PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Medvedov (ranked 4827 p4p, 6060 weight class) and Bill Butternutts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Medvedov
vs
Butternutts

190 cm
21
200
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
205
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Medvedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Butternutts!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Medvedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Medvedov is pushing Butternutts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Butternutts breaks the clinch.

Medvedov closes the distance and clinches.
Medvedov blocks an uppercut.
Butternutts lands a nice elbow.
Butternutts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Medvedov's elbow.
Butternutts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Medvedov after a bit of a struggle.
Butternutts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butternutts prevents a takedown attempt there.
Medvedov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butternutts has him pressed against the cage.
Butternutts can't break the clinch.
Butternutts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Medvedov after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butternutts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Medvedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruslan Medvedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Butternutts.
Butternutts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Medvedov can't break the clinch.
Medvedov fails to pull guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Butternutts.
Medvedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Butternutts should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Medvedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Butternutts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Butternutts prevents the takedown attempt.

Butternutts breaks from the clinch.
Butternutts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Medvedov sprawls well. Medvedov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Butternutts gets slowly back to his feet.

Medvedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Butternutts's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Butternutts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Butternutts is working an open guard so Medvedov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Medvedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Butternutts circles away.

Medvedov takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butternutts jumps guard but Medvedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Butternutts is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Medvedov to keep the fight standing.

Butternutts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Butternutts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Medvedov to the mat! Medvedov manages to get full guard.

Medvedov has his foot on Butternutts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butternutts works his way back into a safe position though.
Medvedov controlling Butternutts's posture.
Medvedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Butternutts looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Butternutts trying to control the position from guard on top but Medvedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medvedov controlling Butternutts's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butternutts trying to control but Medvedov is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ruslan Medvedov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Medvedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Butternutts defends it nicely.
Butternutts looks for the body kick but Medvedov saw that one coming.
Medvedov fails with the takedown
and Butternutts counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Medvedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Butternutts circles away.
Despite the aggression on Butternutts's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Medvedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Medvedov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Butternutts shoots in and drives through. Medvedov sprawls well.
Ruslan Medvedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butternutts dives in for a single leg takedown but Medvedov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Butternutts throws a combination that misses

and Medvedov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Medvedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Butternutts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Medvedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Medvedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butternutts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Medvedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Butternutts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Medvedov.
Butternutts throws a series of punches but Medvedov moves out of range.
Butternutts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Medvedov defends it nicely.

Medvedov closes the distance and clinches.
Butternutts keeps control of Medvedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Butternutts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Medvedov closes the distance and pushes Butternutts back into the cage.
Medvedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Butternutts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Medvedov takes a swing at Butternutts's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Butternutts with that takedown attempt.
Butternutts fails with a takedown attempt.
Butternutts just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMedvedov.
Medvedov shoots in for a takedown but Butternutts shows good takedown defense.
Butternutts is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Medvedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Butternutts avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Butternutts wants a takedown.
Medvedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Butternutts prevents Medvedov from breaking the clinch.
Medvedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Butternutts.

Butternutts drags the fight down to the ground.
Medvedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medvedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butternutts is keeping the position for now.
Butternutts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Medvedov controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butternutts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medvedov keeping moving, preventing Butternutts from controlling successfully.
Butternutts looking to sit in guard and control but Medvedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Medvedov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Medvedov is looking to clinch.
Butternutts is looking for the big counter here.
Medvedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Butternutts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Butternutts drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Medvedov defends it well.
Medvedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Butternutts. Butternutts gets slowly back to his feet.
Butternutts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Medvedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butternutts tries for a takedown but Medvedov circles away easily
and Medvedov counters with a straight right hand.

Medvedov clinches up against the cage.
Butternutts looking for a takedown.
Ruslan Medvedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Butternutts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Medvedov drags the fight down to the ground.
Ruslan Medvedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Medvedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butternutts trying to control but Medvedov is working from the bottom.
Butternutts is looking to work some ground and pound but Medvedov has wrist control.

Medvedov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Butternutts avoids the head kick by Medvedov.
Butternutts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Medvedov counters with a left and a right that stings Butternutts.

Medvedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Butternutts, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butternutts gets underhooks to prevent Medvedov's takedown attempt.

Butternutts breaks the clinch.
Butternutts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Medvedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butternutts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Medvedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Butternutts.
Butternutts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Medvedov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Butternutts somewhat.

Butternutts tries to keep at a distance but Medvedov has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Medvedov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Butternutts uses from the top position.
Medvedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butternutts is one step ahead there.
Medvedov is working hard here to advance position.
Medvedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Medvedov pushes Butternutts off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butternutts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Medvedov moves away.
Butternutts has a takedown stuffed.
Butternutts fails with the takedown
and Medvedov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Butternutts. No joy for Medvedov on that attempt.
Butternutts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Medvedov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Medvedov!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medvedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butternutts doesn't manage to clinch there - Medvedov circles away.
Bill Butternutts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruslan Medvedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Medvedov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Medvedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Medvedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Medvedov!