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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saitiev comes to the cage accompanied by Dan Severn Theme. Tucker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Platters - Only You. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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312 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Saitiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 49 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tucker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tucker closes the distance and clinches.
Tucker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tucker is looking to control Saitiev's arms but Saitiev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tucker has his back to the cage.
Tucker working hard to break the clinch.
Saitiev tries to score a body lock takedown but Tucker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitiev wants a takedown but no success here.
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Saitiev controls the action.
Saitiev has Tucker pressed against the cage, preventing Tucker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tucker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saitiev blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitiev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tucker is trying to keep an underhook but Saitiev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Saitiev uses his free foot to push down on Tucker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tucker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitiev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker trying desperately to get to his feet.
Saitiev controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker wants to try and get back to his feet.
Saitiev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Saitiev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saitiev controlling his opponent.
Tucker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Saitiev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tucker is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saitiev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Saitiev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tucker throws a head kick that half lands.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Saitiev sprawls well.
Saitiev feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Tucker misses.
Saitiev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tucker goes for a double leg but Saitiev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saitiev continues to drive forward.
Tucker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saitiev feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker has a takedown stuffed.
Saitiev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aleksandr Saitiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Tucker.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Saitiev keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saitiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saitiev tries to counter with a takedown but Tucker is quick to defend against it.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Saitiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Saitiev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saitiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saitiev feinted with a counter takedown.
Tucker throws a solid leg kick but Saitiev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tucker.
Saitiev tries to counter with a takedown but Tucker is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Saitiev as Tucker shoots in.
Tucker clinches up against the cage.
Saitiev can't get the takedown.
Saitiev is working for takedown but Tucker is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitiev is trying to drag Tucker to the mat but Tucker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saitiev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tucker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saitiev is taking a breather. Tucker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitiev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet.
Saitiev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tucker wants to stand back up but Saitiev manages to pass into side control.
Aleksandr Saitiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tucker is being controlled here.
That's four 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.
Saitiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tucker looks to land a combination but Saitiev avoids it well.
Saitiev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker moves to clinch but Saitiev breaks away
and Saitiev counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Saitiev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
No luck for Tucker with that takedown attempt.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitiev.
Saitiev tries to counter with a takedown but Tucker is quick to defend against it.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Saitiev shows good takedown defense.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Saitiev attempts a counter takedown but Tucker avoids it well and moves away.
Tucker fails with the takedown
and Saitiev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tucker's guard.
Aleksandr Saitiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Tucker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitiev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitiev pushing down on Tucker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saitiev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tucker!
Saitiev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aleksandr Saitiev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Saitiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker really wants to buck Saitiev off and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Saitiev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saitiev, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Saitiev!
A victorious Aleksandr Saitiev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Todd Tucker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for this opportunity to fight. There's a really nice bridge near my house, I'm going to jump off it.'.
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