PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Mirasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bv Rasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mirasty
vs
Rasp

183 cm
28
193 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

200 cm
29
202 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Mirasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bv Rasp!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mirasty sprawls well. Mirasty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasp gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasp fails with a takedown attempt.
Rasp moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rasp. That snapped Mirasty's head back.
Mirasty looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasp is just out of range.
Jon Mirasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasp.
Jon Mirasty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bv Rasp.
Rasp is looking to clinch but Mirasty is avoiding it.
Mirasty throws out a loose jab but Rasp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mirasty defends it nicely.
Mirasty connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasp misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mirasty counters with a good low kick that Rasp was not able to check.
Rasp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mirasty counters with a nice uppercut.
Mirasty throws out a loose jab but Rasp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasp throws the left hand but Mirasty avoids the punch easily.
Rasp staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Mirasty misses
and Mirasty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mirasty misses with a kick to the body.
Mirasty digs a good body shot into Rasp's ribs.
Rasp darts in trying to clinch
and Mirasty counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mirasty defends it nicely.
Mirasty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rasp shoots in for a takedown but Mirasty shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Mirasty.
Rasp lands with a good body shot.
Mirasty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mirasty scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rasp takes a swing at Mirasty's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirasty throws a hook to the side of Rasp's head but Rasp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirasty throws a big shot that misses.
Mirasty misses with a hook.
Mirasty just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirasty throws a push kick but Rasp slaps the foot to one side.
Mirasty looks to land a left hand but Rasp moved out of range nicely.

Rasp drives through with a takedown into Mirasty's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Rasp drops back looking for a leg! Mirasty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mirasty manages to kick Rasp off! Rasp jumps back into Mirasty's guard.
Mirasty is trying to control the position but Rasp postures up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirasty keeping moving, preventing Rasp from controlling successfully.
Mirasty manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rasp is looking to improve his position but Mirasty isn't that keen on the idea.
Mirasty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirasty avoids the attempt from Rasp to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasp slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasp is trying to get back to full guard.
Mirasty is trying to control. Rasp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Mirasty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rasp shoots in for a double leg but Mirasty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rasp has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Mirasty misses its intended target.

Rasp clinches up with Mirasty and pushes him back against the cage.

Mirasty breaks the clinch.
Rasp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rasp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirasty was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasp.
Mirasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rasp.
Mirasty throws a front kick that sends Rasp stumbling back into the cage.
Rasp has a takedown stuffed.
Jon Mirasty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bv Rasp.
Rasp looks to land a body kick but Mirasty moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mirasty's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rasp under the eye.
Mirasty is looking to slow Rasp down with leg kicks.
Mirasty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jon Mirasty is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirasty tries a low kick but Rasp avoids it.
Rasp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirasty.
Mirasty ducks under a wild hook from Rasp.
Mirasty lands a jab-cross combination.
Mirasty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rasp's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirasty throws a lazy uppercut
and Rasp counters with a left to the body.
Rasp wants to clinch.
Mirasty lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mirasty counters with a nice body shot.
Rasp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mirasty rather than just go for the knockout.
Mirasty throws a shot from downtown. Rasp moves away and avoids it.
Rasp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mirasty sprawls well. Mirasty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasp gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirasty moves away.
Mirasty looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasp is just out of range.
Rasp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rasp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mirasty looks to land a right hand but Rasp moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirasty stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasp. Rasp gets slowly back to his feet.
Mirasty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mirasty keeps the fight on the outside.
Mirasty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirasty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rasp.
Rasp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rasp shoots in for a takedown but Mirasty shows good takedown defense.
Rasp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rasp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mirasty makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rasp really felt that one!
Rasp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mirasty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirasty lands with an overhand left.
Mirasty throws a body punch but Rasp moves out of range.
Mirasty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasp staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Mirasty coming out on top.
Mirasty misses with an uppercut
and Rasp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirasty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick from Mirasty lands but Rasp takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirasty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rasp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mirasty but Mirasty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mirasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rasp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Mirasty dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The fighters circling - Mirasty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Mirasty misses.
Rasp closes the distance and clinches up with Mirasty, looking for a takedown. Rasp pushes Mirasty against the cage but Mirasty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rasp fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mirasty avoids it really well and circles away.
Mirasty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rasp at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mirasty. Rasp shrugs it off though.
Mirasty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasp manages to avoid it.
Rasp avoids the body shot from Mirasty.
Rasp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirasty.
Rasp has a takedown stuffed.
Jon Mirasty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bv Rasp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirasty throws a jab when Rasp was well out of range.
Rasp tries for a takedown but Mirasty circles away easily
and Mirasty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rasp thinking.
Rasp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mirasty scores with a hook to the body. Rasp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rasp takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mirasty throws a jab but it's blocked by Rasp.
Rasp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mirasty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mirasty thows a body shot but no joy.
Rasp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirasty.
Mirasty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rasp counters with a left to the body.
Rasp swings for the body but Mirasty moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasp shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rasp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mirasty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirasty throws an overhand right that lands on Rasp's shoulder, as Rasp tries to avoid the shot.

Rasp gets a clinch.
Mirasty lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Mirasty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirasty.
Rasp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rasp walks into a stiff left hand from Mirasty.

Rasp is rocked!
Rasp misses with a body shot.
Rasp is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirasty finish him?
Mirasty Throws a clean left jab. Mirasty Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Rasp's chin! Rasp crumbles to the ground and Mirasty follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Mirasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Mirasty!
Jon Mirasty managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation, into his post fight interview.