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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Truck shows good takedown defense.
Truck lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Truck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Truck.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Truck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tucker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Truck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Truck's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Truck misses with a low kick.
Truck stuffs the takedown attempt from Tucker. Tucker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Truck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Truck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Truck finds it's way through Tucker's defenses. #TD#
Tucker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Truck's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truck tries to get to full guard but Tucker has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Truck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tucker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Truck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Truck.
Tucker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tucker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker stays in close to Truck's body and controls the position.
Truck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tucker is fighting to break Truck's control of his arms but Truck is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tucker stopping the sweep attempt from Truck.
Tucker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tucker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Tucker cracks Truck with a solid left hand.
Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tucker wants to get up but he can't break Truck's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tucker chips away with some ground and pound.
Truck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tucker postures up and lands a big shot to Truck's brow.
Truck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tucker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Truck throwing strikes from guard but Tucker blocks nicely. #SUB#
Tucker looking for a guillotine here but Truck defends easily.
#SUB#
Tucker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Truck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Truck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Tucker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Truck passes into side control.
Tucker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tucker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Truck off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Truck right now.
Truck turns into Tucker and is now in his guard.
Truck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tucker's head.
Truck trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Tucker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Tucker looking for a guillotine here but Truck defends easily.
Truck wants to pass the guard but Tucker is keeping the position.
Truck slips nicely into half guard.
Truck is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tucker!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Truck working for a guillotine from mount but Tucker is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Truck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tucker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Truck pinned against the cage. Truck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Truck circles away.
Tucker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Truck swinging wildly here.
Truck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tucker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Truck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Truck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Tucker scores with a takedown into Truck's guard.
Tucker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tucker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tucker throws a big elbow that misses.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Truck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tucker chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Truck is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tucker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Truck trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tucker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Truck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tucker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Truck manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tucker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Devin Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB2#
Truck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tucker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tucker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Truck's head.
Truck is trying to keep Tucker in close.
Truck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there.
Truck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Truck passes Tucker's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Truck is trying to control the action in half guard but Tucker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Truck wants to pass to mount but Tucker is defending the position.
Tucker tries to get to full guard but Truck has control of the leg.
Truck is trying to control the action in half guard but Tucker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Tucker is looking to control Truck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tucker avoid being mounted?
Tucker tries to kick Truck off but Truck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tucker is staying active underneath Truck, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Truck decides to stand and escape the position.
Truck thuds a left hand into Tucker's body.
No joy there for Truck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Truck scores with a body shot.
#TD#
Tucker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Truck on his heels. He'll look to pass Truck's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Truck has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tucker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Truck.
A right hook to the body lands for Truck.
Tucker can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Truck tries to stall but Tucker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Tucker gets control of Truck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tucker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Truck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tucker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Truck defends well and Tucker ends up having to push Truck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Truck throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Truck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tucker on the side of the head.
Truck works over Tucker's head and body with a nice combination.
Truck misses with a looping right.
Tucker slips a jab and a cross from Truck.
A shot to the liver by Truck. Beautiful body shot.
Tucker goes for a double leg but Truck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Truck continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Truck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Truck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tucker won't allow Truck to pass to mount.
Tucker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tucker tries to get out of the position.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Tucker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Truck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Truck trying to mount his opponent but Tucker defends it. #SUB#
Tucker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Truck is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tucker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tucker gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Tucker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Truck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Tucker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Truck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tucker working a defensive guard here.
Truck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Truck trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tucker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Truck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Truck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Truck won't allow Tucker to sweep him here.
Truck stands and throws Tucker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tucker can't do much from the bottom here.
Tucker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tucker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Truck off and has taken his back!
Truck tries to roll but Tucker sticks to his back.
#T4#
Truck trying to control the action but Tucker just sinks the hooks in.
Tucker scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Tucker lands a shot to the head.
A lull in the action here.
Truck tries to escape but Tucker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tucker is not going to allow Truck to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Truck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Truck 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Truck!
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Misko Raznatovic (ranked 7513 p4p, 638 weight class) and Devin Tucker (ranked 21291 p4p, 769 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Misko Raznatovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Devin Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Raznatovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tucker darts in and clinches Raznatovic up against the cage.
Tucker successfully pulls guard.
Raznatovic stands and throws Tucker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Raznatovic (3) vs (0) Tucker
Tucker is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raznatovic (3) vs (2) Tucker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raznatovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tucker.
Tucker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tucker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Raznatovic actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raznatovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Raznatovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tucker drops back looking for a leg! Raznatovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Raznatovic manages to kick Tucker off! Tucker jumps back into Raznatovic's guard.
Tucker content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Raznatovic dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raznatovic (5) vs (2) Tucker
Tucker keeping full guard, as Raznatovic tries to pass.
Tucker is trying to keep Raznatovic in close.
