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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fred Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kitsune Tsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune Tsuki has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fred Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kitsune Tsuki!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuki clinches with his opponent.
Stone is trying to break the clinch but Tsuki has him pressed against the cage.
Stone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuki's elbow.
Tsuki keeps control of Stone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsuki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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 Stone uses from the top position.
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tsuki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tsuki has escaped and now he's on top!
Stone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stone keeping full guard, as Tsuki tries to pass.
Tsuki looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stone chips away with some ground and pound.
Stone preventing the sweep.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuki has wrist control.
Tsuki has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsuki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stone has passed into half guard!
Stone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stone prevents Tsuki from improving his position.
Stone throwing shots but Tsuki is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsuki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stone scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsuki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Tsuki is working away.
Tsuki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stone pulls his head out easily.
Stone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuki trying to control but Stone postures up.
Tsuki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsuki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stone 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tsuki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stone controlling the pace.
Stone 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.
Tsuki taking some punishment here, with Stone in his half guard.
Tsuki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stone.
Stone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tsuki is just riding it out for now. Stone eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone winds up and cracks Tsuki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tsuki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stone stands and throws Tsuki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tsuki looks gassed!
Stone wants to control but Tsuki is keeping him busy.
Tsuki wants to get back to his feet but Stone is dominant here and he's now got Tsuki's back!
Tsuki breaks Stone's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tsuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsuki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Stone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tsuki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tsuki seems to be looking for submissions.
Stone wants to get back to his feet.
Tsuki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tsuki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stone gets full guard.
Tsuki is breathing heavily.
Stone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsuki manages to get himself to full guard.
Stone wants to control from the top but Tsuki keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuki trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tsuki's guard.
Stone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tsuki defending well though.
Stone wants to control but Tsuki is keeping him busy.
Tsuki tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Tsuki is working away.
Stone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tsuki is just riding it out for now. Stone eventually gives up the hold.
Tsuki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsuki is looking to get back to full guard here but Stone has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tsuki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tsuki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stone is pressing down on Tsuki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuki is aware though and is defending well.
Tsuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Stone pushes Tsuki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stone has his takedown stuffed
and Tsuki counters by clinching up.
Stone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tsuki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuki looking for a takedown.
Stone looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stone tries to break free but Tsuki pushes him back against the cage.
Tsuki missing with knees to the body.
Stone goes for a takedown attempt but Tsuki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tsuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stone.
Stone closes the distance and clinches up with Tsuki, looking for a takedown. Stone pushes Tsuki against the cage but Tsuki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tsuki's half guard.
Stone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tsuki defending well though.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsuki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fred Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is nestled in close to Tsuki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tsuki!
Stone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tsuki is looking to escape.
Stone unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Stone connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tsuki is trying desperately to improve position.
Stone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tsuki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tsuki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stone cracks Tsuki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Stone dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A nice combination there by Stone.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuki is just out of range.
Stone throws a series of punches but Tsuki avoids them all with ease.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsuki circles away quickly and effectively.
Fred Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone throws a right and a left that Tsuki avoids nicely.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsuki.
Tsuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Tsuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone throws a combination. Tsuki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stone has managed to clinch.
Stone has Tsuki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tsuki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stone tries for a takedown but Tsuki manages to get underhooks.
Stone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsuki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuki lands an elbow just above Stone 's eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuki wants a takedown.
Tsuki successfully pulls guard.
Tsuki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stone has passed into half guard!
Tsuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stone lands with a punch from half guard.
Stone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stone is working for a kimura here but Tsuki manages to reverse the position and he's now in Stone's guard.
Tsuki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tsuki has Stone in his guard.
Stone is working Tsuki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Tsuki is keeping the position.
Tsuki keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone distracts Tsuki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stone with a nice head shot there.
Stone lands a couple of digs.
Tsuki wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.
Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stone trying to control but Tsuki is working from the bottom.
Stone passes into half guard.
Tsuki taking some punishment here, with Stone in his half guard.
Stone trying to pass the guard but Tsuki defending well.
Tsuki has hold of Stone's hands but Stone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsuki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsuki keeps working.
Stone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tsuki trying to control from the bottom.
Stone working Tsuki over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stone winds up and cracks Tsuki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stone lands strikes from half guard.
Tsuki is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stone drops an elbow to the side of Tsuki's head.
Still in half guard, Stone seems content to control.
Kitsune Tsuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuki trying to control but Stone postures up.
Tsuki is not content to let Stone control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Stone!
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