PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janish Jasperdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Rasmussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasmussen has chosen Era – Ameno as his entrance music. Janish Jasperdek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jasperdek
vs
Rasmussen

181 cm
20
167 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
166 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Notorious Clothing Co.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Janish Jasperdek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasperdek blocks a head kick by Rasmussen.
Jasperdek half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses.
Jasperdek drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rasmussen sprawls and moves away.
Christian Rasmussen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jasperdek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rasmussen to score with a decent uppercut.
Rasmussen scores with a hook to the body. Jasperdek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rasmussen throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen connects with a high kick.
Rasmussen throws a series of punches but Jasperdek avoids them all with ease.
Rasmussen connects with a jab.
Rasmussen lands with a slapping head kick.
Jasperdek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasmussen throws a sloppy head kick and Jasperdek moves out of range easily.
Rasmussen cracks Jasperdek with a good jab.
Rasmussen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jasperdek manages to avoid it.
Rasmussen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jasperdek drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rasmussen sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rasmussen misses with a double jab.
A combination from Rasmussen does no damage.
Jasperdek drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rasmussen sprawls and moves away.
Rasmussen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Jasperdek bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Jasperdek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rasmussen, who protects the arm well.

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

Jasperdek tries for a kimura but Rasmussen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jasperdek is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rasmussen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jasperdek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasmussen keeps working.

Jasperdek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rasmussen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jasperdek is looking to take a break and control but Rasmussen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rasmussen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jasperdek's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jasperdek is working for a submission of some sort.

Jasperdek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rasmussen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jasperdek is looking to stall here but Rasmussen recovers full guard.
Jasperdek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rasmussen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jasperdek is looking to advance position but Rasmussen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasperdek tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Rasmussen get's back to his feet.
Rasmussen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Rasmussen misses

and Jasperdek counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rasmussen won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jasperdek tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rasmussen's legs.

Rasmussen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rasmussen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jasperdek circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jasperdek shoots for a takedown but Rasmussen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jasperdek avoids the head kick by Rasmussen.
Jasperdek tries to counter with a takedown but Rasmussen is quick to defend against it.
Rasmussen throws a lazy head kick

and Jasperdek counters with a single leg into guard. Rasmussen didn't expect that.
Jasperdek trying to control but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
Jasperdek passes Rasmussen's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Jasperdek is working for a kimura but Rasmussen is defending it quite comfortably.

Jasperdek seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jasperdek trying to work for an americana but Rasmussen has managed to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rasmussen has his feet on Jasperdek's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jasperdek avoids the head kick by Rasmussen.
Jasperdek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rasmussen lands a really nice looking cross but Jasperdek seems unphased.
Rasmussen lands with a slapping head kick.
Jasperdek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rasmussen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Rasmussen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jasperdek tries to counter with a takedown but Rasmussen is quick to defend against it.
Jasperdek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rasmussen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasmussen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rasmussen scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rasmussen.
Jasperdek changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jasperdek blocks a head kick by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen misses with a body shot.
Rasmussen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jasperdek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws a body kick that misses

and Jasperdek counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rasmussen!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jasperdek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rasmussen, who protects the arm well.

Jasperdek goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rasmussen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jasperdek's guard! Nice work there by Rasmussen!

Jasperdek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rasmussen passes into side control.
Jasperdek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rasmussen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jasperdek to his feet.
Rasmussen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christian Rasmussen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rasmussen throws out a loose jab but Jasperdek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasperdek tries to counter with a takedown but Rasmussen is quick to defend against it.
Jasperdek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jasperdek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasmussen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasmussen cracks Jasperdek with a good jab.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick

so Jasperdek counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jasperdek drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rasmussen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rasmussen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rasmussen!

Jasperdek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rasmussen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Rasmussen stands up and beckons Jasperdek to his feet.
Jasperdek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rasmussen throws a good cross that connects.
Rasmussen misses with a body kick.
Christian Rasmussen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rasmussen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Rasmussen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jasperdek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rasmussen avoids it really well and circles away.
Rasmussen misses with a head kick.
Jasperdek half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Jasperdek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rasmussen's half guard.

Jasperdek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jasperdek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen is staying active underneath Jasperdek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen is trying to stand back up but Jasperdek is controlling him

Jasperdek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rasmussen defends it well.

Jasperdek looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rasmussen wants to get back to his feet.

Jasperdek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rasmussen defends it well.
Jasperdek is looking to take a break and control but Rasmussen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Jasperdek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rasmussen is just riding it out for now. Jasperdek eventually gives up the hold.
Rasmussen pushes Jasperdek off looking to stand but Jasperdek dives back in and keeps control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Janish Jasperdek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rasmussen misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasperdek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rasmussen as he avoids it easily.
Rasmussen misses with a head kick.
Jasperdek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rasmussen.
Jasperdek takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rasmussen throws a nice head kick!
Rasmussen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jasperdek's head.
Jasperdek swings for the body but Rasmussen moves out of range.
Rasmussen throws a big counter head kick but Jasperdek avoids it with no problem.
Jasperdek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christian Rasmussen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasmussen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jasperdek's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jasperdek shoots in looking for a takedown. Rasmussen tries to sprawl out of it but Jasperdek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rasmussen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janish Jasperdek. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen scores with a head kick.
A punch combination from Rasmussen misses.
Jasperdek half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jasperdek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rasmussen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jasperdek somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasmussen leaves Jasperdek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jasperdek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Rasmussen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rasmussen 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Rasmussen!
After winning the bout, Christian Rasmussen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.