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Event: CEC 502     
Date:   Feb 24, 2017
#R1#
Garcon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Garcon misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Rasputin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Garcon! Rasputin lets Garcon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garcon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Garcon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcon with a jab.
Rasputin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcon throws the kick towards the body but Rasputin avoids it.
Rasputin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcon finds it's way round the side to connect with Rasputin's head.
A punch combination from Garcon misses.
Garcon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rasputin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garcon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcon misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Rasputin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rasputin takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Rasputin misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcon! But no joy.
Rasputin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Garcon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rasputin.
Garcon misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcon.
Rasputin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcon misses with a shot to the body
and Rasputin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rasputin throws a leg kick which misses Garcon's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcon tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garcon.
Garcon staying out of range there.
Rasputin looks to throw the jab but Garcon is out of range. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Rasputin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garcon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rasputin throws a lazy body kick
and Garcon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcon jabs Rasputin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcon throws a hook to the side of Rasputin's head but Rasputin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rasputin missing with a left hand there. Garcon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcon connects with a solid leg kick.
Garcon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garcon looks to land a left hand but Rasputin moved out of range nicely.
Rasputin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rasputin checks a leg kick.
Garcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasputin manages to avoid it.
Garcon ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.#T3#
Rasputin throws a jab when Garcon was well out of range.
Garcon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Garcon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rasputin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rasputin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garcon throws an off balance right hand
letting Rasputin counter with a right hand.
Garcon misses with a wild body shot.
Garcon is looking to slow Rasputin down with leg kicks.
Rasputin connects with a single shot there.
Garcon works Rasputin's body with a nice hook.
Garcon misses with a hook to the body
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcon connects with a jab.
Rasputin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcon.#T4#
Garcon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcon connects with a body shot that sends Rasputin's belly button to the back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcon, right into the meat.
Garcon misses with an uppercut.
Rasputin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rasputin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rasputin's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcon lands a slapping body shot.
Garcon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Garcon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rasputin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasputin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rasputin throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Rasputin misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rasputin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rasputin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Garcon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Garcon lands a jab to the nose.
Garcon cracks Rasputin with a good jab.
Garcon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcon throws a shot from downtown. Rasputin moves away and avoids it.
Rasputin moves out of range of the body kick from Garcon.
Garcon throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Rasputin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcon throws a looping overhand right but Rasputin ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Rasputin keeps the fight on the outside.
Rasputin is looking to counter punch.
Garcon misses with a kick to the body
and Rasputin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rasputin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garcon feints and then cracks Rasputin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rasputin down.
Garcon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcon works the jab nicely.
Rasputin throws an off balance right hand
and Garcon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Rasputin moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Garcon as the two fighters clinch.
Garcon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Garcon fails to land. #TD2#
Garcon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rasputin uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Garcon working for a triangle but Rasputin defends it easily. #SUB2#
Garcon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Garcon is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rasputin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Garcon's body to avoid the submission. Garcon has instead reached around Rasputin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Garcon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jean Paul Garcon!
Jean Paul Garcon is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Paul Garcon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Grigori Rasputin was interviewed post fight and said 'Seems like i will need to get even more mad then i am and put on an immense, intense training camp for my next opponent.'.

 

Event: CEC 497     
Date:   Jan 27, 2017
#R1#
DaCoca slips under a jab from Rasputin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DaCoca.
Rasputin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Rasputin rushes DaCoca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rasputin fails to land. #BC2#
DaCoca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the body
and DaCoca counters with a straight right hand.
Rasputin looks to throw the jab but DaCoca is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rasputin!
Rasputin throws a body kick that misses
and DaCoca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DaCoca misses with a head kick. #T1#
Rasputin looks to throw a body kick
and DaCoca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rasputin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and DaCoca counters with a low kick, right behind Rasputin 's knee.
Rasputin throws the kick towards the body but DaCoca avoids it.
And DaCoca responds with a good body kick, but Rasputin manages to step out the way in time.
DaCoca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rasputin blocks a head kick by DaCoca.
Rasputin cracks DaCoca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Rasputin misses.
A cross from Rasputin lands.
Grigori Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from DaCoca. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from DaCoca. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet.
DaCoca misses with a straight left.
DaCoca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rasputin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DaCoca.#CL#
Rasputin rushes DaCoca and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
DaCoca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
A big left from Rasputin misses.
DaCoca replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rasputin blocks it well.
Rasputin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rasputin throws the kick towards the body but DaCoca avoids it.
Rasputin throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
DaCoca throws a lazy body kick
and Rasputin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rasputin tries to land a front kick but DaCoca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from DaCoca misses.
Rasputin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Rasputin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but DaCoca avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
DaCoca can't find room to land a body shot as Rasputin controls the action.
Rasputin misses with an elbow strike.
Rasputin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from DaCoca - that landed with a thud.
DaCoca pushes Rasputin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasputin lands with a right to the head.
Rasputin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DaCoca misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
DaCoca blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
DaCoca lands a nice shot to the body.
DaCoca tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
DaCoca manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rasputin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DaCoca counters with a nice body shot.
Rasputin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DaCoca lands a right hook to the body.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
DaCoca looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasputin is just out of range.
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DaCoca catches Rasputin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Grigori Rasputin has been cut.
DaCoca swings away with a body shot that misses
and DaCoca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles DaCoca will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
DaCoca moves out of range as Rasputin throws a body kick.
Rasputin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DaCoca's hands.
Rasputin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DaCoca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DaCoca staying out of range there.
DaCoca is trying to counter with his kicks.
A jab from DaCoca finds it's way through Rasputin's defenses.
DaCoca has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rasputin swings widly with a right hand
and DaCoca counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaCoca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DaCoca follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rasputin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DaCoca.#CL#
Rasputin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Rasputin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
That has opened up Charles DaCoca's cut even more.
DaCoca working aggressively here.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasputin lands a right hand that snaps the head of DaCoca backwards.
DaCoca digs a right hand into Rasputin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rasputin's gas tank.
Rasputin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DaCoca or not.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from DaCoca.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but DaCoca avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin throws an elbow but it misses.
DaCoca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasputins head.
Rasputin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DaCoca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
DaCoca misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
The cut above Charles DaCoca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Grigori Rasputin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DaCoca blocks an elbow strike from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasputin.
Rasputin scores with a shoulder strike.
Rasputin looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
DaCoca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut. DaCoca saw that one coming.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut.
DaCoca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DaCoca takes one on the button.
Rasputin tries to clinch up but DaCoca circles away and keeps his distance.
DaCoca throws a leg kick which misses Rasputin's front leg but catches the back leg as Rasputin tries to avoid it. #T3#
Rasputin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DaCoca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DaCoca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasputin throws a nice outside leg kick.
DaCoca scores with a head kick. Rasputin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
DaCoca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DaCoca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rasputin.
DaCoca lands a head shot.
Rasputin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
DaCoca misses the jab.
Rasputin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting DaCoca counter with a right hand.
DaCoca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasputin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DaCoca misses with a low kick.
Rasputin thows a body kick. DaCoca tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin throws a shot from downtown. DaCoca moves away and avoids it.
Rasputin misses with an attempted mid kick.
And DaCoca responds with a good body kick, but Rasputin manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Rasputin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Rasputin misses with an uppercut
and DaCoca counters with a nice body shot.
DaCoca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DaCoca replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rasputin blocks it well.
DaCoca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rasputin has time to react.
Rasputin avoids the body shot from DaCoca.
Rasputin misses with the body kick
and Rasputin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rasputin fails in his attempt to clinch.
DaCoca now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaCoca slips a jab from Rasputin.
DaCoca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DaCoca is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Decent striking displayed by DaCoca there.
Rasputin throws a looping overhand right but DaCoca ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Rasputin throws a lazy right hand but DaCoca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Rasputin moves into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from DaCoca in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rasputin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DaCoca's elbow.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as DaCoca controls the action.
Rasputin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DaCoca swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DaCoca's elbow.
DaCoca swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
DaCoca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rasputin connects with a single shot there.
DaCoca avoids the body shot from Rasputin. #T2#
Rasputin looks to throw the jab but DaCoca is out of range.
Rasputin scores with a decent looking hook.
DaCoca takes one on the button.#CUT#
Charles DaCoca's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Charles DaCoca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DaCoca walks into a left hand.
DaCoca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles DaCoca's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin retains his heavyweight title!
Grigori Rasputin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Charles DaCoca spoke after the fight, saying 'That was unexpected.. Well done.'.

