PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rusev (ranked 2902 p4p, 3603 weight class) and Unicorn Big Foot (ranked 338 p4p, 400 weight class). Unicorn Big Foot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rusev
vs
Big Foot

170 cm
25
174
10 - 11 - 0

186 cm
30
179
9 - 17 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Seventh Circle Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Rusev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unicorn Big Foot!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Big Foot lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rusev sprawling to the canvas. Big Foot follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rusev hang on?

Rusev is rocked!

It looks like Alexander Rusev has been cut.

Big Foot is looking for a kimura but Rusev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Big Foot to get the leverage.
Oh Rusev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Big Foot is working for a submission of some sort.
Rusev seems to have got his legs back now.
Rusev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Big Foot is looking for a kimura here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Big Foot working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rusev is staying active underneath Big Foot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Big Foot is working for a submission of some sort.
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!
Rusev is looking for a sweep. Big Foot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rusev is defending against the submission attempts here by Big Foot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Big Foot seems to be working for a kimura but Rusev defends the submission attempt.

Big Foot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rusev has managed to free his arm - good work.

Big Foot seems to be looking for submissions.

Big Foot is trying to work for a kimura but Rusev is defending well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rusev won't allow Big Foot to pass to mount.

Big Foot seems to be working for a kimura but Rusev defends the submission attempt.
Rusev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rusev is looking to improve his position.

Big Foot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rusev has managed to free his arm - good work.

Big Foot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Big Foot seems to be working for a kimura but Rusev defends the submission attempt.
Rusev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Big Foot is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot is trying to control. Rusev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Big Foot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rusev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Big Foot.

Big Foot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rusev defends it well.
Rusev is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rusev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rusev has a closed guard, preventing Big Foot from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusev wants to sweep but no luck.
Rusev pulls Big Foot in close to his closed guard and prevents Big Foot from doing any damage or advancing position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Big Foot misses with a body kick.
No luck for Rusev with that takedown attempt.
Rusev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Big Foot is fending him off so far but Rusev persists. Nope, Big Foot circles away and we're back to standing.
Rusev fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Big Foot.
Rusev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Big Foot finds it's way through Rusev's defenses.

Big Foot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Unicorn Big Foot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rusev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rusev tries for a takedown but Big Foot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rusev fails with a takedown attempt.

Big Foot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Big Foot gets underhooks to prevent Rusev's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusev jumps guard but Big Foot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Big Foot is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rusev can't fight it off and eventually Big Foot manages to take the fight to the floor. Rusev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Rusev keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot wants to stand but Rusev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Big Foot trying to control but Rusev is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Big Foot is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rusev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Big Foot is looking to defend but Rusev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Big Foot! Rusev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Big Foot taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Rusev!