.
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.
Bitok fails with the takedown.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
Amiga dives in for a single leg takedown but Bitok sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bitok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amiga defends it nicely.
Amiga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amiga.
Bitok thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kulata Bitok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapad Amiga.
Bitok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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 goes for a double leg but Amiga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amiga continues to drive forward.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Amiga wants to take the fight to the mat but Bitok manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bitok breaks the clinch.
Kulata Bitok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tapad Amiga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bitok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Amiga thinks about the counter body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapad Amiga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Amiga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapad Amiga!
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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
13% |
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