PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Clancy (ranked 4039 p4p, 396 weight class) and Beau Tucker (ranked 2076 p4p, 231 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clancy
vs
Tucker

181 cm
25
158 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

171 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Clancy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tucker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tucker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tucker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tucker working over Clancy with some ground and pound. Clancy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tucker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clancy's head.
Tucker wants to pass to mount but Clancy is defending the position.
Tucker winds up and cracks Clancy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Tucker seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Tucker.
Tucker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clancy's head.

Clancy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Clancy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tucker content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Clancy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tucker working his ground and pound in the gym.
Tucker sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Clancy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Tucker there.
Tucker drops an elbow to the side of Clancy's head.

Clancy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tucker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tucker slips a nice elbow through Clancy's hands, connecting with Clancy's forehead.
Still in half guard, Tucker seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tucker connects with a nice short shot to Clancy's temple.

Clancy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Tucker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clancy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clancy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clancy.
Tucker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tucker postures up and lands a big shot to Clancy's brow.

Clancy is looking for a triangle but Tucker pushes his legs off easily.
Tucker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tucker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Clancy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tucker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Clancy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tucker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Tucker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Clancy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tucker passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Tucker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Clancy regains half guard.

Clancy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily.
Tucker controlling the pace.
Clancy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clancy being controlled here, momentarily.

Clancy looking for a guillotine here but Tucker defends easily.
Tucker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clancy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Tucker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tucker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Clancy is looking to reverse the position.
Clancy being controlled for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tucker.
Clancy tries to bench press Tucker off him but Tucker keeps the position.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tucker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tucker wants to control but Clancy is keeping him busy.
Clancy tries to improve position but can't.
Tucker working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clancy is looking for a sweep.
Clancy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tucker controlling the position.
Tucker working the ground and pound.
Tucker working the head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clancy is looking to reverse the position.
Tucker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Clancy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tucker taking a breather here.
Clancy is looking to regain half guard here but Tucker keeps moving and retains side control.
Clancy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tucker connects with a decent elbow.
Clancy is looking to regain half guard here but Tucker keeps moving and retains side control.
Tucker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Clancy is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker scoring with punches from side control.
Tucker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Clancy taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Clancy manages to get back to half guard.
Tucker working the head and body with strikes.
Beau Tucker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tucker drops an elbow to the side of Clancy's head.
Tucker is taking a breather. Clancy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Clancy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker lands a couple of elbows.
Tucker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Clancy working for a triangle but Tucker defends it easily.

Clancy 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clancy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tucker controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clancy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tucker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tucker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tucker landing with the ground and pound.
Tucker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clancy's head.
Tucker sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Clancy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker stands up over Clancy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Clancy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tucker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tucker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clancy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tucker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tucker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Clancy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tucker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Clancy is retaining full guard.
Tucker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tucker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tucker distracts Clancy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Clancy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Clancy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tucker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tucker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clancy defends it well.

Clancy gets caught napping as Tucker dives in and scores a takedown. Clancy manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker controlling from the top position.

Clancy working for a triangle but Tucker defends it easily.
Tucker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tucker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tucker forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Clancy looking for submissions off his back.
Tucker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tucker stalling.
Clancy has hold of Tucker's hands but Tucker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tucker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tucker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but Clancy defending well.
Clancy is looking for a sweep. Tucker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Clancy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily.
Tucker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clancy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tucker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tucker is taking a breather. Clancy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tucker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Clancy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tucker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
More stalling from Tucker.
Clancy is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Tucker seems content to control.
Tucker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tucker controlling the action here.
Tucker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clancy has hold of Tucker's hands but Tucker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tucker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tucker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tucker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tucker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clancy taking shots to the head.
Tucker is landing with some decent strikes but Clancy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tucker with good strikes from the mount here!
Clancy is trying to escape the mount.
Tucker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Clancy looks a forlorn figure.
Clancy working to try and regain half guard.
Tucker with good strikes from the mount here!
Tucker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clancy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clancy's guard.

Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Clancy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tucker is stalling in the full guard.
Tucker postures up and lands a big shot to Clancy's brow.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Clancy is retaining full guard.
Tucker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gordon Clancy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beau Tucker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tucker with more of the same as he continues to hold on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beau Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tucker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beau Tucker!
Beau Tucker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.