Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 91: Zigaro vs Kramer III
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Wieland slips a straight right by Tucker.
Tucker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Tucker misses its intended target.
Wieland lands with a shot to the body.
Wieland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Tucker is predictable there #TD2#
and Wieland counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tucker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wieland's guard. #REVR#
Wieland 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 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. #SUB2#
Wieland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Wieland looking for a sweep. Not yet Wieland, not yet. #SUB2#
Wieland 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.#SUB2#
Wieland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tucker is aware though and is defending well.
Wieland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tucker's guard. #REVB#
Tucker controls Wieland momentarily but Wieland frees himself.
Wieland throwing strikes from guard but Tucker blocks nicely. #T2#
Wieland prevents Tucker from getting back to his feet.
Wieland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wieland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wieland trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tucker working for a triangle but Wieland defends it easily.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Wieland controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Wieland scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wieland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wieland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wieland passes Tucker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wieland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wieland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wieland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wieland wants to control but Tucker is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Wieland wants to work for an arm triangle but Tucker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Wieland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wieland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wieland drops an elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
Wieland is trying to control. Tucker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wieland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wieland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
Ground and pound from Wieland.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tucker has hold of Wieland's hands but Wieland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Wieland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wieland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Wieland is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tucker with a body shot.
Tucker misses with a right hand
and Wieland counters with a nice uppercut.
Tucker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wieland.
Tucker cracks Wieland with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wieland finds it's way round the side to connect with Tucker's head.
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wieland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tucker defends it well.
Jeffrey Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wieland is defended easily by Tucker.#T1#
Tucker misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wieland! But no joy.
Tucker misses with a head kick.
Wieland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tucker defends it well.
Wieland misses with a body shot.
Wieland scores with a jab. Tucker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Randy Wieland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wieland blocks a jab.
Wieland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wieland with a hook.
Tucker misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wieland to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker with a jab.
Tucker throws a low kick, looking for Wieland's leg but Wieland calmly moves out of range.
Wieland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tucker throws a lazy body kick
and Wieland counters with a nice body shot.
Wieland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Wieland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker misses with a combination
and Wieland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Tucker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wieland with the counter takedown but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wieland misses the shot to the body.
Tucker misses with a body punch
and Wieland counters with a straight right hand.
Wieland lands a jab to Tucker's midsection.
Wieland ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
Tucker misses with a body punch
and Wieland counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Wieland blocks the leg kick.
Wieland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wieland looks to land a left hand but Tucker moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Wieland with a hook.
Wieland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wieland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wieland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wieland slips a straight right by Tucker.
Wieland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Wieland staying out of range there.
Wieland lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Wieland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
An inside leg kick lands from Tucker.
Tucker scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Wieland shoots in and gets a takedown into Tucker's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wieland working some strikes from top position.
Wieland cracks Tucker with a solid left hand.
Wieland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wieland throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Wieland is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Wieland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tucker defending well though.
Jeffrey Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wieland 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.
Wieland lands strikes from half guard.
Wieland drops an 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.
Wieland working the head and body with strikes.
Wieland scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wieland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Wieland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tucker is trying to get back to full guard.
Wieland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wieland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tucker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wieland scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Wieland there. #ROC2#Tucker is rocked!
Wieland lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tucker! More strikes land and this one is all over! Wieland jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Wieland!
After winning the bout, Randy Wieland thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF Fight Night 46
Date: Oct 23, 2024

#R1#
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Janowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Janowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tucker counters with a two punch combo.
Janowski connects with a right hand. Tucker shakes it off.
Janowski scores with a body shot.
Tucker throws a body punch but Janowski moves out of range.
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tucker looks to land a combination but Janowski avoids it well.
Tucker feints and then cracks Janowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Janowski down.
Janowski swinging wildly here.
Janowski lands a nice shot that snaps Tucker's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Janowski. Tucker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Janowski slips under a jab.
Janowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Tucker throws a lazy uppercut
and Janowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good work by Janowski as he checks the leg kick.
Janowski misses with a kick to the body.
Janowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Tucker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Janowski darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.
Tucker avoids the elbow strike from Janowski, against the cage.
Janowski misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Tucker.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Janowski keeps him there for the moment.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Janowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tucker's elbow.
Tucker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tucker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Janowski or not.
Tucker working aggressively here. #BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Tucker scores with a jab to the body.
Janowski moves in looking to clinch but Tucker pushes him off.#T2#
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Janowski throws a head kick but Tucker moves out of range.
A jab from Janowski does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tucker throws a head kick but Janowski moves out of range.
Janowski misses with a kick to the body
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Janowski misses with a looping left.
Janowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Janowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tucker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tucker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Janowski.
Tucker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Janowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tucker doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevie Janowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Janowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Janowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tucker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Janowski's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Janowski moves into the clinch.
A short right from Janowski.
A head punch on the inside from Tucker fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Janowski.
Tucker lands with a right to the head.
Janowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tucker or not.
Tucker tries a body shot but Janowski blocks it.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Janowski.
Janowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Janowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Tucker misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tucker.
Janowski tries to work over Tucker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Janowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Tucker misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Janowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Janowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tucker's head.
Tucker misses with a hook
and Janowski counters with a nice body shot.
Janowski scores with a nice body kick.
Janowski throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tucker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Janowski.
Tucker blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stevie Janowski will probably get the nod.
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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Janowski.
Tucker misses with a hook.
Tucker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot by Janowski.
Janowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Janowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Janowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janowski misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Janowski. Those never looked like landing.
Tucker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Janowski. Tucker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tucker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Janowski - the referee stops the clock and Tucker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Janowski. Tucker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Janowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Janowski.
Tucker throws a combination that misses
and Janowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Janowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tucker at a distance.
Janowski cracks a nice hook into Tucker's ribs.
Nice shot by Janowski.
Janowski scores with a shot to the body.
Janowski ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
Janowski catches Tucker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Janowski throws an off balance right hand
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Janowski misses. #T2#
Tucker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tucker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Janowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tucker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Janowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Janowski throws a leg kick but Tucker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Janowski moves out of range easily.
Janowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tucker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Janowski misses with a hook.
Janowski misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Tucker motions for Janowski to come forward. Tucker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tucker blocks a jab.
Janowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tucker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Janowski cracks a nice hook into Tucker's ribs.
Tucker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Janowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tucker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Janowski. That snapped Tucker's head back.
Tucker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Janowski misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Janowski misses. #T4#
Janowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
Janowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tucker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Janowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Janowski misses with a hook to the body
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut.
Janowski takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
Tucker clobbers Janowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#Janowski is rocked!
Tucker connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Janowski out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffrey Tucker!