We've been informed that Tucker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tucker is looking for a triangle but Raznatovic pushes his legs off easily.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Raznatovic from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tucker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raznatovic is aware though and is defending well.
Raznatovic postures up.
Tucker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Raznatovic uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Raznatovic (8) vs (2) Tucker
Raznatovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Raznatovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Tucker is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tucker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Raznatovic's best efforts.
Tucker actively working from the bottom here.
Raznatovic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tucker can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tucker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raznatovic is working away from the top position though.
Raznatovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Tucker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raznatovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tucker defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tucker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tucker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Raznatovic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tucker. Score +3 for passing guard: Raznatovic (11) vs (2) Tucker
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries to buck Raznatovic off but Raznatovic is having none of it.
Tucker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raznatovic (11) vs (4) Tucker
Tucker is trying to control the action in half guard but Raznatovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tucker is trying to work for a kimura but Raznatovic is defending well.
Tucker is looking for a kimura but Raznatovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tucker to get the leverage.
Tucker is keen to just control but Raznatovic is a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Raznatovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tucker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tucker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raznatovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Raznatovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tucker content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Tucker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tucker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Raznatovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tucker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raznatovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tucker.
Tucker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Raznatovic defends it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is keen to just control but Raznatovic is a slippery customer.
Tucker wants to work for an arm triangle but Raznatovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tucker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Raznatovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Raznatovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tucker stays in close to Raznatovic's body and controls the position.
Raznatovic is trying to keep Tucker in close.
Tucker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raznatovic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tucker stacks Raznatovic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tucker! Score +3 for passing guard: Raznatovic (11) vs (7) Tucker
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!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tucker controls the position.
Tucker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tucker is looking to take a break and control but Raznatovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raznatovic is trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raznatovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Raznatovic is looking for a sweep.
Raznatovic trying to remain calm as Tucker controls from the top position.
Tucker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raznatovic, who protects the arm well.
Tucker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Raznatovic wants to control but Tucker postures up.
Tucker is trying to get an arm triangle but Raznatovic is defending well.
Raznatovic wants to control but Tucker postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raznatovic is looking for a sweep.
Tucker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raznatovic, who protects the arm well.
Tucker is trying to get an arm triangle but Raznatovic is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raznatovic takes the fight on points by 11 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Valentino Silfversvanz (ranked 4473 p4p, 439 weight class) and Devin Tucker (ranked 21285 p4p, 763 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Valentino Silfversvanz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Devin Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
Silfversvanz jumps guard but Tucker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tucker has clasped his hands together around Silfversvanz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silfversvanz (0) vs (4) Tucker
Tucker has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Silfversvanz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tucker yanks on the arm and Silfversvanz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tucker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devin Tucker! |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 66: Hot Shot
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Tucker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tucker. Tucker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tucker prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tucker on the side of the head.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Tucker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
Tucker is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Devin Tucker has been cut.
Tucker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Tucker gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jackson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Jackson!
A less than humble Luke Jackson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
MR's Fight Ranch- S1 - E4
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Robbins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Devin Tucker has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Robbins! Tucker is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Robbins!
Marty Robbins retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Marty Robbins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Bahaghari shoots in but Tucker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Bahaghari dives in for a single leg takedown but Tucker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tucker feinted with a counter takedown.
Bahaghari lands with an uppercut that bounces Tucker off the cage and back into range.
Bahaghari darts in looking for a takedown but Tucker gets double underhooks and turns Bahaghari into the cage.
Devin Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Bahaghari.
Tucker circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Tucker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bahaghari won't be happy with that.
Tucker throws a strike aimed at the side of Bahaghari's head but Bahaghari avoids it well.#SUB#
Tucker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bahaghari is trying to control Tucker's posture but Tucker avoids it. #T1#
Tucker is looking to take a break and control but Bahaghari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bahaghari is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bahaghari wants to control but Tucker postures up.
Tucker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tucker lands a few punches from side control.
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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tucker working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Tucker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tucker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bahaghari gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bahaghari tries to get to full guard but Tucker has control of the leg.
Tucker working over Bahaghari with some ground and pound. Bahaghari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Tucker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bahaghari flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tucker not doing much here.
Tucker scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bahaghari looking for submissions off his back.
Tucker is controlling the pace.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bahaghari wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
Tucker stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker wants to control but Bahaghari is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Tucker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tucker shoots in for a double leg but Bahaghari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bahaghari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tucker defends it well.
Bahaghari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bahaghari doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
#CL2#
Bahaghari has Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Bahaghari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bahaghari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tucker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Bahaghari looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tucker!
Tucker manages to get back to half guard.
Tucker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tucker is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Tucker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bahaghari manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker controls the position.
Tucker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bahaghari landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tucker tries to lock up and control but Bahaghari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bahaghari can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bahaghari lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tucker hang on?
Bahaghari prevents Tucker from getting the reversal.