 

Event: T174 Olympic Finals     
Date:   Jan 15, 2017
#R1#
Perkele jabs Rasputin right on the nose. Rasputin blinks but takes it well.
Perkele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rasputin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rasputin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Perkele counters with a good low kick that Rasputin was not able to check.
Rasputin walks into a stiff left hand from Perkele.
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Perkele gets tackled into the cage by Rasputin. Rasputin maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele is trying to force a seperation but Rasputin has the dominant position.
Rasputin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rasputin prevents a body shot from Perkele.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Perkele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from Perkele.
Rasputin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rasputin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Perkele. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Rasputin gets a clinch.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Rasputin. #T1#
Perkele working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Perkele manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Perkele.
Rasputin defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Rasputin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele counters with a body kick.
Perkele scores with a kick to the body.
Perkele keeps the fight on the outside.
Rasputin lands an overhand right.
Perkele throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut.
Perkele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perkele throws a low kick but Rasputin avoids it.#T2#
Perkele with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rasputin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot lands for Perkele.
Rasputin misses with a looping right.
Perkele throws out a counter right but Rasputin avoids it with no problem.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rasputin.
Perkele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perkele moves away from the strike by Rasputin.
Perkele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rasputin.
A nice side step and Perkele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Perkele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Perkele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Rasputin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perkele connects with a right hand. Rasputin shakes it off.#T3#
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Rasputin moved out of range.
Rasputin lands a jab to the head.
Perkele throws a body kick that misses.
Perkele connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Perkele.
Rasputin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Perkele. That snapped Rasputin's head back.
Rasputin moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Rasputin is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perkele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rasputin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Rasputin 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rasputin is looking to score with low kicks.
Perkele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Perkele moves out of range as Rasputin throws a body kick.
Perkele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rasputin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body. Rasputin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rasputin tests Perkele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Perkele. Beautiful body shot.
Perkele connects with a right hand. Rasputin shakes it off.#CL#
Perkele gets tackled into the cage by Rasputin. Rasputin maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Perkele manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Rasputin rushes Perkele and presses him up against the cage.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Stalling in the clinch from Perkele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itse Perkele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Perkele moves out of range of the body kick from Rasputin.
Perkele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rasputin. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Rasputin.
Itse Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rasputin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rasputin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Rasputin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch but Perkele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele punishes Rasputin's body with a nice straight punch.
Perkele stuns Rasputin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rasputin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Perkele.
Perkele tests Rasputin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perkele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Perkele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perkele with a jab.
The fighters circling - Rasputin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Itse Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin wants to clinch
and Perkele counters with a nice body kick.
Rasputin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perkele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses.
Perkele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rasputin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rasputin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rasputin tries to clinch up.
Perkele lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rasputin scores with a body shot. #T2#
Rasputin tries to clinch up but Perkele circles away and keeps his distance.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Perkele. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rasputin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele swinging wildly here.
Rasputin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rasputin moves in looking to clinch but Perkele pushes him off.
A nice side step and Perkele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rasputin tries to clinch up but Perkele circles away and keeps his distance.
Rasputin avoids the head kick by Perkele.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Rasputin lands with a hook. Perkele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Rasputin slips the punch.
Perkele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rasputin doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Jab from Rasputin.
Perkele misses with a low kick as Rasputin jumps back.
Perkele motions for Rasputin to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rasputin checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Itse Perkele has been cut.
Perkele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Rasputin takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Rasputin scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
A short uppercut from Rasputin.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike.
Perkele takes an elbow to the forehead.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
Perkele lands a body shot.
Perkele has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rasputin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Perkele can turn it around.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Come on Perkele - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Perkele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasputin avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Rasputin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele throws a body kick that misses.
Rasputin throwing a counter right hand but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Rasputin throws a wild body kick that Perkele sees coming a mile off.
Rasputin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itse Perkele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Itse Perkele's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Perkele lands with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Perkele.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perkele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rasputin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rasputin misses with a left hand
and Perkele counters with a body kick that stops Rasputin in his tracks momentarily.
Perkele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Perkele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rasputin takes one to the side of the head.
Perkele scores with a decent looking hook.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Rasputin's front leg but catches the back leg as Rasputin tries to avoid it.
Rasputin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perkele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Perkele throws a low kick but Rasputin moves out of range easily. #T1#
Rasputin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Rasputin lands the left hand.
Rasputin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rasputin misses with a kick to the body.
Perkele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Perkele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perkele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rasputin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkele misses with a leg kick
and Rasputin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Perkele's knee momentarily.
Perkele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasputin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Perkele misses with a body shot
and Rasputin counters with a leg kick.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Rasputin's head but Rasputin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
A jab lands there for Perkele.
Rasputin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin throws a push kick but Perkele slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Perkele.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasputin misses the jab.
Perkele connects with a body shot that sends Rasputin's belly button to the back.
Perkele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rasputin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rasputin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perkele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rasputin's hands.
A combination from Perkele does no damage.
Perkele misses with a straight right. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Perkele.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rasputin moves away.
Perkele fakes the leg kick and cracks Rasputin in the body.
Rasputin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkele.
Perkele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Rasputin misses.
Perkele tests Rasputin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rasputin tries to land a front kick but Perkele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perkele lands the left hand.
Good leg kick by Perkele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
Rasputin lands a glancing blow to the side of Perkele's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin scores with a decent looking hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rasputin.
Perkele looks to land a body kick but Rasputin moved away.
Rasputin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Rasputin misses the target.
Rasputin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rasputin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rasputin doesn't manage to clinch there - Perkele circles away.
It seemed like Perkele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perkele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itse Perkele really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itse Perkele's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Rasputin counters with a straight right hand.
Perkele with a hook.
Perkele connects with a body shot that sends Rasputin's belly button to the back.
Perkele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rasputin. Rasputin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rasputin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perkele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perkele connects with an inside leg kick.
Perkele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rasputin takes a step back to recover.
Perkele is looking to land body kicks.
Rasputin needs to keep his hands up - Perkele had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Perkele tries to keep at a distance but Rasputin has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Perkele breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perkele, right into the meat. #T1#
Perkele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rasputin at a distance.
Perkele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rasputin.
Perkele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Rasputin ducks down to avoid it.
Rasputin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perkele scores with a nice strike.
Rasputin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crunch! Perkele slams his shin into Rasputin's torso.
Rasputin tries to clinch up but Perkele circles away and keeps his distance.
Perkele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rasputin momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkele. #T2#
Rasputin is looking to clinch but Perkele is avoiding it.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele throws a lazy body kick
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rasputin darts in trying to clinch
and Perkele counters with a nice kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Perkele.
Perkele scores with a nice strike.
Rasputin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perkele thuds a left hand into Rasputin's body.
Perkele connects with a crisp jab.
Perkele misses with a body kick. #T3#
Rasputin walks into a left hand.
Rasputin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rasputin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele moves out of range of the body kick from Rasputin.
Perkele was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perkele, as that shot connected.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasputin is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Rasputin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkele tried to score with a low kick but Rasputin checks it.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Rasputin throwing a counter right hand but Perkele manages to avoid it.#CL#
Rasputin closes the distance and pushes Perkele back into the cage.#T4#
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Perkele controls the action.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
A body shot lands from Rasputin.
Perkele is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rasputin lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rasputin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasputin has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Perkele trying to control the position but instead, Rasputin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perkele into the cage.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage. #BC2#
Perkele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele lands a nice shot that snaps Rasputin's head back. #CL#
Rasputin takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itse Perkele dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Itse Perkele's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Perkele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rasputin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rasputin blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rasputin misses the target.
Rasputin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Rasputin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perkele delivers a nice body kick.
Perkele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rasputin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rasputin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Rasputin is looking to clinch but Perkele is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Rasputin 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Rasputin lands a really nice looking cross but Perkele seems unphased. #CL#
Perkele gets tackled into the cage by Rasputin. Rasputin maintains the clinch.
Perkele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rasputin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Rasputin - that landed with a thud.
Perkele is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rasputin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grigori Rasputin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rasputin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Rasputin on the inside.
Rasputin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rasputin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perkeles head.
Good body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rasputin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rasputin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Rasputin pushes Perkele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Rasputin as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Rasputin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Perkele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele is trying to force a seperation but Rasputin has the dominant position.
Perkele misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Rasputin pushes off an throws an elbow but Perkele leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Rasputin.
Perkele is trying to push Rasputin away but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rasputin prevents Perkele from breaking the clinch.
Rasputin keeps control of Perkele as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Perkele can't find room to land a body shot as Rasputin controls the action. #BC2#
Perkele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasputin misses with a body kick.
Rasputin needs to keep his hands up - Perkele had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Rasputin tries to clinch up
and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Rasputin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasputin was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch but Perkele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grigori Rasputin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rasputin wants to clinch but Perkele slips to the side
and Perkele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perkele throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rasputin misses the target.
Perkele takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Perkele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
Rasputin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perkele on the side of the head. #T4#
Rasputin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Rasputin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perkele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rasputin tries to clinch but Perkele moves out of range.
Rasputin closes the distance but Perkele moves to the side
and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Rasputin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rasputin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rasputin's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grigori Rasputin.
I think Perkele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itse Perkele!

