PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 24743 p4p, 24683 weight class) and Walay Buut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Buktot
vs
Buut

182 cm
20
160
14 - 17 - 2

182 cm
20
160
15 - 16 - 3

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 14 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dawindi Buktot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walay Buut!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody 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.
Buut darts in looking for a takedown but Buktot gets double underhooks and turns Buut into the cage.
Buktot is looking to counter with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Buktot or perhaps it was just good defense by Buut, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Buut as Buktot shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot goes for a double leg but Buut avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buut continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawindi Buktot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buktot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buut prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buut drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buut has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buktot after a bit of a struggle.
Buktot is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buut is looking to take this one to the mat.

Buut gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buktot tries to roll over but Buut keeps him under control.
Well, if Buut is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Buktot is looking to get back to full guard here but Buut has managed to pass to side control instead.

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 staying tight to Buktot's torso, preventing him from escaping.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buktot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buut as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Buktot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Buut tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Buktot is in Buut's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walay Buut dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Buut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buktot as he jumps to the side.
Buktot jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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.
Buktot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Buut avoids it.
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.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walay Buut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buktot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buktot shoots and misses
and Buut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 throws a quick counter kick to the body but Buut avoids it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Buut enables Buktot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Buut manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Buut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buktot is one step ahead there.
Buut has his hands on Buktot's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buktot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's four 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.
Buktot shoots in for a double leg but Buut sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Buut responds with a good body kick, but Buktot manages to step out the way in time.
Buut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buktot pinned against the cage. Buktot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buktot looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dawindi Buktot dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Buut goes for a double leg but Buktot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buktot continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Buktot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Buktot gets caught napping as Buut dives in and scores a takedown. Buktot manages to retain guard.
Buktot is trying to control the position but Buut postures up.
Buktot looking for a sweep. Not yet Buktot, not yet.
Buut postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot keeping moving, preventing Buut from controlling successfully.
Buktot being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Buut trying to control the position from guard on top but Buktot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buktot misses with a takedown attempt
and Buut counters with a solid body kick.

Buktot gets caught flat footed, as Buut shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buktot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Buut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buut slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buktot looking for a sweep. Not yet Buktot, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buut slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Buut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Buut sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buktot tries for a takedown but Buut circles away easily
and Buut makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Buktot really felt that one!
Buktot leaves Buut with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Buut shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Buktot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walay Buut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buut 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walay Buut!