Event: NYF Fight Night 43
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Tucker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kakuzo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kakuzo throws a front kick aimed at Tucker's knee but Tucker avoids it well.
Kakuzo throws a sloppy head kick and Tucker moves out of range easily.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakuzo throws a lazy head kick
enabling Tucker to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Nakagome Kakuzo has been cut.
Kakuzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tucker's head.
Kakuzo connects with a single shot there.
Kakuzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Tucker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tucker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice straight punches there by Tucker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tucker.
Tucker throws a hook to the side of Kakuzo's head but Kakuzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kakuzo throws a low kick but Tucker avoids it.#T1#
Kakuzo avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Jeffrey Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kakuzo throws a lazy head kick
and Tucker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kakuzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kakuzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kakuzo throws an off balance right hand
and Tucker counters with a good low kick that Kakuzo was not able to check. #TD2#
Kakuzo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tucker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kakuzo.
Kakuzo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kakuzo working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Kakuzo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tucker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kakuzo working away.#T2#
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!
Kakuzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
Tucker parries the strikes from Kakuzo easily there. Kakuzo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tucker to escape.
Tucker struggling a bit here.
Tucker is looking for a sweep.
Kakuzo is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tucker is trying to escape the position but Kakuzo is controlling the position.
Kakuzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kakuzo is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuzo throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Kakuzo is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tucker is trying to improve his position.
Tucker is not content to let Kakuzo control the position.
Kakuzo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kakuzo lands some shots froms side control.
Kakuzo trying to control the position but Tucker is working away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kakuzo working the ground and pound.
Tucker is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Kakuzo cracks Tucker with a big elbow.
Tucker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kakuzo with the ground and pound but Tucker regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kakuzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tucker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kakuzo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nakagome Kakuzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nakagome Kakuzo's cut.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kakuzo misses with a straight right.
Tucker appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Kakuzo gets a double leg takedown into Tucker's guard.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kakuzo manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Kakuzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tucker's head.
Kakuzo uses his free foot to push down on Tucker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tucker.
Kakuzo unloading with bombs!
Kakuzo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tucker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kakuzo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakuzo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kakuzo trying to control but Tucker is having none of it. #T1#
Kakuzo raining down shots from the mount!
Kakuzo landing strikes from the mount and Tucker is in trouble! #ROC2#Tucker is rocked!
Kakuzo postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Tucker in real trouble here! The ref calls for Tucker to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakagome Kakuzo!

Event: NYF 80: Traumen vs Hopson II
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Bird lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tucker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bird feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Tucker crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Bird!
Tim Bird retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Tim Bird made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NYF 75:Sillalahi vs Belmiro
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Montoya looks to land a combination but Tucker avoids it well.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Montoya wants to clinch up but Tucker keeps it at a distance.
Montoya throws an overhand right that lands on Tucker's shoulder, as Tucker tries to avoid the shot.
Montoya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Montoya.
Tucker throws a body punch but Montoya moves out of range. #T1#
Montoya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tucker lands a jab.#CUT#It looks like Inigo Montoya has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Montoya scores with a sloppy right hand. Tucker should have avoided that one.
Tucker connects with a right hand. Montoya shakes it off.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montoya.
Tucker sets himself, and Montoya steps forward looking for the clinch! Tucker avoids it this time.#T2#
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya moves away.
Montoya is looking for the big counter here.
Montoya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montoya misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tucker to counter with a crisp jab.
Tucker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tucker throws a combination that misses
and Montoya counters with a nice leg kick.
Montoya closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montoya digs a good body shot into Tucker's ribs.#T3#
Montoya throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Montoya finds it's way through Tucker's defenses.
Montoya wants to clinch up but Tucker keeps it at a distance.
Tucker thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tucker throws a jab but it's blocked by Montoya.
Tucker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Montoya with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tucker.
Tucker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tucker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tucker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Montoya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tucker dodges the punch combination from Montoya.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Inigo Montoya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inigo Montoya's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tucker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tucker throws a shot to the body.
Montoya misses with a combination
and Tucker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tucker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Inigo Montoya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker digs a good hook to Montoya's body.
Montoya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tucker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Tucker throws a poor cross that misses
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montoya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Montoya in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#KD2#
Montoya drops Tucker with a right and a left! Montoya comes rushing in but Tucker regains his composure and manages to keep Montoya in guard. #ROC2#Tucker is rocked!#SUB#
Tucker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tucker controlling Montoya's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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 controlling the position.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Montoya from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Montoya throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montoya 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Montoya from controlling successfully.
Montoya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montoya preventing the sweep.
Montoya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Montoya 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montoya scores with a jab. Tucker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Montoya checks a leg kick.
Tucker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montoya counters with a nice body shot.
Tucker keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Good work by Tucker as he checks the leg kick.
Tucker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Montoya lands a really nice looking cross but Tucker seems unphased.
Inigo Montoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Tucker does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Montoya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker tries to break free but Montoya pushes him back against the cage.
Tucker tries to break the clinch but Montoya is controlling the position. #BC#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Inigo Montoya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Inigo Montoya's cut.
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#
Montoya throws a body shot but no joy.
Montoya avoids the body shot from Tucker. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Tucker has knocked Montoya down with a huge combo! Tucker steps away and waves a wobbly Montoya back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Montoya is rocked!
Tucker lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Montoya crumples to the floor! Tucker milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeffrey Tucker!
In defeat, Inigo Montoya stepped up to the mic, saying 'Inigo Montoya: Who are you? Man in Black: No one of consequence. Inigo Montoya: I must know... Man in Black: Get used to disappointment. Inigo Montoya: Que.'.

