PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Rasputin (ranked 2268 p4p, 42 weight class) and Rodolfo Moraes (ranked 3600 p4p, 159 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Evgeni Rasputin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Evgeni Rasputin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Rasputin
vs
Moraes

185 cm
19
236 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Evgeni Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodolfo Moraes!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin digs a good hook to Moraes's body.
Moraes tries for a takedown but Rasputin circles away easily
and Rasputin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Rodolfo Moraes has been cut.
Evgeni Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rasputin closes the distance and clinches.
Rasputin gets through Moraes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Moraes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moraes is trying to work for a kimura but Rasputin is defending well.
Moraes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Moraes wants to finish this one by submission but Rasputin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moraes.
Rasputin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moraes on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Moraes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rasputin's coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Moraes won't let Rasputin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Moraes swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodolfo Moraes!
Rodolfo Moraes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.