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Event:
ACE19 King vs Al Naemi
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Lock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tucker Iii.
Tucker Iii really is a fat lump.
Lock fails with the takedown.
Lock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lock.
Ned Tucker Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Lock.
Lock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tucker Iii but Tucker Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tucker Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker Iii is fending him off so far but Lock persists. Nope, Tucker Iii circles away and we're back to standing.
Lock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tucker Iii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Tucker Iii misses its target.
Lock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tucker Iii.
Tucker Iii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tucker Iii dives in and scores a takedown into Lock's guard.#SUB2#
Lock working for a triangle but Tucker Iii defends it easily.
Tucker Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lock's head.
Tucker Iii knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lock on the ground.#T1#
Lock wants to hit a switch here but Tucker Iii passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lock there!
Tucker Iii controlling from mount.
Lock is trying to escape the mount.
Lock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tucker Iii managing to control the position.
Tucker Iii looking to control.
Tucker Iii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tucker Iii tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Tucker Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker Iii, not yet. #SUB2#
Lock drops back looking for a leg! Tucker Iii is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tucker Iii manages to kick Lock off! Lock jumps back into Tucker Iii's guard.
Lock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tucker Iii's guard. #SUB2#
Lock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tucker Iii has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lock moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tucker Iii, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Tucker Iii sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Lock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tucker Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Lock wants to free his trapped foot but Tucker Iii is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tucker Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lock stops Tucker Iii from standing up.
Tucker Iii trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lock trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lock advances to half guard.
Lock is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tucker Iii keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lock working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lock wants to control the pace but Tucker Iii is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Lock looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Lock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Tucker Iii scores with a takedown into Lock's guard.
Lock keeping moving, preventing Tucker Iii from controlling successfully.
Tucker Iii with a nice head shot there.
Tucker Iii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lock working for a triangle but Tucker Iii defends it easily.
Tucker Iii postures up in Lock's guard and throws a big left but Lock blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tucker Iii is sitting in close to Lock's body. Lock has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tucker Iii is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tucker Iii is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lock.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ian Lock!
Ian Lock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
ACE14 Aronna vs Gracie
Date: Dec 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Payne dives in and scores a takedown into Tucker Iii's guard.
Payne throws an elbow that misses. Tucker Iii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Payne's guard. Nice move by Tucker Iii!#REVB#
Tucker Iii distracts Payne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Payne has his foot on Tucker Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tucker Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
Tucker Iii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Payne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tucker Iii controls the pace.
Payne throws a couple of heel strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tucker Iii passes into half guard.
Payne is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tucker Iii controlling the action here.
Tucker Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB#
Payne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker Iii pulls his head out easily.
Tucker Iii should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tucker Iii controlling the pace.
Tucker Iii prevents Payne from improving his position.
Payne is working hard here to advance position.
Tucker Iii working over Payne with some ground and pound. Payne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tucker Iii controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tucker Iii lands with a punch from half guard.
Tucker Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tucker Iii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Payne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Payne looking for submissions off his back.
Payne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tucker Iii on the ground.
Payne wants to get back to full guard but Tucker Iii has passed into side control.
Tucker Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working.
Payne wants to control but Tucker Iii postures up.#T3#
Payne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tucker Iii off and has taken his back!
Payne controls the action.
Tucker Iii rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tucker Iii gets full guard.
Payne throws a big elbow that misses.
Tucker Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Payne distracts Tucker Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Payne trying to control but Tucker Iii is working from the bottom.
Tucker Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker Iii, not yet.
Payne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tucker Iii has eaten all the pies!
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Tucker Iii is retaining full guard. #T4#
Tucker Iii will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Payne stays in close to Tucker Iii's body and controls the position.
Payne trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker Iii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Payne trying to control from the bottom.
Tucker Iii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Payne wants to improve his position but Tucker Iii is controlling well.
Payne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Payne tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Payne with the active half guard here but Tucker Iii passes nicely into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker Iii working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Tucker Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Payne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Tucker Iii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Payne's guard.
Tucker Iii prevents Payne from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Payne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tucker Iii defends well.
Tucker Iii distracts Payne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tucker Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tucker Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Payne looking for subs off his back but Tucker Iii has passed one foot through into half guard.
Payne wants to improve his position but Tucker Iii is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker Iii scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Tucker Iii winds up and cracks Payne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tucker Iii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Payne tries to get to full guard but Tucker Iii has control of the leg.
Payne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tucker Iii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Payne with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Payne taking some punishment here, with Tucker Iii in his half guard.
Tucker Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working. #SUB#
Payne actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tucker Iii lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tucker Iii in particular looking to stall.#T2##SUB#
Payne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker Iii working over Payne with some ground and pound. Payne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tucker Iii working Payne over with strikes.
