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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Raskalnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kitsune Tsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leopold Raskalnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kitsune Tsuki!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raskalnikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raskalnikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tsuki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raskalnikov darts in and clinches Tsuki up against the cage.
Raskalnikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raskalnikov lands an elbow inside that Tsuki shrugs off.
Tsuki tries to circle away but Raskalnikov has him pinned against the cage.
Raskalnikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsuki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raskalnikov misses with an elbow strike.
Raskalnikov lands an elbow inside.
Raskalnikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raskalnikov lands an elbow inside that Tsuki shrugs off.
Tsuki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Raskalnikov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Raskalnikov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Raskalnikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Tsuki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tsuki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Raskalnikov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuki is looking to take a break and control but Raskalnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsuki is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Raskalnikov to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Tsuki looking to pass the guard.
Tsuki being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Raskalnikov is trying to control the position but Tsuki postures up.
Raskalnikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuki.
Tsuki throwing strikes but missing.
Raskalnikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuki is one step ahead there.
Tsuki pushing down on Raskalnikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskalnikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuki.
Raskalnikov wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Raskalnikov is looking to land body kicks.
Tsuki misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Raskalnikov. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuki looks gassed!
An inside leg kick lands from Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov lands with a nice body kick.
Tsuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raskalnikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raskalnikov lands with a slapping head kick.
Tsuki misses with a takedown
and Raskalnikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tsuki's knee momentarily.
Leopold Raskalnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kitsune Tsuki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov lands a front kick.
Raskalnikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsuki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raskalnikov counters with a solid body kick.
Raskalnikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsuki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsuki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raskalnikov. Raskalnikov obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raskalnikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raskalnikov throws a leg kick which misses Tsuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Tsuki tries to avoid it.
Raskalnikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Raskalnikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tsuki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tsuki tries to land a body kick
and Raskalnikov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Raskalnikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raskalnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Raskalnikov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raskalnikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy body kick from Tsuki
and Raskalnikov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raskalnikov.
Tsuki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Raskalnikov.
Tsuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Raskalnikov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tsuki is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsuki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raskalnikov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov moves in looking to clinch but Tsuki pushes him off.
Tsuki throws a head kick that misses
and Tsuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Raskalnikov. No joy for Tsuki on that attempt.
Leopold Raskalnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kitsune Tsuki.
Raskalnikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsuki doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsuki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Leopold Raskalnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuki stuffs the takedown.
Raskalnikov instigates a clinch.
Tsuki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raskalnikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raskalnikov lands an elbow that stopped Tsuki in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raskalnikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsuki wants it to stay on the feet.
Raskalnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuki can do to turn this around?
Tsuki tries for a takedown but Raskalnikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tsuki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Raskalnikov.
Tsuki throws a series of punches but Raskalnikov avoids them all with ease.
Tsuki shoots in for a takedown but Raskalnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raskalnikov throws a nice head kick!
A low kick from Tsuki is predictable there
and Raskalnikov counters with a single leg into guard. Tsuki didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuki keeping moving, preventing Raskalnikov from controlling successfully.
Tsuki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raskalnikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raskalnikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Raskalnikov stacks Tsuki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Raskalnikov!
Raskalnikov decides to stand back up. Raskalnikov steps back and let's Tsuki get back to his feet.
Tsuki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raskalnikov is looking to wear down Tsuki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Raskalnikov scores with a kick to the body.
Raskalnikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raskalnikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsuki with a poor takedown
and Raskalnikov counters with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raskalnikov, right into the meat.
Tsuki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raskalnikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Raskalnikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Raskalnikov cracks the inside of Tsuki's front leg.
Tsuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raskalnikov feints and as Tsuki raises his hands in defense, Raskalnikov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raskalnikov trying to control but Tsuki is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Raskalnikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Raskalnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsuki is defended easily by Raskalnikov.
Raskalnikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Tsuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Raskalnikov. Tsuki shrugs it off though.
Raskalnikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tsuki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Raskalnikov - the referee stops the clock and Tsuki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Raskalnikov. Tsuki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Raskalnikov clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raskalnikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raskalnikov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Raskalnikov is pressed up against the cage. Tsuki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raskalnikov down to the mat. Raskalnikov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leopold Raskalnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kitsune Tsuki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raskalnikov.
Nice body kick there by Raskalnikov.
Tsuki is trying desperately to land a takedown but Raskalnikov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tsuki.
Raskalnikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raskalnikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuki is keeping the position for now.
Tsuki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raskalnikov won't allow Tsuki to sweep him here.
Tsuki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raskalnikov postures up and lands a big shot to Tsuki's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raskalnikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tsuki working for a triangle but Raskalnikov defends it easily.
Raskalnikov trying to control but Tsuki is working from the bottom.
Tsuki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskalnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsuki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsuki looking for a guillotine here but Raskalnikov defends easily.
Tsuki is looking for a triangle but Raskalnikov pushes his legs off easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tsuki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Raskalnikov - the referee stops the clock and Tsuki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Raskalnikov. Tsuki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leopold Raskalnikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Raskalnikov lands a head kick. Tsuki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Leopold Raskalnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raskalnikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raskalnikov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Raskalnikov slams his shin into Tsuki's torso.
Raskalnikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Raskalnikov pushes Tsuki away with a front kick.
Raskalnikov pushes Tsuki away with a front kick.
Tsuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raskalnikov closes the distance and pushes Tsuki back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tsuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Raskalnikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Raskalnikov obliges.
Kitsune Tsuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raskalnikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tsuki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raskalnikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raskalnikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopold Raskalnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raskalnikov 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 30:25
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:24
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopold Raskalnikov!
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RATING
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