PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Voorhees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Voorhees might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to St. Anger. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Voorhees
vs
Rasputin

193 cm
25
288 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Aggression Clothing

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Voorhees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Voorhees shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Voorhees was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Voorhees controlling from mount.
Rasputin tries to improve his position but instead Voorhees has taken his back!
Voorhees has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rasputin's body.
Rasputin has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Voorhees.
Rasputin tries to escape but Voorhees has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Voorhees throwing sloppy strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voorhees not allowing Rasputin to control his hands.
Voorhees landing with strikes.
Voorhees is not going to allow Rasputin to sit and survive in this position.

Rasputin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Voorhees.
Voorhees just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin trying to control the position but Voorhees manages to sink in the hooks.

Voorhees looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rasputin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Voorhees gets his way!

Voorhees looking to break Rasputin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rasputin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Voorhees will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rasputin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voorhees biding his time, looking for the opening.

Voorhees is persistently looking for the submission but Rasputin is defending it well.
Voorhees is trying to control but Rasputin is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to hold on but Voorhees postures up.
Rasputin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Voorhees punching from mount but Rasputin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Voorhees avoids the attempt from Rasputin to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voorhees sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Voorhees dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rasputin slaps away a takedown attempt from Voorhees, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Voorhees dives in and grabs Rasputin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rasputin pushes down on Voorhees's head and hops out.
A combination from Rasputin does no damage.
Rasputin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rasputin duly obliges.
Rasputin throws a body punch but Voorhees moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rasputin. Voorhees shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Rasputin misses.
Rasputin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rasputin jabs Voorhees right on the nose. Voorhees blinks but takes it well.
Rasputin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rasputin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Jason Voorhees's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Voorhees takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rasputin thows a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Rasputin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a jab-cross combination.
Rasputin misses with a looping left.
Rasputin throws a body punch but Voorhees moves out of range.
Rasputin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Voorhees rather than just go for the knockout.
Voorhees dodges the punch combination from Rasputin.
Voorhees fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Voorhees. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin slaps away a takedown attempt from Voorhees, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rasputin lands with a hook. Voorhees tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Voorhees takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rasputin fails to land with a series of punches.
Piotr Rasputin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voorhees.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rasputin loads up on a big right hand but Voorhees slips the punch.
Piotr Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voorhees closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rasputin circles away.
Voorhees walks into a stiff left hand from Rasputin.
Rasputin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Voorhees shoots in but Rasputin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body punch from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a wild combination.
Voorhees shoots in and drives through. Rasputin sprawls well.
Rasputin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rasputin cracks a nice hook into Voorhees's ribs.
Voorhees closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rasputin circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a jab to Voorhees's midsection.
Rasputin throws a shot from downtown. Voorhees moves away and avoids it.
Rasputin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rasputin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voorhees.
Rasputin missing with a left hand there. Voorhees was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Voorhees shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Voorhees with that takedown attempt.
Voorhees takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rasputin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rasputin misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voorhees.
Rasputin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rasputin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Voorhees takes one on the button.
Voorhees shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rasputin but Rasputin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Voorhees takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rasputin scores with a three punch combo!
Voorhees fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rasputin avoids it really well and circles away.
Rasputin lands an overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voorhees circles away quickly and effectively.
Voorhees slips a jab and a cross from Rasputin.
Voorhees closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rasputin circles away.
Rasputin tries to land a leg kick but Voorhees saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Rasputin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voorhees.
Rasputin thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rasputin stuffs the takedown attempt from Voorhees. Voorhees gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasputin misses with a wild combination.
Rasputin throws a nice looking combination but Voorhees bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rasputin throws out a loose jab but Voorhees uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin throws a big shot that misses.
Voorhees misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Voorhees. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voorhees.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Voorhees or perhaps it was just good defense by Rasputin which made him look bad.
Rasputin thuds a left hand into Voorhees's body.
Rasputin throws a series of punches but Voorhees moves out of range.
Rasputin throws a good cross that connects.
Voorhees shoots in for a takedown but Rasputin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Voorhees walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Voorhees shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rasputin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Voorhees not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rasputin is looking for a triangle but Voorhees pushes his legs off easily.

Voorhees decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rasputin, up you get!
Voorhees fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rasputin misses with a wild combination.
Voorhees uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rasputin.
Rasputin swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voorhees fails with a takedown attempt.
Voorhees avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rasputin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rasputin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Piotr Rasputin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Rasputin does no damage.
Voorhees shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rasputin pinned against the cage. Rasputin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rasputin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Voorhees.
Voorhees takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voorhees shoots in looking for a takedown. Rasputin tries to sprawl out of it but Voorhees keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rasputin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rasputin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Voorhees takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rasputin swings for the body but Voorhees moves out of range.
Rasputin slaps away a takedown attempt from Voorhees, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rasputin swinging wildly here.
Voorhees shoots in and drives through. Rasputin sprawls well.

Voorhees closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rasputin did well to prevent Voorhees getting side control.
Rasputin wants to control but Voorhees is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Voorhees throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Rasputin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rasputin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Rasputin!