Itse Perkele very nearly forgot to thank Kemists ↑ 5x160Q - $149-199 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Grigori Rasputin was interviewed post fight and said 'Seems like i will need to get even more mad then i am and put on an immense, intense training camp for my next opponent.'.

 

Event: T173 Holiday Special     
Date:   Dec 25, 2016
#R1#
Alexandersson scores with a decent looking hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rasputin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandersson. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandersson ducks right into an uppercut from Rasputin. #CUT2#
It looks like Gymer Alexandersson has been cut.
Alexandersson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandersson takes a swing at Rasputin's ribcage but misses.
Rasputin feints a counter leg kick.
Rasputin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rasputin duly obliges.
Alexandersson misses with an uppercut.
Rasputin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Rasputin lands a big right hand that sends Alexandersson crashing to the mat! Rasputin stays standing though and waves Alexandersson back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rasputin lands a front kick.
Rasputin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rasputin slips a straight right by Alexandersson.#T1#
Rasputin tries to land a front kick but Alexandersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexandersson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rasputin scores with a spinning back kick!
Alexandersson is breathing heavily.
Alexandersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Rasputin.#CUT2#
Gymer Alexandersson's cut is getting worse.
Rasputin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexandersson at a distance. #KD2#
Rasputin drops Alexandersson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alexandersson 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rasputin moves into range and clinches up with Alexandersson.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasputin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Rasputin.
Alexandersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Alexandersson avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage. #T2#
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandersson controls the action.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Gymer Alexandersson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandersson fails to land. #BC#
Alexandersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandersson takes a swing at Rasputin's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Rasputin cracks Alexandersson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alexandersson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rasputin finish him?
Rasputin throws a leg kick which misses Alexandersson's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandersson tries to avoid it.
Rasputin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Rasputin darts in and clinches Alexandersson up against the cage.
Rasputin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Rasputin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Gymer Alexandersson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandersson controls the action.
Alexandersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandersson can't find room to land a body shot as Rasputin controls the action.
Alexandersson has a couple of punches blocked by Rasputin.
Alexandersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rasputin.
Rasputin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rasputin pushes Alexandersson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandersson fails to pull guard.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandersson controls the action.
Rasputin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexandersson.
Rasputin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gymer Alexandersson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: T171 Olympics Round 1.2     
Date:   Dec 11, 2016
#R1#
Mangrove Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangrove Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mangrove Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasputin is just out of range.
Rasputin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rasputin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mangrove Jr takes a step back to recover.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove Jr throws a leg kick
and Rasputin counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasputin throws a lazy body kick
and Mangrove Jr counters with a body kick that stops Rasputin in his tracks momentarily.
Rasputin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick. #KD2#
Rasputin lands a big uppercut and Mangrove Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mangrove Jr looks OK. Rasputin waves Mangrove Jr back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Tevin Mangrove Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Mangrove Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangrove Jr slips under a jab.
Rasputin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangrove Jr staying out of range there.#T1#
Mangrove Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove Jr.
Rasputin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mangrove Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rasputin.
A big right from Rasputin misses.
Mangrove Jr jabs Rasputin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove Jr is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Rasputin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Rasputin.
The fighters circling - Rasputin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Rasputin cracks Mangrove Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mangrove Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rasputin finish him? #ROC2#
Mangrove Jr is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangrove Jr throws a big counter combination but Rasputin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oh Mangrove Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rasputin throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Mangrove Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mangrove Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Rasputin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mangrove Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangrove Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Rasputin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rasputin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mangrove Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rasputin takes a step back to recover.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rasputin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rasputin checks a leg kick.
Mangrove Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Rasputin sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Rasputin throws a hook but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Rasputin takes one on the button.
Mangrove Jr slips a straight right by Rasputin.
Mangrove Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mangrove Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mangrove Jr misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Rasputin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mangrove Jr! Rasputin lets Mangrove Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crunch! Mangrove Jr slams his shin into Rasputin's torso.#KD2#
Rasputin lands a big right hand that sends Mangrove Jr crashing to the mat! Rasputin stays standing though and waves Mangrove Jr back to his feet!
Both fighters circling a little - Mangrove Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rasputin throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangrove Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mangrove Jr works Rasputin's body with a nice hook.
Rasputin lands a jab to Mangrove Jr's midsection.#T4##CL2#
Rasputin has closed the distance and engaged Mangrove Jr in a clinch.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Rasputin presses Mangrove Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mangrove Jr is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Rasputin.
Rasputin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangrove Jr.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Rasputin.
Rasputin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rasputin works on Mangrove Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Rasputin lands with a light punch inside.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasputin controls his hands.
Rasputin pushes Mangrove Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangrove Jr.
Rasputin lands a shoulder strike.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Rasputin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tevin Mangrove Jr's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rasputin misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rasputin.
Rasputin drops Mangrove Jr with a huge uppercut! Mangrove Jr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rasputin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CEC 478     
Date:   Oct 23, 2016
#R1#
Rubin looks to throw the jab but Rasputin is out of range.
Rasputin counters with a body kick.
Rubin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasputin manages to avoid it.
Rasputin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Rasputin does it's job there.
We've been hearing reports that Rubin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rasputin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rasputin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rubin misses with a shot to the body
and Rasputin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rubin lands with a hook. Rasputin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rasputin tries to move into range but Rubin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rubin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rubin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rasputin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rubin connects with the punch.
Rasputin avoids the body shot from Rubin.
Rasputin tries a quick counter leg kick but Rubin is wise to it.
Grigori Rasputin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Rasputin tries to sprawl but Rubin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rubin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasputin keeps working.
Rasputin manages to get to full guard.
Rasputin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rubin controlling Rasputin's posture.
Rasputin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin preventing the sweep. #T2#
Rasputin trying to control but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Rubin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasputin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rasputin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rasputin's head.
Rasputin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rasputin keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rubin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rubin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rasputin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rasputin stopping the sweep attempt from Rubin.
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Rasputin won't allow Rubin to sweep him here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rasputin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rubin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rubin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rasputin's guard. #REVR#
Rubin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rasputin's head.
Rubin preventing the sweep.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasputin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rubin is now in half guard.
Rubin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rubin wants to take a breather but Rasputin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Rasputin misses.
Rubin walks into a straight right hand from Rasputin.
Rubin throws a right and a left that Rasputin avoids nicely.
Rasputin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rubin throws an overhand right that lands on Rasputin's shoulder, as Rasputin tries to avoid the shot.
Rubin connects with a single shot there.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rubin staying out of range there.
Rubin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rasputin counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin misses the jab.
Rasputin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rubin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasputin can do to turn this around?
Rasputin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rasputin tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rasputin slips a jab from Rubin.
Rubin misses the jab.#T1#
Rasputin moves away from the strike by Rubin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rasputin! But no joy.#TD#
Rasputin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Rasputin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rubin preventing the sweep.
Rasputin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rubin wants to pass the guard but Rasputin is keeping the position.
Rubin works over Rasputin with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Rubin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasputin is keeping the position for now.
Rubin content to stall in guard here.
Rubin throws a big right hand that misses.
Rubin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rasputin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rubin throwing strikes but missing.
Rubin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rasputin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Rubin throws a strike but Rasputin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Rubin keeps moving.
Rubin is pulling down on Rasputin's head to control his posture.
Rubin trying to keep a closed guard but Rasputin is proving a slippery customer.
Rasputin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rasputin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rasputin stopping the sweep attempt from Rubin.
Rubin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasputin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rubin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasputin is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Rubin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rasputin has momentary wrist control but Rubin slips an elbow through the middle.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
Rubin is fighting to break Rasputin's control of his arms but Rasputin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rasputin working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rubin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rubin, right into the meat.
Timur Rubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rasputin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rasputin slips under a jab from Rubin.
Rubin slips under a jab from Rasputin.
Rubin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rubin fails with the takedown.
Rasputin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubin takes a swing at Rasputin's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rubin. Rubin obviously looking to wear him down.
Rubin cracks Rasputin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rasputin misses with a hook. Rubin ducked under it nicely.
Rasputin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Rubin throws a sloppy body shot
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rubin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rasputin. Rasputin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rasputin avoids the body shot from Rubin.
A little jabbing left from Rasputin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rasputin sizes up Rubin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rasputin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rasputin misses the jab.
Rubin fails with a takedown attempt.
Rubin moves out of range of the body kick.
Rubin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rasputin's sensitive parts.
Rubin cracks Rasputin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rubin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rasputin is fending him off so far but Rubin persists. Nope, Rasputin circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Rubin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin misses with a hook #TD#
and Rubin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rasputin won't be happy with that. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin working the ground and pound.
Rasputin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rubin taking a breather here.
Rubin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rubin wants to control but Rasputin is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Rubin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rasputin looks to move to half guard but instead Rubin has passed into mount! Damn!
BOOM! Rubin connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T3#
Rubin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rubin controlling the pace for now.
Rubin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rubin is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Rasputin goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Rubin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin retains his super heavyweight title!
Timur Rubin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Grigori Rasputin spoke after the fight, saying 'Seems like i will need to get even more mad then i am and put on an immense, intense training camp for my next opponent.'.

