Fight Night end. 1 PBP Commentary

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Tucker will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Teller
vs
Tucker

200 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

EVOLUTION Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Teller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Teller is defended easily by Tucker.

Teller has managed to clinch.
Teller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tucker is defending well.
Teller has Tucker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tucker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teller backwards.

It looks like Jackson Teller has been cut.
Teller 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.

Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Tucker lands a big head kick that sends Teller tumbling to the mat! Tucker takes a step backwards and waves Teller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt

and Teller moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller looking to throw knees to the head but Tucker is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Teller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Teller'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.
Teller goes for a takedown attempt but Tucker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tucker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Teller takes the fight into the clinch.
Teller goes for a takedown attempt but Tucker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Teller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tucker. That one must have hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tucker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Teller somewhat.
Tucker throws a fast counter high kick but Teller manages to duck under it in time.
Tucker digs a good body shot into Teller's ribs.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown. Teller tries to sprawl out of it but Tucker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tucker misses with a body shot

and Teller counters by clinching up.
Tucker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Teller tries to pull guard but Tucker won't allow it.
Tucker has Teller pushed against the cage.
Teller tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Teller is pressed up against the cage. Tucker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Teller down to the mat. Teller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Teller closes the distance and pushes Tucker back into the cage.

Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch but Teller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Teller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Teller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Teller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tucker wants to control but Teller is keeping busy.

Teller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tucker sees it coming and defends easily.
Tucker is staying active underneath Teller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Teller'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.

Teller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tucker defends it nicely.
Tucker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Teller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tucker avoids it really well and circles away.
Teller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tucker tries to clinch but Teller is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Teller takes the fight into the clinch.
Teller is trying to pull guard but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Tucker manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker stuffs the takedown.
Teller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tucker defends well and Teller ends up having to push Tucker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chris Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teller fails with the takedown.
Tucker connects with a body shot.
Teller shoots for a takedown but Tucker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Teller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tucker keeps the fight on the outside.

Teller has closed the distance and engaged Tucker in a clinch.
Teller tries to score a body lock takedown but Tucker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tucker is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller tries to score a body lock takedown but Tucker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Teller is trying to pull guard but Tucker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tucker tries to score a body lock takedown but Teller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson Teller has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Teller jumps guard.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Teller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker passes Teller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Teller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Teller is trying to stand up here but Tucker is controlling him well.
Tucker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Teller is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller wants to get back to full guard but Tucker has mounted him!
Teller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Teller is trying to stand up.
Tucker looking to finish Teller with some ground and pound. This is bad for Teller!
Teller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tucker on the ground.
Teller wants to control but Tucker is having none of it.
Teller tries to reverse the position but Tucker maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Teller wants to control but Tucker is having none of it.

Tucker stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jackson Teller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Teller moves into range and clinches up with Tucker.

Tucker drags the fight down to the ground.
Tucker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tucker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Teller.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tucker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teller's guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jackson Teller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tucker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Teller's head.

Jackson Teller's cut is getting worse.
Teller misses with a takedown attempt - Tucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Teller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Teller stuffs the takedown.

Teller instigates a clinch.
Tucker wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson Teller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Tucker.
Teller is trying to pull guard but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.

Tucker jumps guard and drags Teller to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tucker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Tucker wriggles free and stands up.
Teller fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller misses with a takedown attempt - Tucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Tucker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teller, pushing him back against the cage.
Teller can't get the takedown.
Teller swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tucker tries to pull guard but Teller holds him up against the cage and eventually Tucker drops back down to his feet.
Tucker content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker wants a takedown.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Teller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tucker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Teller breaks the clinch.
Teller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Teller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Teller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tucker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller.

Teller darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.
Tucker keeps control of Teller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Teller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tucker.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tucker smiles and moves away.

Teller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tucker has Teller pressed against the cage, preventing Teller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tucker is trying to pull guard but Teller has him pressed against the cage.
Teller jumps guard but Tucker stands there with Teller around his waist. Teller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Teller can't get the takedown.
Tucker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Teller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Teller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tucker being controlled for a moment.
Tucker wants to control but Teller postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker is being controlled here.
Tucker sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Chris Tucker just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jackson Teller'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.

Tucker shoots in but Teller avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Teller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tucker is defending well.
Teller is trying to pull guard but Tucker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Teller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Teller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tucker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Teller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Teller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tucker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tucker somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teller swivels and escapes.
Tucker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Teller keeps the fight on the outside.

Teller clinches with his opponent.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teller has him pressed against the cage.
Teller stalling the fight.
Teller is looking to break free of the clinch but Tucker has double underhooks.
Teller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Teller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.

Tucker drags the fight down to the ground.
Tucker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller wants to stand but Tucker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Teller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tucker controls Teller momentarily but Teller frees himself.
Tucker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teller's guard.

Teller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tucker manages to get himself to full guard.

Teller's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Teller wants to stand but Tucker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Teller throwing strikes but missing.
Teller stops Tucker from standing up.
Teller looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tucker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teller prevents Tucker from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Teller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teller shoots in and drives through. Tucker sprawls well.
Teller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Teller sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Teller clinches with his opponent.

Tucker gets control of Teller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tucker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Teller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Teller had his way with Chris Tucker in that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Teller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Teller looks to land a combination but Tucker avoids it well.
Tucker shoots in for a double leg but Teller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Teller tries to clinch but Tucker is having none of it.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Teller circles away.
Teller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tucker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Teller clinches with his opponent.

Tucker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teller dives in and grabs Tucker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes down on Teller's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Teller has managed to clinch.
Teller is trying to pull guard but Tucker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller tries to pull guard but Tucker won't allow it.
Tucker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Teller prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller missing with knees to the body.
Tucker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Teller has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Teller is defending well for now.

Teller pulls guard.
Teller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Teller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tucker is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Teller throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Teller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teller looking to control.
Teller striking from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Teller trying to keep a closed guard but Tucker is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tucker stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Teller. No joy for Tucker on that attempt.
Tucker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller misses with a low kick.
Teller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tucker shoots for a takedown but Teller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Teller moves into range and clinches up with Tucker.

Tucker successfully pulls guard.
Tucker looking to control.
Teller sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Teller controlling from the top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tucker is defended easily by Teller.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Teller rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Teller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tucker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Chris Tucker!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Jackson Teller!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Chris Tucker!

Chris Tucker wins by split decision!
Chris Tucker is the new heavyweight champion!