PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklyn George (ranked 25426 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Tucker (ranked 14882 p4p, 0 weight class). Tucker has chosen The Platters - Only You as his entrance music. Franklyn George looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

George
vs
Tucker

220 cm
20
290 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

225 cm
38
305 lbs
4 - 95 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franklyn George !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 95 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
George seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Tucker throws a lazy head kick
and George counters with a three punch combo that has Tucker backing up. Tucker nods at George to acknowledge the strikes.
George fails to land the takedown.
Tucker is looking for the big counter here.

George gets a clinch.
Tucker is trying to stall.
George tries to pull guard but Tucker holds him up against the cage and eventually George drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tucker is fighting off a takedown attempt but George is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tucker to the mat. Tucker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Tucker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker is looking to break free of the clinch but George has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tucker breaks the clinch.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
George fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklyn George . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker prevents a takedown attempt there.

Tucker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
George tries to counter with a takedown but Tucker is quick to defend against it.
George avoids the head kick by Tucker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

George closes the distance and clinches.
Tucker is looking to break free of the clinch but George has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tucker is trying to stall.
George fails to pull guard.
Tucker tries to work over George 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
George has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tucker after a bit of a struggle.

Tucker manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Tucker misses
and George counters with a left and a right that stings Tucker.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
George tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tucker swivels and escapes.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily.
George lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tucker keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from George .
Tucker is looking for the big counter here.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
George throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tucker's waist but Tucker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing George off to one side.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Tucker tries to keep at a distance but George has taken the fight into the clinch.
George is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tucker is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker taking a breather.
Tucker throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker is pressed up against the cage. George has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tucker down to the mat. Tucker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tucker throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
George looks to land a combination. Tucker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
George blocks a head kick by Tucker.
George lands a two punch combo.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George looks for a takedown but Tucker sprawls well.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
George fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tucker avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Todd Tucker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick misses from Tucker.

George darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for George .
George lands a shoulder strike.

George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses
and George counters with a stiff right hand.
George wants to clinch up but Tucker keeps it at a distance.
George tries to clinch but Tucker is having none of it.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
George doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George shoots in looking for a takedown but Tucker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing George 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklyn George . That's going to take a lot out of him.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by Tucker misses

and George counters by clinching up.
Stalling in the clinch from George .
Tucker letting George take a breather here.

George pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George has a takedown stuffed.

George has Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

George jumps into guard, dragging Tucker to the mat.

Tucker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on George , up you get!
George is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tucker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
George wants to clinch.
George cracks Tucker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Tucker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tucker.

George rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage.
Tucker tries to circle away but George has him pinned against the cage.
George fails to pull guard.
The referee calls for George to work.
George tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tucker smiles and moves away.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - George looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tucker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
George shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tucker pinned against the cage. Tucker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
George is looking to counter the offense by Tucker and move into the clinch.
George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
George scores with a body shot.
George looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Tucker tries to counter it with a takedown but George pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tucker throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Todd Tucker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

George tries to clinch but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Todd Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
George tries to clinch but Tucker moves out of range.
George scores with a nice right hand.
George wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tucker throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from George .
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick
and George counters with a one-two to the body.
Tucker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
George doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tucker but Tucker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily.
Tucker throws a lazy head kick
and George counters with a body kick.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker slaps away a takedown attempt from George , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklyn George . That's going to take a lot out of him.
George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
George tries to clinch up.
Tucker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
George is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tucker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
George has a takedown stuffed.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
George appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
George drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tucker sprawls and moves away.
George shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tucker as he jumps to the side.
Tucker throws a counter combo.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
George tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
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!
Tucker stuffs the takedown.
George blocks a head kick by Tucker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

George instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George .
George tries to pull guard but Tucker holds him up against the cage and eventually George drops back down to his feet.
Tucker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but George has him pressed against the cage.
Franklyn George has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

George manages to break the clinch.

George is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tucker's half guard.
George trying to control from half guard but Tucker is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker looks like he's trying to stand up.

Tucker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but George is on him like a limpet, forcing Tucker back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tucker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Tucker!
An intense looking Todd Tucker took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'How did this happen? What am I doing here? Who are you? What have you done with my mind?'.