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Event:
SMFL 11 - Sadewa vs. Hunt II
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tucker or perhaps it was just good defense by Acerbi, which made it look bad.
Acerbi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Acerbi thumps Tucker with a low kick.
Tucker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Acerbi as he jumps to the side.
Tucker has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Acerbi stuffs the takedown attempt from Tucker. Tucker gets slowly back to his feet.
Acerbi throws out a counter right but Tucker avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Acerbi napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Acerbi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Acerbi tries to get to full guard but Tucker has control of the leg.
Acerbi trying to control here.
Acerbi moves into full guard.
Tucker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tucker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Acerbi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tucker postures up.
Tucker throws a big elbow that misses.
Tucker scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Acerbi looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
Tucker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Acerbi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tucker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Acerbi's head.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Acerbi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Acerbi has his foot on Tucker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tucker works his way back into a safe position though.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Acerbi is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Tucker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tucker works over Acerbi with some ground and pound from guard.
Acerbi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tucker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Acerbi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Acerbi is looking for a triangle but Tucker pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Tucker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Acerbi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker is fighting to break Acerbi's control of his arms but Acerbi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tucker with a nice head shot there.
Acerbi is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up.
Tucker pushes down on Acerbi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Tucker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Acerbi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tucker.
Tucker is pressing down on Acerbi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Acerbi is holding on for now.
Acerbi is looking for a sweep. Tucker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Tucker is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Tucker is working for a kimura but Acerbi is defending it quite comfortably.
Tucker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Acerbi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tucker connects with a nice short shot to Acerbi's temple.
Acerbi gets full guard.
Tucker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tucker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Acerbi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but Acerbi has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acerbi! But no joy.
Acerbi takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
Acerbi lands a lovely overhand right.
Acerbi misses with a double jab.
Acerbi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Acerbi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Acerbi tests Tucker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Acerbi lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Acerbi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Acerbi misses with a kick to the body.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Acerbi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Acerbi throws a hook to the side of Tucker's head but Tucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tucker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Acerbi sprawls and moves away.
Acerbi lands with an overhand left.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Acerbi clobbers Tucker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Acerbi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tucker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tucker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Acerbi.
Panfilo Acerbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acerbi lands a slapping body shot.
Acerbi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Acerbi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Tucker needs to keep his hands up - Acerbi had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acerbi cracks Tucker with an open hand slap.
Tucker shoots in and drives through. Acerbi sprawls well.#KD2#
Acerbi drops Tucker with a beautiful combination! Tucker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Acerbi is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Tucker is rocked!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Acerbi. Tucker shrugs it off though.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker walks straight into a right hand from Acerbi - that's dropped him! Acerbi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tucker from any more punishment! Tucker complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Panfilo Acerbi!
In defeat, Jerome Tucker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Growing up in my house, my father, who was a Pastor, said that violence was never the answer. Tonight I realised he was right. It was the question. It's always the question.'. |
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Event:
HFC 67: Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from May Jr. Those never looked like landing.
May Jr jabs Tucker right on the nose. Tucker blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Tucker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. May Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
May Jr tries to bench press Tucker off him but Tucker keeps the position.
May Jr is trying to control Tucker's posture but Tucker avoids it. #SUB#
Tucker tries for a kimura but May Jr is defending well.
Tucker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused May Jr some visible discomfort.
#CUT#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut.
An elbow from Tucker crashes against the mat.
Tucker tries to move into full mount but can't pass May Jr's legs.
May Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Tucker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, May Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tucker landing a few strikes. #T1#
May Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Tucker scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Tucker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, May Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
May Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tucker's best efforts.#SUB#
Tucker is looking for a kimura here.
May Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
May Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tucker.
May Jr has momentary wrist control but Tucker slips an elbow through the middle.
Tucker throws a big elbow that misses.
May Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
May Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tucker defends well.
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but May Jr has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
May Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
May Jr working for a triangle but Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker throws a big elbow that misses.
Tucker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
May Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tucker throws an elbow that misses. May Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tucker's guard. Nice move by May Jr!#REVB#
May Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
May Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Tucker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst May Jr is controlling him.
May Jr trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
May Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
May Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet but May Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
May Jr wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Tucker feints and as May Jr raises his hands in defense, Tucker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaven May Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tucker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. May Jr defends it nicely.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As May Jr tries to get set, Tucker tries to push him back and clinch up but May Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
May Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
May Jr throws a series of punches but Tucker moves out of range. #TD#
Tucker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching May Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass May Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
May Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tucker landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker postures up.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that May Jr can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
May Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
May Jr is looking for a triangle but Tucker pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Tucker works over May Jr with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Tucker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tucker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tucker forces his way into half guard.
