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Event:
TGC 26: Lang vs Knocksville 2
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dukerson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tucker.#CL2#
Dukerson has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dukerson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dukerson can't find room to land a body shot as Tucker controls the action.
#TD#
Tucker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Dukerson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily.
Tucker is looking to take a break and control but Dukerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tucker prevents Dukerson from improving his position.#T1#
Tucker is taking a breather. Dukerson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dukerson is refusing to be controlled, as Tucker sits in half guard.
Dukerson wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
Dukerson keeps trying to improve his position.
Tucker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dukerson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tucker drops his hands momentarily and Dukerson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Dukerson circles away.
#CL2#
Dukerson drives through and clinches with Tucker against the cage.
Dukerson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dukerson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Dukerson managing to block the knees to the body from Tucker.
Dukerson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dukerson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dukerson just leaning against Tucker, taking a breather.
Dukerson lands an uppercut.
Dukerson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dukerson is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Tucker fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukerson avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dukerson misses with a body punch.
Dukerson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dukerson can't find room to land a body shot as Tucker controls the action.
Tucker wants to take the fight to the mat but Dukerson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dukerson slows down the pace here.
Dukerson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Tucker blocking some punches.
Tucker is trying to break the clinch but Dukerson has him pressed against the cage.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dukerson smiles and moves away.
Tucker darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Dukerson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dukerson is thwarting Tucker's attempts to control the position.
Tucker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dukerson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dukerson's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Dukerson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tucker walks into a jab.
Dukerson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tucker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dukerson throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range. #CL2#
Dukerson has managed to clinch.
Tucker has been working on his balance at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dukerson.
A head punch on the inside from Dukerson fails to land.
Tucker is trying to drag Dukerson to the mat but Dukerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duke Dukerson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukerson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dukerson has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
#T1#
Dukerson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker blocking some punches.
Dukerson just leaning against Tucker, taking a breather.
Dukerson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dukerson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dukerson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dukerson lands with a right to the head.
Dukerson stalling.
A short left from Dukerson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dukerson.#ROC2#
Tucker is rocked!#TD#
Tucker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dukerson can't fight it off and eventually Tucker manages to take the fight to the floor. Dukerson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oh Tucker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker looking to sit in guard and control but Dukerson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Tucker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tucker seems to have got his legs back now.
Dukerson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukerson advances to half guard. #SUB#
Tucker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dukerson is taking a breather. Tucker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dukerson drops an elbow to the side of Tucker's head. #T3#
Dukerson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tucker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tucker is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dukerson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker is staying active underneath Dukerson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tucker is looking to control Dukerson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tucker avoid being mounted?
Melvin Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tucker looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Dukerson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tucker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dukerson.
Dukerson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Dukerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tucker wants to clinch up but Dukerson keeps it at a distance.
Dukerson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dukerson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dukerson throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dukerson throws a shot from downtown. Tucker moves away and avoids it.
Dukerson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tucker moves in looking to clinch but Dukerson pushes him off.
Tucker fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tucker clinches.
Tucker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tucker wants to break free but Dukerson has control.
#T1#
Dukerson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dukerson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tucker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dukerson to keep the fight standing.
Dukerson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Dukerson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dukerson manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Dukerson is working to tighten his grip on Tucker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tucker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dukerson is really squeezing tight and eventually Tucker passes out! Dukerson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Duke Dukerson!
Duke Dukerson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 3
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Dukerson wants to clinch up but Attack keeps it at a distance.
Attack thuds a left hand into Dukerson's body.
Dukerson checks a low kick from Attack.
Dukerson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dukerson doesn't manage to clinch there - Attack circles away.
Attack cracks Dukerson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Attack throws a hook but Dukerson blocks it.
Attack dips to his left and cracks Dukerson with an uppercut!
Zack Attack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attack misses with a wild body shot.
Dukerson wants to clinch up but Attack keeps it at a distance.
Dukerson tries to clinch there but Attack circles away.
Attack misses with a straight right.
Dukerson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukerson throws a jab but it's blocked by Attack.
As Dukerson tries to get set, Attack tries to push him back and clinch up but Dukerson manages to avoid the attempt.
