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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Rasputin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rasputin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blue avoids it really well and circles away.
Blue drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rasputin defends it well.
Rasputin tries to move into range but Blue moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blue lands a lovely overhand right.
Rasputin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rasputin shoots for a takedown but Blue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rasputin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blue tries to avoid it but Rasputin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blue to the ground. Blue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasputin somewhat.
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rasputin blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Blue as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Blue is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rasputin's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blue sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rasputin defending well though.
Rasputin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rasputin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blue. #T1#
Rasputin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blue.
Rasputin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blue.
Blue missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blue is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blue not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rasputin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue working over Rasputin with some ground and pound. Rasputin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blue working over Rasputin with some ground and pound. Rasputin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blue throwing shots but Rasputin is blocking nicely.
Rasputin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blue 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.
Blue trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rasputin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rasputin throwing strikes from guard but Blue blocks nicely. #T2#
Blue pulls Rasputin in close to prevent any damage.
Blue is continuing to stall.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Blue working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rasputin.
Blue wants to sweep here but Rasputin controlling him for the moment.
Blue utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rasputin chips away with some ground and pound.
Blue has control of Rasputin's left arm, preventing Rasputin from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Blue has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Blue.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rasputin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Rasputin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blue works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blue is still trying to improve position.
Rasputin cracks Blue with a solid left hand.
Blue controlling Rasputin's posture.
Rasputin content to stall in guard here.
Blue managing to control the position.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Rasputin 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.
Blue has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rasputin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yet more stalling tactics from Blue.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blue is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Blue won't allow Rasputin to sweep him here.
Blue must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blue throwing strikes from guard but Rasputin blocks nicely.
Blue trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blue throws an elbow that misses. Rasputin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blue's guard. Nice move by Rasputin!#REVR#
Blue looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rasputin is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blue holds on and takes a little breather.
Rasputin lands a couple of digs.
Rasputin trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bailey Blue dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blue jabs Rasputin right on the nose. Rasputin blinks but takes it well.
Rasputin looks for a takedown but Blue sprawls well.
Rasputin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blue defends well and Rasputin ends up having to push Blue into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rasputin misses with a takedown attempt - Blue sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blue feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rasputin.
Rasputin shoots in looking for a takedown but Blue manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rasputin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blue has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rasputin moves out of range of the body kick from Blue.
Blue scores with a jab to the head.
Rasputin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasputin somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Blue shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blue trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Blue scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasputin is retaining full guard.
Blue sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blue wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
Blue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rasputin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blue scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blue accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blue works over Rasputin with some ground and pound from guard.
Rasputin keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Blue working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rasputin's head.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blue's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bailey Blue has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blue chips away with some ground and pound.
Blue landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Rasputin is rocked!
Blue arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rasputin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bailey Blue!
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Event:
Ab21
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Rasputin feints and as Fujita raises his hands in defense, Rasputin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasputin throws a big right hand that misses.
Fujita keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Fujita has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujita is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasputin is controlling him.
Fujita is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rasputin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rasputin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Fujita pulls Rasputin in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasputin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin trying to control but Fujita is working from the bottom.
Rasputin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujita working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rasputin.
Rasputin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fujita's head.
Rasputin being controlled here momentarily.
Fujita really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasputin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fujita is trying to keep Rasputin in close.
#T2#
Rasputin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fujita works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fujita keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Rasputin landing some decent shots from guard.
Fujita trying to control the position here.
Fujita keeping full guard, as Rasputin tries to pass.
Rasputin distracts Fujita with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasputin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rasputin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fujita keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
Fujita seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rasputin landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Fujita pulls Rasputin in close to his closed guard and prevents Rasputin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Fujita keeps moving.
Fujita pulls Rasputin in close to prevent any damage.
Rasputin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rasputin is working Fujita over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rasputin wants to control from the top but Fujita keeps moving.
Rasputin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Fujita covers up, he's hurt! Rasputin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Rasputin and the ref steps in to end the fight! Rasputin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Rasputin!
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Event:
AB15 Cobra v James
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Rasputin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mayhem napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mayhem has one of Rasputin's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Rasputin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rasputin 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.
Rasputin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasputin in side control, throwing shots but Mayhem defends.
Mayhem defending against the ground and pound.
Rasputin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rasputin throws an elbow but Mayhem slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rasputin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin looks up at the clock and then as Mayhem takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rasputin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rasputin controls the position from side control.
Mayhem takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
The strikes coming from Rasputin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rasputin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rasputin is chipping away with strikes.
Rasputin throwing strikes but Mayhem manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rasputin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rasputin is working hard here to advance position.
Mayhem working away.#T2#
Rasputin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayhem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rasputin wants to control but Mayhem postures up.
Rasputin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rasputin is trying to control Mayhem's posture but Mayhem avoids it.
Mayhem controls the position.#T3#
Rasputin holds on to Mayhem's head and controls the position momentarily.
Rasputin is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin wants to control but Mayhem postures up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayhem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4##CL2#
Mayhem clinches up with Rasputin and pushes him back against the cage.
Mayhem gets underhooks to prevent Rasputin's takedown attempt.
Mayhem lands a body punch.
Rasputin is looking for a takedown.
Rasputin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mayhem is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayhem works on Rasputin's body with a couple of short punches.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
Mayhem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rasputin tries for a takedown but Mayhem manages to get underhooks.
Mayhem gets underhooks to prevent Rasputin's takedown attempt.
Mayhem gets underhooks to prevent Rasputin's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayhem.
Mayhem digs a right hand into Rasputin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rasputin's gas tank.
Mayhem 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!