Bahaghari can't control as he wanted to and Tucker manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bahaghari throwing shots but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Tucker trying to get back to full guard but Bahaghari takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bahaghari avoids the attempt from Tucker to control.
Tucker is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Bahaghari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tucker is looking to escape.
Tucker is trying to escape the mount.
Bahaghari avoids the attempt from Tucker to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tucker is working to get back to half guard.
Tucker is squirming around, avoiding Bahaghari's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Bahaghari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bahaghari gets caught flat footed, as Tucker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Bahaghari kicks Tucker off and gets to his feet.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Bahaghari circles away easily
and Bahaghari counters with a left and a right that stings Tucker.
Tucker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bahaghari tries to avoid it but Tucker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bahaghari to the ground. Bahaghari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Tucker shoots in and bounces Bahaghari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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 trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bahaghari wants to stand up but Tucker is controlling him.
Tucker content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bahaghari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bahaghari is looking to stand up but Tucker isn't so interested in that idea.
Bahaghari is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tucker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bahaghari's head.
Tucker is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bahaghari throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mark Bahaghari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tucker gets the takedown into side control.
Bahaghari is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tucker connects with a decent elbow.
Bahaghari is looking for a sweep.
Tucker controls the position.
Tucker throwing strikes but Bahaghari manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bahaghari wants to stand but Tucker has his arm trapped. #T3#
Bahaghari working away.
Tucker is not content to let Bahaghari control the position.
Tucker is looking for a sweep.
Bahaghari is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bahaghari working away.#T4#
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.#SU2#
Bahaghari stands up.
Bahaghari dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Bahaghari drops Tucker with a beautiful combination! Tucker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bahaghari is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Tucker is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Devin Tucker has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bahaghari tries to clinch up but Tucker circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Bahaghari has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Bahaghari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bahaghari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bahaghari cracks Tucker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bahaghari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bahaghari wants it to stay on the feet.
Bahaghari lands a slapping body shot.
Bahaghari rushes Tucker and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Tucker is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Bahaghari piles on the pressure and Tucker crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Bahaghari!
Mark Bahaghari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC 63: Chikatchawan Vs Austin
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson lunges at Tucker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tucker's hand.
Tucker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson sizes up Tucker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tucker misses with a wild combination.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Tucker shrugs it off though.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Tucker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tucker is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.#T1#
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tucker takes a shot to the head.
Tucker fails to pull guard.
Johnson pushes Tucker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Tucker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Tucker.
Tucker looks winded!
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Tucker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Devin Tucker has been cut.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Johnson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tucker! Johnson lets Tucker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Tucker is rocked!
John Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Tucker head around and knocks him out cold! Johnson hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Johnson!
John Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DFC 53: Full Throttle
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Tucker misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Gastelum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Gastelum has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tucker is on him like a limpet, forcing Gastelum back against the cage.
I was talking to Tucker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gastelum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gastelum tries to throw a body punch but Tucker avoids it by throwing Gastelum back against the cage.
Gastelum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tucker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gastelum has had enough of the clinch but Tucker keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker avoids the head kick by Gastelum.
As Gastelum looks to move away, Tucker throws a big counter combo but Gastelum just gets out of the way.#T1#
Gastelum tries a head kick but it misses.
Gastelum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Gastelum. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Tucker clinches up with Gastelum and pushes him back against the cage.
Tucker has Gastelum pressed against the cage, preventing Gastelum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Gastelum is trying to trip Tucker. He has hold of a leg but Tucker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gastelum persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gastelum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gastelum won't allow Tucker to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tucker is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gastelum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tucker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tucker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tucker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gastelum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tucker controls the pace.
Tucker throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Tucker stands up from Gastelum's guard - Tucker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gastelum digs a good body shot into Tucker's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC#
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Gastelum throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Tucker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gastelum manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gastelum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Tucker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Tucker jumps into guard, dragging Gastelum to the mat.
Tucker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gastelum has passed into side control.
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 holding on.#T4#
Gastelum wants to control but Tucker is keeping him busy.
Gastelum is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gastelum working away.
Tucker is looking to regain half guard here but Gastelum keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kelvin Gastelum will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gastelum's corner calls for a 1-2. Gastelum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gastelum scores with a jab to the body.
Gastelum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tucker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gastelum leaves Tucker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Gastelum rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Tucker decides to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tucker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker lands strikes from half guard.
Tucker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Tucker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gastelum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tucker.
Gastelum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gastelum is trying to control but Tucker manages to pass to mount!
Gastelum is in a horrible position here. Tucker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tucker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Tucker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tucker misses with a head shot.
Tucker scoring with strikes but Gastelum is staying in there.
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.
Gastelum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tucker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gastelum felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Tucker raining down shots from the mount!
