PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kitsune Tsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rammstein - Sonne (Clawfinger K.O. remix). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Fox
vs
Tsuki

185 cm
31
170 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

175 cm
27
160 lbs
10 - 12 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kitsune Tsuki!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuki shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fox counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuki shoots in looking for a takedown but Fox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsuki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsuki doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuki fails with the takedown.
Steve Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kitsune Tsuki.
Tsuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Fox tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Fox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fox.
Fox lands a right hook to the body.
Tsuki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Fox moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsuki fails to pull guard.
Tsuki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fox is defending well.
Fox can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuki controls the action.
Tsuki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox is working Tsuki over against the cage.
Tsuki tries to land knees in the clinch but Fox avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsuki or not.
A shot in the inside from Fox.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsuki.
Fox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tsuki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki has Fox pressed against the cage, preventing Fox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fox dodges an elbow strike from Tsuki.
Fox works on Tsuki's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Fox.
Fox is trying to break free.
Fox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Fox - that landed with a thud.
Tsuki looks gassed!
Fox scores with a hook to the body.
Tsuki is trying to pull guard but Fox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tsuki blocks a body shot from Fox.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki misses with a knee to the head.
Fox struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuki controls his hands.
Fox tries a body shot but Tsuki blocks it.
Tsuki prevents a body shot from Fox.
Fox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fox gets underhooks to prevent Tsuki's takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tsuki pressing his opponent against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsuki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Fox dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tsuki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fox defends it nicely.
Tsuki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fox's waist but Fox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tsuki off to one side.
Tsuki wants to clinch
and Fox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Tsuki does no damage.
Fox jabs Tsuki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fox sprawls well. Fox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tsuki gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kitsune Tsuki.
Tsuki wants to clinch but Fox slips to the side
and Fox counters with a series of strikes. Tsuki will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox lands a nice hook to Tsuki's body. Tsuki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tsuki is breathing heavily.
Fox scores with a one two! Tsuki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tsuki tries to clinch but Fox moves out of range.
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tsuki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsuki thinking.
Kitsune Tsuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fox counters with a three punch combo that has Tsuki backing up. Tsuki nods at Fox to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve Fox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fox swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsuki.
Tsuki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fox counters with a left and a right that stings Tsuki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuki looks for a takedown but Fox sprawls well.
Fox digs a good hook to Tsuki's body.
Fox scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fox catches Tsuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsuki.
Fox is looking to wear down Tsuki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fox digs a good body shot into Tsuki's ribs.

Fox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsuki, pushing him back against the cage.
Fox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuki backwards.
Tsuki is working for takedown but Fox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fox digs a right hand underneath Tsuki's ribcage. Tsuki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fox gets through Tsuki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki missing with knees to the body.
Tsuki prevents a body shot from Fox.
Fox is working Tsuki over against the cage.
Fox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuki backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuki tries to pull guard but Fox won't allow it.
Tsuki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tsuki is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fox is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tsuki.
Fox tries to circle away but Tsuki has him pinned against the cage.
Tsuki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fox after a bit of a struggle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tsuki jumps guard but Fox stands there with Tsuki around his waist. Tsuki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fox working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Fox dominated that second round.
That's time! Fox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fox gets a clinch.
Fox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fox lands with a right to the head.
Fox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fox tries to work over Tsuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fox is defending well for now.
Tsuki misses with an elbow over the top.
Fox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuki backwards.
Fox scores with a shoulder strike.
Fox is pressed up against the cage. Tsuki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fox down to the mat. Fox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tsuki fails to land the takedown.
Fox throws a series of punches but Tsuki avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Fox both land. Nice combination.
Tsuki misses with a takedown attempt - Fox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steve Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kitsune Tsuki.
Tsuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsuki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fox counters with a nice body shot.
Fox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki fails with a takedown attempt.
Fox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steve Fox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Tsuki is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fox takes the fight into the clinch.
Fox pushes Tsuki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Fox finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Fox.
Tsuki seems to have recovered his senses.
Fox lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Fox on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fox.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsuki has him pressed against the cage.
Fox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Fox - that landed with a thud.
Tsuki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tsuki tries for a takedown but Fox manages to get underhooks.
Tsuki trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Fox.
Fox lands a left hand.
Fox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Fox.
Fox misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fox prevents it.
Fox lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuki backwards.
Fox lands a body shot.
Fox lands a nice shot to the body.
Kitsune Tsuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fox is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsuki has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Fox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fox has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Fox!