Event: NYF 70: Crusher vs Makoba II
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Tucker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Tucker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tucker lands a right hook to the body.
Walsh scores with a jab to the head.
Walsh misses with a looping right.
As Walsh looks to move away, Tucker throws a big counter combo but Walsh just gets out of the way.
Walsh checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh misses with a hook.
Tucker misses with an uppercut. Walsh saw that one coming.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Walsh is just out of range.
Walsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Tucker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tucker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walsh throws out the jab.
As Walsh looks to move away, Tucker throws a big counter combo but Walsh just gets out of the way.
Walsh throws a poor cross that misses
and Tucker counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD#
Tucker feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Walsh sprawling to the canvas! Walsh rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tucker finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Kaiden Walsh has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walsh misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
Walsh misses with an uppercut
and Tucker counters with a good low kick that Walsh was not able to check. #T2#
The fighters circling - Walsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tucker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Walsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tucker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walsh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tucker counters with a stiff right hand.
Walsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tucker.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walsh.
A little jabbing left from Walsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Tucker throws a sloppy head kick and Walsh moves out of range easily.
Walsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walsh throws a jab when Tucker was well out of range.
Tucker slips under a jab from Walsh.
Walsh misses with a straight left.
Tucker throws a big counter combination but Walsh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Walsh misses with an uppercut
and Tucker counters with a stiff right hand.
Walsh looks to throw the jab but Tucker is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Tucker misses its target.
Walsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Tucker counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walsh cracks Tucker with a good jab.
Tucker throws out a loose jab but Walsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walsh looks to land a left hand but Tucker moved out of range nicely.
Walsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tucker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Tucker finds it's way through Walsh's defenses. #ROC#Walsh is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaiden Walsh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Walsh throws a shot from downtown. Tucker moves away and avoids it.
As Walsh backs away, Tucker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Walsh swings widly with a right hand
and Tucker counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Walsh badly! He tries to strike back but Tucker puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Walsh out cold! Oh man, Walsh will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeffrey Tucker!

