PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Rasputin (ranked 7757 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arslan Clegg (ranked 3841 p4p, 0 weight class). Arslan Clegg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Rasputin
vs
Clegg

181 cm
26
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
273 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kirill Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arslan Clegg!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rasputin drops Clegg with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Clegg looks back up at him and smiles so Rasputin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like Arslan Clegg has been cut.
Rasputin throws a body punch but Clegg moves out of range.
Rasputin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clegg.
Clegg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rasputin swivels and escapes.
Rasputin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rasputin connects with the punch.
Rasputin lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegg shoots in for a double leg but Rasputin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kirill Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arslan Clegg.
Rasputin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rasputin moves in close and cracks Clegg with a massive right hand! Clegg, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Rasputin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kirill Rasputin!
During a confident post fight interview, Kirill Rasputin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.