Tucker controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tucker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tucker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tucker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Devin Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gastelum is in a horrible position here. Tucker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tucker looking for a guillotine from mount but Gastelum is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Tucker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Tucker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gastelum did well to prevent Tucker getting side control.#ES2#
Gastelum makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gastelum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tucker under the eye.#CL#
Tucker gets a clinch. #TD2#
Gastelum is trying to trip Tucker. He has hold of a leg but Tucker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gastelum persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gastelum puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tucker wants to get back to full guard.
Gastelum is taking a breather. Tucker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tucker gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Tucker pulls Gastelum in close to prevent any damage.
Gastelum won't allow Tucker to sweep him here. #SUB#
Tucker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Tucker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gastelum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gastelum looking to sit in guard and control but Tucker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tucker stopping the sweep attempt from Gastelum.
Tucker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gastelum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tucker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tucker wants to sweep here but Gastelum controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Tucker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tucker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gastelum for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tucker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Tucker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kelvin Gastelum.
I think Gastelum 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kelvin Gastelum!
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Event:
DFC 43: Showdown
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Owens manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tucker on his heels. He'll look to pass Tucker's guard now, I'm sure.
Owens trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Tucker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Owens stopping the sweep attempt from Tucker.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease.
Tucker shoots in for a double leg but Owens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tucker dives in and grabs Owens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Owens pushes down on Tucker's head and hops out.#CL#
Tucker has closed the distance and engaged Owens in a clinch.
#TD2#
Owens manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've been hearing that Tucker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#ES2#
Owens has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tucker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tucker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Owens just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Owens has clasped his hands together around Tucker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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 is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Tucker is not content to let Owens control the position.
Owens working the ground and pound but Tucker is defending the strikes.
Owens creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tucker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tucker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Owens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Owens's best efforts.
Owens wants to take a breather but Tucker is having none of it. #T3#
Owens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tucker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Owens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Owens is keen to just control but Tucker is a slippery customer.
Tucker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Tucker working for a triangle but Owens defends it easily.
Tucker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tucker tries to get out of the position.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Owens preventing the sweep.
Owens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Owens stands and throws Tucker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Owens in the domination position with Tucker hanging on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker is not content to let Owens control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Owens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Owens slaps away a takedown attempt from Tucker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Tucker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tucker lands in his opponent's guard.
Tucker content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T1#
Owens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tucker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Tucker stands up and waves to Owens to follow him. #CL2#
Owens pushes Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Tucker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Owens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tucker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Owens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tucker is aware though and is defending well.
Tucker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Owens trying to control the position.
Tucker controlling from the top position.
Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Owens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Tucker stands up and waves to Owens to follow him. #TD#
Tucker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Owens on his heels. He'll look to pass Owens's guard now, I'm sure.
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. #SUB2#
Owens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tucker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SU#
Tucker stands up and waves to Owens to follow him.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker throwing a counter right hand but Owens manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Owens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tucker to the ground. Owens is now in Tucker's guard.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Owens looking to sit in guard and control but Tucker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker works over Owens with some ground and pound from guard.
Owens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Tucker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owens throws a solid leg kick but Tucker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Owens.#CL#
Tucker moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Owens gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tucker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Owens looking to sit in guard and control but Tucker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is working Owens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Owens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tucker chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Owens has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tucker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Owens jumps guard.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tucker controlling from the top position.
Tucker connects with a couple of short punches.
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Owens working a defensive guard here.
Owens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tucker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tucker controlling the position.
Tucker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Owens's guard. #REVR#
Owens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there. #T3#
Owens working a defensive guard here.
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. #ES2#
Owens has his feet on Tucker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Owens darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.#BC#
Tucker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Owens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4##CL#
Tucker forces Owens back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
Owens trying to stall but Tucker improves his position.
Tucker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Owens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Tucker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Tucker!
Joseph Owens spoke after the fight, saying 'I deserve a title shot! NOW!'.
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Event:
DFC 37: Cataclysm
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Whittaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Tucker off the cage and back into range.
Whittaker throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Tucker counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Tucker crashes against the mat.
Tucker landing strikes.
Tucker trying to control the action but Whittaker is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker lands some shots froms side control.
Whittaker can't do much from the bottom here.
Whittaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tucker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tucker wants to control but Whittaker is keeping him busy.
Tucker working away.
Tucker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Whittaker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Whittaker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Whittaker trying to control from the bottom.
Whittaker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tucker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well, if Tucker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Whittaker looking for submissions off his back.
Tucker prevents Whittaker from improving his position.
Tucker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tucker is stalling here. Whittaker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tucker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Whittaker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tucker dodges the ground and pound from Whittaker .
Tucker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bo Ma Ye Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tucker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Whittaker throwing shots but Tucker is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Whittaker there.
Whittaker wants to take a breather but Tucker is having none of it.
Whittaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tucker has hold of Whittaker 's hands but Whittaker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Whittaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tucker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tucker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whittaker . #T3#
Tucker wants to improve his position but Whittaker is controlling well.
