PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daleb Managedov (ranked 3142 p4p, 358 weight class) and Billy Butler (ranked 5974 p4p, 529 weight class). Managedov comes to the cage accompanied by Chechen Mob Song. Butler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Highway Tune-Greta Van Fleet kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Billy Butler has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Managedov
vs
Butler

177 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$100)
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daleb Managedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Butler!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler moves out of range as Managedov strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Managedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Butler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Managedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Managedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butler.
Butler throws a combination. Managedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Butler lands a nice shot to the body.
Managedov shoots in for a double leg but Butler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Butler lands a body shot.
Butler misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Managedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Managedov shoots in and bounces Butler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Butler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Managedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Managedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Butler has wrist control.
Managedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Managedov lands a couple of elbows.

Butler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Managedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Managedov lands a couple of digs.
Managedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Butler on the ground.
Managedov is in close to Butler's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Butler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Managedov defends well.
Managedov landing with the ground and pound.
Managedov 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.
Managedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Butler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Butler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Managedov defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Managedov is in close to Butler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Managedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Managedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Managedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Managedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Managedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Butler trying to keep a closed guard but Managedov is proving a slippery customer.
Butler wants to stand but Managedov is controlling the position.
Managedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Butler is rocked!
Managedov forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler is trying to maintain the position but Managedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Managedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Managedov lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Butler quite badly. Butler pulls Managedov in close trying to recover. Managedov postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Butler on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Butler doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daleb Managedov!
A very excited looking Daleb Managedov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Billy Butler was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose and sometimes you test positive for steriods'.