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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dawindi Buktot (ranked 23449 p4p, 23402 weight class) and Kulata Bitok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulata Bitok is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 52 - 80 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dawindi Buktot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 83 - 9, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kulata Bitok!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
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 has his takedown stuffed
and Buktot finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Buktot looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bitok!
Bitok is holding Buktot down, trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bitok's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot working away.
Buktot in the domination position with Bitok hanging on.
Bitok can't do much from the bottom here.
Buktot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Buktot working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bitok throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Buktot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bitok avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok throws a push kick but Buktot slaps the foot to one side.
Buktot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bitok avoids it.
Buktot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bitok but Bitok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buktot fails with a takedown attempt.
Bitok is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawindi Buktot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Bitok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buktot avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Bitok as Buktot shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dawindi Buktot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Buktot has his takedown stuffed
and Bitok counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bitok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buktot avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buktot as he jumps to the side.
Buktot throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bitok avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bitok avoids it really well and circles away.
Buktot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawindi Buktot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Bitok bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Buktot keeping his opponent close.
Buktot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bitok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Buktot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot is being controlled here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bitok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buktot defends well and Bitok ends up having to push Buktot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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.
Buktot shoots in but Bitok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buktot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bitok to the mat! Bitok manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bitok can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buktot controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dawindi Buktot will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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 darts in looking for a takedown but Bitok gets double underhooks and turns Buktot into the cage.
Bitok is trying to counter with his kicks.
Buktot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bitok gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bitok has Buktot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buktot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Buktot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Buktot. No joy for Bitok on that attempt.
Dawindi Buktot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kulata Bitok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot shoots for a double leg takedown but Bitok sprawls well. He's pushed Buktot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buktot shoots in but Bitok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bitok steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bitok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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.
Bitok shoots in looking for a takedown but Buktot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bitok's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buktot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kulata Bitok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bitok thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Buktot if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Buktot's half guard.
Buktot is holding on to half guard well.
Bitok wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Bitok slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buktot is concentrating on defense, preventing Bitok from advancing position.
Kulata Bitok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawindi Buktot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buktot is looking to improve his position.
Bitok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulata Bitok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kulata Bitok!
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