PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nazir Rasuradorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rasuradorov
vs
Evil

183 cm
20
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

KAISER

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nazir Rasuradorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doc Evil!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evil throws a wild body kick that Rasuradorov sees coming a mile off.
Evil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Evil gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rasuradorov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rasuradorov controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasuradorov is pushing down on Evil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Evil is fighting to maintain full guard but Rasuradorov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rasuradorov content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nazir Rasuradorov just wasn't active enough.
Rasuradorov blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasuradorov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evil swivels and escapes.
Rasuradorov has a takedown stuffed.

Evil clinches.
Rasuradorov avoids the elbow strike from Evil, against the cage.
Evil digs a right hand underneath Rasuradorov's ribcage. Rasuradorov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rasuradorov wants to take the fight to the mat but Evil manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazir Rasuradorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evil trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Evil.
Rasuradorov wants to take the fight to the mat but Evil manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Evil throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rasuradorov blocks it with crossed arms.
Rasuradorov can't get the takedown.
Evil pushes off an throws an elbow but Rasuradorov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Evil is looking to control Rasuradorov's arms but Rasuradorov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Evil has his back to the cage.
Rasuradorov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Evil creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rasuradorov's defenses.
Evil can't break the clinch.

Rasuradorov wants the takedown. Evil is fighting it off but Rasuradorov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Evil's guard against the cage.
Rasuradorov is pushing down on Evil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Evil is fighting to maintain full guard but Rasuradorov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rasuradorov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazir Rasuradorov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rasuradorov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evil bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Evil thuds his shin into the meat of Rasuradorov's side.
Evil misses the jab.
Evil misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evil throws a sloppy head kick and Rasuradorov moves out of range easily.
Evil looks to land a body kick but Rasuradorov moved away.
Evil throws a head kick but Rasuradorov moves out of range.

Rasuradorov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rasuradorov lands in his opponent's guard.
Rasuradorov is looking to advance position but Evil has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evil prevents Rasuradorov from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evil with shots to the head and body - Rasuradorov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rasuradorov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rasuradorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Evil is retaining full guard.
Evil can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rasuradorov controls the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nazir Rasuradorov just wasn't active enough.

Evil instigates a clinch.

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.
Evil throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rasuradorov blocks an elbow strike from Evil.
Rasuradorov blocks an elbow strike.
Rasuradorov avoiding damage as Evil throws knees to the body.
Evil working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Evil throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Evil tries a knee to the head but Rasuradorov blocks it.
Evil looking to stall.
Evil can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Evil manages to break the clinch.

Evil has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doc Evil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rasuradorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Evil lands a head kick. Rasuradorov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Evil tries a low kick but Rasuradorov avoids it.
Evil lands a front kick.
Nazir Rasuradorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Evil throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Evil.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evil lands a head kick!
Rasuradorov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evil's waist but Evil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasuradorov off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasuradorov shoots in for a double leg but Evil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rasuradorov with a poor takedown

and Evil counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Evil looking to finish!

Rasuradorov is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nazir Rasuradorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oh Rasuradorov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evil working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rasuradorov's head.
Evil lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rasuradorov has his foot on Evil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evil works his way back into a safe position though.
Evil postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Rasuradorov covers up, he's hurt! Evil keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Evil and the ref steps in to end the fight! Evil can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doc Evil!
An out of breath Doc Evil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.