PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Raskalnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Raskalnikov
vs
Turner

190 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Turner!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner tries for a takedown but Raskalnikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Raskalnikov. No joy for Turner on that attempt.
Raskalnikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raskalnikov fails to land the takedown.
Raskalnikov tries to clinch up.

Raskalnikov forces Turner back against the cage and clinches.
Raskalnikov keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raskalnikov looking to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Turner.
Raskalnikov wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raskalnikov can't break the clinch.
Turner is trying to break free.

Raskalnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raskalnikov lands a high kick!

Turner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Raskalnikov taking some punishment here, with Turner in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raskalnikov tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
Raskalnikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Raskalnikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back!
Raskalnikov tries to keep control of the position but Turner is staying busy.
I really don't envy Turner right now.

Raskalnikov sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Turner taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leopold Raskalnikov!