Butaev vs Stanionis FULL FIGHT: April 16, 2022 | PBC on Showtime PPV

(April 16, 2022) Eimantas Stanionis moved a step closer to establishing himself as one of the sport’s best welterweights with an action-filled split decision win against the rugged Radzhab Butaev, lifting his WBA title in the main event of a special edition of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING that preceded the four-fight Spence vs. Ugas SHOWTIME PPV® from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
In a bout fought at close range, Stanionis landed the crisper, more eye-catching shots, repeatedly rocking the sturdy Butaev with hard rights and a reliable jab in the most complete performance of his career. He won by judges’ scores of 116-111, 117-110 and 113-114, improving to 14-0 with 9 knockouts, while Butaev, who had a point deducted in the 11th for holding and hitting, suffered the first defeat of his career, dropping to 14-1 with 11 knockouts.
“I still can’t believe it,” Stanionis said afterward. “It was a dream come true to hear ‘and the new.’ When I was a kid, I visualized what this would look like and how it would feel to become a champion. It’s because of the hard work, dedication, belief in myself and my team to get me to this big stage. I just want to tell everybody that dreams do come true. If you believe in it and give your everything, it will happen.
Displaying a granite chin and impressive punch selection, Stanionis, a 27-year-old former Olympian from Lithuania, made his case for securing a fight with the winner of Saturday’s main event between IBF/WBC welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. and WBA champion Yordenis Ugas.
Though Butaev threw 146 more punches than Stanionis, Stanionis landed at a 37% connect rate while Butaev’s connect rate was 19%, according to CompuBox. Stanionis almost quadrupled Butaev in jabs landed 80-21 with Stanionis also landing 42% of his power punches while Butaev landed 29%.
“The fight went like this because the referee allowed Stanionis to fight with his head down the entire time,” Butaev said. “What can I do if the guy is leading with his head down all the time? I don’t know why he took away a point from me. They should have taken the point away from him because he was diving in the whole time.”
Butaev tried to mix up his attack, switching from southpaw to orthodox, but Stanionis had little trouble solving these different looks.
Stanionis landed a looping overhand right that landed flush in the tenth. But Butaev appeared to buckle Stanionis in the 11th and bloody his nose with a series of blows.
However, moments later Butaev was deducted a point for pushing Stanionis’ head down in a clinch and punching, blunting his momentum.
Butaev made a stand in the last two rounds, pushing Stanionis back with punishing shots but it was Stanionis who, seemingly tiring, answered with two sweeping right hands in the final minute, as the crowd cheered on the action.
The match ended with both men falling to the canvas, winging shots, an appropriate coda to an entertaining brawl.
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[@diamondcutz1499]

A shame this wasn't the co main. This deserved a way bigger crowd.

[@CipherSerpico]

So true. And the crowd for this fight doesn’t seem very good. I know this was early, but I feel like there’s no way it should’ve been that quiet in there.

[@diamondcutz1499]

@Jy lol facts I mean it's understandable that cruz had that hype around him after the tank fight but I mean this fight had a secondary title on the line and it was bound to be fireworks in which it was.

[@diamondcutz1499]

@@CipherSerpico yh man they should've of atleast swapped Crowley vs J Lopez with this fight. It deserved main card status.

[@CipherSerpico]

@@diamondcutz1499 1000%. How about Stanionis v. Vergil Ortiz, though? I’m sooo fuckin pumped for that. I feel like it’s almost impossible for that to _not_ be an insane Fight.

[@vm5954]

Buta shaped like and overrated like loma

[@Av-fn5wx]

Stanionis jab is like a Glock 9 shot. Sharp and Piercing.

[@Brooklyn11236]

He has a jab like Charlo’s

[@eddiemorales2457]

@@Brooklyn11236I mean eimantas was formally trained by Ronnie shields

[@BlackwoodMorgan]

Butaev made it easy for him standing always in reach.

[@kingmwila]

Stanionis 110% deserved the win! Amazing fight and amazing job to him!

[@alin2648]

💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗❤😿😿😆🔵😅

[@jimmysanchez809]

Wtf was that judge watching by scoring it on favor of butaev !!

[@dacoup5955]

Congrats Stanionis and congratulations Lithuania on your first ever world champion, your boy carried his country on his back and delivered on an incredible performance, dudes made out of bricks, beautiful fundamentals and a sharp jab, all forward momentum no stops swing for the fences in the pocket fire fight, truly incredible stuff.

[@tonyc5369]

Fake belt not a world champion

[@bryandungee1029]

He’s not a world champion… it’s common sense, if Errol had 3 and Crawford had 1 and it’s only 4 REAL belts in each division, how tf is he a world champion???

