PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Brett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Symphony of Destruction. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Rasputin
vs
Brett

190 cm
23
282 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

188 cm
22
276 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny Brett!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Rasputin slams his shin into Brett's torso.
We've been told by Rasputin's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rasputin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brett.
We've been informed that Brett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rasputin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brett.
Brett looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasputin is just out of range.
Rasputin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Benny Brett has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin throws a front kick that sends Brett stumbling back into the cage.
Brett jabs at Rasputin's body.
Brett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rasputin moves away.
Rasputin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brett shoots in but no luck this time.
Brett loads up on a big right hand but Rasputin slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett misses the shot to the body.

Brett shoots in and bounces Rasputin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brett trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom.
Rasputin wants to stand and escape but Brett is having none of it.
Brett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasputin can't keep his opponent in guard - Brett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rasputin tries to kick Brett off but Brett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brett wants to pass the guard but Rasputin is defending well.
Brett keeps trying to improve his position.

Brett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rasputin is just riding it out for now. Brett eventually gives up the hold.
Brett misses with a head shot. Rasputin uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brett slips nicely into half guard.
Rasputin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rasputin won't allow Brett to pass to mount.
Brett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brett trying to pass the guard but Rasputin defending well.

Brett seems to be working for a kimura but Rasputin defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Brett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benny Brett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benny Brett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rasputin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brett.
Brett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rasputin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rasputin sprawls well. Rasputin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brett gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasputin throws a wild body kick that Brett sees coming a mile off.
Brett throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Brett connects with a nice looking jab.
Brett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Brett as he checks the leg kick.
No luck for Brett with that takedown attempt.
Grigori Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Brett.
Brett scores with a shot to the body.
Brett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rasputin rather than just go for the knockout.

Brett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brett won't allow Rasputin to get back to his feet.

Brett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rasputin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brett, into his guard.

Brett working for a triangle but Rasputin defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brett has his foot on Rasputin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rasputin works his way back into a safe position though.
Rasputin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rasputin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brett on the ground.

Brett working for a triangle but Rasputin defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brett tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to stand but Brett is controlling his posture from full guard.

Brett working for a triangle but Rasputin defends it easily.

Brett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Brett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rasputin has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brett trying to control but Rasputin postures up.
Rasputin stalling.
Brett is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Brett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benny Brett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Rasputin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brett.
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses.
Brett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rasputin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brett somewhat.
Rasputin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rasputin looks to land a body kick but Brett moved away.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch but Brett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grigori Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Brett.
Brett throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brett. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasputin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasputin throws a sloppy head kick and Brett moves out of range easily.
Brett blocks the body kick.
Brett shoots for a double leg takedown but Rasputin sprawls well. He's pushed Brett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brett scores with a body shot.
Rasputin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rasputin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rasputin.
Grigori Rasputin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rasputin defends well and Brett ends up having to push Rasputin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rasputin smiles and moves away.
Brett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rasputin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brett with a nice cross.
Brett just misses with a punch to the body.
Brett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab from Brett.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brett catches Rasputin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benny Brett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brett fails with the takedown.
Rasputin throws a front kick aimed at Brett's knee but Brett avoids it well.

Brett shoots in and bounces Rasputin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Rasputin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brett tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasputin is retaining full guard.
Benny Brett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brett wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.

Brett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rasputin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rasputin being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brett looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Brett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brett 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Brett!
Benny Brett spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.