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Event:
TGC 41: San Diego vs Stralman
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Craig clinches with his opponent.
Tucker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Craig prevents the takedown attempt.
Craig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Tucker tries to pull guard but Craig holds him up against the cage and eventually Tucker drops back down to his feet.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tucker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Craig controlling the action here for a moment.
Craig taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Craig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker tries to break free but Craig pushes him back against the cage.
Craig scores with a shoulder strike.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Craig lands a shoulder strike.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tucker or not. #T1#
Craig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Craig.
#TD2#
Tucker pulls Craig into guard.
Craig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tucker keeping full guard, as Craig tries to pass.
Craig sitting in guard here, content to control.
Craig wants to get up but he can't break Tucker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Craig is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Craig trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tucker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Craig is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Craig continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Craig rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage.
Craig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Craig.
Craig's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Tucker manages to pull guard.
Craig 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.
Craig wants to get up but he can't break Tucker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Tucker wants to get back to his feet but Craig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Craig wants to get up but he can't break Tucker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Craig from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker is pulling down on Craig's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Craig rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Craig clinches up with Tucker and pushes him back against the cage.
Craig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Craig leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Malcolm Craig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Craig stalls. #BC2#
Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Craig as he connects with a hook.
Craig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?#CL#
Craig has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tucker takes a shot to the head.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards. #T1#
Come on Craig - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Craig stalls.
Craig is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tucker wants to break free but Craig has control.
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Craig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards. #ROC#
Tucker is rocked!#T2#
Craig lands a left hand.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Craig finish him?
Tucker avoids the elbow strike from Craig, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tucker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craig pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Craig clinches.
Craig scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Craig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craig makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Craig is struggling to control the position.
Craig lands a body punch in the clinch.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Craig on the inside.
Craig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Craig.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Craig is working Tucker over against the cage.
Craig works on Tucker's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Craig.
Craig displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tucker up against the cage.
Craig tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
Craig pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Craig smiles and moves away.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.#CL#
Craig instigates a clinch.
Craig lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig dominated that second round.
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#
Craig lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Tucker instigates a clinch.
Craig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tucker.
Tucker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Craig slows down the pace here.
Craig tries to land a knee to the head but Tucker blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Craig.
Craig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Craig presses Tucker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Craig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Craig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Craig has Tucker pressed against the cage.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Craig creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Craig.
Craig cracks Tucker with a nice body shot.
Craig lands a shot to the body.
Craig lands a left hand.
Craig dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Craig leaning against his opponent.
Craig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tucker or not.
Craig manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Craig has Tucker pushed against the cage.
Malcolm Craig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A short left from Craig.
Tucker letting Craig take a breather here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
A nice right hand lands inside from Craig.
Craig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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 fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Tucker looking for a takedown.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
A shot in the inside from Craig.
Tucker takes a shot to the head.
Craig creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tucker's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tucker drops to his knees and Craig pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Craig!
Malcolm Craig 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:
TGC 35: Wangler vs Johnson
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Omega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tucker throws out a counter right but Omega avoids it with no problem.
Omega misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Tucker counters with a takedown into side control.
Tucker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Omega is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Omega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tucker on the ground.#SU2#
Tucker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Omega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Omega misses with a double jab.
Omega lands with an uppercut that bounces Tucker off the cage and back into range.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##TD2#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Omega napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Omega is trying to buck Tucker off.#SUB2#
Tucker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Omega is not content to let Tucker control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Tucker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Omega is trying to buck Tucker off.
Tucker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Tucker trying to control the position but Omega is working away.
Omega is pushing Tucker's head away, looking to escape. Tucker manages to hold on to the position though.
Tucker wants to control but Omega is keeping him busy. #ES#
Omega sneaks out the side door and pushes Tucker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Omega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Allan Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Omega lands with a good body shot.
Omega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Omega throws a series of punches but Tucker moves out of range. #T4#
Omega digs a good body shot into Tucker's ribs.
Tucker moves to clinch but Omega breaks away
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Tucker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Omega looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Omega is not content to let Tucker control the position. #SUB2#
Tucker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Omega wants to get back to his feet but Tucker drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Omega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tucker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Omega tries to bum rush Tucker with a series of wild strikes but Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Omega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tucker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allan Omega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tucker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Tucker with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker fails with the takedown
and Omega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Omega circles away easily
enabling Omega to counter with a crisp jab.