[@bigk446]

Butaev is a very dirty fighter, he is doing everything he can but nothing works for that guy, happy for Stanionis he deserved that win and won almost every single round.

[@user-pi4fq4vu1q]

😂😂😂

[@BabyKobeeee]

Butaev started fighting dirty as soon as he started losing rounds lol

[@spercival9197]

If Stanionis goes to the body more, and shoot the right hand immediately after his fantastic jab, he would be leagues better. Good fighter.

[@mantoskeeee]

Oh my God, what a fight. Stanionis - žvėris!!!

[@vicsmoving_htx]

This is boxing, no hugging no running

[@jamalturner9702]

Boxing is hitting not getting hit. This is brawling

[@jeproksbautista6600]

yes, but there's a brain damage. LOL

[@Sqauredcircleboxing]

@@jamalturner9702 call it what you want but its entertaining

[@chlsea2633]

You don't know shit about boxing then.

[@1originaluniquemale]

a true showing of a champion that took the best and the dirtiness of the champ and gave him the beatdown without resorting to the lower standards of dirty techniques. 100% respect stanionis

[@douglasmercado2365]

Stanionis deserves being the winner of the fight.

[@VPNAnonymous]

Has he really been on the shelf for two years now? That’s crazy.

[@user-dt9bx6vr4g]

한국에서 복싱 시청 하는 매니아 입니다! 부타예프 에이만타스 그 둘은 훌륭한 복싱을 보여 줬습니다 !!

[@afidemenyojerrysenyokomla3289]

Bro this guys are tough

[@r.arcadegamerson4297]

Stanionis is a bad man he look like one punch man

[@captainbrown05]

I haven't seen one punch man power👀

[@jose5675]

They almost robbed Stanionis

[@JD-re3cj]

If Butaev was American you know they would’ve. But he’s Russian so not going to get favour in USA apart from that one judge

[@peteraidoo8290]

Stanionis really deserves the win. He fought courageously. Butaev mixed boxing with a little wrestling 😁

[@leopoldofernandezjr.508]

Normally because stanionis always his head down including his body.

[@mightjaazuz4348]

he is dagistani

[@spercival9197]

Butaev is a very dirty fighter, he was lucky he didn't get DQed

[@lee-nationtv6954]

That’s how you fight as the bigger fighter.

[@darrenwelsman2851]

Cracking fight! Well deserved win and a hardy defence of the relinquished title. Well done both lads. As Nigel Benn would say "A good old fashioned tear up!"

[@Thats-What-We-Dewwwww]

Man this was a hell of a card

[@bigmunnywalt]

@@c.d.2338 Spence/Ugas

[@vodoumyers]

It sho was

[@AgainstTheRopesWithDos]

STAN A beast

[@kufujitsu]

Such a good fight. Corrales/Castillo style. Mid-range to in-close. Ebb & flow all the way. Vergil vs Stanionis will be a heck of a fight.

[@lee-nationtv6954]

What a fight!… I think Stanionis has the best jab in boxing… so EXPLOSIVE, SO ACCURATE STRONG AND CONSTANT. He’s the real deal for sure… Butaev is a VERRY GOOD FIGHTER… what a chin… big, strong and very persistent nobody lining up to fight him anytime soon. However I think Butaev should’ve been letting his hands go more. Stanionis was catching and shooting but not very fast as Butaev was letting to 1,2 then posting. After the 1,2 he should’ve added 3,4 which would see him have more success in landing along with and between stanionis shots as it’s very hard to catch him clean 🧼 n his high gaurd… he’s very compact in defensive.

[@tomquinn607]

That decision should have been unanimous.

[@gideonartistry]

I like this Stanionis guy, even though his fighting style is not the best, I think he could copy some Mike Tyson moves that will help him improve. I want him to work a lot on his footwork, balance and combination. More roadwork so that he could throw more combinations and it will improve his explosiveness. I just want him to become a really popular champion.

[@joevalentin2450]

Butaev had shown an unsportsmanlike character here specially in round 11 hitting at the back. Be fair to give honor to the sport. Butaev should have been disqualified for continuing to punch at the back of the head despite the warning and deduction. Congratulations to the referee.

[@vaidastraskevicius3733]

SAUNI KOVA,STIONIS,GERIAUSIAS PASAULYJE

[@verygentlemen]

42:00 radzhab coerner: "rabotaj pa bezpridielu" - "fight dirty" nice..

[@christophermoltisanti9595]

This the great russians way to do everything.

[@janangelo2936]

Butaev is dirty fighter.

[@gsaintfer5303]

Stanionis is the Saitama of boxing! Respect for the two fighters!