 

Event: CEC 475     
Date:   Oct 07, 2016
#R1#
Juggernaut throws a leg kick
and Rasputin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Bo Juggernaut has been cut.
Juggernaut lands a slapping body shot.
Juggernaut connects with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Juggernaut.
Rasputin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juggernaut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rasputin scrambles back to his feet.
Juggernaut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rasputin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid body kick from Rasputin.
A head kick misses from Juggernaut.
Rasputin digs a good hook to Juggernaut's body.
Rasputin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Juggernaut looks to throw the jab but Rasputin is out of range.
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!#CL#
Rasputin closes the distance and clinches.
Juggernaut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juggernaut misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Juggernaut blocks it. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juggernaut.
Rasputin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Rasputin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rasputin.
Juggernaut looks winded!
Rasputin is leaning against Juggernaut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juggernaut tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juggernauts head.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Juggernaut using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rasputin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Rasputin.
Rasputin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rasputin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juggernaut's elbow.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Juggernaut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rasputin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Juggernaut controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rasputin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juggernaut.
Rasputin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rasputin lands a nice uppercut.
Rasputin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rasputin lands a shoulder strike.
Rasputin tries to work over Juggernaut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasputin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rasputin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin throws an elbow but it misses.
Rasputin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rasputin is leaning against Juggernaut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Juggernaut avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin scores with a shot to the side of Juggernaut's head.
Rasputin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Rasputin lands with a short shot to the head.
Rasputin swings wildly with an uppercut but Juggernaut uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Rasputin.
Juggernaut prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin scores with a hook to the body.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Juggernaut controls his hands.
Rasputin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juggernaut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Juggernaut controls his hands.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juggernaut's elbow.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juggernaut's elbow.
Juggernaut misses with a knee to the head.
Juggernaut blocks an uppercut.
Rasputin tries to work over Juggernaut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Rasputin as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Juggernaut is rocked!#T4##KD#
Rasputin drops Juggernaut onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Juggernaut is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Juggernaut is still on wobbly legs! Can Rasputin finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin creates a bit of distance for himself, with Juggernaut pressed up against the cage and cracks Juggernaut with a massive uppercut! Juggernaut goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Rasputin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Grigori Rasputin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Syn 470 - Turpin vs Rasputin     
Date:   Sep 12, 2016
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Turpin.
Turpin throws a head kick that half lands.
Turpin takes one to the chin there.
Rasputin slips a jab from Turpin.
Turpin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rasputin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rasputin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turpin catches Rasputin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rasputin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turpin.
Turpin moves out of range as Rasputin strikes.
Rasputin lands with an uppercut that bounces Turpin off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpin tries to work over Rasputin's front leg with a kick but Rasputin checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rasputin.
Turpin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rasputin throws a lazy uppercut
and Turpin counters with a straight right hand.
Turpin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Turpin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rasputin throws out the jab.
Rasputin misses with a right hand
and Turpin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turpin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rasputin's sensitive parts.
Turpin connects with a looping right hand.
Turpin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rasputin is looking for the big counter here.
Nice straight punches there by Turpin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turpin.
Rasputin scores with a sloppy right hand. Turpin should have avoided that one.
Rasputin lands a head shot.#KD2#
Rasputin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Turpin sprawling to the canvas! Turpin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rasputin finish him?! #ROC2#
Turpin is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Randolph Turpin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut.
Turpin moves out of range as Rasputin throws a body kick. #T2#
Turpin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Rasputin misses.
Turpin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rasputin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turpin.
Turpin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turpin walks into a straight right hand from Rasputin.
Turpin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rasputin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turpin momentarily.
Rasputin keeps Turpin at a distance using the push kick.
Rasputin looks for the body kick but Turpin saw that one coming.
Rasputin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rasputin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Turpin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rasputin misses the body punch
and Turpin counters with a nice uppercut.
Turpin looks to land a body kick but Rasputin moved away.#T3#
Rasputin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turpin.
Rasputin moves forwards but Turpin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rasputin with a hook.
A good leg kick by Turpin.
Rasputin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turpin.
Turpin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasputin manages to avoid it.
Turpin tests Rasputin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rasputin misses with a hook
letting Turpin counter with a right hand.
Rasputin throws a nice looking combination but Turpin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turpin scores with a punch to the head.
Turpin throws a hook to the side of Rasputin's head but Rasputin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rasputin throws a jab but it's blocked by Turpin. #T4#
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpin is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turpin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rasputin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turpin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rasputin counters with a stiff right hand.
Turpin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turpin moves away from the strike by Rasputin.
Turpin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rasputin tries a low kick but Turpin avoids it.
Turpin throws a leg kick but Rasputin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rasputin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasputin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turpin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rasputin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turpin counters with a thumping low kick.
Rasputin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Randolph Turpin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randolph Turpin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turpin tries to work over Rasputin's front leg with a kick but Rasputin checks it.
Rasputin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Turpin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Turpin lands with a straight right. Rasputin didn't see that one coming.
Turpin scores with a spinning back kick!
Rasputin blocks a low kick nicely.
Turpin misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Rasputin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rasputin throws the left hand but Turpin avoids the punch easily.
Turpin lands a nice looking body kick.
Turpin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpin throws a leg kick but Rasputin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turpin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turpin jabs at Rasputin's body.
Turpin jabs Rasputin right on the nose. Rasputin blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Turpin takes a swing at Rasputin's ribcage but misses.
Turpin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rasputin checks it well.
Turpin scores with a leg kick.
Rasputin tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Rasputin forces Turpin back against the cage and clinches.
Rasputin digs a right hand into Turpin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turpin's gas tank.
Turpin tries to stall but Rasputin uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Turpin breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Rasputin blocks the low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turpin, right into the meat.
Turpin scores with a jab.
Turpin moves out of range of the strikes.
Turpin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Rasputin fakes the leg kick and cracks Turpin in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turpin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rasputin counters with a stiff right hand.
Rasputin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Turpin will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turpin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turpin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Randolph Turpin is winning the standup battle so far.#KD2#
Rasputin sends Turpin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rasputin is motioning to the referee to let Turpin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Turpin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rasputin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turpin seems to have got his legs back now.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to clinch but Turpin is having none of it.
Rasputin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rasputin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rasputin scores with a shot to the body. #T3##KD2#
Rasputin cracks Turpin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rasputin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Turpin to stand back up!
Turpin leaves his chin hanging out and Rasputin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Turpin crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Randolph Turpin stepped up to the mic, saying 'You the man bro, thanks for the super fight, you are a credit to the sport.'.

