PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rasputin's choice of entrance music: TURISAS - Rasputin. Anthony Bova had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bova
vs
Yefimovich Rasputin

225 cm
27
300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Bova!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin tries for a takedown but Bova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Rasputin gets tackled into the cage by Bova. Bova maintains the clinch.
Bova has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rasputin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bova prevents Rasputin from breaking the clinch.
Bova goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rasputin prevents it.
Bova pushes Rasputin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Rasputin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bova fails to land with a series of punches.
Bova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bova darts in trying to clinch

and Rasputin counters with a shoot takedown. Bova fights it but they end up in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin controlling from the top position.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Bova keeps moving.
Bova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rasputin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Rasputin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rasputin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rasputin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bova's guard.

Rasputin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bova looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bova looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bova!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Bova thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Rasputin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rasputin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rasputin is looking for a sweep.
Rasputin struggling a bit here.
Rasputin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bova wants to pass to mount but Rasputin is defending the position.

Rasputin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bova pulls his head out easily.
Bova wants to stand up but Rasputin is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bova tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasputin is retaining full guard.

Bova is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rasputin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bova is looking to defend but Rasputin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bova! Rasputin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bova taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin is the new super heavyweight champion!