Tucker wants to free his trapped foot but May Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tucker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
May Jr is looking for a sweep. Tucker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tucker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
May Jr blocking the ground and pound.
May Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tucker lands a big shot there that rocks May Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Tucker thowing shots but they're missing.
Tucker dominating with strikes here.
May Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tucker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
May Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Tucker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but May Jr is surviving well by controlling Tucker's body position as best he can.
May Jr tries to lock up and control but Tucker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
May Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tucker is staying active.
Tucker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
May Jr tries to lock up and control but Tucker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tucker lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Tucker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#May Jr is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Kaven May Jr's cut even more.
Tucker postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked May Jr badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tucker around the waist but Tucker pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tucker is the winner by TKO! Tucker jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Tucker!
Jerome Tucker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFC 62: EVQ vs Cleever
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Tucker throws a series of punches but Chai moves out of range.
A combination from Tucker does no damage.
Tucker wants to clinch.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tucker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tucker on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Jerome Tucker has been cut.
Tucker moves to clinch but Chai breaks away
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tucker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tucker walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Chai tries for a takedown but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tucker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai scores with a hook.
Tucker throws a head kick that Chai semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Chai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chai showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Chai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tucker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tucker trying to control from the bottom.
Tucker taking some punishment here, with Chai in his half guard.
Tucker regains full guard. Nicely done.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chai working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Chai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker wants to stand but Chai is controlling the position.
Chai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Tucker trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Tucker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tucker wants to stand up but Chai is controlling him.
Tucker punching from the bottom.
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tucker trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Chai lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai stands up over Tucker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chai postures up.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet but Chai is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Tucker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chai cracks Tucker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD2#
Tucker ducks straight into an uppercut from Chai and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Tucker manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC2#Tucker is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai working some strikes from top position.
Oh Tucker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Chai preventing the sweep.
Tucker seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tucker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Tucker seems to be looking for submissions.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai wants to sweep here but Tucker controlling him for the moment.
Chai managing to control the position.
Tucker throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahriyar Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Tucker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tucker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Tucker has managed to clinch.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tucker misses with some punches.
Tucker landing knees to the head.
Chai prevents the takedown attempt.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai prevents the takedown attempt.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tucker's elbow. #BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Chai. No joy for Tucker on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Chai gets caught flat footed, as Tucker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Tucker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tucker wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving. #SUB#
Tucker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tucker, into his guard. #REVB#
Chai trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tucker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai lands a couple of digs.
Tucker keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Tucker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tucker trying to strike off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Chai throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker with a poor takedown
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Chai. No joy for Tucker on that attempt.
Shahriyar Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A low kick from Tucker misses
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tucker shoots in for a double leg but Chai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Chai. No joy for Tucker on that attempt.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Chai cracks Tucker with an uppercut from hell and Tucker crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Chai's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chai in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chai is putting a hurting on Tucker here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Chai scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tucker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shahriyar Chai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tucker is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it.
Tucker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tucker trying to control from half guard but Chai is working away.
Chai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tucker is keen to just control but Chai is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shahriyar Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jerome Tucker's cut.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Chai moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Tucker goes down! Can Chai finish him!?
Tucker has momentary wrist control but Chai slips an elbow through the middle.
Chai scoring with some ground and pound. #ES#
Tucker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Chai has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai lands a big right hand that drops Tucker! The killer instinct kicks in and Chai finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shahriyar Chai!
A relieved looking Shahriyar Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jerome Tucker spoke after the fight, saying 'Growing up in my house, my father, who was a Pastor, said that violence was never the answer. Tonight I realised he was right. It was the question. It's always the question.'. |
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Event:
HFC 57: Ilmarinen vs Lake
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Esponosa shoots in but Tucker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Esponosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Esponosa.#CL#
Tucker has closed the distance and engaged Esponosa in a clinch.
Esponosa is trying to pull guard but Tucker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Esponosa keeps control of Tucker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tucker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jerome Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Esponosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esponosa jumps guard but Tucker stands there with Esponosa around his waist. Esponosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Tucker won't allow it.
Esponosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tucker walks away with a smile on his face. Esponosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tucker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Esponosa. #T1#
Tucker throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Esponosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Esponosa. #SUB#
Tucker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Esponosa stacks Tucker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Esponosa!#SUB2#
Esponosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Tucker is defending well.