Tucker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whittaker .
Whittaker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tucker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whittaker 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whittaker 's back!
Tucker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Whittaker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Whittaker can't escape the position.
Whittaker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but Whittaker defending well.
Whittaker is not content to let Tucker control the position.#T4#
Whittaker moves into full guard.
Tucker postures up.
Whittaker has momentary wrist control but Tucker slips an elbow through the middle.
Tucker postures up.
Tucker landing with the ground and pound.
Tucker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Whittaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tucker is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyron Whittaker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Whittaker tries to sprawl but Tucker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tucker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whittaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Whittaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Tucker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Whittaker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tucker has time to react.#TD#
Tucker looking to score a takedown here. Whittaker is defending well but Tucker drives through and ends up in Whittaker 's guard.#SUB2#
Whittaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tucker defends well.
Whittaker has momentary wrist control but Tucker slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Whittaker is looking for a triangle but Tucker pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Whittaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tucker stays in close to Whittaker 's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Whittaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tucker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tucker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Devin Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tucker wants to control from the top but Whittaker keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whittaker being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Whittaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Whittaker looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
#SUB2#
Whittaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Tucker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whittaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tucker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Whittaker . That one must have hurt.
Tucker walks into a straight right hand from Whittaker .
Whittaker cracks Tucker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Tucker is rocked!
Whittaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Tucker.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker backs away from a small jab... but Whittaker lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Tucker crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Whittaker with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tyron Whittaker !
Tyron Whittaker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC 29: Turner Vs Johns
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Gastelum digs a good hook to Tucker's body.
#CL2#
Tucker closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Tucker has clasped his hands together around Gastelum's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gastelum bucks up and tries to throw Tucker off but instead Tucker has got his back!#SUB2#
Gastelum 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!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Tucker scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Tucker is riding his opponent, not letting Gastelum buck him off.
Tucker is landing with strikes from the back. #T1##SUB2#
Tucker is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Gastelum won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Tucker off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devin Tucker!
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Event:
DFC 14: No Mercy
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Sigurdsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
Tucker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Tucker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sigurdsson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tucker manages to move to mount!
Sigurdsson is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Tucker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sigurdsson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sigurdsson is trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigurdsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tucker unloading with bombs!
Tucker controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Tucker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sigurdsson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sigurdsson tries to lock up and control but Tucker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tucker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sigurdsson tries to lock up and control but Tucker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tucker controlling from the full mount.
Sigurdsson is working to get back to half guard.
Sigurdsson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sigurdsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Tucker raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tucker lands a couple of good shots and Sigurdsson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tucker gets his hands free as Sigurdsson looks to control.
Tucker lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson just trying to survive but Tucker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tucker controlling the positon.
Sigurdsson breaks Tucker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sigurdsson throws an elbow that misses. Tucker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sigurdsson's guard. Nice move by Tucker!#REVB##SU2#
Tucker gets to his feet - Sigurdsson follows without any prompting. #T3##TD#
Sigurdsson feints and as Tucker raises his hands in defense, Sigurdsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Tucker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Sigurdsson.
Tucker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sigurdsson tries to avoid it but Tucker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sigurdsson to the ground. Sigurdsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tucker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sigurdsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Tucker has closed the distance and engaged Sigurdsson in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sigurdsson prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Tucker pulls Sigurdsson into guard.
Tucker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sigurdsson wants to stand but Tucker is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tucker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sigurdsson's guard. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Sigurdsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sigurdsson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sigurdsson working for a triangle but Tucker defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sigurdsson looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
Sigurdsson is breathing heavily.
Sigurdsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Tucker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Tucker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tucker is thwarting Sigurdsson's attempts to control the position.
Tucker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sigurdsson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Sigurdsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tucker slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tucker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SU2#
Tucker decides to return to a standing position. #T1#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Sigurdsson shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Sigurdsson rushes Tucker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sigurdsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Tucker successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Tucker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tucker has his hands on Sigurdsson's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Sigurdsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tucker, up you get!
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sigurdsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Tucker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No luck for Tucker with that takedown attempt.
Sigurdsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tucker should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Devin Tucker has been cut.#TD2#
Tucker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sigurdsson's half guard.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker wants to get back to his feet.
Tucker prevents Sigurdsson from standing back up.
Sigurdsson trying to control here.
#T3#
Tucker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sigurdsson manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Sigurdsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tucker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tucker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sigurdsson's head.
Devin Tucker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tucker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tucker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tucker stopping the sweep attempt from Sigurdsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker postures up.
Tucker works over Sigurdsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Tucker content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Devin Tucker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Devin Tucker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sigurdsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tucker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sigurdsson circles away quickly and effectively.
As Tucker looks to move away, Sigurdsson throws a big counter combo but Tucker just gets out of the way.
