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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Brazilian national anthem by Ill Nino. Duggan has chosen The United States National Anthem as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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280 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duggan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duggan is in Gracie's guard.
Gracie has his foot on Duggan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duggan works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Duggan advances to half guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Duggan is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Duggan wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duggan trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Duggan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duggan pulls his head out easily.
Duggan wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Duggan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Duggan from controlling successfully.
Duggan forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duggan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duggan's back!
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Duggan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Duggan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Duggan for a finish.
Duggan rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Duggan manages to turn into his guard.
Duggan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duggan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan forces his way into half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Duggan is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duggan to get the leverage.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duggan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Duggan is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Duggan.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Duggan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Duggan 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Rickson Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Duggan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duggan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Duggan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Duggan.
Gracie tries to roll over but Duggan keeps him under control.
Duggan is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duggan to get the leverage.
Gracie is not content to let Duggan control the position.
Duggan wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie gets full guard.
Duggan drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Duggan off! Duggan jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Duggan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duggan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Duggan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is pressing down on Duggan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Duggan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Duggan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Jim Duggan has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duggan wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Duggan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Duggan wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Duggan is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duggan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Duggan is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duggan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Duggan is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duggan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duggan trying to control the position.
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Duggan is keeping the position.
Duggan pushes Gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duggan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duggan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Duggan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Duggan's best efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duggan is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duggan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Duggan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duggan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Duggan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Duggan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Duggan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Duggan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Duggan is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duggan to get the leverage.
Gracie is pressing down on Duggan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duggan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Duggan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Duggan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rickson Gracie!
Our winner, Rickson Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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