PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Batrudinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Karamazov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dmitri Karamazov enters the cage!

Batrudinov
vs
Karamazov

200 cm
21
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
22
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Batrudinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Karamazov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karamazov misses with a wild combination.
Karamazov lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Timur Batrudinov has been cut.
Karamazov misses with a straight right.
Karamazov misses with the combination.
Batrudinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karamazov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Karamazov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Batrudinov to the ground. Karamazov is now in Batrudinov's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Karamazov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Karamazov drops back looking for a leg! Batrudinov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batrudinov manages to kick Karamazov off! Karamazov jumps back into Batrudinov's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Karamazov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Karamazov drops back looking for a leg! Batrudinov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Batrudinov manages to kick Karamazov off! Karamazov jumps back into Batrudinov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karamazov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karamazov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Batrudinov looking for a guillotine here but Karamazov defends easily.

Batrudinov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Karamazov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Batrudinov's guard! Nice work there by Karamazov!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Batrudinov is on top in guard.

Batrudinov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karamazov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karamazov has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Batrudinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karamazov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karamazov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Karamazov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karamazov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Batrudinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karamazov defends it easily.

Karamazov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karamazov forces his way into half guard.
Batrudinov is trying to get back to full guard.

Batrudinov looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batrudinov trying to hold on to Karamazov's head to control him but Karamazov postures up.

Karamazov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Batrudinov sees it coming and defends easily.

Karamazov is trying to work for a kimura but Batrudinov is defending well.

Karamazov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Batrudinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Batrudinov trying to control from the bottom.

Karamazov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Batrudinov is just riding it out for now. Karamazov eventually gives up the hold.
Batrudinov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karamazov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karamazov's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karamazov is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Batrudinov off. It looks like it's working - Batrudinov slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Karamazov displaying calm under pressure there.
Karamazov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karamazov misses with a double jab.

Karamazov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half 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!

Karamazov is looking for a kimura but Batrudinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karamazov to get the leverage.

Batrudinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Batrudinov actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Karamazov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Batrudinov is trying to maintain the position but Karamazov is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Karamazov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Batrudinov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No luck for Batrudinov with that takedown attempt.
Karamazov lands a body shot.
Batrudinov has his takedown stuffed

and Karamazov counters with a shoot takedown. Batrudinov fights it but they end up in guard.
Karamazov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batrudinov is keeping the position for now.

Karamazov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Batrudinov dives on top into guard.
Batrudinov wants to pass the guard but Karamazov is keeping the position.

Batrudinov has gone for a leg lock! Karamazov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Batrudinov's guard.

Batrudinov has his foot on Karamazov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karamazov works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karamazov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Batrudinov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Karamazov has Batrudinov in his guard.
Batrudinov trying to control but Karamazov is working from the bottom.
Karamazov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Batrudinov is controlling him.
Karamazov keeping moving, preventing Batrudinov from controlling successfully.

Karamazov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Batrudinov blocks a head kick by Karamazov.

Karamazov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batrudinov moves into full guard.
Karamazov passes into half guard.

Karamazov seems to be working for a kimura but Batrudinov defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batrudinov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karamazov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karamazov's back!
Batrudinov doesn't have the hooks in and Karamazov manages to turn into his guard.
Batrudinov wants to sweep but no luck.

Karamazov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batrudinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karamazov has managed to get both his arms back between Batrudinov's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Karamazov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Karamazov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karamazov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Batrudinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Karamazov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Batrudinov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Batrudinov has escaped and now he's on top!
Dmitri Karamazov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Karamazov pushes Batrudinov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Batrudinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karamazov.

Karamazov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Karamazov lands in his opponent's guard.

Karamazov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karamazov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karamazov has gone for a leg lock! Batrudinov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Karamazov's guard.
Batrudinov trying to control but Karamazov is working from the bottom.
Batrudinov is pushing down on Karamazov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karamazov is fighting to maintain full guard but Batrudinov has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Batrudinov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Karamazov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karamazov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batrudinov circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Karamazov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timur Batrudinov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Batrudinov misses with a takedown attempt - Karamazov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karamazov feints a jab promting Batrudinov to slip. Karamazov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Batrudinov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dmitri Karamazov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karamazov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Karamazov does no damage.
Dmitri Karamazov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Karamazov misses.
Karamazov misses with a two punch combination.
Karamazov throws a right hand that Batrudinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Batrudinov also avoids with ease.

Karamazov gets a double leg takedown into Batrudinov's guard.

Batrudinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karamazov defends well.
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!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karamazov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Batrudinov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Batrudinov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Batrudinov!
Karamazov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batrudinov trying to control the action but Karamazov is working from the bottom.

Batrudinov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Karamazov is looking for a sweep. Batrudinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov is refusing to be controlled, as Batrudinov sits in half guard.
Karamazov is trying to stand.
Karamazov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karamazov.
Batrudinov prevents Karamazov from getting back to his feet.
Karamazov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Batrudinov dives into side control.

Batrudinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Karamazov pushes Batrudinov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Batrudinov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamazov tries to bench press Batrudinov off him but Batrudinov keeps the position.

Batrudinov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Batrudinov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karamazov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Timur Batrudinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Batrudinov is working for a kimura but Karamazov is defending it quite comfortably.

Karamazov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batrudinov moves out of range as Karamazov strikes.
Nice jab there from Karamazov.

Karamazov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Karamazov is looking for a kimura but Batrudinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karamazov to get the leverage.

Karamazov is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Batrudinov actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Karamazov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Batrudinov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Karamazov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karamazov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Karamazov!