PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitur Satamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Demattio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Satamov
vs
Demattio

183 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitur Satamov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremy Demattio!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satamov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Satamov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Satamov does no damage.
Satamov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Demattio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Jeremy Demattio has been cut.
Satamov throws a body punch but Demattio moves out of range.
Demattio shoots for a double leg takedown but Satamov sprawls well. He's pushed Demattio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Satamov scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Satamov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Demattio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Satamov is looking for a sweep. Demattio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Satamov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Demattio passes Satamov's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Demattio is looking for a kimura here.

Satamov has one foot on Demattio's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Satamov lands.

Demattio moves into the clinch successfully.
Demattio looks gassed!

Demattio has Satamov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Demattio pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Satamov tumbling to the mat - Demattio dives into Satamov's guard.

Satamov pushes Demattio off and gets back to his feet.
A left lands for Satamov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Demattio.
Horrible takedown by Demattio or perhaps it was just good defense by Satamov which made him look bad.
Dimitur Satamov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Demattio.
Demattio ducks right into an uppercut from Satamov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satamov lands a nice hook to Demattio's body. Demattio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Satamov digs a good hook to Demattio's body.
Satamov connects with a body shot.
Satamov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demattio at a distance.
Nice body punch from Satamov.
Demattio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Satamov stuns Demattio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Demattio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Satamov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dimitur Satamov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satamov digs a good hook to Demattio's body.
Nice body punch from Satamov.
Satamov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Demattio on the side of the head.
Demattio needs to keep his hands up - Satamov had a free shot at his head there.
Satamov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Satamov.
Satamov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by Satamov.
Satamov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demattio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Satamov - just one landing.
Satamov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Satamov.

Demattio is rocked!

That has opened up Jeremy Demattio's cut even more.
Satamov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Satamov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Satamov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Satamov lands a nice shot that snaps Demattio's head back.
Satamov lands a with a good body shot.
Satamov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Satamov lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Satamov scores with a four punch combination!
Demattio is still on wobbly legs! Can Satamov finish him?
Satamov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Demattio seems to have recovered his senses.
Satamov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Satamov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Demattio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Satamov sizes up Demattio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Demattio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Satamov cracks Demattio with a good jab.
Satamov swinging wilding here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Demattio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Satamov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Demattio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Satamov lands a nice looking body shot.
Satamov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Satamov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Demattio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Satamov lands a with a good body shot.
Satamov lands a jab to Demattio's midsection.
Satamov works Demattio's body with a nice hook.
Demattio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Demattio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demattio takes one on the button.
Satamov cracks Demattio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Satamov tests Demattio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dimitur Satamov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Satamov lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitur Satamov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Demattio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Satamov with a hook.
Satamov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Satamov lands a nice shot that snaps Demattio's head back.
Satamov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Satamov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Demattio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Satamov's half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Satamov has one foot on Demattio's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Demattio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Satamov gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Satamov trying to control from half guard but Demattio is working away.

Satamov stands up and beckons Demattio to join him on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satamov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demattio needs to keep his hands up - Satamov had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Satamov does it's job there.
Satamov punishes Demattio's body with a nice straight punch.
Satamov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demattio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Satamov finds it's way round the side to connect with Demattio's head.
Satamov works Demattio's body with a nice hook.
Satamov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Satamov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demattio at a distance.
Satamov lands a lovely overhand right.
Jeremy Demattio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Satamov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Satamov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demattio in his tracks.
Demattio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satamov is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Satamov finds it's way through Demattio's defenses.
Demattio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Satamov works the jab nicely.
Satamov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demattio doesn't seem bothered though.
Satamov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Satamov lands a jab to Demattio's midsection.
Satamov cracks Demattio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Satamov cracks a nice hook into Demattio's ribs.
Satamov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demattio at a distance.
Satamov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Demattio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Satamov throws a good cross that connects.
Satamov cracks Demattio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Satamov digs a good hook to Demattio's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satamov scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satamov sizes up Demattio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Satamov scores with a nice right hand.
Demattio misses with a takedown
and Satamov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Satamov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Satamov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from Satamov.
Demattio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Satamov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Satamov.
Demattio throws a right hand that Satamov ducks under and follows up with a left that Satamov also avoids with ease.
Satamov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Satamov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Demattio at a distance.
Satamov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Demattio. Demattio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Satamov lands a jab to the head.
Satamov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Satamov duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demattio misses with a wild body shot.
Satamov cracks Demattio with an open hand slap.
Satamov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demattio doesn't seem bothered though.
Satamov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Satamov coming out on top.
Satamov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Satamov cracks Demattio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Satamov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Satamov lunges at Demattio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Demattio's hand.
Demattio with a poor takedown
and Demattio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Satamov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Satamov scores with a sloppy right hand. Demattio should have avoided that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Satamov scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A cross from Satamov lands.
Satamov cracks Demattio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Satamov scores with a sloppy right hand. Demattio should have avoided that one.
Satamov scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitur Satamov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Demattio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Demattio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Demattio looks for a takedown but Satamov sprawls well.
Satamov lands a slapping body shot.
Satamov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Satamov lands an overhand right.
Demattio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Satamov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Satamov lands a head shot.
Demattio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Satamov scores with a punch to the head.
Satamov lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Satamov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Satamov connects with a body shot.
Satamov scores with a one two! Demattio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Satamov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Satamov with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satamov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donk. Satamov catches Demattio right on the button with a cross.
Satamov connects with a body shot.
Demattio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Satamov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Demattio on the side of the head.
Satamov connects with a body shot.
Satamov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Demattio has time to react.
Satamov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demattio fails with the takedown
and Satamov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Satamov as he connects with a hook.
Demattio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Satamov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dimitur Satamov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Demattio.
Satamov clobbers Demattio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Demattio walks into a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demattio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Satamov.
Demattio with a poor takedown
and Satamov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demattio thinking.
Demattio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Satamov connects with a body shot.
Satamov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demattio in his tracks.
Satamov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demattio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Satamov to score with a decent uppercut.
Satamov scores with a jab to the body.
Dimitur Satamov is winning the standup battle so far.
Demattio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Satamov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Satamov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Satamov stalks Demattio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Demattio's face. Demattio staggers backwards, shaken.
Demattio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Demattio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Satamov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demattio misses with a takedown
and Satamov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Satamov.
Satamov scores with a one two! Demattio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Demattio looks to throw the jab but Satamov is out of range.
Demattio fails with the takedown.
Nice body punch from Satamov.
Satamov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Demattio's head backwards.
Satamov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jeremy Demattio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Satamov.
Satamov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Satamov connects with a looping right hand.
Satamov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Satamov scores with a decent looking hook.
Satamov digs a good body shot into Demattio's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satamov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demattio circles away quickly and effectively.
Satamov thuds a left hand into Demattio's body.
Satamov scores with a punch to the head.
Demattio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demattio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Satamov cracks Demattio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Demattio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Satamov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Satamov lands a head shot.
Satamov scores with a shot to the body.
Satamov lands a head shot.
Demattio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Satamov works Demattio's body with a nice hook.
Demattio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Satamov connects with the punch.
Satamov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitur Satamov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Satamov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitur Satamov!