Event: NYF 67: Crusher vs Hogg
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Bird takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tucker lands a jab to Bird's midsection.
Bird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bird connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tucker momentarily. #TD2#
Bird drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tucker is adopting a defensive guard.
Bird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tucker wants to stand and escape but Bird is having none of it.
Tucker has Bird pulled in close to control his posture.
Bird wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving. #T1#
Bird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tucker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tucker wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bird fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bird with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tucker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bird misses with a left hand
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bird bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2##CL2#
Bird clinches up with Tucker and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tucker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tucker tries to break free but Bird pushes him back against the cage.
Tucker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Tucker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bird blocks a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker blocks the elbow strike.
Bird scores with a hook to the body.
Bird throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tucker pushes Bird back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird is working for takedown but Tucker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jeffrey Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Bird.
Tucker is trying to break free.
Tucker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker lands with a short shot to the head.
Tucker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bird lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Bird is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tucker is defending well.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Tucker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tucker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bird has time to react.
Tucker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bird connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tucker scrambles back to his feet.
Tucker slips a straight right by Bird.
An attempted straight right counter from Tucker misses the target.
A combination from Bird does no damage.
Crunch! Tucker slams his shin into Bird's torso.
Bird misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Bird misses. #T4#
Bird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tucker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tucker takes one to the chin there.
Bird misses with a right hand
and Tucker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
Bird blocks a head kick by Tucker.
Bird tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker drops his hands momentarily and Bird takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bird misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Tucker counters with a crisp one two that drops Bird! Tucker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bird to his feet! Bird is in big trouble!#ROC#Bird is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Bird will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tucker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird throws a head kick that misses.
Bird scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird defending well as Tucker loads up on a big left hand.
Tim Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Bird lands a head kick that stumbles Tucker and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC2#Tucker is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Tucker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tucker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bird engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bird preventing the sweep. #T1#
Bird passes Tucker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird passes to full mount!
Tucker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tucker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tucker seems to have got his legs back now.
Tucker wants to control but Bird is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tucker is trying to escape the mount.
Tucker is working hard here to advance position.
BOOM! Bird connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tucker is looking to improve his position but Bird isn't that keen on the idea.
Bird is landing with some decent strikes but Tucker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tucker is looking to escape.
Tucker is working to get back to half guard.
Bird controlling from mount.
Bird is landing with some decent strikes but Tucker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tucker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Bird.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tucker tries to reverse the position but Bird maintains control.#T3#
Bird looking to finish with strikes here!
Tucker wants to control but Bird is having none of it.
Tucker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bird is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bird wants to take his opponent's back but Tucker doesn't allow it.
Bird prevents Tucker from getting the reversal.
Tucker is squirming around, avoiding Bird's attempts to control the action.
Bird prevents Tucker from getting the reversal.#T4#
Bird has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bird landing strikes from the mount.
Bird throws some wild stikes that Tucker manages to avoid easily.
Bird trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tucker tries to hold on but Bird postures up.
Bird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bird lands a big elbow.
Tim Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tucker is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Bird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Bird moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tucker blocks a head kick by Bird. #TD2#
Bird manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tucker on his heels. He'll look to pass Tucker's guard now, I'm sure.
Bird preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tucker holds on and takes a little breather.
Bird wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tucker can't keep his opponent in guard - Bird advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tucker wants to improve his position but Bird is controlling well. #T1#
Bird stalling.
Tucker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bird thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tucker's head.
Tucker wants to improve his position but Bird is controlling well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
Tucker trying to control but Bird postures up.
Tucker wants to improve his position but Bird is controlling well.
Bird sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tim Bird seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bird connects with an inside leg kick.
Bird has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Bird punishes Tucker's body with a nice straight punch.
Tucker moves out of range as Bird strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Bird. That snapped Tucker's head back.
The crowd cheers as Bird lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tucker doesn't seem phased though.
Bird swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Bird. #T4#
Bird darts in looking for a takedown but Tucker gets double underhooks and turns Bird into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Tucker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bird misses with a body punch
and Tucker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick
and Tucker counters with a left to the body.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bird swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bird needs to keep his hands up - Tucker had a free shot at his head there.
Bird missing with a left hand there. Tucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Tucker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bird connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tucker's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Bird really dominated that round.
That's time! Tucker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Bird throws a jab when Tucker was well out of range.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Bird connects with a body shot that sends Tucker's belly button to the back.
Bird moves away from the strike by Tucker.
Bird is looking to clinch.
Tucker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker lands with a shot to the body.
Bird avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tucker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bird.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Tucker.
Bird lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bird lands with an overhand left.
Bird takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bird throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Tucker misses its target.
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Bird throws out a powerful jab.
Bird scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bird throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker. #T2#
Tucker moves out of range as Bird strikes.
Bird with a poor takedown
and Tucker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bird thinking.
Bird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tucker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bird.
Tucker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Bird closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tucker did well to prevent Bird getting side control.
Bird is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker wants to get back to full guard.
Tucker manages to get to full guard.
Tucker controlling the position.#T3#
Bird stopping the sweep attempt from Tucker.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird preventing the sweep.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Tucker is keeping the position.
Tucker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bird manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tucker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bird wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tucker has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Bird dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5##TD2#
Bird scores with a takedown into Tucker's guard.
Tucker pulls Bird in close to his closed guard and prevents Bird from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bird controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bird trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird won't allow Tucker to sweep him here.
Bird is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Tucker controls Bird momentarily but Bird frees himself.
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.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird digs a good hook to Tucker's body.
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Bird pushes Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.
Tucker struggles to land a body shot inside as Bird controls his hands.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jeffrey Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bird throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tuckers head.
Bird using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tucker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tucker lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bird.
Tucker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bird is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Jeffrey Tucker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bird lands a shoulder strike.
Bird has Tucker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tucker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tucker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bird or not.
Bird is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tucker tries to work over Bird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tucker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bird lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tucker.#BC#
Tucker manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Bird swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range. #TD2#
Bird gets the takedown into side control.
Tucker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tucker is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it.
Tucker is trying to get back to half guard.
Tim Bird is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You can see the frustration on Tucker's face as Bird controls the position.
Tucker is looking to regain half guard here but Bird keeps moving and retains side control.
Tucker is letting Bird control him for a moment. #T4#
Tucker is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it.
Tucker tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.
Tucker is not content to let Bird control the position.
Bird might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tucker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird avoids the strikes from the bottom by Tucker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Bird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bird 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Bird!
Tim Bird is the new welterweight champion!
Tim Bird thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF 64: Tucker vs Carter II
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Tucker tries to keep at a distance but Carter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tucker's elbow.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Tucker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tucker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carter up against the cage.
Tucker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carter prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Tucker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tucker or not.
Tucker lands with a right to the head.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Carter.
Tucker trying to stall but Carter improves his position.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter misses with the head strike. #T1##BC2#
Carter breaks the clinch.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tucker.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tucker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tucker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Ian Carter has been cut.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tucker misses with a hook
and Carter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tucker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.#T2##KD#
Tucker lands a big head kick that sends Carter tumbling to the mat! Tucker takes a step backwards and waves Carter back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Carter is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker throws a leg kick that misses.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Tucker finish him?
Tucker cracks Carter with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Carter falls to his knees and Tucker doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Tucker!
Jeffrey Tucker retains his welterweight title!

