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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 23543 p4p, 23477 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 57 - 87 - 8, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dawindi Buktot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 75 - 72 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
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.
Buktot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buktot is adopting a defensive guard.
Nada seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot looking for a sweep. Not yet Buktot, not yet.
Nada is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Nada drives through with a takedown into Buktot's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Buktot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buktot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nada stopping the sweep attempt from Buktot.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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 seems keen to control Nada's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buktot tries to avoid it but Nada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buktot to the ground. Buktot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buktot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nada but Nada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada 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 gets caught napping as Nada dives in and scores a takedown. Buktot manages to retain guard.
Nada stays in close to Buktot's body and controls the position.
Buktot trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buktot wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada forces his way into half guard.
Nada is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot is controlling Nada's trapped leg to prevent Nada from advancing to side control.
Buktot is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buktot tries for a takedown but Nada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nada has a takedown stuffed.
Buktot jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Buktot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nada's waist but Nada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buktot off to one side.
Nada with a poor takedown
and Buktot counters with a body kick that stops Nada in his tracks momentarily.
Buktot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nada sprawls well. Nada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buktot gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawindi Buktot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada tries for a takedown but Buktot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Buktot counters with a quick kick to the body but Nada blocks it.
Nada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nada scores with a push kick.
Nada fails with the takedown.
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 fails with a takedown attempt.
Nada shoots in looking for a takedown but Buktot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Buktot counters with a quick kick to the body but Nada blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada looking to score a takedown here. Buktot is defending well but Nada drives through and ends up in Buktot's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Way Nada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Nada dives in for a single leg takedown but Buktot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buktot jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Buktot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buktot dives in and scores a takedown into Nada's 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada has Buktot pulled in close to control his posture.
Way Nada has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot postures up in Nada's guard and throws a big left but Nada blocks it.
Nada is trying to control the position but Buktot postures up.
Nada controlling Buktot's posture.
Buktot sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nada's waist but Nada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buktot off to one side.
Nada replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Buktot blocks it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Buktot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nada's half guard.
Nada pushes Buktot off but Buktot dives into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Nada is trying to control Buktot's posture but Buktot avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawindi Buktot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Way Nada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dawindi Buktot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nada 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Way Nada!
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