PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kraschinsky (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.

Kraschinsky
vs
Tsuki

175 cm
21
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Kraschinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kitsune Tsuki!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuki closes the distance and clinches up with Kraschinsky, looking for a takedown. Tsuki pushes Kraschinsky against the cage but Kraschinsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tsuki shoots in for a takedown but Kraschinsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraschinsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Tsuki sprawls well. He's pushed Kraschinsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Tsuki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tsuki lands in his opponent's guard.

Tsuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tsuki is looking to work some ground and pound but Kraschinsky has wrist control.
Kraschinsky keeping moving, preventing Tsuki from controlling successfully.
Tsuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuki throwing strikes but missing.
Tsuki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraschinsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuki prevents Kraschinsky from getting back to his feet.
Kraschinsky keeping full guard, as Tsuki tries to pass.
Tsuki throws an elbow that misses. Kraschinsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsuki's guard. Nice move by Kraschinsky!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kraschinsky drops back looking for a leg! Tsuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tsuki manages to kick Kraschinsky off! Kraschinsky jumps back into Tsuki's guard.

Kraschinsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kraschinsky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tsuki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Tsuki working for a triangle but Kraschinsky defends it easily.
Kraschinsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Kraschinsky wants to pass the guard but Tsuki is keeping the position.
Tsuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kraschinsky manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraschinsky is keeping the position for now.
Tsuki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kraschinsky's head.
Tsuki looking to pass the guard.
Tsuki wants to control from the top but Kraschinsky keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki stops Kraschinsky from standing up.
Tsuki throwing strikes from guard but Kraschinsky blocks nicely.
Tsuki throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraschinsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tsuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kitsune Tsuki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kraschinsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsuki swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Kraschinsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kraschinsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsuki shoots in for a takedown but Kraschinsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Tsuki scores with a takedown into Kraschinsky's guard.
Tsuki trying to control but Kraschinsky is working from the bottom.
Tsuki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kraschinsky manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tsuki keeping moving, preventing Kraschinsky from controlling successfully.

Tsuki working for a triangle but Kraschinsky defends it easily.
Kitsune Tsuki has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsuki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kraschinsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kraschinsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kraschinsky wants to stand but Tsuki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tsuki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tsuki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraschinsky's guard.
Tsuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraschinsky keeping moving, preventing Tsuki from controlling successfully.
Tsuki wants to pass the guard but Kraschinsky is keeping the position.

Tsuki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kraschinsky is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kraschinsky has escaped and now he's on top!
Tsuki is breathing heavily.
Tsuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kraschinsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraschinsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tsuki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kraschinsky avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tsuki.
Kraschinsky blocking the ground and pound.
Kraschinsky holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tsuki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tsuki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kraschinsky is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraschinsky works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Kraschinsky is working for a submission of some sort.

Tsuki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kraschinsky is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tsuki!

Kraschinsky jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tsuki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tsuki is looking to regain half guard here but Kraschinsky keeps moving and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kraschinsky goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tsuki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kraschinsky but great work by Tsuki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kitsune Tsuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tsuki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kraschinsky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kraschinsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsuki.
Tsuki slaps away a takedown attempt from Kraschinsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Kraschinsky forces Tsuki back against the cage and clinches.
Kraschinsky is working for takedown but Tsuki is calmly controlling the position for now.

Tsuki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kraschinsky uses from the top position.
Kraschinsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsuki is retaining full guard.

Tsuki looking for a guillotine here but Kraschinsky defends easily.
Tsuki keeping full guard, as Kraschinsky tries to pass.
Kraschinsky is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuki striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Kraschinsky wants to control from the top but Tsuki keeps moving.

Kraschinsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraschinsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Tsuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tsuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tsuki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kraschinsky defends well.
Kraschinsky wants to control from the top but Tsuki keeps moving.

Kraschinsky has gone for a leg lock! Tsuki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kraschinsky's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Kraschinsky has his feet on Tsuki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kraschinsky fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kraschinsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kraschinsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kraschinsky tries to keep at a distance but Tsuki has taken the fight into the clinch.

Tsuki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki wants to stand and escape but Kraschinsky is having none of it.
Kraschinsky wants to stand but Tsuki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tsuki strikes from his own guard.

Kraschinsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraschinsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tsuki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kraschinsky's guard.
Tsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraschinsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kraschinsky pushes Tsuki off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Kraschinsky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tsuki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kraschinsky is in Tsuki's guard.

Tsuki is looking for a triangle but Kraschinsky pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kraschinsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kraschinsky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Kraschinsky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tsuki dives on top into guard.
Ivan Kraschinsky 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!

Tsuki has gone for a leg lock! Kraschinsky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tsuki's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tsuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kraschinsky defends it easily.
Kitsune Tsuki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kraschinsky postures up in Tsuki's guard and throws a big left but Tsuki blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Kraschinsky.
I think Tsuki 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kitsune Tsuki!