Event: NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Tucker thuds a left hand into Kakuzo's body.
Kakuzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Tucker lands a big head kick that sends Kakuzo tumbling to the mat! Tucker takes a step backwards and waves Kakuzo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Nakagome Kakuzo has been cut.
Kakuzo lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Tucker drops Kakuzo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kakuzo looks back up at him and smiles so Tucker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Kakuzo is rocked!
Tucker weaves into range and cracks Kakuzo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kakuzo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tucker is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffrey Tucker!
Jeffrey Tucker retains his welterweight title!

Event: NYF 56: Carter vs Tucker
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Carter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tucker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter counters with a nice body shot.
Tucker missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It appears Carter was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tucker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Carter.
Tucker throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Carter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Carter missing with a left hand there. Tucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tucker throws a big counter head kick but Carter avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Tucker misses.
Tucker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carter doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by Carter's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter misses with a body kick.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Tucker misses with a straight left.
As Tucker backs away, Carter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tucker counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tucker.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeffrey Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker scores with a head kick. Carter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Ian Carter has been cut.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tucker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
Carter backing away here, and Tucker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Carter misses with a body punch
and Tucker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Carter's knee momentarily.
Carter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tucker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Carter throws a counter high kick but Tucker was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tucker scores with a body shot.
Tucker misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Carter is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Carter lands a jab to the head.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Carter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Tucker. Those never looked like landing.
Tucker misses with a looping right.
Carter is looking to counter punch.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Tucker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker lands a nice hook to Carter's body. Carter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
Tucker drops Carter with a beautiful combination! Carter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tucker is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Carter is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter switches off momentarily and Tucker cracks him with a monster right hand! Carter topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Tucker dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Tucker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffrey Tucker!
Jeffrey Tucker is the new welterweight champion!

Event: NYF 53: Donal vs Ferguson II
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Babcock throws a nice looking combination but Tucker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tucker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babcock throws a combination that misses
and Babcock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Jesse Thomas Babcock has been cut.
Babcock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Babcock.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tucker! But no joy.
Babcock connects with a right hand. Tucker shakes it off.
Tucker keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker cracks Babcock on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Babcock falls backwards against the cage. Tucker follows up with more strikes that drop Babcock to his knees. Tucker keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Babcock! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Tucker!

Event: NYF 50: Makoba vs Simons III
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Tucker misses with a double jab.
Ruiz misses with a kick to the body
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tucker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tucker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ruiz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Tucker cracks Ruiz with a good jab.#ROC2#Ruiz is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Ruiz has been cut.
Ruiz thows a leg kick but Tucker checks it
and Tucker counters with a big right hand! Oh Ruiz is in trouble here! Tucker follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Tucker!

Event: NYF 43: Simons vs St Claire
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Janowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Janowski.
Janowski swinging wildly here.
Janowski thuds a left hand into Tucker's body.#CL#
Janowski has closed the distance and engaged Tucker in a clinch.
Janowski working aggressively here.
Tucker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Janowski can't find room to land a body shot as Tucker controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Janowski.
Tucker wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Tucker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Janowski is controlling him.
Janowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tucker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Janowski misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Janowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tucker just leaning against Janowski, taking a breather.
Janowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tucker's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Janowski avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Janowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tucker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Janowski walks away with a smile on his face. Tucker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Janowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2##CL#
Janowski clinches. #BC2#
Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Janowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tucker circles away quickly and effectively.
Tucker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Janowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Janowski misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Janowski has managed to clinch.
Tucker tries to pull guard but Janowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tucker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Janowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stevie Janowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Tucker.
Janowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Janowski throws an elbow but it misses.
Tucker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Janowski is controlling him.#BC2#
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Tucker lands a slapping body shot.
Janowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tucker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker throws out a counter right but Janowski avoids it with no problem.
Janowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Janowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tucker's head backwards.
A punch lands to the side of Tucker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Janowski wants to clinch up but Tucker keeps it at a distance.
Tucker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Janowski misses with a looping left.
Janowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tucker throws out the jab.
Tucker keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Janowski with a body shot.
Janowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Janowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tucker.
Janowski scores with a three punch combo!
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Janowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Janowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Janowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janowski moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Tucker.
Tucker lands a lovely overhand right.
Janowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Janowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Janowski tries to counter by clinching up but Tucker breaks away and moves out of range.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Janowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Janowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Janowski scores with a shot to the body.
Tucker swats away the attempt to clinch by Janowski.
A little jabbing left from Tucker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Janowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?
Janowski thuds a left hand into Tucker's body.
Janowski scores with a hook.
Stevie Janowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Janowski misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Janowski throws a right and a left that Tucker avoids nicely. #CL#
Janowski closes the distance and pushes Tucker back into the cage.
Tucker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tucker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Janowski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tucker can turn it around.
Janowski tries to work over Tucker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Tucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Janowski.
Janowski wants to clinch.
Janowski lands a nice hook to Tucker's body. Tucker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tucker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Janowski throws an overhand right that lands on Tucker's shoulder, as Tucker tries to avoid the shot.
Tucker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Janowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Janowski misses with a low kick as Tucker jumps back.
Janowski is looking to wear down Tucker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Janowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Janowski tries to move into range but Tucker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Janowski slips a straight right by Tucker.
A counter left hand to the body from Janowski misses its target.
Janowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tucker checks a low kick from Janowski.
A big right from Tucker misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Janowski misses its target.
Tucker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Janowski on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker tries to land a front kick but Janowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Janowski moves into the clinch.
Tucker is trying to force a seperation but Janowski has the dominant position.
Tucker tries to pull guard but Janowski won't allow it.
Tucker'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.
Stevie Janowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tucker tries to throw a body punch but Janowski avoids it by throwing Tucker back against the cage. #T3#
Janowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Janowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Tucker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stevie Janowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Tucker.
A hook to the body from Tucker.
Still in the clinch, Janowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Janowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Tucker gets control of Janowski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tucker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tucker pulls Janowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Janowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Janowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Janowski forces his way into half guard.
Janowski trying to control the action but Tucker is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tucker is trying to stand back up but Janowski is controlling him
Janowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tucker on the ground.#SU#
Janowski decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Janowski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Janowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Janowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker throws out a counter right but Janowski avoids it with no problem.
Tucker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Janowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Janowski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Janowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Janowski looks to land a combination but Tucker avoids it well.
Janowski staying out of range there.
Janowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Janowski throws a series of punches but Tucker avoids them all with ease.
Janowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Tucker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Janowski has managed to clinch.
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Janowski controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Janowski just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Janowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Janowski - that will leave a mark!
Janowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tucker. #T1#
Tucker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Janowski throws a sloppy head kick and Tucker moves out of range easily.
Janowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Tucker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Janowski looks for the body kick but Tucker saw that one coming.
Tucker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Janowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tucker! But no joy.
Tucker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Janowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Janowski scores with a hook to the body. Tucker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tucker dodges the punch combination from Janowski.
Jeffrey Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Janowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker throws a jab but it's blocked by Janowski.
Janowski throws a big counter combination but Tucker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Janowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tucker misses the body punch
and Janowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Tucker lands a nice shot to the body.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Janowski moves away.
Janowski throws a right and a left that Tucker avoids nicely.
Tucker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Janowski wants to clinch up but Tucker keeps it at a distance.
Tucker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Janowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stevie Janowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Nice jab there from Tucker.
Tucker lands with a good body shot.
Tucker moves forwards but Janowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tucker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Tucker.
Janowski slips under a jab from Tucker.
Tucker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Janowski scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Tucker is rocked!#CL#
Janowski darts in and clinches Tucker up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Tucker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Janowski's elbow. #T4#
Tucker can't find room to land a body shot as Janowski controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Janowski throws an elbow but misses.
Tucker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Janowski pushes Tucker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tucker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Janowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Janowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker tries to throw a body punch but Janowski avoids it by throwing Tucker back against the cage.
Janowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tucker.
Janowski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Tucker manages to break the clinch. #KD2#
Tucker drops Janowski with a beautiful combination! Janowski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tucker is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Janowski is rocked!
Tucker darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Janowski's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Tucker before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffrey Tucker!