Allan Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Omega sprawls well.#T1#
Tucker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Omega counters with a straight right hand.
Tucker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#
Tucker is rocked!
Tucker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Omega finish him?
A punch combination from Omega misses.
Tucker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Omega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Omega lands a nice shot that snaps Tucker's head back.
Omega throws a nice looking combination but Tucker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tucker is looking to clinch but Omega is avoiding it.
Omega scores with the left hand. Tucker knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Omega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Omega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Omega lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Omega lands with an overhand left.
Omega with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tucker.
Tucker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tucker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Omega pinned against the cage. Omega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tucker tries to land a leg kick but Omega saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Tucker moves into range and clinches up with Omega.
Tucker seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Omega manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Omega misses.
Tucker wants to counter the offense by Omega and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Omega circles away.
Tucker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Omega as Tucker shoots in.
Omega jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Omega punishes Tucker's body with a nice straight punch.
Tucker throws a lazy uppercut
and Omega counters with a right hand to the body.
Omega throws a nice looking combination but Tucker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tucker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allan Omega is winning the standup battle so far.
Tucker shoots in but no luck this time.
Omega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Omega misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Omega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tucker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Omega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker tries to clinch
and Omega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Omega scores with a jab to the body.
Omega misses with a wild body shot.
Omega scores with a one two! Tucker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Tucker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Omega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Tucker closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Tucker manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Omega dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tucker moves out of range of the body kick from Omega.
Omega scores with the left hand. Tucker knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Omega. Beautiful body shot.
Omega misses with the combination.
Tucker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Omega scores with a shot to the body.
Tucker misses with a takedown
and Omega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Omega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tucker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Omega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tucker shoots in but Omega avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Omega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Tucker gets a clinch. #BC#
Omega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tucker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Omega prevents the takedown attempt.
Allan Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Tucker has Omega pressed against the cage, preventing Omega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Omega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Tucker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2##TD2#
Tucker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tucker showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omega looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Omega is defending well.
Tucker thows a huge punch but Omega dodges it nicely.
Omega is trying to stand up here but Tucker is controlling him well.
Tucker wants to free his trapped foot but Omega is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Omega wants to get back to his feet.
Tucker is keen to just control but Omega is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Omega throws a shot to the body.
Omega throws a nice looking combination but Tucker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Omega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tucker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Omega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Omega lands.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Omega sprawls well.
Allan Omega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omega's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Omega duly obliges.
Tucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Omega circles away.
Omega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tucker.
Omega looks to land a body kick but Tucker moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tucker with a poor takedown
and Omega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Omega lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tucker backs up against the cage.
Omega misses the shot to the body.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Omega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?
Tucker fails with the takedown
and Omega counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Omega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Omega, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Omega!
Post fight, an emotional Allan Omega said 'Dulles Bush you absolutely suck!'.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Melvin Tucker (ranked 7139 p4p, 298 weight class) and Jake Stevens (ranked 5669 p4p, 455 weight class). Stevens has chosen Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Melvin Tucker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tucker defends it nicely.
Tucker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevens defends well and Tucker ends up having to push Stevens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Tucker jumps into guard, dragging Stevens to the mat.
Tucker looking for a guillotine here but Stevens defends easily.
Stevens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tucker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevens has managed to get both his arms back between Tucker's legs - danger averted.
Stevens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Stevens might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tucker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
Stevens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker controls Stevens momentarily but Stevens frees himself.
Stevens trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Stevens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is continuing to stall.
Tucker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The adventures of Stevens the control monster continue. Boring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tucker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Let's hope that Stevens 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stevens.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is trying to keep Stevens in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Tucker trying to control the position.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is stalling in the full guard.
Yet more stalling tactics from Stevens.
Tucker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tucker controls Stevens momentarily but Stevens frees himself.
Stevens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Tucker is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Stevens drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tucker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tucker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tucker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tucker (4) vs (0) Stevens
Stevens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tucker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stevens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stevens has his feet on Tucker's thighs here. He's pushed Tucker 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! Tucker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Stevens! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Melvin Tucker (ranked 7088 p4p, 298 weight class) and Ray Kaufman (ranked 6812 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Melvin Tucker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ray Kaufman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kaufman tries to clinch there but Tucker circles away.