Dukerson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dukerson takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by Attack. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Attack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good exchange - Attack coming out on top.#T1#
Attack throws a jab when Dukerson was well out of range.
And Dukerson tries to counter it with a takedown but Attack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Attack misses with a straight right.
Attack lands with a shot to the body.
Dukerson throws a body punch but Attack moves out of range.
Attack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Attack missing with a left hand there. Dukerson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Attack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dukerson.
Dukerson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dukerson moves out of range of the body kick.
Attack connects with a nice looking jab.
Dukerson takes one to the side of the head.
Zack Attack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Attack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Attack misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Attack rushes Dukerson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Attack just leaning against Dukerson, taking a breather. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Attack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Attack lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Dukerson.
Attack swings wildly with an uppercut but Dukerson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Attack takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dukerson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Attack's elbow. #BC#
Attack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dukerson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Attack catches Dukerson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Attack takes a swing at Dukerson's ribcage but misses.
Dukerson ducks under a wild hook from Attack.
Dukerson throws a right hand that Attack ducks under and follows up with a left that Attack also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Dukerson rushes Attack and presses him up against the cage.
Attack lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukerson backwards. #T3##BC#
Attack manages to break the clinch.
Dukerson doesn't manage to clinch there - Attack circles away.
Attack misses with a body shot.
Dukerson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Attack sizes up Dukerson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Attack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dukerson on the side of the head.
Attack throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Dukerson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Attack won't be happy with that.
Dukerson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Attack keeps working.
Dukerson looks up at the clock and then as Attack takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dukerson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
Dukerson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Attack, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Attack manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Dukerson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Attack wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dukerson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dukerson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dukerson lands strikes from half guard.
Attack tries to roll over but Dukerson keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Attack dominated that round.
That's time! Attack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Attack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dukerson moves in looking to clinch but Attack pushes him off.
Attack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dukerson tries to close the distance and clinch but Attack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Attack misses with a hook.
Attack swats away the attempt to clinch by Dukerson.
Attack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dukerson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Attack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Attack takes the fight into the clinch.
Dukerson struggles to land a body shot inside as Attack controls his hands.
Attack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Attack scores with a hook to the body.
Dukerson misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Dukerson wants a takedown.
Attack blocks an uppercut.
Attack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukerson can do to turn this around?
Dukerson misses with some punches.
Attack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Attack.
Attack misses with a punch on the inside.
Attack lands with a short shot to the head.
Dukerson swings wildly with an uppercut but Attack uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Attack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dukerson is looking to clinch.
Dukerson wants to clinch.
Dukerson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2##CL#
Attack clinches. #BC#
Attack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Attack there.
A big left from Dukerson misses.
A low kick from Attack is predictable there #TD2#
and Dukerson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dukerson is trying to control the action in half guard but Attack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dukerson thows a huge punch but Attack dodges it nicely.
Dukerson controlling the action here.
Attack is trying to maintain the position but Dukerson is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Dukerson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dukerson is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dukerson is thwarting Attack's attempts to control the position.
Attack wants to get back to full guard.
Dukerson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Attack is looking for a sweep. Dukerson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dukerson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Attack holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Attack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dukerson.
Donk. Attack catches Dukerson right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Attack.
Dukerson with the counter takedown but Attack avoids it easily.
Attack connects with a looping right hand.
Attack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dukerson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Attack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukerson was well out of range. Poor timing from Attack.
Dukerson feints the counter takedown.
Dukerson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dukerson tries to clinch up.
Attack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Attack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dukerson.
Dukerson moves in looking to clinch but Attack pushes him off.
Attack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Attack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Attack dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dukerson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Dukerson misses the target.
Attack just misses with a punch to the body.
Attack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukerson throws out the jab.
Attack is looking to counter the offense by Dukerson and move into the clinch.
Attack misses with a right hand
and Dukerson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dukerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Attack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Attack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some bone on bone action there as Dukerson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dukerson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Attack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dukerson looks for a takedown but Attack sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dukerson closes the distance and clinches.
Dukerson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dukerson blocks a body shot from Attack. #T1#
Dukerson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Attack digs a right hand underneath Dukerson's ribcage. Dukerson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Attack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Attack scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Attack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dukerson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Attack avoids it really well and circles away.
