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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kulata Bitok (ranked 23420 p4p, 23467 weight class) and Dawindi Buktot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 50 - 86 - 10, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kulata Bitok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 53 - 84 - 8, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dawindi Buktot!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
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 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.
Bitok wants to take the fight to the mat but Buktot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bitok works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bitok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot striking off his back but it's not causing Bitok any problems.
Bitok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buktot tries to sprawl but Bitok drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Buktot is not content to let Bitok control the position.
Bitok is taking a breather. Buktot 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.
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.
Buktot preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Buktot trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buktot holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Buktot wants to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Buktot is looking to get back to full guard here but Bitok has managed to pass to side control instead.
Buktot seems a little lost for a moment, as Bitok dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bitok working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bitok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bitok is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Buktot will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bitok working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kulata Bitok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bitok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bitok working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buktot wants to control but Bitok postures up.
Buktot bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bitok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bitok controls the position.
Bitok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buktot can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buktot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bitok off and has taken his back!
Buktot really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bitok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok holding both Buktot 's hands and preventing any damage.
Buktot is not going to allow Bitok to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buktot trying to control.
Bitok trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Even with his hooks in, Buktot manages to miss with strikes from the back.
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 Kulata Bitok will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bitok with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buktot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buktot wants to control from the top but Bitok keeps moving.
Buktot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buktot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buktot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitok trying to keep a closed guard but Buktot is proving a slippery customer.
Buktot 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bitok has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bitok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buktot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bitok somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buktot darts in looking for a takedown but Bitok gets double underhooks and turns Buktot into the cage.
And Bitok counters with a quick kick to the body but Buktot blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bitok.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kulata Bitok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok dives in for a single leg takedown but Buktot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bitok jumps guard.
Buktot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buktot wants to pass the guard but Bitok is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bitok being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four 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.
Dawindi Buktot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kulata Bitok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buktot stopping the sweep attempt from Bitok.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bitok is pulling down on Buktot's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dawindi Buktot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bitok 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 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dawindi Buktot!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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