Esponosa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Esponosa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2##SUB2#
Esponosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tucker, who protects the arm well.
Tucker tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Tucker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Esponosa has isolated one of Tucker's arms. Tucker looking to fight him off but Esponosa twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Esponosa!
Ricardo Esponosa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Jerome Tucker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Growing up in my house, my father, who was a Pastor, said that violence was never the answer. Tonight I realised he was right. It was the question. It's always the question.'. |
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Event:
HFC 50: Ilmarinen vs Holly
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Tucker gets a takedown into half guard.
Handler gets full guard.#SUB2#
Handler 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Handler is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Tucker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Handler is aware though and is defending well.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Handler controlling him for the moment.
Handler is in close to Tucker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handler wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving. #T1#
Tucker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Handler controls the pace.
Handler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Handler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Handler 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! #REVR##SUB#
Tucker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Handler tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Handler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handler dodges the ground and pound from Tucker.
Handler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Handler is still trying to improve position.
Tucker lands a nice forearm strike.
Handler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Handler tries to roll over but Tucker keeps him under control.
Handler has hold of Tucker's hands but Tucker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Tucker uses his free foot to push down on Handler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Handler.
Handler regains half guard.#SUB#
Tucker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Handler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tucker. #SUB2#
Handler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily.
Handler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Handler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tucker's guard. #REVB#
Handler cracks Tucker with a solid left hand.#T4#
Handler distracts Tucker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tucker has Handler pulled in close to control his posture.
Tucker wants to sweep but no luck.
Handler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tucker's head.
Handler working some strikes from top position.
Tucker is trying to hold Handler in close to prevent damage but Handler has managed to pass into half guard.
Handler drops an elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
Handler wants to take a breather but Tucker is having none of it.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Handler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Handler is nestled in close to Tucker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tucker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Handler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Handler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tucker.
Tucker dives in for a single leg takedown but Handler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Handler is looking for a takedown.
Tucker jumps guard but Handler stands there with Tucker around his waist. Tucker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Handler goes for a takedown attempt but Tucker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Tucker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Handler was covering up waiting for the punch and Tucker finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Handler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tucker escapes and throws Handler's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler is looking to regain half guard here but Tucker keeps moving and retains side control.
Handler sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Tucker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Handler regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Handler 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. #SUB2#
Handler throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tucker uses it to pass to side control.
Handler tries to improve position but can't.
Handler wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Handler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Handler is trying to improve his position.#T2##SU#
Tucker stands up and beckons Handler to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Handler
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tucker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Handler motions for Tucker to come forward. Handler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Handler counters by clinching up.
Handler goes for a takedown attempt but Tucker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jerome Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Tucker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tucker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tucker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Handler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tucker did well to prevent Handler getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker is trying to control but can't.
Tucker has hold of Handler's hands but Handler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tucker wants to control but Handler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Handler trying to control from half guard but Tucker is working away. #T3#
Tucker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Handler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tucker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Handler is one step ahead there.
Tucker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Handler lands a couple of elbows.
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tucker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tucker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacob Handler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Handler looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Handler 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. #SU2#
Handler gets to his feet. Tucker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tucker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Handler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tucker is trying to defend but Handler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Handler moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Tucker.
#SUB2#
Handler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Handler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tucker is not content to let Handler control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacob Handler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tucker gets caught napping as Handler dives in and scores a takedown. Tucker manages to retain guard.
Tucker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Handler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt - Handler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good leg kick by Handler.
Tucker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Handler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Tucker closes the distance and clinches.
Tucker prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Tucker pulls Handler into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet. #T1#
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tucker is looking for a triangle here but Handler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tucker is letting Handler control him for a moment.
Handler trying to control the action but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Tucker can't do much from the bottom here.
Handler working the head with strikes. #T2##SU2#
Handler decides to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tucker or perhaps it was just good defense by Handler, which made it look bad.
Handler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Handler wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Handler feints and as Tucker raises his hands in defense, Handler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Handler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tucker's guard.
Jerome Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Handler wants to take a breather but Tucker is having none of it. #SUB2#
Handler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tucker sees it coming and defends easily.
Tucker taking some punishment here, with Handler in his half guard.
Handler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tucker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tucker wants to improve his position but Handler is controlling well.
#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Handler connects with a nice short shot to Tucker's temple. #SUB2#
Handler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tucker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tucker is staying active underneath Handler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Handler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Handler lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Handler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Handler seems to be working for a kimura but Tucker defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Tucker trying to control from the bottom.