Dukerson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Attack.
Dukerson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dukerson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Attack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukerson was well out of range. Poor timing from Attack.
Attack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dukerson moves away.
Dukerson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Attack dips to his left and cracks Dukerson with an uppercut!
Zack Attack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dukerson tries to clinch but Attack is having none of it.
Attack throws the left hand but Dukerson avoids the punch easily.
Dukerson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dukerson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Attack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Attack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Attack takes one to the chin there.
Attack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Attack lands a head shot.
Attack tries to clinch there but Dukerson circles away.
Attack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dukerson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Attack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Attack.
Dukerson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Attack finds it's way round the side to connect with Dukerson's head.
Dukerson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Dukerson gets a clinch. #T3#
Dukerson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dukerson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dukerson fails to land.
Dukerson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duke Dukerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zack Attack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Dukerson.
Dukerson wants to stall.
Dukerson can't get the takedown.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Attack lands with a light punch inside.
Dukerson misses with some punches.
Attack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dukerson backwards.
Dukerson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Attack is defending well.
Dukerson throws a head punch that misses.
Dukerson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dukerson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Attack.
We've been informed that Dukerson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dukerson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Attack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Attack, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Attack!
An out of breath Zack Attack thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC 19: Redemption
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Dukerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Attack moves away.
Dukerson wants to clinch.
Attack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dukerson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Attack misses with a straight left.
Attack lands a nice looking body shot.
Attack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Attack throws a jab but it's blocked by Dukerson.
A telegraphed right hand from Attack misses the target.
Attack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dukerson feinted with a counter takedown.
Attack scores with a jab to the body.
Dukerson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukerson blocks a low kick nicely.
Dukerson feinted with a counter takedown.
Attack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dukerson is looking to clinch but Attack is avoiding it.
Dukerson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Attack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Attack lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dukerson at a distance.
#T1#
Dukerson moves in looking to clinch but Attack pushes him off.
Attack misses with a body shot.
Dukerson misses with a straight right.
Dukerson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dukerson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Attack misses with a hook.
Attack misses with an uppercut.
Attack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukerson throws out the jab.
Attack punishes Dukerson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Attack.
Attack just misses with a punch to the body.
Dukerson drops his hands momentarily and Attack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Attack lands with a shot to the body.
Dukerson tries to clinch but Attack is having none of it.
Attack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dukerson defending well as Attack loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Attack throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Dukerson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Attack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dukerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dukerson trying to control but Attack is working from the bottom.
Dukerson controlling from the top position.
Dukerson looking to pass the guard.
Attack pulls Dukerson in to control the position.
Dukerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Attack is retaining full guard.
Attack keeping moving, preventing Dukerson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dukerson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Attack pulls Dukerson in close to prevent any damage.
Attack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dukerson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Attack is pulling down on Dukerson's head. It's preventing any offense from Dukerson, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dukerson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Attack. Dukerson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Attack lands a jab.
Attack looks to score with a jab to the body but Dukerson is just out of range.
Dukerson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dukerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Dukerson misses the target.
Attack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Attack misses with a double jab.
Attack thuds a left hand into Dukerson's body.
A cross from Attack lands.
Dukerson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Attack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Attack throws out a loose jab but Dukerson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Attack moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Dukerson misses.
A slow jab from Attack misses its intended target.
Attack lands a really nice looking cross but Dukerson seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dukerson tries to close the distance and clinch but Attack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Attack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Attack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dukerson attempts a counter takedown but Attack avoids it well and moves away.
Attack is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dukerson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Attack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Attack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Attack dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Dukerson clinches with his opponent.
Attack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dukerson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Attack misses with some punches.
Dukerson blocking some punches.
Attack prevents the takedown attempt.
Attack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dukerson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Attack.
Dukerson blocks a body shot from Attack.
Attack throws a punch but it's blocked by Dukerson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukerson working aggressively here.
Attack pushes Dukerson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Attack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Attack clobbers Dukerson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Attack moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Dukerson.#T1#
Attack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dukerson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Attack misses the target.
Dukerson tries to clinch but Attack moves away
and Dukerson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dukerson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Attack.
Dukerson staying out of range there.
Dukerson is looking to clinch.
