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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Than Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tucker comes to the cage accompanied by The Platters - Only You. Todd Tucker looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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283 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Than Ace!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace tries for a takedown but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Ace misses with a low kick.
Tucker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tucker avoids it really well and circles away.
Ace looks winded!
Tucker throws a head kick but Ace moves out of range.
Ace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tucker avoids it really well and circles away.
Todd Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Than Ace.
Ace misses with a body shot.
Tucker slaps away a takedown attempt from Ace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ace avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Tucker throws a head kick but Ace moves out of range.
Tucker keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Ace blocks a head kick by Tucker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ace avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Ace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ace blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker throws a head kick but Ace moves out of range.
Ace 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.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker keeps the fight on the outside.
Ace avoids the head kick by Tucker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ace shoots in looking for a takedown but Tucker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tucker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ace.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Ace moves out of range easily.
Ace goes for a double leg but Tucker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tucker continues to drive forward.
Tucker is looking to break free of the clinch but Ace has double underhooks.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Ace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tucker's efforts to push away.
Tucker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ace has Tucker pressed against the cage, preventing Tucker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tucker is trying to force a seperation but Ace has the dominant position.
Tucker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ace misses with a takedown attempt - Tucker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ace wants to clinch.
Tucker throws a head kick but Ace moves out of range.
Todd Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tucker avoids it really well and circles away.
Ace blocks a head kick by Tucker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Ace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Ace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tucker throws a head kick but Ace moves out of range.
Ace fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Ace moves in looking to clinch but Tucker pushes him off.
Todd Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tucker leaves Ace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ace avoids the head kick by Tucker.
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 Todd Tucker's cut.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tucker throws a head kick but Ace moves out of range.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses
and Ace counters with a two punch combo.
Tucker throws a head kick but Ace moves out of range.
Ace tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Ace tries to clinch but Tucker is having none of it.
Tucker throws a head kick but Ace moves out of range.
Todd Tucker is winning the standup battle so far.
Ace throws a head kick but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tucker throws a head kick but Ace moves out of range.
Ace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker is fending him off so far but Ace persists. Nope, Tucker circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick
and Ace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Ace throws a head kick but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ace lands a high kick!
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ace tries to clinch there but Tucker circles away.
Ace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ace lands a nice looking body shot.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Ace shoots for a double leg takedown but Tucker sprawls well. He's pushed Ace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Ace shoots in looking for a takedown but Tucker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Todd Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Than Ace.
Ace avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Ace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tucker as he jumps to the side.
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 sloppy head kick
and Ace counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ace doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
Tucker throws a head kick but Ace moves out of range.
Ace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ace avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Tucker stuffs the takedown attempt from Ace. Ace gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace wants to clinch up but Tucker keeps it at a distance.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Ace looks for a takedown but Tucker sprawls well.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Ace moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Ace moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ace throws a sloppy head kick and Tucker moves out of range easily.
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 head kick but it misses.
Tucker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick
and Ace counters with a three punch combo that has Tucker backing up. Tucker nods at Ace to acknowledge the strikes.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ace shoots in looking for a takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl out of it but Ace 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.
Ace throws a series of punches but Tucker moves out of range.
Ace avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Todd Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tucker wants it to stay on the feet.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ace avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Ace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Todd Tucker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Todd Tucker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ace wants to clinch.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Ace fails to land the takedown.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Ace moves out of range easily.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ace blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Tucker stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tucker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker throws a head kick but Ace moves out of range.
Ace goes for a double leg but Tucker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tucker continues to drive forward.
Todd Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Than Ace.
Tucker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Ace scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tucker prevents it.
Tucker tries to break free but Ace pushes him back against the cage.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Tucker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tucker wants to get back to striking at distance but Ace won't allow it.
Ace is looking to control Tucker's arms but Tucker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ace has his back to the cage.
Tucker working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ace trying to control the position but instead, Tucker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ace into the cage.
Ace keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tucker's efforts to push away.
Tucker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ace has Tucker pressed against the cage, preventing Tucker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tucker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Ace has Tucker pressed against the cage, preventing Tucker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ace connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tucker's face.
Tucker is trying to break free.
Ace trying to control the position but instead, Tucker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ace into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker is trying to push Ace away but Ace has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is trying to force a seperation but Ace has the dominant position.
Ace breaks from the clinch.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Ace is looking to clinch but Tucker is avoiding it.
Ace looks for a takedown but Tucker sprawls well.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses
and Ace counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Ace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tucker throws a lazy head kick
and Ace counters with a series of strikes. Tucker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tucker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ace.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ace.
Tucker throws a head kick but Ace moves out of range.
Ace wants to clinch.
Tucker throws a head kick but Ace moves out of range.
Ace closes the distance and clinches up with Tucker, looking for a takedown. Ace pushes Tucker against the cage but Tucker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker throws a head kick but Ace moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Ace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ace tries to close the distance and clinch but Tucker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ace avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Ace 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.
Than Ace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ace avoids the head kick by Tucker.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Todd Tucker.
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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
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?'.
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