PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rasputin
vs
Robinson

198 cm
26
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Rasputin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ray Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson staying out of range there.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rasputin .
Robinson avoids the body shot from Rasputin .
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rasputin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasputin somewhat.
Donk. Rasputin catches Robinson right on the button with a cross.
Rasputin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rasputin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Robinson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Rasputin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rasputin connects with a nice short shot to Robinson's temple.
Rasputin wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson tries to kick Rasputin off but Rasputin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rasputin is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rasputin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robinson has hold of Rasputin 's hands but Rasputin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rasputin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Robinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rasputin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rasputin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robinson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Robinson is trying to stand up here but Rasputin is controlling him well.

Rasputin wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rasputin is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Rasputin throws a strike but Robinson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin works over Robinson with some ground and pound from guard.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Rasputin postures up.
Rasputin looking to pass the guard.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Rasputin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson is looking to stand back up but Rasputin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Robinson.
Rasputin tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it.
Rasputin scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Rasputin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robinson has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson wants to control but Rasputin is keeping busy.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Rasputin has control of the leg.
Robinson is pressing down on Rasputin 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rasputin trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Rasputin cracks Robinson with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasputin manages to get himself to full guard.

Rasputin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Robinson tries to clinch up.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rasputin is defended easily by Robinson.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rasputin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson swings for the body but Rasputin moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rasputin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rasputin . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson looks to clinch
and Rasputin counters with a straight right hand.
Rasputin scores with a jab to the head.
Rasputin looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range.

Rasputin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rasputin is in Robinson's guard.
Robinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasputin is controlling him.
Rasputin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rasputin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Robinson down.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rasputin has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands some shots froms side control.
Rasputin lands an elbow.
Rasputin is working Robinson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rasputin throws an elbow but Robinson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rasputin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rasputin trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Piotr Rasputin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson tries to escape but Rasputin is in control.
Rasputin is putting a hurting on Robinson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
Rasputin cracks Robinson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Robinson sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to escape.
Rasputin lands strikes from half guard.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard but Rasputin has passed into side control.
Robinson seems a little lost for a moment, as Rasputin dominates the positioning.
Rasputin working the head with strikes.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Rasputin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rasputin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Robinson taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rasputin connects with a nice short shot to Robinson's temple.
Rasputin is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rasputin scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Rasputin is looking for a kimura here.
Robinson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rasputin .
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rasputin lands a couple of elbows.
Rasputin 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Rasputin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Rasputin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Robinson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rasputin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rasputin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rasputin is working Robinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rasputin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Rasputin scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin lands a couple of digs.
Robinson working a defensive guard but Rasputin manages to pass into side control anyway.

Rasputin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson dodges the ground and pound from Rasputin .
Robinson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rasputin working the ground and pound.
Rasputin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rasputin lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The strikes coming from Rasputin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Robinson pushes Rasputin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rasputin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rasputin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Robinson some visible discomfort.
Rasputin working the body and head with strikes.
Robinson is trying to control Rasputin 's posture but Rasputin avoids it.
Piotr Rasputin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Rasputin 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rasputin trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Rasputin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Robinson is avoiding damage well.
Rasputin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Robinson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Robinson is trying to buck Rasputin off.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rasputin scores with punches from side control.

Rasputin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Robinson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Robinson is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin advances nicely into full mount.
Rasputin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robinson hang on?
Robinson is still in real trouble! Can Rasputin finish him?
Rasputin lands a big elbow - Robinson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Robinson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Piotr Rasputin !
Piotr Rasputin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.