Zack Attack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dukerson tries to move into range but Attack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dukerson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dukerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Attack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dukerson lands with a nice combination. Attack backs away looking to recover.
Nice defenses there by Attack.
Dukerson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Attack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zack Attack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dukerson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Attack.
#BC2#
Attack manages to break the clinch.
Attack throws a body punch but Dukerson moves out of range.
Attack lands a nice shot to the body.
Dukerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Attack misses with the body kick#TD#
and Dukerson counters with a takedown into side control.
Attack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dukerson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Attack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dukerson 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.
The ground and pound from Dukerson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Attack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dukerson controls the position. #T3#
Attack looking for a sweep but Dukerson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Attack wants to hold on but Dukerson pushes him away.
Dukerson looking to control but Attack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Attack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Attack might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dukerson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Attack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dukerson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Attack is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Dukerson raining down shots from the mount!
Dukerson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Attack tries to lock up and control but Dukerson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dukerson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dukerson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Attack?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attack wants to hold on but Dukerson pushes him away.
Dukerson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Attack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Attack in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dukerson raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Dukerson 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#
Attack swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Dukerson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Dukerson.
Dukerson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dukerson prevents Attack from improving his position.
Attack felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Duke Dukerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dukerson lands strikes from half guard.
Dukerson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Attack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Attack wants to improve his position but Dukerson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukerson trying to control the action but Attack is working from the bottom.
Attack trying to hold on to Dukerson's head to control him but Dukerson postures up.
#T1#
Attack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Attack is controlling Dukerson's trapped leg to prevent Dukerson from advancing to side control.
Attack is looking to improve his position.
Dukerson trying to control the action but Attack is working from the bottom.
Attack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dukerson.
Dukerson wants to take a breather but Attack is having none of it.
Dukerson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Attack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dukerson.
Dukerson trying to pass the guard but Attack defending well.
Attack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dukerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Attack manages to get to full guard.
Attack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dukerson controls the pace.
Attack pulls Dukerson in close to prevent any damage.
Dukerson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dukerson tries to clinch there but Attack circles away.
Attack misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Dukerson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Attack.
Dukerson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dukerson misses with a body shot
enabling Attack to counter with a crisp jab.
Dukerson slips a jab from Attack.
Dukerson tries to counter with a takedown but Attack is quick to defend against it.
Attack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Attack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Attack throws a looping overhand right but Dukerson ducks down to avoid it.
Attack misses with a looping left.
Attack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dukerson.
Dukerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dukerson slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Attack there.
Dukerson throws a right hand that misses
and Attack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dukerson misses with an uppercut.
Dukerson looks to land a left hand but Attack moved out of range nicely.
Attack lands an overhand right.
Attack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukerson.
#T4#
Attack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Attack there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Attack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dukerson loads up on a big right hand but Attack slips the punch.
Attack takes a swing at Dukerson's ribcage but misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Attack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Attack.
Attack swings for the body but Dukerson moves out of range.
Dukerson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Attack looks to land a right hand but Dukerson moved out of range.
Dukerson feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukerson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zack Attack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Attack defending well as Dukerson loads up on a big left hand.
Dukerson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Attack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dukerson throws a nice looking combination but Attack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Duke Dukerson.
I think Dukerson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
TGC Crucible
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Dukerson is looking to clinch but Dworshak is avoiding it.
Dukerson darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Dworshak counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Dworshak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dukerson is looking for a sweep.
Dukerson is not content to let Dworshak control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukerson keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Dworshak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dukerson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Dworshak wants to stand but Dukerson has his arm trapped.
Dworshak looking to control but instead Dukerson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dukerson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Dworshak is working for a kimura but Dukerson is defending it quite comfortably.
Dukerson tries to get to full guard but Dworshak has control of the leg. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dukerson keeps trying to improve his position.
Dworshak is looking to take a break and control but Dukerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dworshak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dukerson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dworshak is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB#
Dworshak is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dukerson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dukerson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Dworshak struggling a bit here.
Dworshak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dukerson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dworshak tries to buck Dukerson off but Dukerson is having none of it.
Dukerson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dworshak's legs.
Dworshak is trying to buck Dukerson off.#T4#
Dukerson trying to control the action but Dworshak is working from the bottom.