Ragnar Sigurdsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Tucker drives through and clinches with Sigurdsson against the cage.
Tucker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sigurdsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sigurdsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sigurdsson misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Tucker gets control of Sigurdsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tucker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Tucker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sigurdsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tucker is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Sigurdsson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Tucker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sigurdsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sigurdsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tucker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Sigurdsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tucker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sigurdsson has managed to get both his arms back between Tucker's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tucker is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sigurdsson keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully. #T2#
Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tucker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sigurdsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sigurdsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Tucker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Sigurdsson controls Tucker momentarily but Tucker frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tucker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sigurdsson's head.
Tucker scoring with some ground and pound.
Sigurdsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tucker controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sigurdsson throws a head kick but Tucker moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tucker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Tucker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tucker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sigurdsson tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T4#
Tucker scores with a couple of short elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sigurdsson manages to get back to half guard.
Sigurdsson wants to control but Tucker is keeping busy.
Tucker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ragnar Sigurdsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sigurdsson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Devin Tucker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tucker in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Tucker!
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Event:
DFC 9: Canoe Vs Dog
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Youngblood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tucker is looking to clinch but Youngblood is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Youngblood.
Tucker throws a hook but Youngblood blocks it.
Youngblood jabs at Tucker's body.#CL2#
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
Youngblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Youngblood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tucker wants a takedown but no success here.
Tucker jumps guard but Youngblood stands there with Tucker around his waist. Tucker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Youngblood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tucker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tucker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thor Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Tucker.
Youngblood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Youngblood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Youngblood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Youngblood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tucker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Youngblood after a bit of a struggle.
Youngblood lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Youngblood lands a body shot.
Youngblood tries to land knees in the clinch but Tucker avoids the damage to the body.
Tucker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good body shot from Youngblood.
Tucker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tucker looks winded!
Youngblood just leaning against Tucker, taking a breather.
Youngblood lands a left hand.
#T2#
Youngblood blocking some punches.
Youngblood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tucker avoids it.
Youngblood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tucker is defending well for now.
Youngblood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Youngblood.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Youngblood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Youngblood. #TD2#
Tucker tightens his grip and picks Youngblood up, before dumping him to the ground. Youngblood manages to land in guard.
Youngblood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Tucker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
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.
Youngblood wants to stand up but Tucker is controlling him.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Youngblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tucker cracks Youngblood with a solid left hand.
Tucker sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tucker wants to control from the top but Youngblood keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Youngblood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tucker momentarily.
Youngblood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tucker.
Youngblood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Youngblood backs off Tucker throws a huge counter combo but Youngblood manages to avoid it all.
Youngblood's corner calls for a 1-2. Youngblood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Youngblood scores with a three punch combo!
Youngblood scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Tucker shoots in and gets a takedown into Youngblood's guard.
Tucker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Youngblood dominated that round.
That's time! Youngblood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tucker misses with a takedown
and Youngblood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tucker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tucker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Youngblood fails to land with a series of punches.
Youngblood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?
Youngblood connects with the punch.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt - Youngblood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood avoids a kick to the body.
Tucker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tucker or perhaps it was just good defense by Youngblood, which made it look bad.
Thor Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Tucker.
Youngblood scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Tucker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Youngblood swivels and escapes.
Youngblood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Youngblood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Youngblood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tucker momentarily.
Youngblood throws a shot to the body.
Youngblood punishes Tucker's body with a nice straight punch.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Youngblood with a nice cross.
Youngblood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thor Youngblood is winning the standup battle so far.
Youngblood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Youngblood lands a body shot.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Youngblood digs a good hook to Tucker's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Youngblood's waist but Youngblood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tucker off to one side.
Youngblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Tucker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Youngblood digs a good body shot into Tucker's ribs.
Tucker needs to keep his hands up - Youngblood had a free shot at his head there.
Youngblood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Youngblood lands with a shot to the body.
Tucker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Youngblood scores with a hook to the body. Tucker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Youngblood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Devin Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Youngblood forces Tucker back against the cage and clinches.
Tucker letting Youngblood take a breather here.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Youngblood. #T3#
Youngblood lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Youngblood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Youngblood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Youngblood trying to land knees to the body.
Youngblood scores with a hook to the body.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Youngblood manages to get underhooks.
Tucker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Youngblood scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Youngblood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Youngblood.
A short body shot lands from Youngblood as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Youngblood.
#T4#
Youngblood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Youngblood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
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 blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Youngblood lands a left hand.
Tucker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Youngblood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thor Youngblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Youngblood lands a nice shot to the body.
Youngblood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tucker under the eye.
Youngblood throws a right hand that Tucker ducks under and follows up with a left that Tucker also avoids with ease.
Tucker counters with a body kick.#CL#
Youngblood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Youngblood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Youngblood dominated that second round.
That's time! Youngblood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Youngblood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Youngblood lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Youngblood.