Event: NYF 39: Sillalahi vs Peterson
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Tucker throws a leg kick that misses.
Tucker scores with a nice strike.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Tucker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bird looks to land a left hand but Tucker moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Bird coming out on top.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Bird moves out of range of the leg kick from Tucker.
Tucker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bird counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Bird. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
Bird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tucker.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tim Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Bird, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bird throws the left hand but Tucker avoids the punch easily.
Bird looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
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.
Bird connects with a nice looking jab.
Tucker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bird back to the cage. Tucker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bird misses with a hook
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bird tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tucker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Tucker throwing a counter right hand but Bird manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Tucker lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Tucker.
Bird misses with a hook to the body
and Tucker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tucker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tucker jabs Bird to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bird throws a good cross that connects.
Bird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Tucker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bird dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Bird throws a hook to the side of Tucker's head but Tucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
Bird pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bird loads up on a big right hand but Tucker slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bird 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 Tucker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tucker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Tucker thumps Bird with a low kick.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Bird throws a poor cross that misses
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut.
Bird slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bird misses with an uppercut
and Tucker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tucker looks to land a combination but Bird avoids it well.
Bird checks a low kick from Tucker.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
Bird gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Bird misses.
Bird throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Tucker misses the target.#T4#
Bird with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tucker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tucker slips under a jab.
Bird scores with a nice strike.
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bird throws a right and a left that both miss.
A clash of legs there as Tucker blocks the low kick.
Bird scores with a shot to the body.
Bird misses with an uppercut
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
Bird misses with a right hand #KD#
and Tucker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bird! Tucker lets Bird back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Bird is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker slips a straight right by Bird.
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 Jeffrey Tucker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bird swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Tucker blocks the leg kick.
Tucker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bird misses with a leg kick
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tucker lands a nice shot to the body.
Bird throws the kick towards the body but Tucker avoids it.
Tucker connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
A jab from Tucker misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bird in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bird.
Tucker is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Bird misses.
Tucker checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Bird throws a front kick aimed at Tucker's knee but Tucker avoids it well.
Tucker cracks Bird with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Tucker drops Bird with a beautiful combination! Bird stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tucker is looking for the KO!
Bird is still on wobbly legs! Can Tucker finish him?
Tucker moves in close and cracks Bird with a massive right hand! Bird, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Tucker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffrey Tucker!
The defeated Tim Bird had this to say: 'Thankyou to my opponent for the scrap. Respect!'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 12
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Loyola misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Tucker misses its target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loyola.
It looked like Tucker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Loyola scores with a jab.
Loyola tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Loyola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
Tucker moves out of range as Loyola throws a body kick.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Loyola throws a lazy uppercut
and Tucker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Loyola thinking.
Tucker blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tucker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Loyola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Loyola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loyola delivers a nice body kick.
Tucker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ignacio Loyola has been cut.
Loyola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignacio Loyola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loyola tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tucker throwing a counter right hand but Loyola manages to avoid it.#T1#
Loyola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tucker throws a big counter combination but Loyola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Loyola misses with a kick to the body
and Tucker counters with a crisp right that sends Loyola to the canvas! Tucker follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Tucker!