Dukerson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dworshak to see if he's OK.
Dukerson trying to control the action but Dworshak is working from the bottom.
Dworshak taking a bit of punishment here - Dukerson scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dworshak is trying to escape the position but Dukerson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Evan Dworshak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Dukerson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dworshak to the mat! Dworshak manages to get full guard.
Dukerson works over Dworshak with some ground and pound from guard.
Dukerson wants to control from the top but Dworshak keeps moving.
Dworshak working a defensive guard here.
Dworshak is looking to sweep but instead, Dukerson has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukerson is trying to control the action in half guard but Dworshak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dukerson throwing shots but Dworshak is blocking nicely. #T1#
Dukerson controlling the action here.
Dworshak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dworshak wants to get back to full guard.
Duke Dukerson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Dworshak is defending against the submission attempts here by Dukerson.
Dworshak controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dukerson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Dukerson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dworshak is looking for a sweep. Dukerson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dukerson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dworshak is just riding it out for now. Dukerson eventually gives up the hold.
Dukerson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Dukerson tries to pass to full mount but Dworshak defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dukerson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dworshak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dworshak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dukerson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dworshak somewhat.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dukerson misses with a looping right.
Dworshak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dukerson defends it nicely.
Dworshak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dukerson defends well and Dworshak ends up having to push Dukerson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Dukerson tries to counter it with a takedown but Dworshak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Dworshak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dworshak shoots in for a takedown but Dukerson shows good takedown defense.
Dukerson with the counter takedown but Dworshak avoids it easily.
Dworshak shoots in for a takedown but Dukerson shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Dukerson as Dworshak shoots in.
Dworshak tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Dukerson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dworshak's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukerson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dukerson wants to pass the guard but Dworshak is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Dukerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dworshak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dworshak fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Dukerson counters with a takedown into side control.
Dworshak wants to get back to his feet but Dukerson is dominant here and he's now got Dworshak's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukerson not allowing Dworshak to control his hands.
We've been informed that Dukerson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dukerson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dworshak trying to get back to his feet but Dukerson is in full control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukerson controls the action.#SUB2#
Dukerson has managed to slip his arm under Dworshak's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dworshak is tapping out! Submission win for Dukerson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duke Dukerson!
Duke Dukerson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TGC 12: Tatum vs Umarov 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Barnes punishes Dukerson's body with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dukerson or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Dukerson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Dukerson lands the left hand.
Dukerson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Dukerson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Dukerson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dukerson manages to break the clinch.
Dukerson misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Dukerson was not able to check.
Dukerson takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Dukerson misses. #T1#
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dukerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dukerson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dukerson throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Dukerson misses with a body shot.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukerson was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Dukerson takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Dukerson is rocked!
Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Dukerson's torso.
Dukerson is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Dukerson off balance momentarily.
Dukerson drops his hands momentarily. Barnes doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Dukerson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Dukerson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Barnes!
After the fight, Jon Barnes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TGC 9: Rollins vs Glatt
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Heather fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Dukerson clinches with his opponent.
Dukerson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Heather up against the cage.
Heather manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukerson lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Heather 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Heather fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heather tries to break free but Dukerson pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Dukerson tries to throw a body punch but Heather avoids it by throwing Dukerson back against the cage.
Heather blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heather throws an elbow but misses.
Dukerson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dukerson stalling against the cage.
Dukerson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dukerson misses with some punches.
Dukerson working aggressively here.
Dukerson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heather has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dukerson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Heather is trying to pull guard but Dukerson has him pressed against the cage.
Duke Dukerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bright Heather .#T2##TD#
Dukerson is trying to trip Heather . He has hold of a leg but Heather is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dukerson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dukerson is standing up over Heather . Heather looks to escape but Dukerson dives into side control.
#REVB#
Heather is trying to escape the position but Dukerson is controlling the position.
Heather is looking for a sweep.
Dukerson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Heather looks to move to half guard but instead Dukerson has passed into mount! Damn!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukerson controlling his opponent.
Heather is trying desperately to improve position.
Heather is bucking up trying to escape but Dukerson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Heather working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Dukerson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Heather manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dukerson cracks Heather with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Heather is trying to escape the position but Dukerson is controlling the position.
