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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Dmitrejv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksandr Dmitrejv has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Butler's chin.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Butler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Dmitrejv!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitrejv throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dmitrejv thows a body shot but no joy.
Butler works Dmitrejv's body with a nice hook.
Butler slips a jab and a cross from Dmitrejv.
Butler swinging wilding here.
Butler slips a jab and a cross from Dmitrejv.
Dmitrejv connects with a jab.
Butler digs a good body shot into Dmitrejv's ribs.
Dmitrejv throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Butler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Butler controlling from the top position.
Butler advances to half guard.
Butler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dmitrejv does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Butler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler is trying to control the action in half guard but Dmitrejv is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Butler prevents Dmitrejv from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butler trying to pass the guard but Dmitrejv defending well.
Butler prevents Dmitrejv from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dmitrejv scores with a three punch combo!
Butler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dmitrejv circles away quickly and effectively.
Dmitrejv misses with a combination
and Butler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dmitrejv misses with a double jab.
Butler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler looking to pass the guard.
Dmitrejv keeping moving, preventing Butler from controlling successfully.
Dmitrejv looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dmitrejv looks gassed!
Dmitrejv keeping moving, preventing Butler from controlling successfully.
Dmitrejv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Butler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dmitrejv looking for a sweep. Not yet Dmitrejv, not yet.
Butler wants to pass the guard but Dmitrejv is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Butler 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler trying to control but Dmitrejv is working from the bottom.
Dmitrejv is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butler is aware though and is defending well.
Butler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dmitrejv looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Butler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dmitrejv is keeping the position for now.
Butler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dmitrejv is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Butler, into his guard.
Butler trying to keep a closed guard but Dmitrejv is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrejv decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Butler, up you get!
Dmitrejv fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dmitrejv moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dmitrejv looks to land a combination but Butler avoids it well.
No joy there for Butler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dmitrejv fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Butler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Butler throws a combination that misses
and Dmitrejv counters with a two punch combo.
Butler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Butler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dmitrejv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dmitrejv lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Butler!
Butler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Butler regains half guard.
Butler trying to hold on to Dmitrejv's head to control him but Dmitrejv postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dmitrejv postures up.
Butler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Butler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Butler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dmitrejv doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dmitrejv manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Butler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dmitrejv wants to stand but Butler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Butler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dmitrejv has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler is trying to maintain the position but Dmitrejv is very close to passing his half guard.
Butler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Butler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dmitrejv moves into full mount! Butler won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Butler wants to hold on but Dmitrejv pushes him away.
Dmitrejv is going olschool here, as he tries to force Butler to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Butler shrugs it off.
Dmitrejv get's back to his feet.
Butler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dmitrejv's half guard.
Dmitrejv works his way to full guard. Good work.
Butler wants to control from the top but Dmitrejv keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Butler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dmitrejv swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Butler or perhaps it was just good defense by Dmitrejv which made him look bad.
Dmitrejv avoids the body shot from Butler.
Dmitrejv throws a combination that misses
and Butler counters with a series of strikes. Dmitrejv will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dmitrejv ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butler moves away.
Butler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dmitrejv counters with a left to the body.
Dmitrejv slips under a jab.
Butler misses with a double jab
and Dmitrejv counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butler missing with a left hand there. Dmitrejv was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butler tries to bum rush Dmitrejv with a series of wild strikes but Dmitrejv uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrejv throws a hook to the side of Butler's head but Butler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dmitrejv misses with a double jab
and Dmitrejv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Butler misses with a double jab
and Dmitrejv counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donk. Dmitrejv catches Butler right on the button with a cross.
Dmitrejv throws a combination that misses
and Butler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dmitrejv blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butler.
Dmitrejv misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butler scores with a body shot.
Dmitrejv misses with a combination
and Butler counters with a left and a right that stings Dmitrejv.
Aleksandr Dmitrejv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Butler misses its intended target.
Dmitrejv misses the body punch
and Butler counters with a stiff right hand.
Butler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dmitrejv throws an overhand right that lands on Butler's shoulder, as Butler tries to avoid the shot.
Aleksandr Dmitrejv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dmitrejv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dmitrejv wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butler has his takedown stuffed
and Dmitrejv counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dmitrejv throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butler.