 

Event: CEC 464     
Date:   Aug 12, 2016
#R1#
Smaug wants to slow Rasputin down by chopping away at his legs.
Rasputin throwing a counter right hand but Smaug manages to avoid it.
Rasputin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rasputin misses with a kick to the body.
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smaug.
Smaug darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smaug moves out of range as Rasputin throws a body kick.
Rasputin throws a looping overhand right but Smaug ducks down to avoid it.
Smaug just misses with a punch to the body.
Smaug lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smaug tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It appears Rasputin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Smaug takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smaug missing with a left hand there. Rasputin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rasputin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smaug looks winded!
Rasputin looks for the body kick but Smaug saw that one coming.
Smaug moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smaug loads up on a big right hand but Rasputin slips the punch.
Smaug tries to clinch there but Rasputin circles away. #CL2#
Smaug has closed the distance and engaged Rasputin in a clinch. #T1#
Smaug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasputin blocks an uppercut.
Rasputin gets through Smaug's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smaug digs a right hand underneath Rasputin's ribcage. Rasputin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smaug lands a body punch.
Rasputin lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rasputin.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasputin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Smaug avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Smaug's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rasputin misses with an elbow strike.
Rasputin throws an elbow but it misses.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Smaug avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Cinder Smaug has been cut.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Smaug controls his hands.
Smaug is looking to control Rasputin's arms but Rasputin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smaug has his back to the cage.
Smaug stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smaug - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Rasputin lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a right hand.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Smaug controls his hands.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smaug is pushing Rasputin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smaug pushes Rasputin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Rasputin as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smaug backwards.
Rasputin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rasputin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smaug backwards.
Rasputin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Cinder Smaug's cut even more.
Rasputin lands a nice shot to the body.
Smaug takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rasputin pushes Smaug back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Smaug blocks it.
Rasputin lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Cinder Smaug's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Rasputin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smaug.
Smaug blocks an elbow strike from Rasputin.
Smaug can't find room to land a body shot as Rasputin controls the action.
Rasputin pushes Smaug back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Smaug is rocked!
A short right from Rasputin on the inside.
Smaug is still on wobbly legs! Can Rasputin finish him?
Smaug tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Rasputin as the two fighters clinch.
Rasputin scores with a shot to the side of Smaug's head.
Rasputin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Smaug! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rasputin is unloading with more strikes now! Smaug drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Grigori Rasputin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CEC 461     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Rasputin misses with a left hand
and Hume counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Grigori Rasputin has been cut.
Hume throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Rasputin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rasputin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hume tries a head kick but it misses.
Rasputin moves to clinch but Hume breaks away
and Hume counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Hume.
Rasputin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rasputin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rasputin is looking to clinch but Hume is avoiding it.
Rasputin checks a leg kick.
It looked like Rasputin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hume.
Hume pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Rasputin counters with a quick kick to the body but Hume blocks it.
Hume fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hume throws a shot from downtown. Rasputin moves away and avoids it.
Rasputin takes a swing at Hume's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Hume jabs at Rasputin's body.
Hume keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rasputin.
Sawyer Hume seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hume swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hume lands with a hook. Rasputin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rasputin swats away the attempt to clinch by Hume.
Rasputin tries to clinch up.
Hume misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hume fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rasputin checks it well.
Rasputin lands with an overhand left.
Rasputin misses with a body kick.
Rasputin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hume misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rasputin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Rasputin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hume on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sawyer Hume has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Hume.
Rasputin misses with a body kick.
Rasputin pushes Hume away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hume.
Hume rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rasputin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hume on the side of the head.#ROC#
Hume is rocked!
Hume attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rasputin moves out of range as Hume throws a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rasputin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hume - the referee stops the clock and Rasputin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hume. Rasputin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hume throws a looping overhand right but Rasputin ducks down to avoid it.
Hume doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rasputin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hume. Hume circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rasputin cracks a nice hook into Hume's ribs.
Hume looks winded!#T3#
Hume misses with a wild body shot.
Rasputin blocks a leg kick.#KD#
Rasputin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hume sprawling to the canvas! Hume rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rasputin finish him?!
Hume is still on wobbly legs! Can Rasputin finish him?
Hume throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hume seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Rasputin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hume sprawling to the canvas! Hume rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rasputin finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hume scores with a hook to the body. Rasputin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the body
and Hume counters with a thumping low kick.
Rasputin misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hume! But no joy.
Rasputin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hume tries a head kick but it misses.
Rasputin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasputin is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Hume. #T4#
Hume lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasputin circles away quickly and effectively.
Hume lands with a kick to the temple. Rasputin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hume tries to clinch but Rasputin is having none of it.
A big right from Rasputin misses.
Rasputin moves out of range of the leg kick from Hume.
Rasputin walks into a straight right hand from Hume.
Hume throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Hume there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot lands for Rasputin.
Both fighters circling a little - Rasputin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hume tries to clinch but Rasputin is having none of it.
Rasputin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hume misses with a leg kick.
Rasputin fakes the leg kick and cracks Hume in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grigori Rasputin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hume blocks the body kick.
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hume smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hume thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rasputin tries to land a body kick
and Hume counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rasputin's knee momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hume darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hume swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rasputin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hume darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hume fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hume takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rasputin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rasputin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hume misses with a body kick.
Rasputin thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Rasputin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rasputin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rasputin misses with a body kick.
Hume bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hume chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hume.
Rasputin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sawyer Hume seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hume misses with a body shot.
Hume tries to clinch there but Rasputin circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rasputin misses the target.
Hume misses the shot to the body.
Rasputin misses with a hook. Hume ducked under it nicely.
Hume throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Hume forces Rasputin back against the cage and clinches.
Hume working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hume's elbow.
Hume goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin lands a shot to the body.
Rasputin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rasputin lands a left hand.
Hume blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasputin blocks an elbow strike from Hume.
Rasputin misses with some punches.
Hume digs a right hand underneath Rasputin's ribcage. Rasputin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hume prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasputin takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hume.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Hume blocks it.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
Hume takes an elbow to the temple.
Rasputin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hume.
Hume lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hume tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hume.
Hume scores with a shoulder strike.
Sawyer Hume seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rasputin misses with an elbow over the top.
Hume avoids a wild elbow strike from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a head punch that misses.
Rasputin letting Hume take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Hume fails to land. #T4#
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hume manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rasputin takes a shot to the head.
Hume has Rasputin pressed against the cage.
Rasputin working aggressively here.
Hume taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hume tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hume tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hume controls his hands.
Hume just leaning against Rasputin, taking a breather.
Hume lands with a right to the head.
Rasputin blocks a body shot from Hume.
Hume goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sawyer Hume showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Rasputin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Hume tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasputin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hume.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hume is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hume.
Crunch! Hume slams his shin into Rasputin's torso.
That kick from Hume tenderised Rasputin's leg. Rasputin is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD2#
Hume lands a big head kick that sends Rasputin tumbling to the mat! Hume takes a step backwards and waves Rasputin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rasputin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hume counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hume finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Rasputin misses the target.
Rasputin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hume misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rasputin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Hume coming out on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hume ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.
Hume appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Hume is predictable there
and Rasputin counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Hume scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Rasputin is rocked!
Hume throws a hook but Rasputin blocks it.
Hume avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasputin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hume pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Hume has closed the distance and engaged Rasputin in a clinch.
Rasputin prevents a body shot from Hume.
Hume lands a left hand.
Rasputin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Rasputin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rasputin gets through Hume's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hume.
Hume is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rasputin lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Hume blocks an elbow strike from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Hume taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hume misses with a body punch.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hume fails to land.