Heather is trying to improve his position.
Dukerson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Heather sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Heather tries to bench press Dukerson off him but Dukerson keeps the position.
Dukerson controlling from side mount.
Dukerson in side control, throwing shots but Heather defends. #T4#
Heather is trying to improve his position.
Heather is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dukerson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Heather is looking for a sweep.
Heather is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dukerson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Heather looks winded!
Dukerson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dukerson seems to be working for a kimura but Heather defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Dukerson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dukerson lands with an uppercut that bounces Heather off the cage and back into range.
Dukerson takes a swing at Heather 's ribcage but misses.
Heather throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heather is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heather closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Dukerson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Heather !
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heather wants to get back to his feet.
Heather misses with a strike from the bottom.#T1#
Heather is trying to escape the position but Dukerson is controlling the position.
Dukerson working the body and head with strikes.
Dukerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heather can do to turn this around?
Dukerson moves into full mount!
Heather throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dukerson landing shots from mount.
Heather regains half guard.
Heather is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dukerson scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Heather is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dukerson pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dukerson throwing shots but Heather is blocking nicely. #T2#
Dukerson tries to pass to full mount but Heather defends it.
Dukerson working over Heather with some ground and pound. Heather looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Dukerson seems content to control.
Dukerson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heather with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Heather looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heather tries to get to full guard but Dukerson has control of the leg.
Heather is breathing heavily.
Dukerson moves nicely into side control.
Heather takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Dukerson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Heather down.
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.
Duke Dukerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heather looking for a sweep but Dukerson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Heather is squirming around, avoiding Dukerson's attempts to control the action.
Heather is desperately trying to improve his position but Dukerson has a good base and remains in mount.
Heather wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Heather working to try and regain half guard.
Dukerson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Heather keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Dukerson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dukerson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Heather throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dukerson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dukerson landing strikes from the mount and Heather is in trouble!
Dukerson content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukerson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Heather for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukerson breaks from Heather 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dukerson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Dukerson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Heather tries to clinch there but Dukerson circles away.
Dukerson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heather counters with a stiff right hand.
Heather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukerson.
Dukerson slips a jab and a cross from Heather .
Dukerson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dukerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dukerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Heather fails with the takedown.
Bright Heather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dukerson drives through and clinches with Heather against the cage.
Heather prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dukerson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heather backwards. #T1#
Dukerson misses with some punches.
Dukerson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heather blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dukerson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dukerson throws a head punch that misses.
Dukerson struggles to land a body shot inside as Heather controls his hands.
Dukerson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dukerson is stalling here.
Dukerson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heather prevents a body shot from Dukerson.
Dukerson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heather tries for a takedown but Dukerson manages to get underhooks.
Duke Dukerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bright Heather .
Dukerson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Dukerson blocks the elbow strike.
Dukerson has Heather pressed against the cage.
Dukerson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heather 's elbow.
Dukerson misses with the head strike.
Dukerson scores with a shot to the side of Heather 's head.
Dukerson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dukerson. #TD2#
Heather decides to pull guard.
Heather keeping moving, preventing Dukerson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Heather working for a triangle but Dukerson defends it easily.
Dukerson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Heather working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dukerson has passed into half guard!
Heather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dukerson not doing much here.
Dukerson wants to pass to mount but Heather is defending the position.
Dukerson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Heather actively working from the bottom here.
Dukerson trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Dukerson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Heather misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Duke Dukerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukerson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Heather actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Dukerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dukerson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Dukerson!
Duke Dukerson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TGC 5: Umarov vs Tatum
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Dukerson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dukerson working away.
Knuckles wants to get back to his feet.
Dukerson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles wants to control but Dukerson is having none of it.
Knuckles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knuckles wants to get back to his feet.
Knuckles manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Dukerson seems to be looking for submissions.
Knuckles wants to get back to his feet.
Dukerson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Knuckles is looking for a sweep. Dukerson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dukerson is pressing down on Knuckles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knuckles is holding on for now.
Knuckles is looking to control Dukerson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knuckles avoid being mounted?
Knuckles keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dukerson wants to control but Knuckles is keeping him busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Dukerson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knuckles sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knuckles is looking to control Dukerson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knuckles avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Knuckles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukerson throws out the jab.