Kaufman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaufman moves into the clinch successfully.
Tucker drags the fight down to the ground.
Kaufman pushes down on Tucker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kaufman prevents Tucker from improving his position.
Kaufman wants to work for an arm triangle but Tucker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaufman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufman is trying to work for a kimura but Tucker is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaufman is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tucker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Kaufman from controlling successfully.
Tucker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaufman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tucker (2) vs (0) Kaufman
Tucker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker is stalling in the full guard.
Kaufman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tucker passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker trying to control the action but Kaufman is working from the bottom.
Kaufman actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaufman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaufman looks winded!
Kaufman is trying to maintain the position but Tucker is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker not doing much here.
Tucker is pressing down on Kaufman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaufman is holding on for now.
Tucker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tucker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaufman sees it coming and defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is looking to advance position but Kaufman won't allow it.
Tucker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tucker trying to control the action but Kaufman is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman looking for subs from the bottom but Tucker mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Tucker (5) vs (0) Kaufman
Tucker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tucker has hold of Kaufman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kaufman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kaufman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tucker (8) vs (0) Kaufman
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kaufman is defending well though. Tucker let's go of the attempt for now.
Tucker doesn't have the hooks in and Kaufman manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tucker (8) vs (2) Kaufman
Kaufman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaufman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tucker is keeping the position for now.
Tucker has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kaufman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tucker has tightened it up now! Kaufman should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Melvin Tucker! |
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Event:
TGC 26: Lang vs Knocksville 2
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dukerson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tucker.#CL2#
Dukerson has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dukerson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dukerson can't find room to land a body shot as Tucker controls the action.
#TD#
Tucker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Dukerson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily.
Tucker is looking to take a break and control but Dukerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tucker prevents Dukerson from improving his position.#T1#
Tucker is taking a breather. Dukerson 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.
Dukerson is refusing to be controlled, as Tucker sits in half guard.
Dukerson wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
Dukerson keeps trying to improve his position.
Tucker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dukerson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker drops his hands momentarily and Dukerson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
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.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Dukerson circles away.
#CL2#
Dukerson drives through and clinches with Tucker against the cage.
Dukerson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dukerson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Dukerson managing to block the knees to the body from Tucker.
Dukerson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dukerson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dukerson just leaning against Tucker, taking a breather.
Dukerson lands an uppercut.
Dukerson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dukerson is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Tucker fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukerson avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dukerson misses with a body punch.
Dukerson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dukerson can't find room to land a body shot as Tucker controls the action.
Tucker wants to take the fight to the mat but Dukerson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dukerson slows down the pace here.
Dukerson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Tucker blocking some punches.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Dukerson has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dukerson smiles and moves away.
Tucker darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Dukerson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dukerson is thwarting Tucker's attempts to control the position.
Tucker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dukerson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dukerson's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Dukerson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tucker walks into a jab.
Dukerson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tucker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dukerson throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range. #CL2#
Dukerson has managed to clinch.
Tucker has been working on his balance at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dukerson.
A head punch on the inside from Dukerson fails to land.
Tucker is trying to drag Dukerson to the mat but Dukerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duke Dukerson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukerson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dukerson has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
#T1#
Dukerson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker blocking some punches.
Dukerson just leaning against Tucker, taking a breather.
Dukerson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dukerson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dukerson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dukerson lands with a right to the head.
Dukerson stalling.
A short left from Dukerson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dukerson.#ROC2#
Tucker is rocked!#TD#
Tucker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dukerson can't fight it off and eventually Tucker manages to take the fight to the floor. Dukerson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oh Tucker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker looking to sit in guard and control but Dukerson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Tucker 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 seems to have got his legs back now.
Dukerson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukerson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Tucker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dukerson 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.
Dukerson drops an elbow to the side of Tucker's head. #T3#
Dukerson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tucker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tucker is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dukerson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker is staying active underneath Dukerson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tucker is looking to control Dukerson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tucker avoid being mounted?
Melvin Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tucker looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Dukerson 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 Dukerson.