Tucker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Youngblood defends well and Tucker ends up having to push Youngblood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Youngblood as he jumps to the side.
Tucker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Youngblood lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Devin Tucker has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Tucker is rocked!
Youngblood connects with a body shot.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Youngblood finish him?
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker moves to clinch but Youngblood breaks away
and Youngblood counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Youngblood.
Tucker seems to have recovered his senses.
Youngblood is looking to wear down Tucker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Tucker looks for a takedown but Youngblood sprawls well.
Thor Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Tucker.
Tucker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Youngblood lands a jab to Tucker's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tucker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Youngblood pinned against the cage. Youngblood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Youngblood jabs Tucker right on the nose. Tucker blinks but takes it well.
Youngblood avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Tucker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tucker walks into a straight right hand from Youngblood.
Tucker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Youngblood lands a nice looking body shot.
Tucker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Youngblood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tucker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Youngblood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Youngblood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tucker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Youngblood lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Youngblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Youngblood.
Tucker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab from Youngblood.
Youngblood cracks a nice hook into Tucker's ribs.
Youngblood is pawing at Tucker, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Tucker's nose. Tucker is badly hurt! Youngblood pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Tucker tries desperately to hold on but Youngblood is relentless in his assault! As Tucker receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Youngblood away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Youngblood!
During a confident post fight interview, Thor Youngblood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Organized Chaos
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Pettigrew tries to close the distance and clinch but Tucker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pettigrew stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Tucker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tucker is taking a breather. Pettigrew says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tucker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettigrew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pettigrew gets back to full guard.
#SU2#
Tucker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettigrew tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tucker defends well and Pettigrew ends up having to push Tucker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Tucker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pettigrew, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tucker wants the takedown. Pettigrew is fighting it off but Tucker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pettigrew's guard against the cage.#T1#
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettigrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pettigrew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tucker defends well.
Tucker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pettigrew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there.
Pettigrew might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tucker trying to control but Pettigrew is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tucker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tucker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tucker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tucker trying to control but Pettigrew is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tucker's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tucker throws a head kick but Pettigrew moves out of range.
Pettigrew attempts a counter takedown but Tucker avoids it well and moves away.
Pettigrew throws a hook but Tucker blocks it.#TD#
Pettigrew scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Pettigrew tries for a kimura but Tucker is defending well.
Tucker is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Pettigrew in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Pettigrew.
Tucker is trying to improve his position.
Pettigrew is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker wants to control but Pettigrew postures up.
Pettigrew could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Tucker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tucker wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tucker has managed to clinch.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker prevents Pettigrew from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Pettigrew gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettigrew throws an elbow that misses. Tucker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pettigrew's guard. Nice move by Tucker!#REVB#
Pettigrew trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tucker's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Pettigrew trying to keep a closed guard but Tucker is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Pettigrew is working an open guard so Tucker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pettigrew fails with a takedown attempt.
Pettigrew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pettigrew jabs at Tucker's body.#T2##CL2#
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pettigrew throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Tucker has clasped his hands together around Pettigrew's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pettigrew takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tucker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettigrew keeps working.
Pettigrew manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tucker's best efforts.
Tucker wants to take a breather but Pettigrew is having none of it.
Pettigrew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tucker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tucker's back!#T3#
Tucker tries to escape but Pettigrew has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet.
Pettigrew is punishing Tucker with some ground and pound.
Tucker trying to control the hands but Pettigrew breaks the grip.
Pettigrew is throwing shots to the body but Tucker manages to wriggle free. Pettigrew pounces on him again and ends up in Tucker's guard.
Pettigrew passes Tucker's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Pettigrew not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pettigrew is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pettigrew wants to free his trapped foot but Tucker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettigrew throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Devin 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!
#R3#
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown. Pettigrew tries to sprawl out of it but Tucker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pettigrew manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pettigrew manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pettigrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tucker sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Pettigrew drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pettigrew lands a nice forearm strike.
Pettigrew tries to score with some ground and pound. Tucker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettigrew tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #ES2#
Tucker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pettigrew tries for a takedown but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt.
Pettigrew tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tucker manages to circle out of the way.
Matthias Pettigrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Tucker.
Pettigrew dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Pettigrew throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker slips under a jab.
Tucker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pettigrew fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Tucker misses.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pettigrew enables Tucker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pettigrew manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Matthias Pettigrew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pettigrew preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pettigrew is trying to keep Tucker in close.
#SUB#
Pettigrew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tucker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tucker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Pettigrew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.#SUB#
Pettigrew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Pettigrew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker wants to stand but Pettigrew is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tucker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pettigrew is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Pettigrew gets caught flat footed, as Tucker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tucker landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pettigrew's head.
Devin Tucker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Pettigrew has his foot on Tucker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tucker works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tucker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Tucker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Schuman throws a body kick that misses.
