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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 23417 p4p, 23370 weight class) and Kulata Bitok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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182 cm 30 160 52 - 81 - 6 |
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182 cm 30 160 48 - 83 - 9 |
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 52 - 81 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dawindi Buktot! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 48 - 83 - 9, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kulata Bitok! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
 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 tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buktot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bitok somewhat. Buktot attempts a counter takedown but Bitok avoids it well and moves away. Bitok has his takedown stuffed and Buktot counters with a one-two to the body. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bitok showed some decent athleticism there.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bitok is thwarting Buktot's attempts to control the position. Buktot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bitok is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Bitok performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Bitok is thwarting Buktot's attempts to control the position.
 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. Still in half guard, Bitok seems content to control. Buktot is trying to maintain the position but Bitok is very close to passing his half guard. Buktot is positioning himself well to prevent Bitok advancing to mount.
 The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Buktot thows a body kick. Bitok tries to catch it but that hurt him.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Buktot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Buktot quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulata Bitok.
Buktot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bitok!
Bitok throws Buktot to one side and escapes!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Buktot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bitok counters with a body kick. Bitok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buktot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bitok somewhat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulata Bitok dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bitok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buktot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buktot with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Buktot is thwarting Bitok's attempts to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 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 trying to control the pace. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Buktot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
 The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bitok dives in and grabs Buktot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buktot pushes down on Bitok's head and hops out. Bitok shoots in for a double leg but Buktot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulata Bitok. Bitok throws a body shot but no joy. Buktot looks for the body kick but Bitok saw that one coming. Buktot dives in for a single leg takedown but Bitok sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Buktot wants a takedown but no success here.
Buktot prevents the takedown attempt.
Buktot looking for a takedown. Buktot tries to circle away but Bitok has him pinned against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dawindi Buktot dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bitok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buktot but Buktot pushes him off and we're back to square one. Buktot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buktot leaves Bitok with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulata Bitok.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Bitok displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buktot. Buktot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bitok is fending him off so far but Buktot persists. Nope, Bitok circles away and we're back to standing. Bitok steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Buktot darts in looking for a takedown but Bitok gets double underhooks and turns Buktot into the cage. Bitok wants to counter with a clinch but Buktot pushes him away. Bitok has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buktot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buktot works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Buktot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bitok is keeping the position for now. Buktot lands a couple of elbows. Buktot looking to sit in guard and control but Bitok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Buktot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Bitok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Buktot tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bitok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Buktot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bitok throwing strikes from guard but Buktot blocks nicely.
 The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bitok throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buktot was covering up waiting for the punch and Bitok finishes the takedown easily into guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bitok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Kulata Bitok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kulata Bitok!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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