PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 24411 p4p, 24360 weight class) and Walay Buut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Buktot
vs
Buut

182 cm
22
160
21 - 31 - 3

182 cm
22
160
28 - 25 - 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 21 - 31 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dawindi Buktot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walay Buut!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

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 shoots in looking for a takedown. Buut tries to sprawl out of it but Buktot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buut manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Buut decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Buktot is concentrating on defense, preventing Buut from advancing position.
Buut controlling the action here.
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 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.
Buktot is trying to control but Buut manages to pass to mount!
Buktot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Buut is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Buut controlling the position easily from mount.
Buktot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buktot just holding on.

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.
Buut controlling from mount.
Buut avoids the attempt from Buktot to control.
Buut controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buktot tries to hold on but Buut postures up.
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 fails with a takedown attempt.
Buktot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buktot dives in and scores a takedown into Buut's guard.
Buktot stays in close to Buut's body and controls 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.
Buut not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buut is pulling down on Buktot's head. It's preventing any offense from Buktot, at least for the moment.
Buut throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot content to stall in guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Buktot wants to control from the top but Buut keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buut.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walay Buut.
Buktot fails to land the takedown.
Buut counters with a body kick.

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.
Buktot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buut sprawls well. Buut wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buktot gets slowly back to his feet.
Buut raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buut darts in looking for a takedown but Buktot gets double underhooks and turns Buut into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dawindi Buktot dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Buut throws a body kick that misses
and Buktot counters with a good, hard body kick but Buut shrugs it off.
Buut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buktot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buktot jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Buut shoots in looking for a takedown. Buktot tries to sprawl out of it but Buut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buktot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buut sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buktot somewhat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the 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.
Buut just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBuktot.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walay Buut.
Buut with a poor takedown
and Buktot finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Buut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buktot pinned against the cage. Buktot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

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.
Buut avoids a kick to the body.
Buut closes the distance and clinches up with Buktot, looking for a takedown. Buut pushes Buktot against the cage but Buktot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Buktot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot is taking a breather. Buut says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Buut keeping control of the position.
Buut wants to get back to full guard.

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.
Buktot controlling the action here.

Buktot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buut is just riding it out for now. Buktot eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buut is doing well to control the position and prevent Buktot from advancing to side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dawindi Buktot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buktot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawindi Buktot!