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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gyukosho Fujimoto (ranked 48 p4p, 8 weight class) and Christophe Dupree (ranked 209 p4p, 33 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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190 cm
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244 lbs
22 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gyukosho Fujimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Dupree!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree throws a leg kick
and Fujimoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dupree goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Fujimoto blocks the low kick.
Dupree lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dupree connects with a leg kick. Fujimoto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dupree misses with a leg kick
and Fujimoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dupree thinking.
Fujimoto throws a shot to the body.
Dupree misses with a low kick.
Dupree throws a body kick that misses
and Dupree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Christophe Dupree has been cut.
Dupree throws a wild body kick that Fujimoto sees coming a mile off.
Fujimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dupree looks winded!
Dupree will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fujimoto clinches up with Dupree and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dupree throws a series of punches but Fujimoto moves out of range.
Fujimoto tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Dupree is predictable there
and Fujimoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christophe Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dupree has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dupree there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fujimoto throws a good cross that connects.
Dupree misses with a low kick as Fujimoto jumps back.
Fujimoto is looking to counter punch.
Fujimoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fujimoto checks a low kick from Dupree.
Fujimoto with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dupree scores with a jab.
Dupree misses with a jab to the body
and Fujimoto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dupree! Fujimoto lets Dupree back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Dupree is rocked!
Dupree swings widly with a right hand
and Fujimoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dupree is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujimoto finish him?
Dupree lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dupree seems to have recovered his senses.
A bone on bone clash there as Fujimoto blocks the leg kick.
Fujimoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujimoto moves out of range as Dupree strikes.
It looked like Fujimoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupree. Fujimoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dupree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fujimoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fujimoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dupree misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree digs a good body shot into Fujimoto's ribs.
Dupree connects with an inside leg kick.
Dupree throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dupree feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fujimoto's calf.
A good leg kick by Dupree.
Dupree thows a leg kick but Fujimoto checks it
and Fujimoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dupree swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dupree.
Dupree closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fujimoto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fujimoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dupree throws out the jab.
Dupree attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dupree walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fujimoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dupree cracks Fujimoto with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree wants to slow Fujimoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Fujimoto scores with a nice head shot.
Dupree throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Fujimoto counter with a right hand.
Fujimoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dupree finds it's way round the side to connect with Fujimoto's head.
Fujimoto lands with a nice body kick.
Fujimoto staying out of range there.
Dupree lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupree feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fujimoto's calf.
Fujimoto throws a hook but Dupree avoids it easily.
Fujimoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dupree.
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 Gyukosho Fujimoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christophe Dupree's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fujimoto darts in and clinches Dupree up against the cage.
Fujimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujimoto working aggressively here.
Fujimoto breaks the clinch.
Dupree misses with a leg kick
and Fujimoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dupree throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dupree digs a good hook to Fujimoto's body.
Dupree throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dupree thows a body kick. Fujimoto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree lands a high kick!
Dupree works the jab nicely.
Fujimoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dupree throws a leg kick but Fujimoto moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Fujimoto misses its target.
Dupree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujimoto manages to avoid it.
Dupree throws a hook but Fujimoto avoids it easily.
Dupree throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujimoto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dupree misses with a low kick.
It looks like Fujimoto has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses.
Fujimoto is looking to counter punch.
Dupree is looking to slow Fujimoto down with leg kicks.
Fujimoto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dupree. That one must have hurt.
Dupree throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Dupree does it's job there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dupree.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dupree blocks a head kick by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Fujimoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fujimoto lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dupree looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dupree wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fujimoto breaks the clinch.
Dupree tried to score with a low kick but Fujimoto checks it.
Fujimoto throws a quick counter head kick but Dupree was just out of range.
Fujimoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree misses with an uppercut.
Dupree throws a wild body kick that Fujimoto sees coming a mile off.
Dupree is looking to slow Fujimoto down with leg kicks.
Fujimoto walks into a left hand.
Fujimoto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fujimoto blocks a leg kick.
Fujimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujimoto blocks a head kick by Dupree.
Dupree chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fujimoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dupree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Dupree.
Dupree swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fujimoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fujimoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dupree.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Fujimoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dupree throws a body kick that misses
and Fujimoto counters with a left and a right that stings Dupree.
Fujimoto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dupree.
Dupree throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fujimoto's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Fujimoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dupree. Dupree obviously looking to wear him down.
Dupree goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Dupree misses.
Dupree throws a front kick aimed at Fujimoto's knee but Fujimoto avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christophe Dupree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christophe Dupree's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dupree on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dupree scores with a decent looking hook.
Dupree looks to land a right hand but Fujimoto moved out of range.
Dupree throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fujimoto counters with a left to the body.
Dupree connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fujimoto sends Dupree crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fujimoto is motioning to the referee to let Dupree up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dupree was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujimoto.
Dupree scores with a body shot.
Dupree throws a chopping leg kick but Fujimoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Fujimoto misses its target.
Dupree throws a shot from downtown. Fujimoto moves away and avoids it.
Dupree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dupree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujimoto manages to avoid it.
Fujimoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Dupree is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree missing with a left hand there. Fujimoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fujimoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Dupree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dupree fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dupree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fujimoto blocks a head kick by Dupree.
Fujimoto cracks Dupree with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fujimoto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dupree to stand back up!
Dupree is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Dupree. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujimoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fujimoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fujimoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Dupree attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dupree throws a leg kick
enabling Fujimoto to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dupree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dupree fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fujimoto is out of range.
Fujimoto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dupree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fujimoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dupree can pounce on him.
Dupree getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fujimoto.
Fujimoto lands a big uppercut and Dupree crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dupree looks OK. Fujimoto waves Dupree back to his feet!
Dupree is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujimoto finish him?
Fujimoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Fujimoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dupree seems to have recovered his senses.
Dupree ducks under a wild hook from Fujimoto.
Gyukosho Fujimoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Dupree misses the body punch
and Fujimoto counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Dupree! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
After winning the bout, Gyukosho Fujimoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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