Handler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Handler is nestled in close to Tucker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Handler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Handler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Handler working over Tucker with some ground and pound. Tucker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Handler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Handler working Tucker over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Handler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Handler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jacob Handler!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Jacob Handler!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Jacob Handler!
Jacob Handler wins by unanimous decision!
Jacob Handler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jerome Tucker was interviewed post fight and said 'Growing up in my house, my father, who was a Pastor, said that violence was never the answer. Tonight I realised he was right. It was the question. It's always the question.'. |
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Event:
HFC 37: Nuorempi vs Abarai
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Tucker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Faustins wants to get back to his feet.
Tucker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Faustins trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tucker manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU#
Tucker stands up from mount. Strange move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faustins sizes up Tucker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tucker has his takedown stuffed
and Faustins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##TD#
Tucker drives through with a takedown into Faustins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Faustins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tucker needs to keep his hands up - Faustins had a free shot at his head there.
Tucker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Tucker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Faustins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Faustins is wriggling around but Tucker manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Tucker postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Faustins to stand up.
Faustins jabs Tucker right on the nose. Tucker blinks but takes it well.
Faustins lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Tucker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Faustins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Faustins is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up. #T2##SU#
Faustins is working an open guard so Tucker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Faustins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tucker.
Tucker controlling from side mount. #T3##SUB#
Tucker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Faustins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Faustins being controlled for a moment.
Faustins is trying to control Tucker's posture but Tucker avoids it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tucker remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Tucker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Faustins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tucker cracks Faustins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jerome Tucker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Tucker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Faustins to the ground. Tucker is now in Faustins's guard.
Faustins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tucker manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Tucker is looking to advance position but Faustins won't allow it.
Faustins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker controlling the action here.#T1#
Faustins is looking to improve his position.
Tucker is looking to advance position but Faustins won't allow it.
Tucker is controlling the pace.
#SU#
Tucker stands up and beckons Faustins to join him on the feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Faustins napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Tucker stands up and beckons Faustins to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tucker is defended easily by Faustins.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt - Faustins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Tucker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Faustins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jerome Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Tucker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Faustins is working an open guard so Tucker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jerome Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faustins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Faustins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tucker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faustins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tucker in his tracks.
Faustins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tucker in his tracks.
Faustins tests Tucker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tucker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Faustins finds it's way round the side to connect with Tucker's head.
Faustins stuffs the takedown.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Faustins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##TD#
Tucker gets a takedown into half guard.
Faustins scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tucker manages to mount him!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Tucker get's back to his feet.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Finn Faustins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faustins looks to land a right hand but Tucker moved out of range.
Faustins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Faustins lands with a nice body punch.
Faustins scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Faustins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Faustins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Faustins does it's job there.
Tucker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Faustins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.#TD#
Tucker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Faustins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Faustins is trying to keep Tucker in close.
Tucker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Tucker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Faustins tries to bum rush Tucker with a series of wild strikes but Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tucker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Faustins counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Faustins scores with a jab. Tucker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tucker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Faustins.
Faustins scores with a hook.
Faustins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Faustins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tucker in his tracks.
A jab from Faustins misses.
Tucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faustins circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Faustins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown but Faustins shows good takedown defense.
Faustins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Faustins scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faustins scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Tucker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Faustins lands a slapping body shot.
Faustins lands a slapping body shot.
Faustins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Faustins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tucker at a distance.
Faustins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faustins lunges at Tucker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tucker's hand.
Tucker moves forwards but Faustins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jerome Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Faustins - just one landing.
Faustins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tucker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Faustins lands with a cross.
Tucker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Faustins throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#Tucker is rocked!
Tucker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker takes one to the side of the head.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt - Faustins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tucker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tucker seems to have got his legs back now.
Tucker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tucker goes for a double leg but Faustins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faustins continues to drive forward.
Faustins is trying to push Tucker away but Tucker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faustins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faustins is trying to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling him.
Tucker has Faustins pressed against the cage, preventing Faustins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Faustins is trying to push Tucker away but Tucker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tucker jumps guard but Faustins stands there with Tucker around his waist. Tucker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Faustins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faustins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tucker.
Tucker tries for a takedown but Faustins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faustins throws a good cross that connects.
Faustins lands a jab to Tucker's midsection.
Tucker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tucker slips a jab and a cross from Faustins.
Faustins looks to land a combination but Tucker avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faustins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tucker on the side of the head.
Finn Faustins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faustins blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Finn Faustins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faustins connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn Faustins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faustins 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 William Peck scores the fight for Finn Faustins!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Finn Faustins!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Finn Faustins!