[@thaillistproducer]

CONGRATULATIONS Eimantas!!! I've been watching this dude since his first few fights!! HE def deserved those belts! Butaev is a Great competitor and a F'n Russian Machine!! GREAT FIGHT FELLAS!!!

[@arrayypofficial]

He's liuthanian

[@ronaldgoss6855]

Awesome fight

[@sexonsamillano2660]

This judge JAVIER ALVAREZ who scored 114-113 in favor of Butaev is cross-eyed, blind and drunk when he scored the fight!

[@petierican6079]

Like that right to the body then uppercut same on the left that was the tyson specialty 🥊💯🥊

[@kasekasman]

Jab of Stanionis is a problem. The courage, determination and grit to battle a bigger and stronger physically opponent toe to toe despite the dirty tactics. A warrior heart.

[@treydaypnw]

Stanionis has a nice solid Jab. Butaev throws hard thudding shots and i know those body shots landed by Butaev must've been killing Eimantas. Both guys looked very very strong in this fight, it could've went either way 🥊🥊

[@lawrencejohnson743]

Great fight

[@piomavaega5644]

Cool highlight.slow shots were neatly put together 😊

[@user-dq5sx8uy2z]

スタニオニス最高な戦いだ💪早くバージルと観たいぞ!応援してる!ブタエフもお疲れさん

[@SIOMIZU-]

VsオルティスJr は呪われた試合ナリねw。 でも是非とも成立させてほしいカードナリよー！！

[@user-dq5sx8uy2z]

@@SIOMIZU- バージル階級上げて再起って言ってるけどこのままだと試合出来るかすら怪しい😅持病もあるし、スタニオニスはエニスとかと統一戦して欲しい

[@dyshtirramsaroop5569]

Great great fight, it was a test of stamina and grit. The refree was a bit lenient to Butev, he should have been warned for holding and hitting. Hope i see another fight with excitment like this in 2023.

[@donatastaujanskas255]

I am proud of you 💪🤝

[@bofelofeexygaegopolwe1297]

MAAAAAAAN WHAT A FIGHT, WELL I CANT'T EVEN COME CLOSE TO IMAGINE HOW STANIONISORTIZ WAS GIONG TO BE, THAT FIGHT WAS ABOUT TO BECOME THE BEST BOXING MATCH WE HAVE WITNESS IN GENERATIONS, IN BOXING HISTORY EVER...HEALING ENERGY TO VIRGIL OTIZ MAN

[@somsunggood9254]

😂😊

[@dyshtirramsaroop5569]

Totally agree Bro.

[@Slugginsouthpaw]

Facts! It’s almost here 3 more days 👀🙏🏼

[@josephflores1849]

​@Slugginsouthpaw isn't it off per ortiz pulling out

[@Slugginsouthpaw]

@@josephflores1849 yup just happened today sickening this fight is cursed 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@abduljakol8512]

Virgil Ortiz is afraid to fight estaniones

[@jeffreycurtis9075]

The first time ive watched a full Stanionus fight. He comes to fight and he comes to win.

[@knotskieskyramirez9491]

Stanionis the real deal on this fight, what a courage he had fighting like his last performance on the ring.

[@50macks94]

Stanoinis needs to stop dipping his head down so much

[@chrishemsworth5150]

Butaev is a dirty fighter. Stonionias bruises were a result of headbutts. Jaron Ennis, vs either one.

[@Duel1982]

Butaev fighting Mean machine next. Another Eastern bloc war. Stanionis is gonna give Ortiz the business.

[@Stray1One]

What a fight, cheers lads,

[@concerncitizen8988]

Stationis got the skills, quickness and better in dodging the big shots from Butaev. Also he has more and clear hits like sharp jabs, quick left or right hooks on Butaev's face that doesn't seem to hurt him but anyway they score. Good fight, good split decision.

[@hercc6155]

S has strong rock jaw

[@mohamedtsaldin]

Congrats ❤ great boxing 🥊🥊 immaterial of victory ❤❤

[@inamsajid5169]

Great fight ❤

[@antonevelasquez2706]

Stanionis has a similar style to pitbull cruz

[@morin1997]

Respect to both men! Such an epic fight!

