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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dog Gracie (ranked 3273 p4p, 1521 weight class) and Chandler Tyson (ranked 322 p4p, 173 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gang out. Chandler Tyson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Dog Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chandler Tyson !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tyson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyson uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Tyson trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Tyson avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie avoids a strike by Tyson and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Tyson 's guard! Fantastic escape!
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson 's brow.
Tyson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tyson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Tyson is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 Big Dog Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Tyson defends it.
Tyson is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Tyson is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyson avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie 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.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
Tyson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tyson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tyson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gracie here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gracie passes Tyson 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie prevents Tyson from improving his position.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog Gracie dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie scores with a takedown into Tyson 's guard.
Tyson is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyson , not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tyson enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tyson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tyson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tyson is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chandler Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Dog Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Tyson scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gracie manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tyson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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.
Tyson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Dog Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Dog Gracie!
Big Dog Gracie 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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energy
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hype
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