Dukerson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Dukerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tucker wants to clinch up but Dukerson keeps it at a distance.
Dukerson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dukerson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dukerson throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dukerson throws a shot from downtown. Tucker moves away and avoids it.
Dukerson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tucker moves in looking to clinch but Dukerson pushes him off.
Tucker fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tucker clinches.
Tucker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tucker wants to break free but Dukerson has control.
#T1#
Dukerson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dukerson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tucker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dukerson to keep the fight standing.
Dukerson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Dukerson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dukerson manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Dukerson is working to tighten his grip on Tucker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tucker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dukerson is really squeezing tight and eventually Tucker passes out! Dukerson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Duke Dukerson!
Duke Dukerson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 3
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Tucker throws the kick towards the body but Craig avoids it.
Tucker throws a sloppy body shot
and Craig counters with a nice uppercut.
Craig cracks Tucker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tucker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Craig, as that shot connected.
Tucker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Craig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Craig closes the distance and clinches.
Craig is struggling to control the position.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Craig smiles and moves away.
Craig defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tucker.
Malcolm Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tucker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Craig has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Craig and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Craig darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.#T1#
Come on Craig - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Craig has Tucker pushed against the cage.
Tucker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Craig fails to land.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Craig.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Craig will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tucker up against the cage.
Tucker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craig is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Craig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Tucker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craig pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tucker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Craig has taken the fight to the clinch.
Craig stalls.
Craig keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tucker's efforts to push away.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Craig keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Craig.
Tucker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Craig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
Craig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tucker's elbow.
Tucker tries to pull guard but Craig forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Craig has him pressed against the cage.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
Tucker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Craig.
Tucker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Craig is defending well.
Tucker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tucker tries to throw a body punch but Craig avoids it by throwing Tucker back against the cage.
Tucker jumps guard but Craig turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Craig has Tucker pressed against the cage.
Tucker fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Tucker working hard to break the clinch.
Tucker looking for a takedown.
Craig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig scores with a nice hook to the head.
Craig scores with a shot to the side of Tucker's head.
Craig effectively controlling the action here.
Craig misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker tries to circle away but Craig has him pinned against the cage.
Tucker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Craig is defending well.
Craig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Craig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tucker.
Craig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tucker is working for takedown but Craig is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Craig dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Craig darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.
Craig pressing his opponent against the cage.
Craig swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Craig.
Craig pushes Tucker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Craig lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Craig lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Craig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tucker slowing the pace effectively.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Tucker wants a takedown but no success here.
Craig lands with a short shot to the head.
Tucker is looking for a takedown.
Craig lands a nice uppercut.
Craig lands with a light punch inside.
Tucker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malcolm Craig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Craig.
Craig lands a shot to the body.
Craig keeps control of Tucker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Craig lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards. #TD2#
Tucker decides to pull guard.
Tucker pulls Craig in to control the position. #SUB2#
Tucker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Craig has his hands clasped together but Tucker extends and breaks Craig's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tucker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Melvin Tucker!
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Event:
TGC 19: Redemption
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Jims wants to clinch up but Tucker keeps it at a distance.
Tucker misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Tucker moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tucker lands a takedown into guard.
Tucker looking to pass the guard.
Jims has a closed guard, preventing Tucker from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jims keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jims holds on and takes a little breather.
Jims seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jims controls Tucker momentarily but Tucker frees himself.
Tucker looking to pass the guard.
Jims trying to keep a closed guard but Tucker is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Melvin Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tucker gets a clinch.
Jims tries to pull guard but Tucker holds him up against the cage and eventually Jims drops back down to his feet.
Jims tries to break free but Tucker pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tucker misses with an elbow strike.
Tucker's coach down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tucker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jims changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tucker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Tucker moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tucker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jims is trying to maintain the position but Tucker is very close to passing his half guard.
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Jims is defending well.
Tucker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Tucker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tucker is trying to control. Jims wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jims is trying to maintain the position but Tucker is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Tucker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jims sees it coming and defends easily.
Jims trying to control here.
Jims wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
#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.#SUB#
Jims actively working from the bottom here.
Jims is breathing heavily.