Rasputin tries to work over Hume's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hume swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rasputin fails to land.
Rasputin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Humes head. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Rasputin blocks a body shot from Hume.
A hook to the body from Hume.
Hume works on Rasputin's body with a couple of short punches.
Hume stalling in the clinch but Rasputin improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rasputin takes a shot to the head.
Hume prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Hume displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rasputin up against the cage.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Hume controls the action.
Hume lands with a right to the head.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Rasputin tries a body shot but Hume blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Rasputin.
Hume misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hume lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hume blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rasputin tries to work over Hume's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hume scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rasputin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasputin.
A short uppercut from Hume.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin tries a body shot but Hume blocks it.
Hume tries to throw a body punch but Rasputin avoids it by throwing Hume back against the cage.
Hume swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hume swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hume dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sawyer Hume really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Hume throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rasputin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hume scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Rasputin.
Hume misses with the body kick#KD#
and Rasputin counters with a nice right hand that sends Hume toppling to the canvas! Hume scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rasputin finish him?!
Rasputin shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hume takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rasputin sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hume bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Grigori Rasputin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: MFN 331: Mara vs. Nowacki III     
Date:   Jul 20, 2016
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mangrove Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mangrove Jr working aggressively here.
Rasputin prevents a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Rasputin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
Rasputin misses with an elbow over the top.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin blocks an uppercut.
Rasputin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rasputin presses Mangrove Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mangrove Jr is breathing heavily.
Rasputin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Mangrove Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Rasputin.
A short uppercut from Rasputin.
Mangrove Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Rasputin.
A nice left hand lands by Rasputin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Rasputin on the inside.
Rasputin presses Mangrove Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rasputin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Rasputin on the inside. #T1#
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasputin is working Mangrove Jr over against the cage.
Rasputin throws an elbow that misses.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mangrove Jr backwards.
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Rasputin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasputin controls his hands.
Rasputin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasputin controls his hands.
Rasputin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Mangrove Jr is rocked!
Rasputin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mangrove Jr to his knees! Rasputin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
A relieved looking Grigori Rasputin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEC 452     
Date:   Jun 17, 2016
#R1#
Rasputin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juggernaut flicks out a counter leg kick but Rasputin steps away.
Juggernaut misses with a kick to the body.
Rasputin throwing a counter right hand but Juggernaut manages to avoid it.
Rasputin scores with a hook to the body. Juggernaut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rasputin throws out a loose jab but Juggernaut uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juggernaut! But no joy.
Juggernaut tries to move into range but Rasputin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Bo Juggernaut has been cut.
Rasputin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bo Juggernaut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rasputin!
Juggernaut misses the shot to the body.
Juggernaut has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rasputin slips under a jab from Juggernaut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juggernaut throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rasputin blocks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Juggernaut.
A clash of legs there as Rasputin blocks the low kick.#T1#
Juggernaut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Juggernaut has Rasputin up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Juggernaut.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Juggernaut controls his hands.
Juggernaut digs a right hand underneath Rasputin's ribcage. Rasputin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rasputin is working Juggernaut over against the cage.
Juggernaut swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin blocks an uppercut.
Juggernaut blocks an uppercut.
Rasputin tries to work over Juggernaut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin managing to block the knees to the body from Juggernaut.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Juggernaut blocks it.
Juggernaut blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Juggernaut avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Juggernaut slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Juggernaut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rasputin is defending well for now.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Juggernaut tries to land a knee to the head but Rasputin blocks with his arms.
Rasputin is working Juggernaut over against the cage.
Juggernaut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
Rasputin blocks an elbow strike from Juggernaut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Juggernaut avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Juggernaut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasputin misses with some punches.
Juggernaut misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Juggernaut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Juggernaut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juggernaut lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rasputin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Juggernaut's efforts to push away.
Juggernaut tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Juggernaut fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Rasputin pushes Juggernaut back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Juggernaut looks winded!
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juggernaut misses with an elbow over the top.
Rasputin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juggernaut unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rasputin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Juggernaut avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juggernaut's elbow.
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juggernaut misses with some punches.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin tries to work over Juggernaut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasputin.
Juggernaut tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin blocks an elbow strike.
Rasputin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juggernaut lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juggernaut can't find room to land a body shot as Rasputin controls the action.
Juggernaut throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Rasputin.
Juggernaut lands an elbow inside.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juggernaut's elbow.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Rasputin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasputin misses with some punches.
Juggernaut pushes Rasputin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasputin misses with an elbow over the top.
Juggernaut with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rasputin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rasputin lands a right hand.
Juggernaut blocks an elbow strike.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Juggernaut controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasputin.
Rasputin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rasputin pushes Juggernaut back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Juggernaut controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grigori Rasputin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Juggernaut's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rasputin just misses with a punch to the body.
Juggernaut just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rasputin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rasputin connects with a nice looking jab.
Rasputin scores with a nice right hand.
Juggernaut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Juggernaut throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range. #KD#
Rasputin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Juggernaut sprawling to the canvas! Juggernaut rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rasputin finish him?!
Rasputin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juggernaut can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juggernaut throws a low kick, looking for Rasputin's leg but Rasputin calmly moves out of range.
Juggernaut throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rasputin.
Rasputin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Juggernaut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rasputin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Juggernaut ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rasputin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Juggernaut - the referee stops the clock and Rasputin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Juggernaut. Rasputin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Juggernaut throws a combination that misses
and Rasputin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Juggernaut is breathing heavily.
Rasputin loads up on a big right hand but Juggernaut slips the punch.
Juggernaut looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Juggernaut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws out a leg kick but Juggernaut moves out of range and Rasputin only half commits.
Rasputin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juggernaut. Juggernaut circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rasputin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juggernaut moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Juggernaut.
A little feinted left hand from Rasputin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rasputin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Juggernaut.
Rasputin connects with a solid leg kick.
Juggernaut looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Rasputin slips a jab from Juggernaut.
Rasputin defending well as Juggernaut loads up on a big left hand.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Juggernaut is just out of range.
Juggernaut tries a head kick but it misses.
Rasputin checks a leg kick.
Rasputin connects with a body shot.
Juggernaut walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Rasputin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Juggernaut sprawling to the canvas! Juggernaut rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rasputin finish him?! #ROC#
Juggernaut is rocked!
Rasputin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juggernaut.
Rasputin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Juggernaut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasputin lands a nice shot to the body.
Juggernaut blocks a jab.#T3##KD#
Rasputin sends Juggernaut crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rasputin is motioning to the referee to let Juggernaut up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Juggernaut is still on wobbly legs! Can Rasputin finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Bo Juggernaut's cut even more.
Rasputin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Juggernaut at a distance.
Rasputin connects with an inside leg kick.
Juggernaut seems to have recovered his senses.
Juggernaut looks to throw the jab but Rasputin is out of range.
Rasputin checks a leg kick nicely.
Rasputin is looking to counter punch.
Juggernaut throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juggernaut chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rasputin can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Juggernaut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juggernaut misses with a hook
and Rasputin counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin retains his heavyweight title!
Grigori Rasputin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: MFN 317     
Date:   May 25, 2016
#R1#
Rasputin misses with a hook. Gravius ducked under it nicely.
Gravius misses with a right hand
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gravius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rasputin connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Gravius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rasputin blocks a head kick by Gravius.
Gravius throws a hook but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rasputin on the side of the head. #KD#
Gravius lands a big head kick that sends Rasputin tumbling to the mat! Gravius takes a step backwards and waves Rasputin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crack! Gravius connects with the perfect overhand right and Rasputin falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Gravius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sellus Gravius!
Sellus Gravius 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.
In defeat, Grigori Rasputin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Seems like i will need to get even more mad then i am and put on an immense, intense training camp for my next opponent.'.