[@user-qu7br5wt5m]

Best fight ever see

[@elijah_492]

I notice butaev hands was up the first 5 rounds after that he was fighting with open hands getting hit nobody wants stanionis 😁

[@michaeloliver8790]

One hell of a fight old school Rocky

[@jorgelandaverry6211]

This is the type of box that I like, not hugging, not running, as warriors

[@HOUSEOF_FIGHTINGTV]

CTE

[@amariantiquity8543]

These guys move like molasses in fozen water. No skills, no movement.. very basic boring 1-2 punches

[@Sarissa99]

@@amariantiquity8543 they throw extremely explosive and technical hooks in the inside. this is a skill

[@jorgelandaverry6211]

​@@amariantiquity8543sent them a black fighter at the middle , they will destroy them, running all the time as a women, they are powerful men, that's power , timing, power, are enough to beat running black puss*$$

[@Eli_boxer]

Warriors don’t get hit unnecessarily other wise every warr😅back then would be dead😂🤡and be frowned upon

[@Robby3296]

I salute Jaron Ennis for wanting to be champion at 147. These two guy are deadly.

[@Juan-pq1eh]

good ass fight 💯

[@jimmyharkless8756]

Stonyoni wonderful fight Hands down good fight you are a champ Great fight👊🥊💯💪🏿🥵🥵

[@odalisgonzalez6866]

Waoo.the perfect.fight.😮.

[@TalentedMrRipley]

That was some good old school boxing mach! Amazing

[@mondogenerator1775]

Respect fellas!

[@EzeBall1710]

Stanionis is a quality quality operator baby ESJ

[@douglasmercado2365]

Butaev launched his dirty tactics... that was the repeatedly punching at the back of the head of which unrecognized by the referee...!!!

[@douglaswilliams1081]

If Stanionis had foot work he would be really dangerous.

[@alfredkowsky7374]

These guys are monsters .

[@CreasyEQ]

Well deserved, congratulations 👏 Emantias Stanionis 🤝

[@eliasfresquez4658]

Great fight two studs in their prime

[@stevebreon498]

Both of these guys are the real deal anyone they fight is going to have a he'll of a tough fight these two are badass.

[@leonidleonid1129]

Congratulations!!!

[@CreasyEQ]

Emantias Stanionis can crack 💥

[@nbfy5837]

Butaev fought dirty and he has good Chin

[@francishuhghes5229]

Jees Stanionis through an awful lot of big shots, but Butaev took them,what a great fight. Connor Benn, are you watching ?, if you really want to be a World Champion, then this is what you are up against, & this is what awaits you, these are just 2 of the 9/10 Welterweights who beat Benn, he is a hype job,& a defeat wating to happen.

[@davidwhiren817]

Mr. B is one dirty fighter !!!

[@davidwhiren817]

Mr. S is as tough as barbed wire !!!

[@ranirajput8673]

Nice

[@levic.arabelo4499]

Psychologically it's hard for a fighter to be told by his trainer that his opponent is finished when in his mind and heart he's the one being battered and pressured. Obviously, Coach Diaz is only trying to revive Butaev's sagging morale. They know both at that point they're losing the fight.

[@user-hs9sp5ih6x]

crazy fight

[@samsudinramdani5178]

Cocok ini yg menang pukulan bersih tembus 😁💪💪

[@SteveNoverini]

Stanionis Vs boots let’s gooooo

[@isaicalderon6599]

Stanionis vs Tim Tzsyu will be a good fight!

[@CreasyEQ]

Thriller Griller❗

[@cosmos4037]

Stanionis❤

[@mariosanastasiadis5412]

Unbelievable fight. One of the best fights ever. Congratulations to both fighters. The only but big difference is that Stanionis has better technique.

[@daboss000]

Butaev did have Stanionis hurt in the 11th round but Stanionis controlled majority of the fight with the jab and cleaner effective shots

[@A_B_92]

Didn’t see Stanionis really hurt, but in that moment Butaev landed several illegal shots to the back of the head of Stanionis

[@linasd9152]

Its time for Stanionis to fight J.Ennis!!!

[@toponeroc]

Both put there names out there in the Walter weight division, that division is also stacked with talent, not jut the 135 lbs

[@TwistedBladeZ]

He warn many times lol 😂😂😂

[@MikeWalker-nn3dk]

Beatae won that fight and everyone knows it...

[@driverman269]

I seen Jermall Charlo put a guy down with a greatt jab! 😮😮

[@jameslake-mentalgamecuespo9010]

Cant see Butaev beating spence or crawford tbh and one reason is he has no head movement

[@royrich7336]

Usta be you had to beat, the champ, not just stay with him

[@hcraretep]

If Butaev spent less time leaning on Staniosis , everytime he ducked under a punch , and boxed more perhaps. The split score card??????????

[@tadaskalanta9733]

juge that scored in Butievs favour should let go from the federation emedeatelly

[@robynfalconer9969]

5 ***** fight. ❤

[@BigB69]

These are the types of fights that make boxing what it is. 5 🌟 indeed 👏

[@greglopez7345]

That’s a fight, n they got it’s right

[@arturojimenez5728]

Stanionis vs crowford