PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes into the arena with Evil Scarecrow- Robotatron blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying MacRoberts's choice of entrance music: God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rasputin
vs
MacRoberts

165 cm
25
150 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

176 cm
31
147 lbs
16 - 22 - 0

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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin has his takedown stuffed
and MacRoberts counters with a two punch combo.
MacRoberts misses with a two punch combination.
MacRoberts wants to clinch up but Rasputin keeps it at a distance.
MacRoberts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rasputin.
MacRoberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacRoberts scores with the left hand. Rasputin knows he should have avoided that one.
MacRoberts wants to clinch up but Rasputin keeps it at a distance.
Rasputin has his takedown stuffed
and MacRoberts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacRoberts pinned against the cage. MacRoberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacRoberts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasputin was well out of range. Poor timing from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rasputin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rasputin fails with the takedown
and MacRoberts counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rasputin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in MacRoberts's half guard.
Rasputin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to control but MacRoberts is keeping him busy.
MacRoberts is trying to stand up here but Rasputin is controlling him well.
MacRoberts won't allow Rasputin to pass to mount.
Rasputin is trying to control. MacRoberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rasputin stalling away here and it's allowed MacRoberts to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacRoberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasputin is controlling him.
MacRoberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rasputin.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacRoberts can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to free his leg and advance position but MacRoberts is retaining full guard.
Rasputin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rasputin stops MacRoberts from standing up.
Rasputin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rasputin advances position into side control!
MacRoberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasputin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rasputin throws an elbow but MacRoberts slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rasputin is looking to take a break and control but MacRoberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rasputin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rasputin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but MacRoberts sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rasputin trying to control the position but MacRoberts is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin landing strikes.
Rasputin tries to move to full mount but MacRoberts actually manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacRoberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rasputin prevents MacRoberts from standing back up.
Rasputin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacRoberts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
MacRoberts looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rasputin wants to pass the guard but MacRoberts is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Rasputin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rasputin shoots in looking for a takedown. MacRoberts tries to sprawl out of it but Rasputin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacRoberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rasputin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacRoberts defends well and Rasputin ends up having to push MacRoberts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacRoberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

MacRoberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacRoberts clobbers Rasputin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Piotr Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacRoberts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacRoberts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rasputin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacRoberts.

Rasputin drives through with a takedown into guard.
MacRoberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasputin is controlling him.
Rasputin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacRoberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rasputin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rasputin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but MacRoberts keeps moving.
Rasputin looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rasputin content to stall in guard here.

We're going to have a standup here because Piotr Rasputin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice sprawl there from MacRoberts as Rasputin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacRoberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacRoberts is looking to clinch but Rasputin is avoiding it.
MacRoberts scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin shoots in looking for a takedown. MacRoberts tries to sprawl out of it but Rasputin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacRoberts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacRoberts swings for the body but Rasputin moves out of range.
Rasputin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rasputin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rasputin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

MacRoberts gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacRoberts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasputin is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin wants to pass the guard but MacRoberts is keeping the position.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but MacRoberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasputin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin prevents MacRoberts from getting back to his feet.
Rasputin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacRoberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rasputin prevents MacRoberts from getting back to his feet.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but MacRoberts keeps moving.
Piotr Rasputin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rasputin is really struggling to control MacRoberts but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Piotr Rasputin.
MacRoberts throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Rasputin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rasputin shoots in looking for a takedown but MacRoberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rasputin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Rasputin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts is staying active underneath Rasputin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rasputin trying to pass the guard but MacRoberts defending well.
Rasputin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rasputin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacRoberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rasputin wants to pass to mount but MacRoberts is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Rasputin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

MacRoberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasputin. Rasputin gets slowly back to his feet.

Rasputin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
MacRoberts is trying to stand up here but Rasputin is controlling him well.
MacRoberts is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rasputin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacRoberts's head.
Rasputin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacRoberts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MacRoberts is refusing to be controlled, as Rasputin sits in half guard.

MacRoberts is defending against the submission attempts here by Rasputin.
Rasputin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts is trying to stand back up but Rasputin is controlling him
Rasputin wants to free his trapped foot but MacRoberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacRoberts is staying active underneath Rasputin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

MacRoberts kicks Rasputin off and gets back to his feet.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown but MacRoberts shows good takedown defense.
Rasputin tries for a takedown but MacRoberts circles away easily
and MacRoberts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacRoberts scores with a punch to the head.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts throws a hook but Rasputin avoids it easily.

Rasputin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacRoberts is trying to defend but Rasputin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MacRoberts is trying to stand up here but Rasputin is controlling him well.
Rasputin trying to pass the guard but MacRoberts defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin works his way into full mount!
MacRoberts is squirming around, avoiding Rasputin's attempts to control the action.
Rasputin controlling the position easily from mount.
Michael MacRoberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rasputin landing strikes from the mount and MacRoberts is in trouble!
Rasputin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rasputin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rasputin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacRoberts is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin unloading with bombs!
Rasputin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rasputin with shots to the head and body - MacRoberts looks very uncomfortable down there.

MacRoberts is rocked!
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!
MacRoberts has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Rasputin's lack of action.
MacRoberts is still in real trouble! Can Rasputin finish him?
Rasputin stops MacRoberts from getting back to his feet.
MacRoberts seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasputin moves nicely into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Rasputin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rasputin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Rasputin!
Piotr Rasputin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Michael MacRoberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where's my Guinness, yo bitches'.