GSPN sitting next to two Beijing media covering ‘TQ’ Zhang, the No. 1 fighter in China. Guam vs. China!
Tuck strolls into the Octagon with the Guam flag draped over his shoulders, sinahi around his neck and jiu-jitsu gi. Jeff Clark, Marcos Oliveira and Big John Calvo on his corner, wearing white trunks. A bow and a prayer before entering the Octagon.
Zhang walks in with right arm raised, wearing blue trunks.
1st round
Tuck gauging his distance. A quick front kick. Zhang with the takedown after a few exchanges. Zhang with top control. Tuck tugging for the armbar. Tuck now with back control.Turns and has top mount with two minutes to go. Gets back control again. Almost getting the submission from behind. Chinese fans chanting “come on” in Mandarin. 30 seconds to go, Tuck still with back control. Tuck with a high kick that connects right before the buzzer. Marcos fanning Tuck while Clark gives instructions in between rounds.
2nd round
First time both fighters go beyond first round. Tuck with solid body kick. Both guys are banging, Tuck gets a cut on his forehead. Flying knee by Tuck forces action to the ground with Zhang on top. Ground game by both BJJ brown belts, rolling for position. Tuck back on top with good top control. Now with top mount with two minutes to go. Back control again for Tuck with a minute left. Corner giving Tuck instructions. Action ends on the ground. Looks like Tuck wins first two rounds.
3rd round
Zhang swings away but misses. More wild swings by Zhang. Nice jabs by Tuck. More jabs. Solid left. Another jab. Zhang lands. Tuck responds with a solid kick. Tuck smiles after a good exchange. Zhang mouthpiece almost flies out. Both fighters bleeding. Tuck showing his standup and accurate jabs and left crosses. Zhang comes in and lands but Tuck jabs back. All standup here. Another jab by Tuck. 30 seconds. More right jabs.
TUCK WINS THIS! 29-28, 30-27, 29-28
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Jon Tuck and coach Marcos Oliveira have a meal before tonight’s UFC fight. (photo by Lloyd Cubacub)