Knuckles unleashes a big counter combination but Dukerson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dukerson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Knuckles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Knuckles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dukerson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knuckles.
Knuckles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Knuckles drops an elbow to the side of Dukerson's head.
Knuckles is thwarting Dukerson's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Knuckles seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Knuckles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dukerson is doing well to control the position and prevent Knuckles from advancing to side control.
Dukerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knuckles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dukerson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dukerson is looking for a sweep. Knuckles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dukerson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knuckles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knuckles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dukerson keeps working.
Knuckles misses with a head shot. Dukerson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dukerson keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Knuckles working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukerson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Knuckles has his foot on Dukerson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dukerson works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ashton Knuckles will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dukerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knuckles throws a big elbow that misses.
Dukerson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knuckles advances position into side control!
Knuckles trying to control the action but Dukerson is working from the bottom.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dukerson some visible discomfort.
Dukerson is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Knuckles throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Knuckles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dukerson is looking to regain half guard here but Knuckles keeps moving and retains side control.
Dukerson wants to control but Knuckles postures up.
Dukerson dodges the ground and pound from Knuckles.
Dukerson can't do much from the bottom here.
Knuckles throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Knuckles throws a strike aimed at the side of Dukerson's head but Dukerson avoids it well.#T2#
Knuckles in side control lands a decent elbow.
Knuckles is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dukerson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Knuckles lands a few punches from side control.#SU2#
Knuckles has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Knuckles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dukerson is trying to defend but Knuckles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dukerson is staying active underneath Knuckles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knuckles lands with a punch from half guard.
Dukerson wants to get back to full guard.
Dukerson gets full guard.#T3#
Knuckles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knuckles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dukerson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knuckles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knuckles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dukerson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Knuckles looking for submissions off his back.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Knuckles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knuckles working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Dukerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Knuckles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dukerson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dukerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckles is retaining full guard.
Knuckles throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dukerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dukerson wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles wants to sweep here but Dukerson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashton Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Knuckles gets tackled into the cage by Dukerson. Dukerson maintains the clinch.
Dukerson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dukerson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dukerson struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Dukerson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Dukerson has hold of one of Knuckles's legs. Knuckles is fighting the takedown attempt but Dukerson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Knuckles wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dukerson manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Dukerson tries to pass to full mount but Knuckles defends it.
Knuckles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dukerson seems to be working for a kimura but Knuckles defends the submission attempt.
Dukerson is thwarting Knuckles's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Dukerson is looking to advance position but Knuckles won't allow it. #SUB#
Dukerson is working for a submission of some sort.
Dukerson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Knuckles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knuckles working a defensive guard here.
Knuckles 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dukerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukerson wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving.
Knuckles trying to strike off his back.
Dukerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Knuckles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Knuckles has closed the distance and engaged Dukerson in a clinch.
Dukerson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dukerson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Knuckles pulls guard successfully.
Knuckles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Dukerson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Knuckles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Dukerson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Knuckles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dukerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dukerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duke Dukerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Knuckles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dukerson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ashton Knuckles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dukerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckles is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dukerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knuckles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dukerson preventing the sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dukerson wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Dukerson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dukerson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duke Dukerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashton Knuckles.#TD2#
Knuckles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dukerson's guard.
Dukerson has Knuckles pulled in close to control his posture.
Ashton Knuckles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dukerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knuckles is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Duke Dukerson.
I think Knuckles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ashton Knuckles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Dynamite is looking to clinch but Dukerson is avoiding it.
Dynamite throws a leg kick which misses Dukerson's front leg but catches the back leg as Dukerson tries to avoid it. #TD#
Dukerson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dynamite to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dynamite looking to sit in guard and control but Dukerson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dynamite working a defensive guard but Dukerson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukerson slows the pace down in half guard.
Dukerson working over Dynamite with some ground and pound. Dynamite looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dukerson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Dynamite has hold of Dukerson's hands but Dukerson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dukerson is taking a breather. Dynamite 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dynamite is in trouble now - Dukerson has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Dukerson has isolated one of Dynamite's arms. Dynamite looking to fight him off but Dukerson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duke Dukerson!
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