Finn Faustins wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Jerome Tucker had this to say: 'Growing up in my house, my father, who was a Pastor, said that violence was never the answer. Tonight I realised he was right. It was the question. It's always the question.'. |
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Event:
HFC 27: Justice vs Burt
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Tucker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Armando lands a really nice looking cross but Tucker seems unphased.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Armando!
#CUT#It looks like Jerome Tucker has been cut.
Tucker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tucker staying out of range there.
Armando lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tucker at a distance.
Armando misses with a looping left.
Tucker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armando defends it well.
Armando takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
Tucker walks into a left hand. #T1#
The fighters circling - Armando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armando loads up on a big right hand but Tucker slips the punch.
Armando misses with a body shot.
Tucker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tucker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Armando throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armando catches Tucker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Armando misses with a body shot.
Tucker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armando defends it well.#T2#
Tucker slips a jab from Armando.
Tucker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tucker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tucker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Armando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Tucker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Armando cracks Tucker with an open hand slap.#T3#
Tucker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diego Armando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armando scores with a hook to the body. Tucker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Armando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tucker feints the counter takedown.
Armando misses with an uppercut.
Tucker with the counter takedown but Armando avoids it easily.
Tucker slips under a jab from Armando.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
And Tucker tries to counter it with a takedown but Armando pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Armando misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
so Tucker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Armando pushes Tucker off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armando loads up on a big right hand but Tucker slips the punch.
Armando connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tucker slips under a jab.
Tucker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armando defends it well.
We've been told by Armando's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armando.
Tucker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armando defends it well.
Armando misses with a body shot.
Tucker feints the counter takedown.
Jab from Armando.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Armando dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Tucker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Armando lands with a right hand.
Diego Armando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armando connects with a body shot that sends Tucker's belly button to the back.
Tucker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tucker avoids the body shot from Armando.
Tucker feints the counter takedown.
Armando scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tucker in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker slips a straight right by Armando.
Tucker feints the counter takedown.
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Armando jabs Tucker to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Tucker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Armando.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Armando!
Armando misses with a double jab.
Tucker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armando defends it well.
Armando misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Tucker counters with a single leg into guard. Armando didn't expect that.
Tucker stops Armando from standing up.
Tucker throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Tucker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tucker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tucker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Armando keeping full guard, as Tucker tries to pass.
Tucker throws a big right hand that misses.
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Armando is keeping the position.
Armando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Tucker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Armando is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Armando has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Armando has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tucker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Armando is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tucker pulls down on the head and he's put Armando to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jerome Tucker!
A less than humble Jerome Tucker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
HFC 17: Abarai vs Real
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Amosov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tucker with the counter takedown but Amosov avoids it easily.
Tucker staying out of range there.
Tucker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Amosov lands with a hook. Tucker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amosov dips to his left and cracks Tucker with an uppercut!
Amosov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Amosov.
A lazy left from Amosov finds it's target.
A cross from Amosov lands.
Amosov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Amosov misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
Tucker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amosov defends it well.
Tucker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amosov.
Tucker with the counter takedown but Amosov avoids it easily.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amosov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tucker with the counter takedown but Amosov avoids it easily.
Tucker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amosov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Amosov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tucker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Amosov scores with a jab.
Amosov misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
Tucker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amosov defends it well.
Amosov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tucker.
Amosov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Amosov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Tucker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Amosov's guard.
Tucker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Amosov has momentary wrist control but Tucker slips an elbow through the middle.
Tucker is pushing down on Amosov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amosov is fighting to maintain full guard but Tucker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tucker is looking to advance position but Amosov won't allow it.
Tucker works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker throwing strikes here but Amosov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T2#
Tucker lands a big shot there that rocks Amosov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tucker breaks from Amosov's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Tucker has hold of Amosov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Amosov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Tucker working for a submission but Amosov is keeping him at bay.
Tucker unloads with some shots from mount but Amosov bucks and avoids them well.
Tucker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Tucker looking to secure an arm triangle but Amosov defends it well.
Amosov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB2#
Tucker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Amosov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3##SUB2#
Amosov is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Tucker locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Amosov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerome Tucker!
Jerome Tucker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFC 8: Colson vs Labelle
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Mcballin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Tucker clinches up with Mcballin and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tucker manages to break the clinch.
Tucker scores with a head kick.
Tucker avoids a kick to the body.
Tucker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mcballin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mcballin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcballin is defended easily by Tucker.
Tucker shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcballin.
