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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Tucker (ranked 5040 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krylov Nurmagomedov (ranked 5045 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexis Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krylov Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tucker is trying to defend but Nurmagomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tucker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nurmagomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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.
Tucker successfully pulls guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Tucker has managed to sweep!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tucker drops back looking for a leg! Nurmagomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurmagomedov manages to kick Tucker off! Tucker jumps back into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Tucker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker drops back looking for a leg! Nurmagomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurmagomedov manages to kick Tucker off! Tucker jumps back into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Tucker controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tucker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tucker controlling from the top position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
Tucker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tucker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tucker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tucker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nurmagomedov working a defensive guard but Tucker passes into half guard.
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Tucker content to control rather than advance.
Nurmagomedov actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tucker was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Tucker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Tucker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
Tucker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Tucker gets caught napping as Nurmagomedov dives in and scores a takedown. Tucker manages to retain guard.
Tucker wriggles free and stands up.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Tucker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nurmagomedov is looking to stand back up but Tucker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nurmagomedov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker winds up and cracks Nurmagomedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Tucker there.
Nurmagomedov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker lands a nice shot to the head.
Tucker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tucker controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tucker working for a guillotine from mount but Nurmagomedov is in no mood to give up.
Tucker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tucker lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Tucker pushes him away.
Tucker controlling the position easily from mount.
Tucker with the ground and pound from mount.
Nurmagomedov has given up his back here.
Tucker loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Nurmagomedov hold on?
Alexis Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tucker is not going to allow Nurmagomedov to sit and survive in this position.
Tucker looking for the choke from the back.
Tucker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nurmagomedov doesn't escape.
Nurmagomedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tucker gets his way!
Nurmagomedov trying to control the hands but Tucker breaks the grip.
Tucker loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Nurmagomedov hold on?
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tucker looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Tucker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tucker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tucker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Tucker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tucker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tucker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nurmagomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Tucker moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker has clasped his hands together around Nurmagomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov bucks up and tries to throw Tucker off but instead Tucker has got his back!
Tucker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tucker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tucker is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Tucker gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Tucker gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Tucker apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nurmagomedov sprawls well initially but Tucker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape back to his feet but Tucker uses the scramble to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurmagomedov, who protects the arm well.
Nurmagomedov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tucker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nurmagomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker looking to control but Nurmagomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov has left one of his arms exposed and Tucker doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Nurmagomedov screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexis Tucker!
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hype
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RATING
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