Payne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tucker Iii is working away from the top position though.
Tucker Iii landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tucker Iii trying to control the action but Payne is working from the bottom.
Payne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tucker Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ned Tucker Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tucker Iii is nestled in close to Payne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Payne wants to improve his position but Tucker Iii is controlling well.
#T3#
Tucker Iii is nestled in close to Payne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Tucker Iii there.
Tucker Iii winds up and cracks Payne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Payne tries to roll over but Tucker Iii keeps him under control.
Tucker Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payne pushes Tucker Iii off looking to stand but Tucker Iii dives back in and keeps control.
Tucker Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Tucker Iii is working for a submission of some sort.
Payne tries to get to full guard but Tucker Iii has control of the leg. #T4#
Tucker Iii is thwarting Payne's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Tucker Iii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Payne is just riding it out for now. Tucker Iii eventually gives up the hold.
Tucker Iii is thwarting Payne's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payne wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Tucker Iii 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Payne connects with a high kick. #TD#
Payne feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but Tucker Iii has wrist control.
Tucker Iii is pulling down on Payne's head. It's preventing any offense from Payne, at least for the moment.
Payne throws a strike but Tucker Iii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tucker Iii sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Payne working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tucker Iii has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker Iii trying to control the pace.
Payne is in trouble now - Tucker Iii has advanced to mount! #T1#
Payne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tucker Iii with good strikes from the mount here!
Tucker Iii with the ground and pound from mount.
Payne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tucker Iii lands a couple of good shots and Payne has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Tucker Iii is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tucker Iii lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T2#
What can Payne do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Payne rolls, trying to escape but Tucker Iii keeps control of the position.
Payne prevents Tucker Iii from getting a body triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tucker Iii is hanging on to Payne's back as he tries to escape.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Tucker Iii. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Tucker Iii scores with punches from the back.
Tucker Iii controls the action.
Payne is trying to break free.
#T3#
Tucker Iii connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Payne to escape the position.
Alex Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payne tries to roll but Tucker Iii sticks to his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payne trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Tucker Iii is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Payne taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tucker Iii.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ned Tucker Iii!
Ned Tucker Iii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 941 Round 1
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Tucker Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Shogun.
Shogun has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Tucker Iii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shogun is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Tucker Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Tucker Iii tries to sprawl but Shogun drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tucker Iii is trying to escape back to his feet but Shogun uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tucker Iii tries to bench press Shogun off him but Shogun keeps the position.
Shogun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker Iii keeps working.
Shogun just content to control the position.
Shogun in side control, throwing shots but Tucker Iii defends. #T1##SUB#
Shogun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tucker Iii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shogun moves into full mount!
Shogun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shogun unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Shogun looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Tucker Iii is trying desperately to improve position.
Shogun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tucker Iii hang on?
Shogun looking to control but Tucker Iii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tucker Iii has eaten all the pies!
Shogun is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tucker Iii is in real trouble.
Shogun is riding his opponent, not letting Tucker Iii buck him off. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shogun struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tucker Iii tries to break free.
Tucker Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shogun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Shogun has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tucker Iii has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shogun is landing with strikes from the back.
Shogun is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Shogun is trying to stick to Tucker Iii's back but Tucker Iii is turning into Shogun. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shogun's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tucker Iii.#T4#
Shogun wants to sweep but no luck.
Shogun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shogun trying to control the position.
Tucker Iii controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tucker Iii trying to control but Shogun is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker Iii won't allow Shogun to get back to his feet.
Tucker Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shogun's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minitauro Shogun dominated that round.
That's time! Shogun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Tucker Iii forces Shogun back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Shogun decides to pull guard.
Tucker Iii looking to sit in guard and control but Shogun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tucker Iii can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shogun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tucker Iii is keeping the position for now.
Tucker Iii wants to hit a switch here but Shogun passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tucker Iii there!
Tucker Iii is bucking up trying to escape but Shogun cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun dominating with strikes here.
Tucker Iii is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker Iii wants to control but Shogun is having none of it.
Shogun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker Iii can do to turn this around?
Shogun landing strikes from the mount and Tucker Iii is in trouble!
Shogun content just to control the position here.
Shogun thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Shogun trying to control but Tucker Iii is having none of it.
Tucker Iii has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#T2##SUB#
Shogun looking for the choke from the back.
Shogun keeps control of the position as Tucker Iii tries to break free.
Tucker Iii trying to control but not successfully.
Tucker Iii wants to get back to his feet.
Tucker Iii tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Shogun trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Tucker Iii is trying to defend against the choke here but Shogun has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Shogun Tightens the hold and Tucker Iii taps out furiously! Shogun displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Minitauro Shogun!
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