Mcballin keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Tucker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mcballin.
Tucker pushes Mcballin away with a front kick.
Mcballin tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcballin is breathing heavily.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Mcballin circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker is looking to clinch but Mcballin is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Tucker moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Tucker tries to clinch but Mcballin moves out of range.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcballin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tucker swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcballin.
Tucker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Tucker scores with a leg kick.
Tucker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mcballin fails to land the takedown.
Tucker lands a head kick!
Tucker scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2#Mcballin is rocked!
Tucker connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Mcballin! He's out on his feet! Tucker rushes in and drops Mcballin with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jerome Tucker!
Jerome Tucker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFC 4: Ramsay vs O Mochain
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Tucker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Roberto Gaviria has been cut.
Tucker is looking to clinch.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Gaviria circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gaviria tries to clinch
and Tucker counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Gaviria tries to sprawl but Tucker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gaviria has one foot on Tucker's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Gaviria shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tucker wants to control but Gaviria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tucker is looking to improve his position.
Gaviria is trying to control the action in half guard but Tucker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Gaviria is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tucker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tucker tries to get out of the position.
Tucker is refusing to be controlled, as Gaviria sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#ES#
Tucker has one foot on Gaviria's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gaviria fails to land the takedown.
Tucker works over Gaviria's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tucker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tucker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tucker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gaviria for as long as he can get away with.
Gaviria has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gaviria wants to control but Tucker is keeping busy.
#T3#
Tucker controlling the action here.
Gaviria moves into full guard.
Gaviria seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaviria is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Gaviria tries to keep at a distance but Tucker has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Tucker drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tucker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gaviria being controlled here momentarily.
Gaviria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Gaviria controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Gaviria's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tucker throws a nice head kick!
#TD#
Tucker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gaviria's guard.
Gaviria is trying to keep Tucker in close.
Gaviria wants to sweep here but Tucker controlling him for the moment.
Tucker controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaviria manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tucker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Gaviria from controlling successfully.
Tucker is trying to keep Gaviria in close.
Tucker has a closed guard, preventing Gaviria from standing up.
Tucker pulls Gaviria in to control the position.
Gaviria engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tucker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES#
Tucker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gaviria has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Tucker has Gaviria pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tucker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gaviria tumbling to the mat - Tucker dives into Gaviria's guard.
Tucker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gaviria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Tucker stands up and waves to Gaviria to follow him.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker sets himself, and Gaviria steps forward looking for the clinch! Tucker avoids it this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gaviria. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gaviria or perhaps it was just good defense by Tucker, which made it look bad. #CL#
Tucker clinches with his opponent.
Gaviria jumps guard but Tucker stands there with Gaviria around his waist. Gaviria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jerome Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Gaviria.#BC#
Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Tucker feints and as Gaviria raises his hands in defense, Tucker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Tucker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gaviria, up you get!
Gaviria is breathing heavily.#CL#
Tucker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tucker.
Gaviria throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4##TD#
Tucker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tucker manages to end up in side control.
Gaviria throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gaviria. #TD#
Tucker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gaviria was covering up waiting for the punch and Tucker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tucker with a nice head shot there.#SU#
Tucker gets to his feet - Gaviria follows without any prompting.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Tucker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Gaviria's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Gaviria shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker leaves Gaviria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tucker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD#
Tucker drives through with a takedown into Gaviria's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaviria is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gaviria looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tucker passes into side control.
Gaviria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Tucker stands up. #T1#
Gaviria shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jerome Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Gaviria.#CL#
Tucker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tucker gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tucker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gaviria wants to control but Tucker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tucker slows the pace down in half guard.
Tucker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2##SU#
Tucker decides to stand up.
Gaviria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker is fending him off so far but Gaviria persists. Nope, Tucker circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Tucker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gaviria on his heels. He'll look to pass Gaviria's guard now, I'm sure.
Tucker working some strikes from top position.
Tucker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Tucker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Tucker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Tucker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Tucker drops an elbow to the side of Gaviria's head.
Roberto Gaviria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerome Tucker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tucker connects with a nice short shot to Gaviria's temple.
Tucker not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaviria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tucker is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tucker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Tucker!
Jerome Tucker decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Roberto Gaviria had this to say: 'Not how i wanted the day to go but we learn, we adapt. We go again!'. |
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Event:
HFC 2: Ramsay vs Keown
Date: May 14, 2022 |
Kimmy Kimaderery had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 158.8, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Jerome Tucker was cancelled. |
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