Jims is looking to control Tucker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jims avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jims tries to clinch up but Tucker circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up with Jims, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes Jims against the cage but Jims circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Tucker backs away, Jims returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tucker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Tucker moves into range and clinches up with Jims.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Tucker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jims can't fight it off and eventually Tucker manages to take the fight to the floor. Jims looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Jims looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Tucker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jims is fending him off so far but Tucker persists. Nope, Jims circles away and we're back to standing.
Jims swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jims misses with a hook.
Jims throws a hook to the side of Tucker's head but Tucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Tucker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tucker lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Jims looking for a triangle here. Tucker is fighting it but it looks tight! Jims pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tucker is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jim Jims!
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Event:
TGC 17: Glatt vs Wangler
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Barnes gets caught flat footed, as Tucker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tucker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tucker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tucker.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Tucker misses with a takedown
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Tucker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barnes tries to bench press Tucker off him but Tucker keeps the position.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Tucker tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well. #T2#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Tucker tries to advance to mount but Barnes denies him.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Tucker is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
Tucker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Barnes controls his leg. #T3#
Tucker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barnes's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Barnes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tucker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Tucker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tucker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Tucker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tucker controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes stands up over Tucker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Tucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tucker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jon Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tucker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Jon Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Barnes tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Tucker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tucker just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather.
Tucker trying to stall but Barnes improves his position.
Tucker fails to pull guard.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tucker is keeping busy.
Tucker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jon Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tucker is breathing heavily.#T1#
Barnes shoots in and drives through. Tucker sprawls well.#TD2#
Tucker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barnes's half guard.
Barnes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tucker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tucker is looking to stall here but Barnes recovers full guard. #SUB#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tucker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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. #T2#
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing Tucker from standing up. #SUB#
Barnes 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.
Tucker is fighting to break Barnes's control of his arms but Barnes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Tucker tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Tucker's coach down at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tucker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Tucker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Tucker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tucker.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Tucker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes is leaning against Tucker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Tucker looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick.
#CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch.#BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Barnes dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Tucker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tucker. #TD#
Barnes drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Tucker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jon Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Tucker tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Tucker is rocked!
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Tucker.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?#CL#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Tucker against the cage.
Tucker takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Melvin Tucker has been cut.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker wants a takedown.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Tucker is trying to break free.#BC#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Tucker's front leg but catches the back leg as Tucker tries to avoid it.
Tucker seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Jon Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Barnes throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Tucker's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Barnes dives in looking to finish as Tucker flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Barnes's strikes! Barnes is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Tucker's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Tucker was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Barnes!
Jon Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TGC 12: Tatum vs Umarov 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Tucker clinches.
Masras drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masras throws a series of punches but Tucker avoids them all with ease.
Masras connects with a body shot.
Masras tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masras tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masras back to the cage. Tucker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Masras misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Tucker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masras quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masras won't allow Tucker to pass to mount. #T1#
Tucker trying to control from half guard but Masras is working away.
Tucker wants to stand up but Masras has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Masras trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker tries to pass to full mount but Masras defends it.
Tucker is taking a breather. Masras 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.
Masras is looking to control Tucker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masras avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tucker in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tucker shoots in but Masras avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Masras shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tucker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Masras working the ground and pound but Tucker is defending the strikes.
Masras lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tucker is trying to improve his position.
Tucker holding on.#T3#
Tucker can't do much from the bottom here.
Tucker is not content to let Masras control the position.
Masras lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tucker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masras in the domination position with Tucker hanging on.
Tucker is looking for a sweep.
Masras wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
Tucker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masras is looking to control Tucker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masras avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Tucker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Tucker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tucker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masras tries to get out of the position.
Masras utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tucker trying to control but Masras is working from the bottom.
Masras lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Masras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Masras stands up over Tucker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Masras throws a strike but Tucker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Masras is trying to keep Tucker in close.
Tucker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tucker trying to control but Masras is working from the bottom.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melvin Tucker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Masras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
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.
Masras working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Masras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tucker is aware though and is defending well.
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but Masras has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker goes for a double leg but Masras avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Masras continues to drive forward.
Masras misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker wants to clinch up but Masras keeps it at a distance.