Mayhem cracks Rasputin with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayhem.
Nice body punch from Mayhem - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayhem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mayhem - that landed with a thud.
Mayhem lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mayhem gets a clinch.
We've been informed that Mayhem has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rasputin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mayhem pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Mayhem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rasputin wants a takedown.
A short right from Mayhem.
A short left from Mayhem.
Mayhem cracks Rasputin with a nice body shot.
Mayhem prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karol Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
Mayhem lands a body shot.
Bryan Mayhem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem lands a body shot.
Mayhem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mayhem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayhem lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mayhem.
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 takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Mayhem as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Mayhem lands a body punch.
Rasputin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mayhem scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Mayhem.
A left hand lands to the body for Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mayhem gets through Rasputin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mayhem scores with a hook to the body.
Mayhem scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Rasputin is rocked!
Mayhem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Rasputin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mayhem unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rasputin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mayhem is unloading with more strikes now! Rasputin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
A victorious Bryan Mayhem thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Rasputin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayhem's waist but Mayhem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasputin off to one side. #TD2#
Rasputin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayhem was covering up waiting for the punch and Rasputin finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Mayhem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rasputin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rasputin lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rasputin cracks Mayhem with a solid left hand.
Rasputin content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Rasputin trying to control but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Rasputin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mayhem wants to get back to his feet but Rasputin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rasputin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rasputin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mayhem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Rasputin stands up over Mayhem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rasputin trying to control but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Rasputin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Rasputin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mayhem sprawls well initially but Rasputin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Rasputin wants to take a breather but Mayhem is having none of it.
Rasputin drops an elbow to the side of Mayhem's head.
Rasputin prevents Mayhem from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Rasputin.
Mayhem keeping hold of Rasputin's head, controlling as best he can.
Mayhem is trying to get back to full guard.
Mayhem trying to hold on to Rasputin's head to control him but Rasputin postures up.
Rasputin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rasputin with the ground and pound from mount.
Mayhem taking shots to the head.
Mayhem takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Rasputin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rasputin lands a nice shot to the head.
Mayhem is desperately trying to improve his position but Rasputin has a good base and remains in mount.
Rasputin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rasputin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rasputin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mayhem's face.
Rasputin scoring with strikes but Mayhem is staying in there.
Rasputin landing strikes from the mount.
Mayhem wants to control but Rasputin is having none of it.
Rasputin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rasputin wants to control the pace but Mayhem is squirming around nicely.
Rasputin with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Rasputin tries to control but Mayhem wriggling away.
Rasputin looking to finish Mayhem with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mayhem!
Rasputin looking to control but Mayhem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mayhem can't escape the position.
Rasputin landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem is working to get back to half guard.
Rasputin looking to control but Mayhem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Mayhem that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rasputin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayhem reaches up and holds on to Rasputin to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mayhem looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Rasputin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Mayhem gets the takedown into side control.
Rasputin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rasputin is controlling Mayhem's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rasputin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasputin gets back to full guard.
Mayhem stopping the sweep attempt from Rasputin.
Mayhem looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rasputin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Rasputin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rasputin cracks Mayhem with a solid left hand.
Rasputin trying to control but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Rasputin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rasputin trying to control but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Rasputin cracks Mayhem with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Mayhem working for a triangle but Rasputin defends it easily.
Mayhem has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Mayhem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mayhem has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rasputin is in close to Mayhem's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Mayhem has his foot on Rasputin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rasputin works his way back into a safe position though.
Mayhem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Mayhem is looking for a triangle but Rasputin pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Mayhem rushes Rasputin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mayhem gets underhooks to prevent Rasputin's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Mayhem gets control of Rasputin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mayhem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rasputin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rasputin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rasputin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mayhem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mayhem tries to get out of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rasputin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rasputin scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Rasputin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mayhem's head.
Rasputin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rasputin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rasputin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karol Rasputin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rasputin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayhem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rasputin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rasputin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mayhem pulls Rasputin in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rasputin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Rasputin drives through with a takedown into Mayhem's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rasputin chips away with some ground and pound.
Mayhem is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rasputin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rasputin stands up over Mayhem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mayhem has momentary wrist control but Rasputin slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rasputin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rasputin landing some decent shots from guard.
Rasputin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayhem trying to keep a closed guard but Rasputin is proving a slippery customer.
Rasputin trying to control but Mayhem is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karol Rasputin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayhem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayhem wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Mayhem looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rasputin!
Mayhem staying calm.
Rasputin dodges the ground and pound from Mayhem.
Mayhem controlling the position from side mount.
Rasputin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin tries to get to full guard but Mayhem has control of the leg.
Mayhem sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rasputin defending well though.
Mayhem slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Rasputin gets full guard.
Rasputin wants to sweep here but Mayhem controlling him for the moment.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
Rasputin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mayhem wanted to stand there but Rasputin had control of the position.
Rasputin pulls Mayhem in close to prevent any damage.
Mayhem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rasputin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karol Rasputin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mayhem wants to stand but Rasputin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rasputin controls Mayhem momentarily but Mayhem frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rasputin shoots in and bounces Mayhem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mayhem has his hands on Rasputin's head, controlling the position.
Rasputin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mayhem trying to control the position here. #T3#
Rasputin prevents Mayhem from getting back to his feet.
Mayhem is pulling down on Rasputin's head to control his posture.
Rasputin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mayhem is trying to keep Rasputin in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rasputin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mayhem drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Rasputin is trying to keep Mayhem in close.
Rasputin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayhem stopping the sweep attempt from Rasputin.
Rasputin trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rasputin is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rasputin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Rasputin from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rasputin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Rasputin!
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