PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes to the cage accompanied by TURISAS - Rasputin. Jitsu has chosen Nikkfurie- The a la Menthe as his entrance music. Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jiu Jitsu's chin.

Yefimovich Rasputin
vs
Jitsu

225 cm
35
302 lbs
24 - 21 - 0

225 cm
34
302 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jitsu.
Jitsu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rasputin pinned against the cage. Rasputin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jitsu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rasputin as he avoids it easily.
Jitsu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rasputin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.
Jitsu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rasputin's waist but Rasputin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jitsu off to one side.
Jitsu looks for a takedown but Rasputin sprawls well.

Rasputin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jitsu's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rasputin scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin throws a strike but Jitsu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Rasputin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
Rasputin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Rasputin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jitsu defends well.

Rasputin wriggles free and stands up.
Rasputin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jitsu.
Jitsu dives in and grabs Rasputin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rasputin pushes down on Jitsu's head and hops out.

Jitsu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rasputin actively working from the bottom here.

Rasputin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is trying to get back to full guard.

Jitsu is working for a kimura but Rasputin is defending it quite comfortably.
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 looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jitsu pushes past his half guard into mount!

Jitsu is working for a guillotine from mount but Rasputin frees his head quite easily.
Jitsu avoids the attempt from Rasputin to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rasputin tries to hold on but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu wants to control the pace but Rasputin is squirming around nicely.
Rasputin tries to hold on but Jitsu postures up.
Rasputin is in all sorts of trouble here.

Jitsu looking to secure an arm triangle but Rasputin defends it well.
Rasputin is trying desperately to improve position.
Jitsu trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jitsu is working for a guillotine from mount but Rasputin frees his head quite easily.

Jitsu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rasputin tries to hold on but Jitsu postures up.
Rasputin is trying desperately to improve position.

Jitsu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jitsu prevents Rasputin from getting the reversal.

Jitsu looking for a guillotine from mount but Rasputin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jiu Jitsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jitsu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jitsu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rasputin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Rasputin moves into range and clinches up with Jitsu.
Rasputin leaning against his opponent.

Rasputin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jitsu shoots in but Rasputin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rasputin lands a hook that stumbles Jitsu back into the cage. Rasputin follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jitsu to the canvas! Rasputin pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jitsu has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin thanked Das Labor for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).