Event: NYF Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Walsh lands with an uppercut that bounces Tucker off the cage and back into range.
Walsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Kaiden Walsh has been cut.
Kaiden Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Walsh. Those never looked like landing.
Tucker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tucker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD2#
Tucker lands a big uppercut and Walsh crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Walsh looks OK. Tucker waves Walsh back to his feet!#ROC2#Walsh is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walsh moves away from the strike by Tucker.
Oh Walsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker misses with the combination.
Walsh seems to have got his legs back now.
Walsh is looking to clinch but Tucker is avoiding it.
Walsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tucker under the eye.
Walsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tucker under the eye.#ROC#Tucker is rocked!
A big left from Walsh misses. #T1#
Tucker scores with a decent looking hook.
Walsh looks to throw the jab but Tucker is out of range.
Tucker slips a jab from Walsh.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
Tucker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Walsh lunges at Tucker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tucker's hand.
A big left from Walsh misses.
Walsh throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walsh.
Tucker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walsh.
Tucker is looking for the big counter here.
Walsh misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Tucker counters with a nice right hand that sends Walsh toppling to the canvas! Walsh scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tucker finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Walsh.
Walsh cracks Tucker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walsh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Walsh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tucker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Walsh finish him?
Walsh measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Tucker! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kaiden Walsh!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaiden Walsh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 29: Donal vs Rotiz
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Andre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andre lands with a straight right. Tucker didn't see that one coming.
Andre scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andre looks to land a left hand but Tucker moved out of range nicely.
Andre throws a series of punches but Tucker avoids them all with ease.
Tucker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tucker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andre.
Andre misses with a hook.
Tucker throwing a counter right hand but Andre manages to avoid it.
Tucker misses with an uppercut.
Andre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tucker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andre throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Andre ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Andre throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Tucker misses the target.
Tucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andre.
Andre scores with a body shot.
Tucker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andre swings for the body but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tucker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tucker avoids the body shot from Andre.
Andre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tucker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Andre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Tucker misses the target.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Andre is looking for the big counter here.
Andre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Andre clinches. #T2#
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andre has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker. #TD#
Tucker jumps guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tucker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andre looking to pass the guard.
Tucker wants to stand up but Andre is controlling him.
Andre wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Andre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tucker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andre is controlling him.
Andre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Tucker wants to get back to his feet but Andre is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Andre.
A little feinted left hand from Tucker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
Andre misses with a looping left.
Andre throws a lazy uppercut
and Tucker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andre swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Tucker counters with a nice right hand that sends Andre toppling to the canvas! Andre scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tucker finish him?!#ROC#Andre is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andre.
Andre is still on wobbly legs! Can Tucker finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andre seems to have recovered his senses.
Andre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tucker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tucker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peter Andre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Tucker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Andre! Tucker lets Andre back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Andre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Tucker misses the target.#T4#
Andre lands a jab to the nose.
Andre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andre throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andre throws a looping overhand right but Tucker ducks down to avoid it.
Tucker is looking for a counter combo.
Andre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Andre.
Andre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andre jabs Tucker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andre throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Tucker counters with a crisp one two that drops Andre! Tucker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Andre to his feet! Andre is in big trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Andre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andre throws a poor cross that misses
and Tucker counters with a huge right that knocks Andre out cold! Tucker is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffrey Tucker!

