PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Clavette (ranked 820 p4p, 100 weight class) and Rasul Mirzaev (ranked 1366 p4p, 160 weight class). Mirzaev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Killshot - Eminem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Clavette
vs
Mirzaev

179 cm
34
150 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

170 cm
33
157 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raoul Clavette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rasul Mirzaev!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clavette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Clavette has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the side of Clavette's head but Clavette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirzaev misses with a shot to the body
and Clavette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clavette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev.
A jab from Clavette misses.
Mirzaev misses with a wild body shot.
Clavette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mirzaev momentarily.
A jab from Mirzaev misses.
Mirzaev 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.
Clavette moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Mirzaev staying out of range there.
Clavette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mirzaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clavette throws out the jab.
Clavette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Mirzaev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clavette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clavette lunges at Mirzaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirzaev's hand.
Mirzaev lands a jab to the nose.
Clavette is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clavette scores with a hook to the body. Mirzaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.
Clavette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirzaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Clavette avoids the punch easily.
Mirzaev looks to land a left hand but Clavette moved out of range nicely.
Mirzaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirzaev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Clavette counter with a right hand.
Mirzaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clavette looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mirzaev is fending him off so far but Clavette persists. Nope, Mirzaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Clavette slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
Clavette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mirzaev with a hook.

It looks like Raoul Clavette has been cut.
Mirzaev scores with the left hand. Clavette knows he should have avoided that one.
Clavette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clavette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirzaev.
Clavette was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clavette takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Clavette uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirzaev has time to react.
Clavette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Clavette avoids the punch easily.
Mirzaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirzaev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clavette closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette connects with a right hand. Mirzaev shakes it off.
A slow jab from Clavette misses its intended target.
Clavette looks to land a left hand but Mirzaev moved out of range nicely.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Clavette counter with a right hand.
Clavette is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Clavette misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Mirzaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirzaev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clavette misses with a hook.
Mirzaev misses with a series of wild punches.
Clavette appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clavette moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
and Clavette counters with a two punch combo.
Mirzaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clavette scores with a jab.
Clavette misses with a hook. Mirzaev ducked under it nicely.

Clavette dives in and scores a takedown into Mirzaev's guard.

Mirzaev pushes Clavette off and scrambles back to his feet.
Clavette looks to land a right hand but Mirzaev moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mirzaev misses.
Clavette takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clavette, as that shot connected.
Clavette looks to land a right hand but Mirzaev moved out of range.
Mirzaev looks to throw the jab but Clavette is out of range.
Clavette throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
A punch combination from Mirzaev misses.
Clavette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clavette moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.
Clavette is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Clavette cracks a nice hook into Mirzaev's ribs.
Mirzaev looks to land a right hand but Clavette moved out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a looping right.
Mirzaev throws a body punch but Clavette moves out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a looping right.
Mirzaev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clavette under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clavette jabs Mirzaev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mirzaev walks into a straight right hand from Clavette.
Clavette dips to his left and cracks Mirzaev with an uppercut!
Mirzaev misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Mirzaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mirzaev takes one to the chin there.
Mirzaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirzaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clavette lands a body shot.
Clavette looks to land a left hand but Mirzaev moved out of range nicely.

Clavette throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mirzaev was covering up waiting for the punch and Clavette finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clavette trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clavette throws a strike but Mirzaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clavette looking to control but Mirzaev passes into half guard.
Mirzaev is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raoul Clavette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Clavette loads up on a big right hand but Mirzaev slips the punch.
Clavette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mirzaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clavette avoids the body shot from Mirzaev.
Clavette changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clavette throws a hook to the side of Mirzaev's head but Mirzaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clavette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirzaev.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mirzaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mirzaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clavette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clavette lands the left hand.
Clavette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clavette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Clavette connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clavette walks into a straight right hand from Mirzaev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Clavette.
Clavette blocks a jab.
Clavette changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
and Clavette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clavette lands with a good body shot.
Mirzaev misses with a combination
and Clavette makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut.
Clavette moves out of range of the strikes.

