PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Tucker (ranked 13748 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Spartak (ranked 7973 p4p, 0 weight class). Tucker comes to the cage accompanied by The Platters - Only You. Leonid Spartak has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Tucker
vs
Spartak

225 cm
40
305 lbs
6 - 99 - 0

225 cm
51
302 lbs
12 - 46 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 6 - 99 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 46 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Spartak!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tucker wants it to stay on the feet.
Tucker looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Spartak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tucker sprawls well. Tucker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spartak gets slowly back to his feet.
Tucker swats away the attempt to clinch by Spartak.
Tucker feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for Spartak with that takedown attempt.
Todd Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonid Spartak.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Spartak shoots in and drives through. Tucker sprawls well.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spartak wants to clinch up but Tucker keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker stuffs the takedown.
Tucker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Leonid Spartak has been cut.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck for Spartak with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartak shoots in for a double leg but Tucker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spartak shoots in looking for a takedown but Tucker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spartak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Spartak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg in the buildup to the fight.
Spartak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tucker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spartak avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Spartak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
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 that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Spartak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tucker defends well and Spartak ends up having to push Tucker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spartak is defended easily by Tucker.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Spartak unleashes a big counter combination but Tucker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spartak misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Todd Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker throws a head kick but Spartak moves out of range.
Spartak avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Spartak throws a counter combo.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker throws a head kick but Spartak moves out of range.
And Spartak tries to counter it with a takedown but Tucker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Spartak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Spartak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spartak wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a head kick but Spartak moves out of range.
Spartak blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Spartak blocks a head kick by Tucker.
As Tucker backs off Spartak throws a huge counter combo but Tucker manages to avoid it all.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todd Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tucker throws a head kick but Spartak moves out of range.
Spartak wants to counter the offense by Tucker and move into the clinch position.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spartak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker is fending him off so far but Spartak persists. Nope, Tucker circles away and we're back to standing.
Spartak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tucker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spartak blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Spartak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tucker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spartak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spartak moves in looking to clinch but Tucker pushes him off.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartak can do to turn this around?
Spartak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd Tucker is winning the standup battle so far.
Spartak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tucker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spartak somewhat.
Spartak throws a chopping leg kick but Tucker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartak avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spartak.
Todd Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonid Spartak.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartak shoots for a takedown but Tucker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
As Tucker backs off Spartak throws a huge counter combo but Tucker manages to avoid it all.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Spartak moves out of range easily.
Spartak tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Spartak with the counter takedown but Tucker avoids it easily.
Spartak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spartak.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Spartak moves out of range easily.
Spartak blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spartak blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Spartak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tucker sprawls well. Tucker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spartak gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spartak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spartak blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Tucker scores with a head kick. Spartak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tucker lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartak blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Tucker moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpartak.
Spartak moves in looking to clinch but Tucker pushes him off.
Spartak avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Spartak blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Spartak misses with a head kick.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Spartak with that takedown attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Spartak might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tucker has got the better of the exchanges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a head kick but Spartak moves out of range.
Spartak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tucker circles away.
A head kick from Tucker lands but Spartak takes it in his stride.
Spartak motions for Tucker to come forward. Spartak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spartak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Spartak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Spartak moves out of range easily.
Spartak is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tucker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Spartak.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Spartak moves out of range easily.
Spartak blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Spartak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tucker lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tucker throws a head kick but Spartak moves out of range.
Spartak wants to clinch.
Spartak tries to clinch but Tucker is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spartak.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Tucker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonid Spartak's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Tucker lands a high kick!
Spartak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
Spartak fails with a takedown attempt.
Spartak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tucker circles away.
Todd Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonid Spartak.
Nice takedown defense from Tucker. No joy for Spartak on that attempt.
Spartak blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Spartak is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Spartak tries to clinch but Tucker is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spartak blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Spartak tries to counter with a clinch but Tucker shakes him off and moves away.
Spartak avoids the head kick by Tucker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Spartak is looking for the big counter here.
Spartak blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Spartak shoots in looking for a takedown but Tucker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spartak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Tucker sets himself, and Spartak steps forward looking for the clinch! Tucker avoids it this time.
Tucker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spartak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker lands with a kick to the temple. Spartak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spartak blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Spartak blocks a head kick by Tucker.
A head kick misses from Tucker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Spartak shoots in for a double leg but Tucker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tucker circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Tucker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Spartak moves out of range easily.
Tucker checks a leg kick nicely.
Spartak avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spartak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tucker as he jumps to the side.
Tucker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spartak misses with a takedown attempt - Tucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spartak blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Spartak moves out of range easily.
Spartak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Tucker. No joy for Spartak on that attempt.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spartak wants to clinch up but Tucker keeps it at a distance.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spartak with the counter takedown but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spartak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
Tucker throws a big counter combination but Spartak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Spartak swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Spartak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Spartak moves out of range easily.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spartak tries to clinch up but Tucker circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Tucker backs off Spartak throws a huge counter combo but Tucker manages to avoid it all.
Leonid Spartak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tucker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Tucker!
Post fight, an emotional Todd Tucker said 'How did this happen? What am I doing here? Who are you? What have you done with my mind?'.