PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toma Bolkvadze (ranked 5872 p4p, 3468 weight class) and George Tucker (ranked 563 p4p, 436 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bolkvadze
vs
Tucker

178 cm
19
172
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
171
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toma Bolkvadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tucker moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tucker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolkvadze avoids a wild elbow strike from Tucker.
Bolkvadze letting Tucker take a breather here.
Bolkvadze pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tucker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bolkvadze managing to block the knees to the body from Tucker.
Bolkvadze throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tucker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tucker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tucker.
Bolkvadze tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bolkvadze managing to block the knees to the body from Tucker.
Tucker misses with an elbow strike.
Bolkvadze misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolkvadze misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Tucker.
A knee to the head by Bolkvadze.

It looks like George Tucker has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tucker.
Tucker managing to block the knees to the body from Bolkvadze.
Tucker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bolkvadze misses with a knee to the head.
Tucker lands a left hand.
Tucker is struggling to control the position.
Tucker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tucker avoiding damage as Bolkvadze throws knees to the body.
Bolkvadze trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tucker.
Tucker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tucker tries to work over Bolkvadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolkvadze looking to stall.
Good body shot from Tucker.
Bolkvadze letting Tucker take a breather here.
Tucker lands with a right to the head.
Bolkvadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolkvadze looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Bolkvadze takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bolkvadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tucker blocks a body shot from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze crunches a lovely knee into Tucker's ribcage.
Bolkvadze landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee to the head.
Bolkvadze dodges an elbow strike from Tucker.
Tucker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bolkvadze missing with knees to the body.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
Bolkvadze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bolkvadze trying to land knees to the body.
Tucker digs a right hand into Bolkvadze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolkvadze's gas tank.
Tucker works on Bolkvadze's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolkvadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee to the head.
Tucker controlling the action here for a moment.
Bolkvadze looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Tucker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bolkvadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Bolkvadze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tucker's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bolkvadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bolkvadze lands an uppercut.
Tucker dodges an elbow strike from Bolkvadze.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tucker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolkvadze throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tucker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bolkvadze up against the cage.
Bolkvadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolkvadze is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tucker is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Tucker.
Bolkvadze looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bolkvadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker lands a body punch.
Tucker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolkvadze backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Tucker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bolkvadze closes the distance but Tucker moves to the side
and Tucker counters with a left to the body.
Tucker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Bolkvadze finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tucker is looking to land body kicks.
Tucker swats away the attempt to clinch by Bolkvadze.
Tucker throws a leg kick but Bolkvadze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tucker tries to score with a low kick but Bolkvadze moves his leg out of the way.
Tucker lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolkvadze wants to clinch.
Tucker throws out a counter right but Bolkvadze avoids it with no problem.
Bolkvadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Bolkvadze.
Toma Bolkvadze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Tucker misses.
Bolkvadze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tucker. Those never looked like landing.
Tucker is looking to slow Bolkvadze down with leg kicks.
Bolkvadze is looking to slow Tucker down with leg kicks.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolkvadze moves away.
Bolkvadze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bolkvadze doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
Good exchange - Tucker coming out on top.
Tucker misses with a low kick.
Bolkvadze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Tucker blocks the low kick.
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolkvadze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Tucker closes the distance and clinches.
Tucker avoids a wild elbow strike from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze working Tucker over with knees to the body.
Bolkvadze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tucker blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bolkvadzes head.
Bolkvadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolkvadze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tucker is defending well for now.
Bolkvadze landing knees to the body.
Tucker lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bolkvadzes head.
Bolkvadze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tucker is defending well for now.
Bolkvadze missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tucker.
Bolkvadze looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Tucker stalling the fight.
Tucker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolkvadze avoids the elbow strike from Tucker, against the cage.
Tucker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tucker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tucker missing with knees to the body.
Tucker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tucker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee strike.
Bolkvadze utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bolkvadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
George Tucker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bolkvadze throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bolkvadze creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tucker lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolkvadze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tucker.
Bolkvadze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Tucker.

Tucker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Tucker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tucker jabs Bolkvadze right on the nose. Bolkvadze blinks but takes it well.
Tucker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

Tucker moves into the clinch.
Bolkvadze throws an elbow that misses.
Tucker managing to block the knees to the body from Bolkvadze.
Tucker lands with a light punch inside.
Bolkvadze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tucker stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tucker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolkvadze landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolkvadze is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bolkvadze misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker lands an elbow inside.
Tucker blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tucker.
Bolkvadze struggles to land a body shot inside as Tucker controls his hands.
Tucker lands a left hand.
Bolkvadze takes a shot to the head.
Bolkvadze misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tucker.
Tucker misses with an elbow strike.
Bolkvadze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tucker avoids it.
Bolkvadze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolkvadze effectively controlling the action here.
Bolkvadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolkvadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolkvadze.
Tucker avoiding damage as Bolkvadze throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tucker presses Bolkvadze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bolkvadze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker throws an elbow that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bolkvadze throws an elbow that misses.
Bolkvadze tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
Bolkvadze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tucker is defending well for now.
Bolkvadze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolkvadze dodges an elbow strike from Tucker.
Bolkvadze blocks an elbow strike from Tucker.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee strike.
Bolkvadze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tucker avoids it.
Bolkvadze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tucker blocks it with crossed arms.
Tucker lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolkvadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Bolkvadze tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tucker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tucker.
Tucker stalling.
Tucker just leaning against Bolkvadze, taking a breather.
Toma Bolkvadze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolkvadze throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tucker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bolkvadze looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Tucker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolkvadze working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tucker managing to block the knees to the body from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tucker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tucker scores with a hook to the body.
Bolkvadze is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tucker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolkvadze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bolkvadze looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Bolkvadze creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bolkvadze misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tucker.
Bolkvadze throws a knee to the head but misses.
George Tucker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bolkvadze missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tucker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Tucker!