PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Bigovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tucker comes into the arena with The Platters - Only You blaring out of the sound system. Bigovich has chosen Heavy Maus Metal as his entrance music. Todd Tucker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tucker
vs
Bigovich

225 cm
24
312 lbs
2 - 55 - 0

188 cm
21
299 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite 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 2 - 55 - 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guy Bigovich!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bigovich defends well and Tucker ends up having to push Bigovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tucker looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bigovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tucker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bigovich somewhat.
Bigovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tucker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bigovich somewhat.
Tucker tries to counter by clinching up but Bigovich breaks away and moves out of range.
Tucker fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker moves in looking to clinch but Bigovich pushes him off.
Todd Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigovich shoots in and drives through. Tucker sprawls well.
Todd Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Bigovich.
Tucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tucker wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigovich shoots in but no luck this time.
Tucker with a poor takedown

and Bigovich counters with a shoot takedown. Tucker fights it but they end up in guard.
Tucker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bigovich on the ground.
Tucker has momentary wrist control but Bigovich slips an elbow through the middle.
Bigovich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tucker wants to stand and escape but Bigovich is having none of it.
Bigovich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bigovich scoring with punches to the head and body.

Bigovich drops back looking for a leg! Tucker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tucker manages to kick Bigovich off! Bigovich jumps back into Tucker's guard.

Bigovich gets to his feet. Tucker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigovich shoots in looking for a takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl out of it but Bigovich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bigovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker is fending him off so far but Bigovich persists. Nope, Tucker circles away and we're back to standing.
Tucker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bigovich counters with a three punch combo that has Tucker backing up. Tucker nods at Bigovich to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bigovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tucker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tucker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bigovich counters with an inside leg kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bigovich has eaten all the pies!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bigovich pushes Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.
Bigovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Tucker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bigovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Tucker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Tucker manages to break the clinch.
Bigovich closes the distance and clinches up with Tucker, looking for a takedown. Bigovich pushes Tucker against the cage but Tucker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tucker throws a big counter combination but Bigovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tucker has a takedown stuffed.
Bigovich shoots in and drives through. Tucker sprawls well.
Bigovich dives in for a single leg takedown but Tucker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tucker circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigovich tries for a takedown but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Bigovich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tucker has a takedown stuffed.
Bigovich wants to counter with a clinch but Tucker pushes him away.
Bigovich shoots in but Tucker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bigovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker misses with a hook
and Bigovich counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Bigovich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bigovich looks for a takedown but Tucker sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bigovich.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt
and Bigovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tucker leaves Bigovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Todd Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Bigovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigovich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tucker looks to clinch
and Bigovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bigovich darts in looking for a takedown but Tucker gets double underhooks and turns Bigovich into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
Tucker throws a counter high kick but Bigovich was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bigovich 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 Bigovich off to one side.
Bigovich has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bigovich is defended easily by Tucker.
Tucker misses with the combination.
Bigovich is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Todd Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bigovich.
Bigovich tries for a takedown but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Tucker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bigovich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tucker defends well and Bigovich ends up having to push Tucker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bigovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bigovich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bigovich misses with a takedown attempt - Tucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bigovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tucker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bigovich somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Bigovich shows good takedown defense.
Tucker stuffs the takedown.
Bigovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tucker sprawls well. Tucker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bigovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Bigovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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.

Bigovich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bigovich controlling from side mount.
Bigovich lands some shots froms side control.
Bigovich advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bigovich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tucker is looking to escape.

Bigovich throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tucker has his hands clasped together but Bigovich breaks the hold and Tucker is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Bigovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guy Bigovich!
In his post fight interview, Guy Bigovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Todd Tucker spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for this opportunity to fight. There's a really nice bridge near my house, I'm going to jump off it.'.