 

Event: Syn 440 - Supernova VI     
Date:   May 13, 2016
#R1#
Rasputin throws a shot from downtown. Harrington moves away and avoids it.
Rasputin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harrington is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Harrington loads up on a big right hand but Rasputin slips the punch.
Harrington thumps Rasputin with a low kick.
Harrington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harrington seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rasputin looks to land a right hand but Harrington moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Rasputin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrington lands with a good body shot.
Harrington lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rasputin takes a step back to recover.
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrington lands a leg kick that knocks Rasputin off balance momentarily.
Harrington misses with a low kick.#CL#
Harrington moves into the clinch successfully.
Harrington prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Harrington blocks it.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
Harrington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Harrington tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Harrington.
Rasputin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrington lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
Harrington lands an uppercut.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Harrington avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Harrington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Harrington.
Harrington digs a right hand underneath Rasputin's ribcage. Rasputin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrington controls his hands.
Rasputin tries to work over Harrington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrington controls his hands.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harrington throws a head punch that misses.
Harrington pushes Rasputin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrington misses with a punch to the body.
Harrington tries to pull guard but Rasputin holds him up against the cage and eventually Harrington drops back down to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Rasputin. #TD#
Harrington pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Harrington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rasputin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rasputin scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Harrington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rasputin defends well.#SUB#
Harrington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasputin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rasputin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harrington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rasputin has managed to get both his arms back between Harrington's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Harrington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rasputin defends well.#SUB#
Harrington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB#
Harrington working for a triangle but Rasputin defends it easily.
Rasputin lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Harrington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rasputin scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Ashley Harrington has been cut.
Rasputin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rasputin avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Harrington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rasputin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rasputin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Harrington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasputin is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SU2#
Rasputin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Harrington is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Rasputin pushes Harrington up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrington working aggressively here.
Harrington prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Harrington controls the action.
Harrington scores with a shoulder strike.
Rasputin is trying to pull guard but Harrington turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rasputin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrington misses with some punches.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Harrington controls the action.
Harrington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rasputin walks away with a smile on his face. Harrington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harrington misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Rasputin counters with a nice right hand that sends Harrington toppling to the canvas! Harrington scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rasputin finish him?!#ROC2#
Harrington is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin throws a head kick that misses.
Rasputin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Harrington! Rasputin dives in looking to finish! Harrington is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
Our winner, Grigori Rasputin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CEC 443     
Date:   May 04, 2016
#R1#
Juggernaut moves into range and connects with a jab.
Juggernaut thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Rasputin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut. Juggernaut saw that one coming.
Juggernaut thumps Rasputin with a low kick.
A head kick by Juggernaut misses
and Juggernaut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juggernaut connects with the punch.
A jab from Rasputin finds it's way through Juggernaut's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Bo Juggernaut has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Rasputin.
A little jabbing left from Rasputin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rasputin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasputin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rasputin blocks the body kick.
Juggernaut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rasputin.
Rasputin takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Juggernaut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rasputin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rasputin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Juggernaut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juggernaut lands a jab to Rasputin's midsection.
Juggernaut throws a body kick that misses
and Rasputin counters with a leg kick.
Juggernaut throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Juggernaut tenderised Rasputin's leg. Rasputin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rasputin misses with a body shot.
Juggernaut ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juggernaut misses with a left hand
enabling Rasputin to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Rasputin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Juggernaut, pushing him back against the cage.
Juggernaut lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin tries to work over Juggernaut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juggernaut struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasputin controls his hands. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Juggernaut throws an elbow but misses.
Rasputin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juggernaut's elbow.
Rasputin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rasputin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juggernaut tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juggernaut prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rasputin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rasputin dodges an elbow strike from Juggernaut.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Juggernaut manages to break the clinch.
Juggernaut scores with a nice strike.
Juggernaut wants to clinch but Rasputin slips to the side
and Rasputin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juggernaut swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Rasputin to counter with a crisp jab.
Juggernaut misses with a body shot. #T3#
Juggernaut looks to land a right hand but Rasputin moved out of range.
Rasputin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Juggernaut moves out of range as Rasputin strikes.
Rasputin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Juggernaut swings widly with a right hand
and Rasputin counters with a right hand to the body.
Juggernaut is breathing heavily.
Rasputin closes the distance but Juggernaut moves to the side
and Juggernaut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rasputin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Juggernaut throws a push kick but Rasputin slaps the foot to one side.
Juggernaut misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Juggernaut is predictable there
letting Rasputin counter with a right hand.
Juggernaut blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut throws a leg kick which misses Rasputin's front leg but catches the back leg as Rasputin tries to avoid it.
Juggernaut misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Juggernaut wants to land a leg kick but Rasputin is out of range.
It seemed like Rasputin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Juggernaut slips under a jab from Rasputin.
Juggernaut appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Juggernaut lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rasputin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rasputin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Juggernaut slips a jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin moves out of range of the leg kick from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut misses with a hook.
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!
Juggernaut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juggernaut is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Juggernaut looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Juggernaut thuds a left hand into Rasputin's body.
Juggernaut connects with a looping right hand.
Good leg kick by Juggernaut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juggernaut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasputin was well out of range. Poor timing from Juggernaut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Juggernaut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Juggernaut's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Juggernaut checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rasputin misses with a right hand
and Juggernaut counters with a good low kick that Rasputin was not able to check.
Rasputin thumps Juggernaut with a low kick.
Juggernaut throws a head kick that misses.
Juggernaut throws an off balance right hand
and Rasputin counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Rasputin.
Juggernaut lands a front kick.
A head kick misses from Juggernaut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juggernaut tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Juggernaut throws a leg kick that misses.
Juggernaut on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rasputin staying out of range there.#T1#
Juggernaut defending well as Rasputin loads up on a big left hand.
Juggernaut tries to land a front kick but Rasputin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juggernaut throws a sloppy head kick
and Rasputin counters with a stiff right hand.
Juggernaut throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Rasputin counters with a nice right hand that sends Juggernaut toppling to the canvas! Juggernaut scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rasputin finish him?!#ROC2#
Juggernaut is rocked!
Juggernaut misses with a low kick.
Juggernaut misses the jab.
Juggernaut throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2#
and Rasputin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Juggernaut! Rasputin lets Juggernaut back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Juggernaut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Bo Juggernaut's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juggernaut throws a leg kick but Rasputin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Rasputin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bo Juggernaut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juggernaut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasputin.
Rasputin throws out a counter right but Juggernaut avoids it with no problem.
Juggernaut seems to have got his legs back now.
Juggernaut jabs Rasputin right on the nose. Rasputin blinks but takes it well.
Rasputin cracks Juggernaut with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Juggernaut falls to his knees and Rasputin doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Grigori Rasputin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EPL Season 9 Final     
Date:   Apr 28, 2016
#R1#
Newmark is looking to land body kicks.
Rasputin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newmark ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.
Rasputin avoids a kick to the body.
Newmark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice combination there by Newmark. #CUT#
It looks like Grigori Rasputin has been cut.
Newmark lands with a right hand.
Newmark throws a body shot but no joy.
Rasputin scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Newmark has been cut.
Newmark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rasputin lands with a hook. Newmark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newmark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rasputins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Newmark misses with an uppercut
and Rasputin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Newmark really felt that one!#KD2#
Rasputin lands a big uppercut and Newmark crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Newmark looks OK. Rasputin waves Newmark back to his feet!#ROC2#
Newmark is rocked!
Newmark leaves his chin hanging out and Rasputin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Newmark crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grigori Rasputin!
During a confident post fight interview, Grigori Rasputin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EPL Semi-Final     
Date:   Apr 21, 2016
#R1#
Rasputin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexandersson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rasputin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Alexandersson misses the target.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexandersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rasputin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexandersson blocks a leg kick.
Alexandersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Alexandersson - just one landing.
Good leg kick by Alexandersson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rasputin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alexandersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasputin manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Rasputin is predictable there
and Alexandersson counters with a nice body kick.
Alexandersson works Rasputin's body with a nice hook.
Alexandersson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alexandersson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasputin.
Alexandersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Alexandersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasputin is just out of range.
Alexandersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandersson avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Rasputin misses.
Alexandersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rasputin swings for the body but Alexandersson moves out of range.
Rasputin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rasputin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexandersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rasputin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rasputin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexandersson throws out the jab.
Rasputin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alexandersson feints and then cracks Rasputin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rasputin down.
Rasputin moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Rasputin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rasputin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandersson. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandersson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rasputin scores with a body shot.
Rasputin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alexandersson in his tracks.
Rasputin defending well as Alexandersson loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Rasputin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rasputin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alexandersson ducks right into an uppercut from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a double jab.
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid body kick from Rasputin.
Rasputin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alexandersson. Rasputin shrugs it off though.
Rasputin defending well as Alexandersson loads up on a big left hand.
Rasputin is looking to counter punch.
Rasputin throws a lazy right hand but Alexandersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexandersson's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexandersson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3##KD#
Rasputin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alexandersson sprawling to the canvas! Alexandersson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rasputin finish him?!
Rasputin misses with a wild combination.
Rasputin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexandersson can pounce on him.
A left lands for Rasputin.#CUT#
That has opened up Gymer Alexandersson's cut even more.
Rasputin throws a nice looking combination but Alexandersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin throws the left hand but Alexandersson avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Alexandersson blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandersson. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Rasputin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rasputin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rasputin takes a swing at Alexandersson's ribcage but misses.
Alexandersson scores with a jab. Rasputin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Alexandersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alexandersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexandersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alexandersson.
Gymer Alexandersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandersson throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Alexandersson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rasputin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alexandersson - the referee stops the clock and Rasputin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alexandersson. Rasputin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alexandersson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rasputin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alexandersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Alexandersson tenderised Rasputin's leg. Rasputin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rasputin lands a head shot.
A jab from Rasputin misses.
Alexandersson scores with a spinning back kick!#T5#
Alexandersson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rasputin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alexandersson misses with a straight left.
A jab from Alexandersson finds it's way through Rasputin's defenses.
Rasputin slips under a jab.
Alexandersson catches Rasputin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alexandersson feints and then cracks Rasputin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rasputin down.
Rasputin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alexandersson jabs Rasputin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Alexandersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexandersson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rasputin. That did some damage!
Rasputin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandersson is just out of range.
Alexandersson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexandersson.#T6#
Alexandersson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rasputin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alexandersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rasputin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alexandersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexandersson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Rasputin instigates a clinch.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandersson's elbow.
Alexandersson tries to pull guard but Rasputin won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandersson fails to land.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasputin digs a right hand underneath Alexandersson's ribcage. Alexandersson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandersson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T7#
Rasputin lands a body punch. #BC#
Rasputin breaks the clinch.
Alexandersson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rasputin is able to avoid easily.
Alexandersson loads up on a big right hand but Rasputin slips the punch.
Rasputin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alexandersson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
The cut above Gymer Alexandersson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Alexandersson tries to keep at a distance but Rasputin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandersson's elbow.
Alexandersson can't break the clinch.
Alexandersson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandersson's elbow.
Alexandersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandersson prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandersson fails to land.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T8#
Rasputin tries to work over Alexandersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandersson controls the action.
Alexandersson blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandersson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandersson lands an uppercut.
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!
Rasputin tries to work over Alexandersson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin lands a shoulder strike.
Alexandersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandersson gets control of Rasputin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alexandersson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alexandersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandersson trying to keep a closed guard but Rasputin is proving a slippery customer.
Rasputin throws a big right hand that misses. #T9#
Rasputin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin cracks Alexandersson with a solid left hand.
Alexandersson pulls Rasputin in close to prevent any damage.
Rasputin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rasputin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rasputin tries to stand but Alexandersson is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexandersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Rasputin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alexandersson scores with a nice right hand.
Alexandersson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gymer Alexandersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alexandersson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gymer Alexandersson!