Tucker throws a body punch but Masras moves out of range.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Masras is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tucker.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up with Masras, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes Masras against the cage but Masras circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
A low kick from Masras misses #TD2#
so Tucker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Masras has control of Tucker's left arm, preventing Tucker from doing any damage.
Tucker preventing the sweep.
Tucker looking to pass the guard.
Masras looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masras keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
Tucker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Masras tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Masras shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Masras is looking to counter with head kicks.
James Masras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.#CL2#
Masras gets tackled into the cage by Tucker. Tucker maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Masras jumps guard and drags Tucker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Masras is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tucker throws the kick towards the body but Masras avoids it.
Tucker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tucker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masras sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tucker somewhat.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Masras circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masras as he avoids it easily.
Masras tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1##TD2#
Tucker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Masras really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Masras controlling Tucker's posture. #SUB2#
Tucker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Masras keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
Masras is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masras seems keen to control Tucker's posture.#T2#
Tucker wants to stand but Masras has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tucker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Masras circles away.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masras but Masras pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Masras drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tucker sprawls and moves away.
James Masras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Tucker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masras pinned against the cage. Masras gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Masras moves out of range as Tucker throws a body kick.
#TD#
Masras closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Tucker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Masras controlling the position from side mount.
Tucker is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Tucker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Masras stalling. #SUB#
Masras is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
James Masras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melvin 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!
Tucker wants to control but Masras is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Masras.
I think Tucker 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Tucker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Kanode scores with a one two! Tucker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kanode throws a series of punches but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Tucker clinches up with Kanode and pushes him back against the cage.
Kanode wants to break free but Tucker has control.
Kanode tries to break free but Tucker pushes him back against the cage.
Kanode has had enough of the clinch but Tucker keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Tucker instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Tucker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tucker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tucker seems keen to control Kanode's posture.#ES2#
Tucker kicks Kanode off and gets to his feet.
Kanode throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Tucker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kanode is wriggling around but Tucker manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVR#
Nice strikes from Tucker there.
Kanode is trying to escape back to his feet but Tucker uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Tucker is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kanode is trying to escape and Tucker transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kanode is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tucker! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Melvin Tucker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tucker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Makunouchi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Still in half guard, Tucker seems content to control.
Tucker works his way into side control.
Tucker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Tucker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tucker avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1##CL2#
Tucker moves into the clinch.
Makunouchi wants to break free but Tucker has control.
#TD2#
Tucker lands a takedown into guard.
Tucker landing with the ground and pound.
Tucker stands and throws Makunouchi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tucker controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Tucker has an Americana. Makunouchi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tucker is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tucker hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Melvin Tucker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Tucker throws a body kick that misses.
Jedrzejczyk throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Tucker counters with a takedown into side control.
Tucker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tucker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jedrzejczyk is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tucker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tucker looking to secure an arm triangle but Jedrzejczyk defends it well.
Jedrzejczyk 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.
Tucker controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Jedrzejczyk avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tucker.
Tucker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Tucker has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Jedrzejczyk is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Melvin Tucker!
In defeat, Jonah Jedrzejczyk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not surprised! I just fought to check my hidden..'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Tucker looks to clinch
and Allan counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Tucker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tucker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Allan is defending well for now.#BC2#
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Allan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tucker.
Allan scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Tucker with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Tucker fails with the takedown
and Allan counters with a left to the body.
Kendrick Allan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Tucker swings widly with a right hand
and Allan counters with a right hand to the body.
Tucker misses with a jab to the body
and Allan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tucker thinking.
Allan throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Tucker
and Allan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tucker thinking.
Allan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Allan lands a slapping body shot.
Allan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Allan misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Tucker throws a combination that misses
and Allan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Allan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A counter left hand to the body from Allan misses its target.
Melvin Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL2#
Allan gets tackled into the cage by Tucker. Tucker maintains the clinch.
Tucker is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Tucker pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allan wants to stand and escape but instead Tucker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Allan keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
Tucker with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Tucker trying to control but Allan is working from the bottom.
Tucker throwing strikes from guard but Allan blocks nicely. #SU2#
Tucker stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Tucker drives through and clinches with Allan against the cage.
The referee calls for Tucker to work.
Tucker tries to pull guard but Allan won't allow it.
#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.
Allan avoiding damage.
