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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Boxhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ian Boxhorn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ian Boxhorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxhorn throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker slips a jab from Boxhorn.
Boxhorn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boxhorn lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxhorn tries to bum rush Tucker with a series of wild strikes but Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tucker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boxhorn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tucker is in Boxhorn's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxhorn is retaining full guard.
Boxhorn seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tucker throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tucker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tucker throws a big right hand that misses.
Boxhorn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tucker on the ground.
Tucker looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tucker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker stands and throws Boxhorn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tucker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boxhorn is looking to reverse the position.
Tucker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boxhorn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tucker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tucker takes a little break here. Boxhorn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tucker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tucker tries for a kimura but Boxhorn is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker advances to mount.
Tucker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tucker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker looking for a guillotine from mount but Boxhorn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker wants to control the pace but Boxhorn is squirming around nicely.
Boxhorn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tucker.
Boxhorn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tucker.
Tucker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker working the ground and pound effectively.
Tucker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tucker throws some wild stikes that Boxhorn manages to avoid easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tucker working for a guillotine from mount but Boxhorn is in no mood to give up.
Tucker misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tucker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tucker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boxhorn tries to avoid it but Tucker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boxhorn to the ground. Boxhorn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boxhorn throws a hook but Tucker blocks it.
Boxhorn checks a leg kick.
Tucker checks a low kick from Boxhorn.
Tucker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
Tucker walks into a stiff left hand from Boxhorn.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Boxhorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tucker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boxhorn defends it nicely.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boxhorn as he jumps to the side.
Ian Boxhorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tucker.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tucker trying to control but Boxhorn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boxhorn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boxhorn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boxhorn!
Tucker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boxhorn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boxhorn trying to control from Tucker's half guard. Tucker has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxhorn stops Tucker from standing up.
Tucker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boxhorn postures up.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet but Boxhorn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boxhorn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tucker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxhorn won't allow Tucker to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big left from Boxhorn misses.
Boxhorn throws a leg kick but Tucker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tucker slips a straight right by Boxhorn.
Boxhorn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tucker.
Tucker defending well as Boxhorn loads up on a big left hand.
Tucker checks a leg kick.
Tucker dives in and grabs Boxhorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boxhorn pushes down on Tucker's head and hops out.
Tucker takes a swing at Boxhorn's ribcage but misses.
Tucker defending well as Boxhorn loads up on a big left hand.
Tucker blocks a jab.
Tucker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Boxhorn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tucker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tucker walks into a jab.
Tucker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boxhorn's waist but Boxhorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tucker off to one side.
Boxhorn slips a jab from Tucker.
Boxhorn is looking to chop away at Tucker's legs.
Boxhorn throws a right and a left that Tucker avoids nicely.
Boxhorn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tucker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boxhorn did well to prevent Tucker getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxhorn is looking to improve his position.
Boxhorn is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tucker seems to be working for a kimura but Boxhorn defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Tucker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tucker throws a big shot that misses.
Tucker blocks a jab.
Tucker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boxhorn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tucker somewhat.
Boxhorn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tucker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tucker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxhorn as he avoids it easily.
Ian Boxhorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tucker.
Tucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxhorn.
A clash of legs there as Tucker blocks the low kick.
Tucker slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxhorn.
Boxhorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tucker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boxhorn misses with a straight left.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ian Boxhorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Tucker slips a straight right by Boxhorn.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boxhorn as he jumps to the side.
Tucker dodges the punch combination from Boxhorn.
Boxhorn slips under a jab from Tucker.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxhorn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tucker.
Boxhorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxhorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tucker slips a jab from Boxhorn.
Boxhorn slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxhorn misses the target.
Boxhorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Boxhorn misses with a hook.
Tucker dodges the punch combination from Boxhorn.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tucker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxhorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boxhorn manages to get to full guard.
Tucker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Boxhorn is keeping the position.
Tucker won't allow Boxhorn to sweep him here.
John Tucker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tucker wants to control from the top but Boxhorn keeps moving.
Ian Boxhorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Tucker.
Tucker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tucker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tucker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tucker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Tucker!
John Tucker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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