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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kulata Bitok (ranked 23518 p4p, 23565 weight class) and Dawindi Buktot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawindi Buktot acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 51 - 87 - 10, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kulata Bitok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 55 - 84 - 8, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dawindi Buktot!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
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 fails with a takedown attempt.
Bitok displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buktot.
Bitok looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Buktot is controlling Bitok's trapped leg to prevent Bitok from advancing to side control.
Buktot is continuing to stall.
That's two 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.
Buktot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bitok is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bitok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Bitok looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitok not doing much here.
Bitok'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buktot is concentrating on defense, preventing Bitok from advancing position.
Bitok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Buktot is positioning himself well to prevent Bitok advancing to mount.
Buktot looks like he's trying to stand up.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Buktot tries for a takedown but Bitok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buktot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bitok as he jumps to the side.
Buktot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bitok circles away.
Kulata Bitok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dawindi Buktot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok shoots in but no luck this time.
And Buktot responds with a good body kick, but Bitok manages to step out the way in time.
Bitok will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buktot steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bitok counters with a takedown into side control.
Buktot is being controlled here.
Buktot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bitok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bitok trying to mount his opponent but Buktot defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buktot wants to control but Bitok is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buktot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buktot steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buktot napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bitok is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buktot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bitok in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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 four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Buktot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulata Bitok dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Buktot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bitok was covering up waiting for the punch and Buktot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buktot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok keeping moving, preventing Buktot from controlling successfully.
Buktot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulata Bitok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bitok is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buktot being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bitok keeping full guard, as Buktot tries to pass.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot wants to control the position but Bitok says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Buktot wants to improve his position but Bitok is controlling well.
Bitok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bitok in particular looking to stall.
Buktot scores with a few weak punches.
Buktot desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dawindi Buktot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulata Bitok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buktot gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kulata Bitok.
Well Bitok 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
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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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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