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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cosmo Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Augustus Hercules!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hercules looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Some wild striking there from Hercules.
Tucker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Hercules.
Tucker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tucker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tucker.
Tucker looks to land a left hand but Hercules moved out of range nicely.
Tucker sets himself, and Hercules steps forward looking for the clinch! Tucker avoids it this time.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker rushes Hercules and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker crunches a lovely knee into Hercules's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Tucker.
Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hercules.
An inside leg kick from Hercules misses.
Tucker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hercules manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hercules is looking for the big counter here.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches.
Tucker drags the fight down to the ground.
Hercules trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tucker is on top in guard.
Tucker controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tucker controlling the position.
Tucker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Augustus Hercules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Tucker darts in looking for a takedown but Hercules gets double underhooks and turns Tucker into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosmo Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker clinches.
Hercules gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tucker.
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Hercules shows good takedown defense.
We've been informed that Hercules has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Hercules moves out of range easily.
Hercules misses with a head kick.
Augustus Hercules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hercules pinned against the cage. Hercules gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hercules swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hercules swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Hercules throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker moves into the clinch.
Tucker tries to land knees in the clinch but Hercules avoids the damage to the body.
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Tucker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tucker shoots in but no luck this time.
Hercules unleashes a big counter combination but Tucker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hercules throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Tucker.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hercules manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker clinches up against the cage.
Hercules is trying to force a seperation but Tucker has the dominant position.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hercules connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tucker momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Hercules. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hercules swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Tucker throws a head kick but Hercules moves out of range.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Hercules moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hercules throws out a powerful jab.
Tucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hercules circles away.
No luck for Tucker with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosmo Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hercules fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tucker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tucker shoots for a takedown but Hercules saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hercules clobbers Tucker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Augustus Hercules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hercules scores with a nice strike.
Hercules keeps the fight on the outside.
Hercules keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hercules tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tucker is able to avoid easily.
Tucker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hercules, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Tucker.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Hercules manages to get underhooks.
Tucker has Hercules pressed against the cage, preventing Hercules from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tucker missing with knees to the body.
Tucker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Tucker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tucker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hercules is looking to work some ground and pound but Tucker has wrist control.
Hercules throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker trying to control the position.
Tucker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hercules.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker kicks Hercules off and gets to his feet.
Tucker wants to clinch.
Hercules takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Hercules sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hercules lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hercules moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tucker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hercules throws a chopping leg kick but Tucker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tucker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hercules pinned against the cage. Hercules gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Hercules circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Hercules sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Augustus Hercules will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hercules lands a jab to the head.
Hercules blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Hercules throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Hercules shows good takedown defense.
Danga de danga de dang - Hercules scores with a four punch combination!
Hercules gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tucker clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hercules stops a takedown attempt from Tucker.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tucker.
Hercules wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tucker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hercules's elbow.
A knee to the head by Tucker.
Hercules wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hercules wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hercules blocks a body shot from Tucker.
Hercules is trying to force a seperation but Tucker has the dominant position.
Tucker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tucker is working Hercules over against the cage.
Tucker tries to score a body lock takedown but Hercules shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosmo Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries to clinch up
and Hercules counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tucker thinking.
Tucker shoots in but no luck this time.
Hercules misses with a head kick.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Tucker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tucker clinches up against the cage.
Tucker scores with a hook to the body.
Hercules tries to break free but Tucker pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hercules takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tucker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tucker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cosmo Tucker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tucker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tucker decides to pull guard.
Tucker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tucker has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hercules shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tucker throwing a counter right hand but Hercules manages to avoid it.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hercules swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hercules sprawls well. Hercules wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tucker gets slowly back to his feet.
Tucker clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hercules has had enough of the clinch but Tucker keeps him there for the moment.
Tucker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hercules is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosmo Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tucker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cosmo Tucker!
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energy
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