PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wladyslaw Raginis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raginis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Awolnation - Sail. Rasputin has chosen Symphony of Destruction as his entrance music. Grigori Rasputin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wladyslaw Raginis's chin.

Raginis
vs
Rasputin

182 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wladyslaw Raginis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasputin is looking to land body kicks.
Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raginis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raginis is defended easily by Rasputin.

Raginis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raginis lands in his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Raginis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raginis throwing strikes but missing.
Rasputin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raginis throws a big elbow that misses.
Raginis throws a big elbow that misses.
Raginis throwing strikes but missing.
Raginis throws a big elbow that misses.
Raginis trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom.
Raginis is looking to work some ground and pound but Rasputin has wrist control.
Rasputin keeping full guard, as Raginis tries to pass.
Raginis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raginis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raginis tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasputin is retaining full guard.
Raginis wants to control from the top but Rasputin keeps moving.
Raginis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wladyslaw Raginis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rasputin swinging wildly here.
Raginis misses with a straight left.
Rasputin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raginis blocks a head kick by Rasputin.
A slow jab from Raginis misses its intended target.
Rasputin misses with a body kick.
Rasputin just misses with a punch to the body.
Raginis throws an overhand right that lands on Rasputin's shoulder, as Rasputin tries to avoid the shot.
Raginis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rasputin throws a head kick but Raginis moves out of range.
Rasputin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raginis.
Raginis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasputin moves away from the strike by Raginis.
Rasputin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raginis misses the jab.
Raginis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rasputin.
Raginis avoids a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raginis misses with a straight left.
Rasputin slips under a jab from Raginis.
Rasputin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raginis is out of range.
Rasputin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raginis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rasputin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rasputin throws the kick towards the body but Raginis avoids it.
Raginis dives in and grabs Rasputin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rasputin pushes down on Raginis's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wladyslaw Raginis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raginis lands a jab to Rasputin's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raginis shoots in for a takedown but Rasputin shows good takedown defense.
Rasputin keeps Raginis at a distance using the push kick.
Raginis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rasputin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raginis somewhat.
Raginis is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rasputin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raginis misses with a hook.
Raginis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rasputin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wladyslaw Raginis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raginis.
Raginis throws the left hand but Rasputin avoids the punch easily.
Grigori Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 is looking to land body kicks.
Raginis throws a hook but Rasputin blocks it.
Good leg kick by Rasputin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rasputin misses with a low kick as Raginis jumps back.
Raginis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Raginis shoots in and bounces Rasputin off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasputin wants to stand and escape but Raginis is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rasputin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rasputin can't keep his opponent in guard - Raginis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raginis prevents Rasputin from standing back up.
Raginis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Raginis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rasputin is bucking up trying to escape but Raginis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Raginis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Raginis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rasputin wants to control but Raginis is having none of it.
Raginis working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raginis has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rasputin's face.
Raginis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rasputin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Raginis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Raginis throwing strikes but Rasputin uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rasputin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rasputin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raginis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rasputin defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raginis is nestled in close to Rasputin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Raginis prevents Rasputin from standing back up.
Raginis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wladyslaw Raginis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raginis thows a huge punch but Rasputin dodges it nicely.
Raginis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raginis is keen to just control but Rasputin is a slippery customer.
Rasputin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raginis.
Raginis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raginis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raginis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raginis is looking to pass Rasputin's guard but actually Rasputin recovers to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raginis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rasputin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raginis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wladyslaw Raginis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Raginis throws a shot from downtown. Rasputin moves away and avoids it.
Rasputin tries to land a front kick but Raginis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raginis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raginis avoids the head kick by Rasputin.
Rasputin throws the kick towards the body but Raginis avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Rasputin as he connects with a hook.
Raginis lunges at Rasputin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rasputin's hand.
Rasputin scores with a head kick.

It looks like Wladyslaw Raginis has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin misses with a jab to the body

and Raginis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rasputin won't be happy with that.
Rasputin parries the strikes from Raginis easily there. Raginis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rasputin to escape.
Raginis 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.
Raginis wants to control but Rasputin is keeping him busy.
Raginis is putting a hurting on Rasputin here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin is not content to let Raginis control the position.
Raginis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rasputin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rasputin regains half guard, as Raginis was trying to land strikes.
Raginis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raginis wants to pass the guard but Rasputin is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is looking for a sweep. Raginis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raginis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rasputin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raginis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rasputin defending well though.
Raginis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Raginis wants to take a breather but Rasputin is having none of it.
Rasputin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Raginis.
Raginis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rasputin is refusing to be controlled, as Raginis sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raginis throws a strike but Rasputin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Raginis trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom.
Raginis is looking to work some ground and pound but Rasputin has wrist control.
Raginis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rasputin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raginis lands a couple of elbows.
Rasputin wants to stand but Raginis is controlling the position.
Raginis with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raginis throwing strikes from guard but Rasputin blocks nicely.
Raginis lands a couple of elbows.
Raginis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grigori Rasputin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raginis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raginis scoring with some ground and pound.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raginis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raginis trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wladyslaw Raginis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raginis, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Wladyslaw Raginis!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Wladyslaw Raginis!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Wladyslaw Raginis!

Wladyslaw Raginis wins by unanimous decision!
Wladyslaw Raginis thanked the fans post fight for their support.