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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Tupp (ranked 1530 p4p, 1840 weight class) and Big Dog Gracie (ranked 200 p4p, 234 weight class). Tupp comes to the cage accompanied by Black No. 1. Gracie has chosen Gang out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Tupp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupp misses with a body shot.
Gracie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Big Dog Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Tupp's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupp is keeping the position for now.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie cracks Tupp with a solid left hand.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Tupp has wrist control.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Tupp has managed to sweep!
Tupp controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupp trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tupp is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Tupp keeps moving and retains side control.
Tupp stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Tupp's head coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tupp misses with the combination.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupp sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tupp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Big Dog Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tupp pinned against the cage. Tupp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jack Tupp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Dog Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tupp as he avoids it easily.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Tupp is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Tupp's guard.
Tupp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tupp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupp is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Tupp works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tupp keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tupp keeps moving.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tupp can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Tupp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tupp to regain full guard.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Dog Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Tupp sprawls well.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tupp throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gracie avoids it.
Jack Tupp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Dog Gracie.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tupp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tupp to regain full guard.
Tupp can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tupp is trying to control but can't.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupp keeps working.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Tupp is having none of it.
Gracie throws a strike but Tupp avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gracie passes Tupp's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Big Dog Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is thwarting Tupp's attempts to control the position.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie advances to mount.
Tupp takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tupp working to try and regain half guard.
Tupp tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie lands a big shot there that rocks Tupp but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Tupp is squirming around nicely.
Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gracie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tupp tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Tupp regains half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Tupp is blocking nicely.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Tupp's head.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tupp is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie throwing shots but Tupp is blocking nicely.
Gracie stops Tupp from getting back to his feet.
Gracie is thwarting Tupp's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Tupp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie trying to control the action but Tupp is working from the bottom.
Tupp is trying to stand.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tupp's head.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tupp trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big Dog Gracie's cut.
That's time! Tupp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tupp avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jack Tupp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Dog Gracie.
Tupp gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tupp has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Tupp shows good takedown defense.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tupp reverses the position - he's now on top in Gracie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupp has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tupp is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Gracie tries to buck Tupp off but Tupp is having none of it.
Tupp wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Big Dog Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two 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 keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Tupp trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to control Tupp's posture but Tupp avoids it.
Tupp trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tupp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Tupp is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie looking to control.
Tupp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jack Tupp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is working an open guard so Tupp takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tupp quickly recovers to half guard.
Tupp kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Tupp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Tupp as Gracie shoots in.
Tupp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Tupp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Dog Gracie!
Big Dog Gracie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Jack Tupp was interviewed post fight and said 'I come in ready to die in this arena'.
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