PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes to the cage accompanied by TURISAS - Rasputin. Jefferson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm So Paid - Akon Feat. Lil' Wayne and Young Jeezy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Yefimovich Rasputin
vs
Jefferson

225 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

210 cm
22
278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Divine - Mary Jane
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jefferson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Rasputin circles away and keeps his distance.
Jefferson swings for the body but Rasputin moves out of range.
Jefferson scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
Jefferson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rasputin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rasputin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Rasputin moves out of range.
Jefferson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rasputin moves into the clinch successfully.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
Jefferson blocks the elbow strike.
Jefferson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jefferson obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jefferson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rasputin stalling the fight.
Rasputin letting Jefferson take a breather here.
Jefferson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jefferson avoids the elbow strike from Rasputin, against the cage.

Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Jefferson blocks the leg kick.
Jefferson throws a sloppy head kick and Rasputin moves out of range easily.
Rasputin tries to clinch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Rasputin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rasputin counters with a two punch combo.

Jefferson has closed the distance and engaged Rasputin in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Jefferson. No joy for Rasputin on that attempt.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
Rasputin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson blocks a head kick by Rasputin.
Rasputin shoots for a double leg takedown but Jefferson sprawls well. He's pushed Rasputin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jefferson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Rasputin circles away and keeps his distance.

Jefferson moves into the clinch.
Jefferson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rasputin being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jefferson has Rasputin pushed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jefferson.
Rasputin landing knees to the head.
Rasputin looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jefferson looking to throw knees to the head but Rasputin is blocking nicely.
Rasputin throws an elbow that misses.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch.
Rasputin keeps control of Jefferson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rasputin prevents Jefferson from breaking the clinch.
Jefferson stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rasputin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jefferson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rasputin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jefferson avoids it.
Nice elbow from Rasputin.
Jefferson is trying to break the clinch but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage.
Rasputin lands a damaging elbow.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
Jefferson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rasputin looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rasputin.
Rasputin blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rasputin.

Rasputin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jefferson uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jefferson is posturing up here but Rasputin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jefferson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jefferson has to tap! Slick submission there by Rasputin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!