Tucker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schuman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schuman circles away.
Tucker misses with a takedown
and Schuman counters with a three punch combo that has Tucker backing up. Tucker nods at Schuman to acknowledge the strikes.
Schuman fails with the takedown.
Schuman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Tucker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Schuman jumps into guard, dragging Tucker to the mat.
Tucker stops Schuman from standing up. #T1#
Tucker controlling from the top position.
Schuman looking for a sweep. Not yet Schuman, not yet.
Tucker with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Tucker stands and steps away. Schuman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tucker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schuman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schuman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Schuman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Schuman shoots for a double leg takedown but Tucker sprawls well. He's pushed Schuman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tucker moves out of range of the body kick.
Schuman darts in trying to clinch
and Tucker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Tucker clinches up against the cage.
Schuman scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Schuman closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
Schuman cracks the inside of Tucker's front leg. #TD2#
Tucker scores with a takedown into Schuman's guard.#ES#
Schuman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tucker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tucker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker slips a nice elbow through Schuman's hands, connecting with Schuman's forehead.
Ground and pound from Tucker.
Tucker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schuman defending well though.
Tucker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Schuman is defending well.
Schuman is trying to stand.
Schuman is breathing heavily.
Tucker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devin Tucker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Tucker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schuman did well to prevent Tucker getting side control.
Tucker wants to pass to mount but Schuman is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuman is trying to stand.
Well, if Tucker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schuman trying to control here.
#T1#
Tucker is taking a breather. Schuman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tucker is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schuman shoots for a double leg takedown but Tucker sprawls well. He's pushed Schuman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Schuman backs off Tucker throws a huge counter combo but Schuman manages to avoid it all.
Tucker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schuman avoids it really well and circles away.
Schuman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Tucker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Schuman trying his best to control but Tucker has mounted him.
Tucker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tucker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Schuman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schuman really wants to buck Tucker off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tucker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tucker controlling the pace for now. #T4##SUB2#
Tucker goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Schuman is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Tucker has his foot on Schuman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schuman works his way back into a safe position though.
Schuman won't allow Tucker to sweep him here.
Schuman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schuman throwing strikes from guard but Tucker blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker pulls Schuman in close to prevent any damage.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Schuman from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Schuman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Schuman is looking to clinch.
Tucker throws a series of strikes that have Schuman backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Schuman has been cut.
Schuman misses with a double jab.
Schuman connects with a leg kick. Tucker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Schuman wants to clinch#TD2#
and Tucker counters with a single leg into guard. Schuman didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schuman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Schuman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Schuman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tucker controls the pace.
The adventures of Tucker the control monster continue. Boring.
Tucker cracks Schuman with a solid left hand.#SU2#
Tucker gets to his feet. Schuman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight stays on the outside here - Schuman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tucker feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schuman throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Tucker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schuman!
Tucker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schuman to see if he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tucker landing a few strikes.
Tucker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Schuman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Tucker working away.#SUB2#
Tucker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schuman, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Schuman's face as Tucker controls the position.
Devin Tucker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tucker working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tucker is looking to take a break and control but Schuman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tucker is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Schuman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Schuman is pushing Tucker's head away, looking to escape. Tucker manages to hold on to the position though.
Frank Schuman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tucker lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker working the ground and pound.
Devin Tucker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schuman is being controlled here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tucker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Tucker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Wagner tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Tucker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tucker throws an elbow that misses. Wagner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tucker's guard. Nice move by Wagner!#REVR#
Tucker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wagner stopping the sweep attempt from Tucker.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Wagner controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tucker has his feet on Wagner's thighs here. He's pushed Wagner off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wagner screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devin Tucker!
Zane Wagner was interviewed post fight and said 'I just was not good enough tonight, I was very disappointed because I had such a great camp. Props to my opponent for beating me tonight , but I will be back better than ever.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Irwin has a takedown stuffed.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Tucker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tucker stuffs the takedown attempt from Irwin. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Tucker misses the target.
Devin Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Irwin.#TD2#
Irwin gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Irwin seems to be working for a kimura but Tucker defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is trying is best to control the position here.
Irwin is thwarting Tucker's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Irwin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Irwin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tucker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Irwin.
Tucker trying to control but Irwin postures up.
#SUB2#
Irwin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tucker wants to control but Irwin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Irwin is working for a submission of some sort.
Tucker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Irwin wants to work for an arm triangle but Tucker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tucker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tucker tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tucker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Tucker can't keep his opponent in guard - Irwin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tucker defends it well.
Tucker trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Irwin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tucker is just riding it out for now. Irwin eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Irwin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tucker sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Irwin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tucker sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Irwin is thwarting Tucker's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Tucker punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Irwin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Irwin is trying for a kimura here. Tucker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Irwin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Irwin!
After winning the bout, Steve Irwin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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