PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aslan Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Tuckich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisumov comes to the cage accompanied by My World- Kid Cudi. Hans Tuckich acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Taisumov
vs
Tuckich

171 cm
25
145 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

170 cm
26
146 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aslan Taisumov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans Tuckich!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuckich just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Taisumov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tuckich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taisumov.
Tuckich fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taisumov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tuckich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Hans Tuckich has been cut.
Tuckich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taisumov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been informed that Tuckich has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Taisumov slips a straight right by Tuckich.
Taisumov throws a big counter combination but Tuckich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tuckich tries to clinch there but Taisumov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Taisumov. Those never looked like landing.
Tuckich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taisumov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuckich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Tuckich misses.
Taisumov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tuckich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Taisumov as Tuckich shoots in.
Taisumov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taisumov counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tuckich misses.
Taisumov throws a big counter combination but Tuckich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tuckich lands the left hand.
Taisumov scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taisumov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tuckich with the counter takedown but Taisumov avoids it easily.
Tuckich wants to clinch
and Taisumov counters with a left and a right that stings Tuckich.
Hans Tuckich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Tuckich.
Taisumov appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuckich lands a jab to the nose.
Tuckich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taisumov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taisumov throws a right hand that Tuckich ducks under and follows up with a left that Tuckich also avoids with ease.
And Tuckich tries to counter it with a takedown but Taisumov pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Tuckich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taisumov is trying to defend but Tuckich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tuckich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tuckich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taisumov keeps working.
Tuckich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuckich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tuckich is trying to control. Taisumov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tuckich stops Taisumov from getting back to his feet.
Tuckich is looking to take a break and control but Taisumov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tuckich prevents Taisumov from standing back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taisumov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Taisumov as Tuckich shoots in.
It looked like Taisumov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tuckich.
Aslan Taisumov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Tuckich.
No joy there for Taisumov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aslan Taisumov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hans Tuckich's cut.
That's time! Taisumov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tuckich has his takedown stuffed
and Taisumov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taisumov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tuckich.
Taisumov misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Tuckich finds it's way through Taisumov's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuckich lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuckich throws a right and a left that Taisumov avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuckich cracks Taisumov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aslan Taisumov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tuckich throws a body shot but no joy.
Taisumov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tuckich scores with a hook to the body. Taisumov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tuckich slips a jab from Taisumov.
Tuckich misses with a takedown attempt - Taisumov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Taisumov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taisumov closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tuckich.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuckich trying to control the position but Taisumov is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taisumov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tuckich prevents Taisumov from escaping the position.
Tuckich scoring with punches and elbows.
Tuckich throws a strike aimed at the side of Taisumov's head but Taisumov avoids it well.
Tuckich prevents Taisumov from escaping the position.
Tuckich is chipping away with strikes.
Tuckich is putting a hurting on Taisumov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hans Tuckich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taisumov is trying to buck Tuckich off.

Tuckich has hold of Taisumov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Taisumov seems comfortable defending it but Tuckich has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Taisumov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Taisumov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tuckich couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hans Tuckich!
During a confident post fight interview, Hans Tuckich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.