Dmitrejv misses with a combination
and Butler counters with a three punch combo that has Dmitrejv backing up. Dmitrejv nods at Butler to acknowledge the strikes.
Dmitrejv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrejv throws a one two combo.
No luck for Butler with that takedown attempt.
Butler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dmitrejv counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Butler thinking.
Dmitrejv falls off balance throwing a combination
and Butler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dmitrejv looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dmitrejv is looking to get back to full guard here but Butler has managed to pass to side control instead.
Butler looking to control but Dmitrejv is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Butler has control of Dmitrejv's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dmitrejv regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dmitrejv is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrejv really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dmitrejv's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Butler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dmitrejv manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Butler trying to pass the guard but Dmitrejv defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but James Butler did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Butler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dmitrejv moves away.
A left and a right from Dmitrejv both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Butler does no damage.
Butler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dmitrejv throws a combination that misses
and Butler counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dmitrejv!
Dmitrejv sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dmitrejv has one foot on Butler's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dmitrejv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dmitrejv is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Butler rather than just go for the knockout.
Butler shoots in for a takedown but Dmitrejv shows good takedown defense.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dmitrejv throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butler fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrejv falls off balance throwing a combination
and Butler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dmitrejv manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Butler tries to hold on but Dmitrejv pushes him away.
Butler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Butler tries to hold on but Dmitrejv postures up.
Dmitrejv stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dmitrejv.
Butler needs to keep his hands up - Dmitrejv had a free shot at his head there.
Dmitrejv throws a series of punches but Butler avoids them all with ease.
Dmitrejv throws a series of punches but Butler moves out of range.
Butler lands with a cross.
Butler throws a series of strikes that have Dmitrejv backpedaling.
Butler takes a swing at Dmitrejv's ribcage but misses.
Butler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dmitrejv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dmitrejv will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler gets a takedown into half guard.
Butler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dmitrejv is just riding it out for now. Butler eventually gives up the hold.
Butler trying to control the action but Dmitrejv is working from the bottom.
Butler stops Dmitrejv from getting back to his feet.
Dmitrejv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrejv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Butler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dmitrejv!
Butler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dmitrejv is looking to escape.
Dmitrejv is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butler wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Butler had his way with Aleksandr Dmitrejv in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dmitrejv throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butler.
Dmitrejv displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Butler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dmitrejv swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Butler counters with a shoot takedown. Dmitrejv fights it but they end up in guard.
Butler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Butler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dmitrejv's guard.
Butler passes to full mount!
Dmitrejv is trying to escape the mount.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dmitrejv has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dmitrejv!
Butler has an active guard here but Dmitrejv has managed to pass into half guard.
Dmitrejv wants to stand but Butler has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dmitrejv stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrejv works over Butler's head and body with a nice combination.
Dmitrejv leaves Butler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dmitrejv uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butler.
Dmitrejv misses with a combination
and Butler counters with a nice body shot.
Dmitrejv throws a series of strikes that have Butler backpedaling.
Butler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dmitrejv.
A combination from Dmitrejv does no damage.
Butler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dmitrejv counters with a one-two to the body.
Butler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Butler does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrejv takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Butler misses with a series of wild punches.
Aleksandr Dmitrejv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitrejv swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Butler counters with a three punch combo that has Dmitrejv backing up. Dmitrejv nods at Butler to acknowledge the strikes.
Butler digs a good body shot into Dmitrejv's ribs.
Butler cracks Dmitrejv with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Butler works Dmitrejv's body with a nice hook.
Butler misses with the combination.
Butler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Butler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dmitrejv misses with a double jab
and Dmitrejv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dmitrejv.
Butler takes one on the button.
Butler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Butler tries to bum rush Dmitrejv with a series of wild strikes but Dmitrejv uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Butler connects with a right hand. Dmitrejv shakes it off.
Dmitrejv misses with a combination
enabling Butler to counter with a crisp jab.
Butler lands with a nice body punch.
Butler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dmitrejv misses with a hook to the body
and Butler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butler misses with a jab to the body
and Dmitrejv counters with a three punch combo that has Butler backing up. Butler nods at Dmitrejv to acknowledge the strikes.
James Butler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Butler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Butler, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Butler!
James Butler is the new featherweight champion!
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