PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Belyakov (ranked 1934 p4p, 214 weight class) and Sebastian Rutten (ranked 2900 p4p, 303 weight class). Belyakov's entrance music is Misha Mavashi - Moya krepost. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Belyakov
vs
Rutten

183 cm
27
177 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirill Belyakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebastian Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belyakov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belyakov.
And Rutten tries to counter it with a takedown but Belyakov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rutten has his takedown stuffed
and Belyakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten fails with the takedown
and Belyakov counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Belyakov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Belyakov circles away easily
and Belyakov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirill Belyakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
A big right from Belyakov misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Belyakov.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt
and Belyakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
Rutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belyakov.
Belyakov misses with a hook. Rutten ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rutten.
It looked like Belyakov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutten.
Belyakov throws out a loose jab but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belyakov throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Belyakov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Belyakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belyakov throwing a counter right hand but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Belyakov connects with the punch.
Rutten has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Belyakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Belyakov.
Rutten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Belyakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Belyakov throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Belyakov misses its intended target.
Rutten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Belyakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Belyakov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belyakov defends it well.
Belyakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirill Belyakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belyakov.
And Rutten tries to counter it with a takedown but Belyakov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Belyakov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Belyakov misses with a looping left.
Rutten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belyakov defends it well.
A combination from Belyakov does no damage.
Decent striking displayed by Belyakov there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belyakov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belyakov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rutten fails with the takedown
and Belyakov counters with a series of strikes. Rutten will be more careful next time no doubt.
Belyakov scores with a hook to the body. Rutten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belyakov looks to land a right hand but Rutten moved out of range.
Belyakov lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belyakov circles away.
Belyakov throws a right and a left that Rutten avoids nicely.
Rutten defending well as Belyakov loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Belyakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rutten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belyakov is fending him off so far but Rutten persists. Nope, Belyakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Belyakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Belyakov.
Belyakov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rutten.
A little feinted left hand from Belyakov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belyakov throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Belyakov misses the shot to the body.
Kirill Belyakov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Rutten misses with a takedown
letting Belyakov counter with a right hand.
Kirill Belyakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Rutten dives in and grabs Belyakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belyakov pushes down on Rutten's head and hops out.
Belyakov lands a glancing blow to the side of Rutten's head.
Rutten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belyakov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutten somewhat.
Belyakov throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyakov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belyakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
Rutten tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belyakov defends well and Rutten ends up having to push Belyakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rutten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belyakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Belyakov.
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belyakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Oooooh!!! Belyakov has knocked Rutten down with a huge combo! Belyakov steps away and waves a wobbly Rutten back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Rutten is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belyakov counters with a big right hand! Oh Rutten is in trouble here! Belyakov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Belyakov!
An out of breath Kirill Belyakov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.