PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Hemtradius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butcher comes into the arena with Marilyn Manson - The Fight Song blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Butcher
vs
Hemtradius

180 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
18
199 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Hemtradius!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hemtradius changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Butcher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hemtradius trying to control the position but Butcher is working away.
Hemtradius throwing strikes but Butcher manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hemtradius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hemtradius is trying to control Butcher's posture but Butcher avoids it.
Hemtradius is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Butcher off and has taken his back!
Butcher looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Butcher looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hemtradius.
Hemtradius might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Butcher kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher turns into Hemtradius and is now in his guard.
Butcher won't allow Hemtradius to sweep him here.

Hemtradius wriggles free and stands up.
Hemtradius is looking to clinch but Butcher is avoiding it.

Hemtradius looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hemtradius trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Hemtradius prevents Butcher from getting back to his feet.
Hemtradius really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hemtradius trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Hemtradius looks gassed!
Hemtradius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Butcher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hemtradius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Butcher has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hemtradius should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Butcher has tightened it up now! Hemtradius should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill Butcher!