Event: NYF 26: McCoy vs Dujardin
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Janowski looks to land a right hand but Tucker moved out of range.
Janowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Janowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Janowski - just one landing.
Janowski throws a wild body kick that Tucker sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and Tucker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Tucker misses its intended target.
Janowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Janowski.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevie Janowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Janowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tucker moves out of range as Janowski strikes.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
Tucker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Janowski throws out the jab.
Tucker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Janowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Janowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Janowski misses with a left hand
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Janowski misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Tucker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tucker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tucker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
Tucker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Janowski misses with a jab to the body
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Janowski throws an off balance right hand
and Tucker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Janowski thinking.
Janowski throws out a powerful jab.
Janowski misses with an uppercut
and Tucker counters with a stiff right hand.
Janowski scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Janowski as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
Tucker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Janowski.
Janowski throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick from Janowski.
Tucker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Janowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Janowski is looking to clinch.
Janowski throws a looping overhand right but Tucker ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Janowski clinches with his opponent.
Tucker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Janowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Janowski misses with a punch to the body.
Janowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Janowski lands a shoulder strike.
Janowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tucker blocks an uppercut.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Janowski.
Tucker is trying to stall.
Tucker works on Janowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Janowski.
Janowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Janowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tucker tries to work over Janowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Janowski lands an elbow just above Tucker 's eye.
Tucker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Janowski lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Tucker trying to stall but Janowski improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Janowski.
Janowski blocks an uppercut.
Tucker'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.
Tucker tries to break free but Janowski pushes him back against the cage.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Janowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker has had enough of the clinch but Janowski keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Janowski fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Janowski.
Tucker struggles to land a body shot inside as Janowski controls his hands.
Janowski tries to work over Tucker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Janowski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tucker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Janowski can turn it around.
Janowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Janowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tucker backwards. #BC#
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Janowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Janowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Tucker tries to keep at a distance but Janowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Janowski.
Tucker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Janowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevie Janowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Janowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tucker.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Janowski.
Janowski misses with a punch to the body.
Janowski tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Janowski stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Janowski fails to land.
Janowski has Tucker pushed against the cage.
Janowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tucker's efforts to push away.
Janowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Tucker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Janowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tucker or not.
Janowski misses with an elbow strike.
Janowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tucker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Janowski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tucker up against the cage.
Tucker takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Janowski fails to land.
A short right from Janowski on the inside.
A short uppercut from Janowski.
Janowski keeps control of Tucker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tucker blocks an elbow strike from Janowski.
Janowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Janowski leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Tucker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tucker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Janowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Janowski tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Janowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Janowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Janowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Tucker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevie Janowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Janowski throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tucker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tucker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Janowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tucker is able to avoid easily.
Janowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janowski misses with the combination. #T3#
Janowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tucker checks it well.
Tucker moves out of range of the body kick.
Janowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tucker. #CL2#
Janowski forces Tucker back against the cage and clinches.
Janowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tucker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tucker wants to stall.
Janowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Janowski. #BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Janowski misses with a body shot.
Tucker is looking for a counter combo.
Tucker slips a straight right by Janowski.
Tucker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Janowski misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tucker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4##CL2#
Janowski rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage.
Tucker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tucker can't break the clinch.
Janowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tucker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Janowski pushes Tucker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Janowski.
Tucker trying to stall but Janowski improves his position.
Tucker blocking some punches.
Janowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Janowski lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Tucker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tucker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Janowski closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Janowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Janowski misses with a two punch combination.
Tucker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Tucker misses the target.
Tucker lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Janowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tucker doesn't seem phased though.
Tucker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tucker scores with a nice head shot.
Janowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tucker throwing a counter right hand but Janowski manages to avoid it.
Janowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tucker's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tucker counters with a left and a right that stings Janowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tucker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Janowski can pounce on him. #T1#
Tucker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Janowski.
Janowski swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Tucker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Janowski misses.
Tucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Janowski.
Tucker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Janowski misses with a head kick.
Janowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tucker slips a jab from Janowski.
Janowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tucker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tucker checks a leg kick. #T2#
Tucker slips under a jab from Janowski.
Tucker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Janowski.
Tucker moves out of range as Janowski throws a body kick.
Tucker lands a glancing blow to the side of Janowski's head.
Janowski misses with a head kick.
Tucker is looking to counter punch.
Janowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Janowski looks to clinch
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
Janowski lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Janowski misses with a looping right.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tucker throws a hook but Janowski avoids it easily.#T3#
Janowski scores with a nice head shot.
Tucker throws a combination that misses
and Janowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Janowski tries to clinch
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Janowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Janowski swings widly with a right hand
and Tucker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Janowski is rocked!
Tucker darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Janowski's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Tucker before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffrey Tucker!

Event: NYF 21: Donal vs Black
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Walsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
It looked like Tucker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walsh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tucker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kai Walsh has been cut.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tucker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tucker drops Walsh with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Walsh! Tucker dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Tucker!

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023

184 cm
25 yrs
180 lbs

178 cm
18 yrs
182 lbs

Fry

Tucker

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andrei Fry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jeffrey Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tucker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fry tries to counter with a takedown but Tucker is quick to defend against it.
Fry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jeffrey Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tucker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fry (0) vs (2) Tucker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fry gets back to full guard.
Tucker preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fry working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tucker has passed into half guard!
Tucker is thwarting Fry's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Fry has a hand on Tucker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tucker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fry (0) vs (5) Tucker
Fry manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Fry actively working from the bottom here.
Fry won't allow Tucker to pass to mount.
Fry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tucker wants to pass the guard but Fry is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
Fry is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tucker has his hands clasped together but Fry extends and breaks Tucker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fry.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrei Fry!
Andrei Fry opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Tucker gets tackled into the cage by Beckham. Beckham maintains the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beckham.
Tucker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Beckham moves into the clinch.
Beckham 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.#BC#
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Beckham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Tucker.#CL2#
Tucker tries to keep at a distance but Beckham has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Beckham breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Beckham pushes Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckham blocks a body shot from Tucker. #BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch. #T1#
Beckham takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Beckham has managed to clinch.
Tucker swings wildly with an uppercut but Beckham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beckham.
Tucker tries to throw a body punch but Beckham avoids it by throwing Tucker back against the cage.
Beckham wants to take the fight to the mat but Tucker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckham.
Tucker looking to slow down the pace here.
Beckham leaning against his opponent.
Tucker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beckham swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Tucker manages to break the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Beckham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tucker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Beckham. #BC#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Beckham pushes Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.
Tucker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beckham's elbow.
Beckham tries to score a body lock takedown but Tucker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Beckham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tucker throws a good cross that connects.
Beckham looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker lands a really nice looking cross but Beckham seems unphased.
Beckham on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Beckham is rocked!#CL2#
Beckham closes the distance and pushes Tucker back into the cage.
Beckham is still on wobbly legs! Can Tucker finish him?
Beckham blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Tucker manages to break the clinch.
Beckham seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Tucker drops Beckham with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Beckham looks back up at him and smiles so Tucker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Beckham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tucker connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Beckham covering up! Tucker comes in with a big uppercut and Beckham goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeffrey Tucker!

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