PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Krakowski (ranked 4251 p4p, 1492 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 512 p4p, 227 weight class). Krakowski's entrance music is Netherfell - Mokosz. A fine choice. Bernard Krakowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tomomi Tsuruta's chin.

Krakowski
vs
Tsuruta

192 cm
23
223
4 - 4 - 0

192 cm
23
209
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Krakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Krakowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krakowski at a distance.
Tsuruta takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Bernard Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuruta off the cage and back into range.
Krakowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Krakowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Krakowski throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski misses with a body punch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Krakowski throws a combination that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a one-two to the body.
Krakowski misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krakowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski shows good takedown defense.
Krakowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krakowski!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta prevents Krakowski from escaping the position.
Krakowski gets back to half guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Krakowski is working from the bottom.
Krakowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsuruta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krakowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krakowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krakowski has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Krakowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Krakowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Krakowski.

Tsuruta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krakowski sprawls well initially but Tsuruta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krakowski trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krakowski defending well though.
Tsuruta winds up and cracks Krakowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tsuruta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Krakowski wants to improve his position but Tsuruta is controlling well.
Tsuruta is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krakowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krakowski misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Krakowski as he connects with a hook.
Krakowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krakowski.
Tsuruta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krakowski defends well and Tsuruta ends up having to push Krakowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krakowski defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.

Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tsuruta not doing much here.
Krakowski wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta wants to control but Krakowski is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta is looking to stall here but Krakowski recovers full guard.
Krakowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Krakowski keeps moving.
Krakowski wants to control but Tsuruta passes easily into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsuruta working Krakowski over with strikes.
Krakowski has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Krakowski is trying to control but can't.
Krakowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Krakowski is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Krakowski's head.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Krakowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Krakowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Krakowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Krakowski's temple.
Krakowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Tsuruta from advancing position.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance.
Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tsuruta with the ground and pound from mount.
Krakowski is looking to get to half guard.
Krakowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krakowski working to try and regain half guard.
Tsuruta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krakowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krakowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Krakowski throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krakowski throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krakowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Krakowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Tsuruta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Krakowski throws an off balance right hand

and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.

Krakowski has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tsuruta is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krakowski is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski is trying to drag Tsuruta to the mat but Tsuruta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the head.

Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Krakowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsuruta's head backwards.
Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Krakowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Krakowski.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
Bernard Krakowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has a takedown stuffed.
Bernard Krakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta jabs Krakowski right on the nose. Krakowski blinks but takes it well.
Tsuruta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Krakowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krakowski as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Krakowski.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsuruta is defended easily by Krakowski.
Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krakowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Krakowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krakowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krakowski misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Krakowski jabs at Tsuruta's body.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it easily.
Krakowski swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Bernard Krakowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Krakowski.
Bernard Krakowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Krakowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsuruta 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
After the big win, Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.