PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manvel Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamburyan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gamburyan vs. Brown on April 24th. Rutecki has chosen Remember the Name as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gamburyan
vs
Rutecki

165 cm
42
236 lbs
14 - 25 - 0

180 cm
44
178 lbs
31 - 49 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 25 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manvel Gamburyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 49 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Rutecki!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutecki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gamburyan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Rutecki.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rutecki but Rutecki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No joy there for Gamburyan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutecki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gamburyan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manvel Gamburyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutecki throws a right hand that Gamburyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Gamburyan also avoids with ease.
Rutecki tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutecki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamburyan.
Gamburyan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutecki throws a head kick but Gamburyan moves out of range.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gamburyan throws a right and a left that Rutecki avoids nicely.
Rutecki tries to clinch there but Gamburyan circles away.
Rutecki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Rutecki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rutecki sprawls well. Rutecki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gamburyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Gamburyan throws a right and a left that Rutecki avoids nicely.
Rutecki lands with a nice body punch.
Rutecki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gamburyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Gamburyan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gamburyan is breathing heavily.
Rutecki swinging wildly here.
A cross from Rutecki lands.
Gamburyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutecki.

Gamburyan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rutecki on his heels. He'll look to pass Rutecki's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutecki has Gamburyan pulled in close to control his posture.
Gamburyan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamburyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Rutecki working for a triangle but Gamburyan defends it easily.
Gamburyan stopping the sweep attempt from Rutecki.

Rutecki is looking for a triangle but Gamburyan pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gamburyan's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Gamburyan with that takedown attempt.
Gamburyan shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutecki tries to sprawl out of it but Gamburyan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutecki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rutecki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gamburyan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gamburyan throws a right and a left that Rutecki avoids nicely.
Gamburyan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manvel Gamburyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutecki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rutecki.
Rutecki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rutecki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutecki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gamburyan moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gamburyan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rutecki did well to prevent Gamburyan getting side control.
Rutecki wants to control but Gamburyan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutecki wants to improve his position but Gamburyan is controlling well.
Rutecki is trying to control but can't.
Gamburyan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gamburyan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rutecki is looking to escape.
Rutecki gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Rutecki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gamburyan tries to move into range but Rutecki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Gamburyan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gamburyan showed some decent athleticism there.
Rutecki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gamburyan is working away from the top position though.
Rutecki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gamburyan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gamburyan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rutecki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manvel Gamburyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutecki tries to kick Gamburyan off but Gamburyan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutecki trying to control but Gamburyan postures up.

Gamburyan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rutecki has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki is staying active underneath Gamburyan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rutecki is trying to stand up here but Gamburyan is controlling him well.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gamburyan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rutecki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gamburyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutecki misses with a wild combination.
Gamburyan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rutecki's waist but Rutecki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamburyan off to one side.
Rutecki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Dexter Rutecki has been cut.
Rutecki throws a shot to the body.

Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Rutecki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gamburyan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamburyan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rutecki wants to get back to full guard.
Gamburyan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gamburyan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gamburyan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gamburyan landing shots from mount.
Gamburyan dominating with strikes here.
Gamburyan wants to control the pace but Rutecki is squirming around nicely.
Rutecki tries to hold on but Gamburyan pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan prevents Rutecki from getting the reversal.
Gamburyan controlling from the full mount.
Rutecki is just holding on here. Gamburyan manages to take his back.

Gamburyan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rutecki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gamburyan is looking to control Rutecki but Rutecki is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manvel Gamburyan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Rutecki'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gamburyan shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutecki tries to sprawl out of it but Gamburyan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutecki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manvel Gamburyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutecki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutecki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gamburyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutecki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gamburyan shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutecki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamburyan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gamburyan misses with a takedown attempt - Rutecki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manvel Gamburyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rutecki as he avoids it easily.
Rutecki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutecki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rutecki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gamburyan if he has to take too many more of those.
Rutecki scores with a one two! Gamburyan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gamburyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutecki misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki throws a right hand that Gamburyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Gamburyan also avoids with ease.
Rutecki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rutecki connects with a jab.

Gamburyan drives through with a takedown into Rutecki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gamburyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutecki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gamburyan looking to sit in guard and control but Rutecki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gamburyan looking for a guillotine here but Rutecki defends easily.

Rutecki stands and steps away. Gamburyan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gamburyan shoots in for a double leg but Rutecki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutecki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gamburyan.

Gamburyan gets a double leg takedown into Rutecki's guard.

Rutecki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gamburyan is aware though and is defending well.
Gamburyan stopping the sweep attempt from Rutecki.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gamburyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamburyan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rutecki keeping moving, preventing Gamburyan from controlling successfully.
Rutecki controls Gamburyan momentarily but Gamburyan frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gamburyan wants to control from the top but Rutecki keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Gamburyan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutecki as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rutecki.
Dexter Rutecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamburyan.
Rutecki cracks Gamburyan with an open hand slap.
Rutecki scores with a head kick. Gamburyan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rutecki misses with a few strikes there.
Rutecki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gamburyan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rutecki dips to his left and cracks Gamburyan with an uppercut!
Gamburyan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutecki misses with a wild combination.
Gamburyan shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutecki tries to sprawl out of it but Gamburyan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutecki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Rutecki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rutecki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Rutecki!
After winning the bout, Dexter Rutecki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.