Gymer Alexandersson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You mad Bob?'.
Grigori Rasputin spoke after the fight, saying 'Seems like i will need to get even more mad then i am and put on an immense, intense training camp for my next opponent.'.

 

Event: EPL 11     
Date:   Apr 07, 2016
#R1#
Rasputin throws a leg kick which misses Griezmann's front leg but catches the back leg as Griezmann tries to avoid it.
Griezmann throws a hook to the side of Rasputin's head but Rasputin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griezmann defending well as Rasputin loads up on a big left hand.
Griezmann moves away from the strike by Rasputin.
Griezmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ricardo Griezmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rasputin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rasputin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griezmann can't break the clinch.
Rasputin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griezmann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griezmann has a couple of punches blocked by Rasputin.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griezmann's elbow.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rasputin. #CUT#
That has opened up Ricardo Griezmann's cut even more.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griezmann's elbow.
Griezmann blocking some punches.
Rasputin works on Griezmann's body with a couple of short punches.
Griezmann misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Griezmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rasputin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griezmann throws out the jab.
Griezmann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rasputin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griezmann.
Griezmann misses with a straight right.
Griezmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Griezmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rasputin throws the left hand but Griezmann avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griezmann. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griezmann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rasputin, as that shot connected. #CUT#
The cut above Ricardo Griezmann's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rasputin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rasputin doesn't manage to clinch there - Griezmann circles away.
Griezmann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rasputin's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Grigori Rasputin has been cut.
Rasputin fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Rasputin ducks under a wild hook from Griezmann.
Rasputin slips a jab from Griezmann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griezmann walks into a jab.
Griezmann lands a jab to the head.
Rasputin slips a jab from Griezmann.
Rasputin throwing a counter right hand but Griezmann manages to avoid it.
Rasputin takes one to the side of the head.
Griezmann lands a jab to the nose.
Griezmann throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Rasputin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Griezmann! Rasputin lets Griezmann back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
Ricardo Griezmann's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ricardo Griezmann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grigori Rasputin!
A relieved looking Grigori Rasputin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: EPL 10     
Date:   Mar 31, 2016
#R1#
Jab by McLauglin.
McLauglin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLauglin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rasputin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McLauglin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasputin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLauglin lands with a straight right. Rasputin didn't see that one coming.
Rasputin looks to land a combination but McLauglin avoids it well.
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edward McLauglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLauglin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Rasputin moves into the clinch.
McLauglin misses with the head strike.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but McLauglin avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McLauglin's elbow.
Rasputin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rasputin prevents a body shot from McLauglin.
McLauglin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLauglin tries to land knees in the clinch but Rasputin avoids the damage to the body.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but McLauglin avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage. #T1#
Rasputin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasputin.
McLauglin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rasputin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLauglin or not.
Rasputin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLauglin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rasputin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McLauglin can turn it around.
Rasputin managing to block the knees to the body from McLauglin.
McLauglin throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLauglin has a couple of punches blocked by Rasputin.
A shot in the inside from Rasputin.
McLauglin wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to work over McLauglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin presses McLauglin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McLauglin looks winded!
Rasputin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLauglin backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Edward McLauglin's cut even more.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rasputin as McLauglin tries to tie him up.
Rasputin avoids the elbow strike from McLauglin, against the cage. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to work over McLauglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McLauglin blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin can't find room to land a body shot as McLauglin controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLauglin.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin tries to work over McLauglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Rasputin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin defending well as McLauglin loads up on a big left hand.
McLauglin throws a leg kick
and Rasputin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLauglin missing with a left hand there. Rasputin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Rasputin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McLauglin sprawling to the canvas! McLauglin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rasputin finish him?! #CUT#
The cut above Edward McLauglin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A slow jab from Rasputin misses its intended target.
McLauglin connects with a leg kick. Rasputin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McLauglin throws a head kick that misses
and Rasputin counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 


 

Event: EPL 8     
Date:   Mar 17, 2016
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Hoi misses.
It appears Rasputin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rasputin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoi.
Hoi scores with a nice body kick.
Hoi swinging wildly here.
Rasputin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rasputin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin misses with a kick to the body.
Hoi tries a quick counter leg kick but Rasputin is wise to it.
Rasputin misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Rasputin misses. #T1#
Rasputin looks to land a right hand but Hoi moved out of range.
Hoi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rasputin misses with a left hand
and Hoi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasputin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Hoi responds with a good body kick, but Rasputin manages to step out the way in time.
Rasputin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoi in his tracks.
Hoi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoi with a nice cross.
Grigori Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Rasputin lands.
Hoi blocks a low kick nicely.
Hoi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rasputin throws a body kick that misses
and Hoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Rasputin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoi misses with a double jab
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rasputin throws out a leg kick but Hoi moves out of range and Rasputin only half commits.
As Rasputin backs off Hoi throws a huge counter combo but Rasputin manages to avoid it all.
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rasputin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoi misses with a leg kick
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoi throws a shot from downtown. Rasputin moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Rasputin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoi throws a hook to the side of Rasputin's head but Rasputin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoi throws a right and a left that Rasputin avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Hoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rasputin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoi on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Rasputin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a hook
and Hoi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Rasputin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoi swings for the body but Rasputin moves out of range.
Rasputin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hoi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rasputin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoi avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoi! But no joy.
Hoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoi sizes up Rasputin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoi throws a lazy body kick
and Rasputin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoi blocks a leg kick.
Rasputin throws a leg kick but Hoi checks it. #T5#
Rasputin tries a low kick but Hoi avoids it.
Rasputin throws a solid leg kick but Hoi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a jab when Hoi was well out of range.
Hoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Rasputin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rasputin scores with the left hand. Hoi knows he should have avoided that one.
and Rasputin counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hoi! He's just covering up as Rasputin starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
A relieved looking Grigori Rasputin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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