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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugues Dupont (ranked 1814 p4p, 1484 weight class) and Shaka Zulu (ranked 74 p4p, 56 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 cm
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7 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugues Dupont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu moves into the clinch.
Dupont is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zulu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.
Zulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zulu stalls.
Dupont has picked Zulu up - he's going for a ride! Dupont dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zulu has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zulu is looking to control Dupont's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zulu avoid being mounted?
Zulu looking for submissions off his back.
Dupont is looking to advance position but Zulu won't allow it.
Zulu trying to control but Dupont postures up.
Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zulu is pressing down on Dupont's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Zulu wants to sweep here but Dupont controlling him for the moment.
Dupont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zulu, not yet.
Dupont pushes down on Zulu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dupont is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zulu is just riding it out for now. Dupont eventually gives up the hold.
Dupont works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zulu gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupont wants to pass to mount but Zulu is defending the position.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.
Dupont seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Zulu has recovered full guard.
Dupont trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zulu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Zulu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zulu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zulu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dupont has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zulu has managed to get both his arms back between Dupont's legs - danger averted.
Zulu cracks Dupont with a solid left hand.
Zulu scoring with some ground and pound.
Dupont looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zulu has picked Dupont up and slammed him! Dupont can't keep hold of the triangle and Zulu manages to pass to side control!
Zulu trying to control the position but Dupont is working away.
Zulu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dupont is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dupont taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dupont is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zulu off and has taken his back!
Zulu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Zulu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zulu turns into Dupont and is now in his guard.
That's four 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!
Dupont preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dupont has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zulu has managed to get both his arms back between Dupont's legs - danger averted.
Dupont escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zulu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dupont has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zulu has managed to get both his arms back between Dupont's legs - danger averted.
Dupont is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zulu defends well.
Zulu trying to control but Dupont is working from the bottom.
Dupont looking for a guillotine here but Zulu defends easily.
Dupont throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zulu escapes and throws Dupont's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dupont is looking to regain half guard here but Zulu keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shaka Zulu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zulu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dupont. Dupont circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zulu clinches up with Dupont and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupont.
Dupont is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zulu is defending well.
Dupont drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zulu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dupont shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zulu as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugues Dupont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupont closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dupont lands in his opponent's guard.
Dupont slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dupont tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zulu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu is trying to control the action in half guard but Dupont is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dupont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zulu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zulu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu controlling the action here.
Zulu is keen to just control but Dupont is a slippery customer.
Dupont looking for submissions off his back.
Zulu drops an elbow to the side of Dupont's head.
Zulu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dupont looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Zulu pushes past his half guard into mount!
Zulu prevents Dupont from getting the reversal.
Zulu is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Dupont goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Zulu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shaka Zulu!
A relieved looking Shaka Zulu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
46% |
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