Tucker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Allan is struggling to control the position.
Tucker has Allan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Allan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Tucker jumps guard.
Allan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tucker on the ground.
Tucker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker is trying to control the position but Allan postures up.
Allan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tucker's guard.
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrick Allan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tucker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tucker with a poor takedown
and Allan counters with a right hand to the body.
Tucker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allan defends it nicely.
Allan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kendrick Allan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Tucker with a poor takedown
and Allan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tucker clinches.
Allan prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?#T1#
Tucker tries for a takedown but Allan circles away easily
and Allan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tucker with a poor takedown
and Allan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tucker misses with a takedown
and Allan counters with a left to the body.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Tucker with a poor takedown
and Allan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tucker thinking.
Allan lands a nice hook to Tucker's body. Tucker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tucker fails with the takedown
and Allan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Allan tries to bum rush Tucker with a series of wild strikes but Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tucker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Allan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Allan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kendrick Allan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allan cracks a nice hook into Tucker's ribs.
Tucker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allan counters with a left to the body.
Tucker fails with the takedown
and Allan counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allan lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Tucker tries for a takedown but Allan circles away easily
and Allan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tucker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tucker moves to clinch but Allan breaks away
and Allan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Allan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tucker has his takedown stuffed
and Allan counters with a straight right hand.
Melvin Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Tucker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tucker shoots and misses
and Allan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tucker thinking.
Tucker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Allan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tucker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Allan counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Allan gets tackled into the cage by Tucker. Tucker maintains the clinch.
Allan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tucker up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrick Allan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tucker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tucker looks to clinch
and Allan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Allan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker moves to clinch but Allan breaks away
and Allan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tucker with a poor takedown
and Allan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker fails with the takedown
and Allan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kendrick Allan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.
Tucker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Allan counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Tucker swings widly with a right hand
and Allan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Allan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Allan circles away easily
and Allan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Allan is looking to wear down Tucker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Allan swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Allan lands with a nice body punch.
Allan lands a jab to Tucker's midsection.#T2#
Tucker has his takedown stuffed
and Allan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Allan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Tucker darts in trying to clinch
and Allan counters with a straight right hand.
Allan swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Tucker tries to clinch up
and Allan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tucker tries to clinch up
and Allan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
It looked like Allan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tucker.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Allan circles away easily
and Allan counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Tucker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Allan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tucker throws a body kick that misses
and Allan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Allan lands with a nice body punch.
Tucker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Allan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tucker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Allan counters with a nice body shot.
Tucker tries to clinch
and Allan counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Allan counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendrick Allan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendrick Allan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Tucker gets a clinch.
Mercury prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tucker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Tucker manages to break the clinch.
Mercury throws a sloppy head kick and Tucker moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Tucker has Mercury up against the cage in a clinch.
Tucker is working for takedown but Mercury is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tucker has clasped his hands together around Mercury's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mercury defending against the ground and pound. #SU2#
Tucker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mercury to his feet. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tucker has Mercury pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Tucker successfully pulls guard.
#ES2#
Tucker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Tucker successfully pulls guard.
Tucker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mercury manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tucker won't allow Mercury to get back to his feet. #T2#
Tucker postures up and lands a big shot to Mercury's brow.
Tucker advances position into side control!
Tucker scoring with punches from 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!
Mercury dodges the ground and pound from Tucker.#SU2#
Tucker stands up.
Tucker avoids the head kick by Mercury.
#CL2#
Tucker closes the distance and pushes Mercury back into the cage.#T3##BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Mercury manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Freddie Mercury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Tucker.#CL2#
Mercury tries to keep at a distance but Tucker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mercury managing to block the knees to the body from Tucker.
Mercury avoiding damage as Tucker throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Tucker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mercury uses from the top position. #ES2#
Tucker wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Tucker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##TD2#
Tucker has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mercury clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Mercury covering up well under a series of strikes from Tucker.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tucker has Mercury flattened out and is raining down punches.
Tucker keeps control of the position easily here as Mercury tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Tucker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mercury throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD2#
Tucker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker is taking a breather. Mercury 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 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is continuing to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Tucker seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mercury is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Melvin Tucker!
The defeated Freddie Mercury had this to say: 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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