Clavette gets a double leg takedown into Mirzaev's guard.
Clavette controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clavette stops Mirzaev from standing up.
Clavette content to stall in guard here.
Clavette wants to control from the top but Mirzaev keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clavette drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mirzaev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clavette has Mirzaev in his guard.

Clavette throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mirzaev uses it to pass to side control.
Clavette is looking for a sweep.
Clavette is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavette tries to roll over but Mirzaev keeps him under control.
It looks like Mirzaev is going to stand back up.
Mirzaev is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Clavette gets full guard.
Clavette is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clavette pulls Mirzaev in close to prevent any damage.

Clavette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mirzaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Clavette looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mirzaev has picked Clavette up and slammed him! Clavette can't keep hold of the triangle and Mirzaev manages to pass to side control!

Mirzaev decides to stand back up. Mirzaev steps back and let's Clavette get back to his feet.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Clavette was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Raoul Clavette will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette'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. This is the final round!

Clavette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirzaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Clavette.
Clavette lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mirzaev.
Clavette fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirzaev cracks Clavette with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clavette with a jab.
Clavette throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
Clavette's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mirzaev under the eye.
Mirzaev lands with an overhand left.
Mirzaev lands with a right hand.
Clavette ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Mirzaev - just one landing.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Mirzaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clavette slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev misses with a straight left.
Clavette throws a nice looking combination but Mirzaev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mirzaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clavette is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mirzaev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Clavette to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Clavette lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mirzaev doesn't seem phased though.
Clavette takes a swing at Mirzaev's ribcage but misses.
Mirzaev swings widly with a right hand
and Clavette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mirzaev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mirzaev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clavette slips a jab and a cross from Mirzaev.
A nice combination there by Clavette.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Clavette slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Clavette.
Mirzaev throws a looping overhand right but Clavette ducks down to avoid it.
Clavette connects with a right hand. Mirzaev shakes it off.
Clavette scores with a jab. Mirzaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clavette lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mirzaev blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev throws the left hand but Clavette avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Mirzaev misses.
Clavette slips under a jab.
Mirzaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clavette slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
An attempted straight right counter from Clavette misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Mirzaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clavette doesn't seem phased though.
Mirzaev walks into a stiff left hand from Clavette.
Good standup being displayed there by Clavette as he connects with a hook.
Clavette slips a straight right by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clavette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Clavette staying out of range there.
Clavette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clavette connects with a crisp jab.
Clavette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirzaev.
Clavette connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mirzaev momentarily.
Clavette lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavette throws a looping overhand right but Mirzaev ducks down to avoid it.
Clavette ducks under a wild hook from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clavette.
Mirzaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Clavette misses the target.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Clavette was well out of range.
Mirzaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clavette slips a jab from Mirzaev.
Clavette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Clavette scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Clavette does it's job there.
Clavette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mirzaev takes a swing at Clavette's ribcage but misses.
Clavette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clavette lands with a nice body punch.
Clavette has his takedown stuffed
and Mirzaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!
Clavette slips under a jab.
Clavette moves away from the strike by Mirzaev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette works over Mirzaev's head and body with a nice combination.
Clavette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mirzaev swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Mirzaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoul Clavette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clavette throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mirzaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mirzaev dodges the punch combination from Clavette.
Rasul Mirzaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Clavette was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clavette was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirzaev throws out a loose jab but Clavette uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Mirzaev misses its intended target.
Raoul Clavette is winning the standup battle so far.
Clavette defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Clavette tries to counter with a takedown but Mirzaev is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mirzaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clavette moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that misses
and Clavette counters with a straight right hand.
Clavette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clavette lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mirzaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clavette.
Mirzaev swings for the body but Clavette moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul Clavette showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clavette, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoul Clavette!
Rasul Mirzaev was interviewed post fight and said 'Joe Rogan doesn't interview concussed fighters, you should do the same.'.