PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 24135 p4p, 24092 weight class) and Walay Buut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Buktot
vs
Buut

182 cm
23
160
25 - 34 - 4

182 cm
23
160
31 - 29 - 4

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 25 - 34 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dawindi Buktot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 29 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walay Buut!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

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 changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Buktot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Buktot is trying to control Buut's posture but Buut avoids it.
Buut controlling the position.
Buktot tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot is trying to control Buut's posture but Buut avoids it.
Buut controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buktot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buktot shoots in but Buut avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buut steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
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.

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.
Buut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buktot circles away.

Buktot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Buut looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Buktot wants to control but Buut is keeping him busy.
Buut struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Buktot stalls from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buut is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Buktot trying to control the action but Buut is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buut has one of Buktot's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buut shoots in but Buktot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buktot thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dawindi Buktot will probably get the nod.
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 fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buut steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Buut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buktot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Buut counters with a shoot takedown. Buktot fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buut looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buktot looking to control.

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 has control of Buut's left arm, preventing Buut from doing any damage.
Buut controlling from the top position.
Buktot trying to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buut throws the kick towards the body but Buktot avoids it.
Buktot thinks about countering with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buut fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buktot shoots in looking for a takedown but Buut manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buktot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buut feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawindi Buktot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Buktot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buktot trying to mount his opponent but Buut defends it.
Buut controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buut is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buktot stalling away here and it's allowed Buut to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walay Buut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Buktot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buut avoids it really well and circles away.
Buut is trying to counter with his kicks.
Buut misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot slaps away a takedown attempt from Buut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buktot throws a counter high kick but Buut was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Buktot. No joy for Buut on that attempt.
Buut looks for a takedown but Buktot sprawls well.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walay Buut.

Buut shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buktot keeping control of the position.
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.
Buut wants to take a breather but Buktot is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot is controlling Buut's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Buktot is not content to let Buut control the position.
Buktot is looking to control Buut's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buktot avoid being mounted?
Buktot controlling the position for now.
Buut not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

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 misses with a kick to the body
and Buktot counters with a nice body kick.
Buut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buktot thinks about countering with a body kick.
Buktot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buut circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Buktot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

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 Dawindi Buktot.
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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

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