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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyree Nicholson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Tucker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tyree Nicholson's chin.
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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187 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyree Nicholson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nicholson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nicholson.
Nicholson'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.
Nicholson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tucker has double underhooks.
Tucker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nicholson is trying to break free.
Nicholson controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyree Nicholson.
Tucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nicholson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker darts in trying to clinch
and Nicholson counters with a shoot takedown. Tucker fights it but they end up in guard.
Nicholson stops Tucker from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson throws a big elbow that misses.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nicholson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tucker is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nicholson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tucker.
Tucker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nicholson counters with a two punch combo.
Tyree Nicholson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Tucker.
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 throws a wild body kick that Nicholson sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Nicholson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Tucker with that takedown attempt.
Tucker looks winded!
No luck for Tucker with that takedown attempt.
Tucker has his takedown stuffed
and Nicholson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nicholson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nicholson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nicholson breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Tucker is predictable there
and Nicholson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nicholson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tucker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker tries to kick Nicholson off but Nicholson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nicholson decides to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicholson looking to score a takedown here. Tucker is defending well but Nicholson drives through and ends up in Tucker's guard.
Nicholson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tucker is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyree Nicholson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nicholson lands a high kick!
It looks like Alex Tucker has been cut.
Nicholson leaves Tucker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tucker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nicholson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nicholson counters with a left and a right that stings Tucker.
Tucker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nicholson tries to avoid it but Tucker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nicholson to the ground. Nicholson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tucker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicholson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tucker to the ground. Nicholson is now in Tucker's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker wants to stand and escape but Nicholson is having none of it.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Tucker has a closed guard, preventing Nicholson from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tucker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nicholson defends it nicely.
Tyree Nicholson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Tucker.
Tucker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nicholson tries to avoid it but Tucker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nicholson to the ground. Nicholson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicholson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nicholson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nicholson manages to pass to side control.
Nicholson is taking a breather. Tucker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tucker can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tucker taking some punishment here, with Nicholson in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicholson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nicholson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nicholson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyree Nicholson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nicholson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tucker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nicholson is trying to push Tucker away but Tucker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tucker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nicholson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nicholson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nicholson is trying to force a seperation but Tucker has the dominant position.
Tucker prevents Nicholson from breaking the clinch.
Tucker keeps control of Nicholson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicholson tries to circle away but Tucker has him pinned against the cage.
Nicholson stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyree Nicholson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Tucker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tucker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Nicholson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nicholson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicholson counters by moving into the clinch.
Nicholson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nicholson breaks from the clinch.
Tyree Nicholson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicholson clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nicholson tries to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling the position.
Tucker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nicholson uses from the top position.
Tucker is wriggling around but Nicholson manages to pass to half guard.
Nicholson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tucker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tucker is trying to stand back up but Nicholson is controlling him
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tucker is trying to stand.
Nicholson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tucker tries to kick Nicholson off in order to stand up. Nicholson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tucker is trying to escape the position but Nicholson is controlling the position.
Nicholson stands up and beckons Tucker to his feet.
Tucker moves in looking to clinch but Nicholson pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nicholson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nicholson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tucker circles away.
Tucker slaps away a takedown attempt from Nicholson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyree Nicholson is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nicholson. That's going to slow Tucker down.
Nicholson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tucker has a closed guard, preventing Nicholson from standing up.
Tucker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nicholson is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Tyree Nicholson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nicholson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyree Nicholson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nicholson counters with a three punch combo that has Tucker backing up. Tucker nods at Nicholson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nicholson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tucker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicholson lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicholson decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyree Nicholson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicholson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyree Nicholson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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