PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Gomila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rasputin
vs
Gomila

187 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dre Gomila!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomila's waist but Gomila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasputin off to one side.
Gomila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gomila.
Rasputin struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin tries to control but Gomila manages to take his back.

Gomila is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Gomila has got his arm under Rasputin's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rasputin has spun round into Gomila's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Rasputin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Gomila keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomila is on top in guard.
Gomila must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rasputin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Gomila thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rasputin wants to sweep here but Gomila controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rasputin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomila trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom.
Rasputin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomila wants to pass the guard but Rasputin is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Gomila changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rasputin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gomila looks gassed!
Rasputin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gomila presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rasputin has given up his back here. Will Gomila look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Rasputin wants to escape the position.
Gomila gets his hands free as Rasputin looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gomila not allowing Rasputin to control his hands.
Gomila controls the action.
Gomila tries to get the hooks in deep but Rasputin pushed the leg off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomila might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rasputin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rasputin can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Gomila dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gomila gets a takedown into half guard.
Rasputin trying to control here.

Rasputin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gomila pulls his head out easily.
Gomila trying to control the action but Rasputin is working from the bottom.
Gomila is thwarting Rasputin's attempts to control the position.
Gomila wants to take a breather but Rasputin is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomila looks to land a strike but Rasputin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Gomila stands and steps away. Rasputin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rasputin tries for a takedown but Gomila circles away easily

and Gomila counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gomila is tying to control. Rasputin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Gomila moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rasputin.
Rasputin trying to control but Gomila flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin just trying to survive but Gomila is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gomila doesn't have the hooks in and Rasputin manages to turn into his guard.
Rasputin advances to half guard.
Rasputin working the head and body with strikes.
Gomila is staying active underneath Rasputin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Rasputin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gomila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin passes Gomila's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rasputin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Rasputin is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gomila still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gomila has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rasputin is trying to control Gomila's posture but Gomila avoids it.
Rasputin looks to move to half guard but instead Gomila has passed into mount! Damn!

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.
Gomila wants to control the pace but Rasputin is squirming around nicely.
Rasputin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomila trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gomila dominating with strikes here.
Rasputin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rasputin is refusing to be controlled, as Gomila sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Gomila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gomila gets a takedown into half guard.
Rasputin is refusing to be controlled, as Gomila sits in half guard.
Rasputin tries to roll over but Gomila keeps him under control.
Gomila looks to land a strike but Rasputin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gomila pushing down on Rasputin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rasputin is trying to escape back to his feet but Gomila uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gomila off and has taken his back!
Rasputin trying to control momentarily.
Gomila breaks Rasputin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rasputin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gomila is now in half guard.
Rasputin wants to control but Gomila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gomila trying to control from half guard but Rasputin is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rasputin wants to control but Gomila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gomila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasputin keeps working.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Gomila.
Rasputin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gomila holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rasputin tries for a takedown but Gomila manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gomila drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rasputin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rasputin shoots and misses

and Gomila counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rasputin!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is trying desperately to improve position.
Rasputin wants to hold on but Gomila pushes him away.

Gomila stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rasputin shoots in but no luck this time.

Gomila rushes Rasputin and presses him up against the cage.
Gomila is working for takedown but Rasputin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rasputin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gomila tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rasputin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rasputin tries for a takedown but Gomila manages to get underhooks.

Gomila pulls guard.

Gomila isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rasputin stacks Gomila on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rasputin!
Gomila sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomila keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rasputin in particular looking to stall.
Gomila is trying to get back to full guard.
Grigori Rasputin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dre Gomila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomila has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dre Gomila!