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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ovid Gustafson (ranked 4349 p4p, 4315 weight class) and Antoine Dupont (ranked 396 p4p, 390 weight class). 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ovid Gustafson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antoine Dupont!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Gustafson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gustafson.
Gustafson throws a body punch but Dupont moves out of range.
Dupont is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dupont on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dupont takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dupont takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gustafson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dupont's head backwards.
Gustafson punishes Dupont's body with a nice straight punch.
Gustafson is looking to clinch but Dupont is avoiding it.
Dupont bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dupont wants to counter with a clinch but Gustafson pushes him away.
Gustafson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice cross by Gustafson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafson swings widly with a right hand
and Dupont counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dupont.
Gustafson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gustafson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gustafson taking a breather.
Gustafson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dupont slows down the pace here.
Gustafson stalling in the clinch but Dupont improves position.
Gustafson avoiding damage as Dupont throws knees to the body.
Dupont throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gustafson blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Dupont.
Dupont working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gustafson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gustafson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gustafson prevents a body shot from Dupont.
Dupont misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ovid Gustafson has been cut.
Dupont is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gustafson is defending well for now.
Gustafson is looking to control Dupont's arms but Dupont gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gustafson has his back to the cage.
Dupont taking a breather.
Dupont crunches a lovely knee into Gustafson's ribcage.
Gustafson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dupont throws an elbow that misses.
Gustafson lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafson avoiding damage as Dupont throws knees to the body.
Dupont holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dupont obliges.
Gustafson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gustafson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Gustafson.
Gustafson being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dupont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dupont is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gustafson misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafson misses with a straight left.
Gustafson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dupont uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustafson.
Gustafson tests Dupont's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustafson misses with a straight left.
Dupont wants to counter the offense by Gustafson and move into the clinch position.
Gustafson throws a body punch but Dupont moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupont takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gustafson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustafson throws an overhand right that lands on Dupont's shoulder, as Dupont tries to avoid the shot.
Dupont moves forwards but Gustafson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gustafson throws out a loose jab but Dupont uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dupont manages to avoid it.
Gustafson scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafson connects with a right hand. Dupont shakes it off.
Gustafson misses with a straight right.
Gustafson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dupont wants to counter the offense by Gustafson and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ovid Gustafson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ovid Gustafson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dupont swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustafson.
Gustafson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dupont counters by moving into the clinch.
Dupont can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafson controls the action.
Dupont misses with the head strike.
Gustafson lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gustafson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dupont landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dupont is stalling here.
Gustafson takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafson wants to stall.
Dupont gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dupont tries to land a knee to the head but Gustafson blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gustafson is defending well for now.
Gustafson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dupont has Gustafson pressed against the cage.
Dupont lands a damaging elbow.
Gustafson misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gustafson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gustafson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dupont missing with knees to the body.
Dupont lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dupont is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gustafson is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Dupont.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gustafson misses with a body punch.
Gustafson trying to control the position but instead, Dupont has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gustafson into the cage.
Gustafson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dupont working Gustafson over with knees to the body.
Dupont lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Dupont.
Dupont with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dupont tries to throw a body punch but Gustafson avoids it by throwing Dupont back against the cage.
Gustafson can't find room to land a body shot as Dupont controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustafson.
Gustafson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dupont manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dupont is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gustafson is defending well for now.
Antoine Dupont seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson blocks a body shot from Dupont.
Dupont stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gustafson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dupont lands with a short shot to the head.
Dupont misses with a body punch.
Dupont looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gustafson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dupont tries a knee to the head but Gustafson blocks it.
Dupont scores with a knee to the head.
Dupont lands an uppercut.
Dupont blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dupont prevents a body shot from Gustafson.
Dupont keeps control of Gustafson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dupont lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dupont unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gustafson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gustafson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dupont obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustafson stalling in the clinch but Dupont improves position.
Dupont using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gustafson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gustafson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupont.
Gustafson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dupont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dupont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dupont scores a nice knee to the body.
Dupont goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustafson taking a breather.
Gustafson wants to break free but Dupont has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Dupont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ovid Gustafson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gustafson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dupont steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gustafson.
Gustafson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafson misses with a straight left.
Gustafson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dupont was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafson.
Gustafson misses the shot to the body.
Gustafson sets himself, and Dupont steps forward looking for the clinch! Gustafson avoids it this time.
Gustafson cracks Dupont with an open hand slap.
Gustafson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dupont.
Dupont steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gustafson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafson scores with a hook to the body. Dupont takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheers as Gustafson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dupont doesn't seem phased though.
Gustafson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gustafson.
Dupont trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dupont.
Dupont stalling the fight.
Dupont pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dupont looking to throw knees to the head but Gustafson is blocking nicely.
A short left from Gustafson.
Gustafson looking to slow down the pace here.
Dupont tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gustafson taking a breather.
Gustafson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dupont pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dupont.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont misses with a body punch.
Gustafson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dupont trying to land knees to the body.
Dupont throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dupont missing with knees to the body.
Gustafson blocks an elbow strike.
Dupont effectively controlling the action here.
Gustafson managing to block the knees to the body from Dupont.
Dupont with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dupont misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dupont misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gustafson.
Gustafson is trying to push Dupont away but Dupont has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dupont obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dupont obliges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dupont connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gustafson's face.
Dupont tries to land knees in the clinch but Gustafson avoids the damage to the body.
Gustafson is pushing Dupont up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gustafson managing to block the knees to the body from Dupont.
Still in the clinch, Dupont scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dupont trying to land knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dupont in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dupont tries to work over Gustafson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson takes an elbow to the temple.
Gustafson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gustafson is trying to maintain a safe position but Dupont gets an underhook and turns Gustafson into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dupont obliges.
Dupont creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gustafson's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gustafson.
Dupont swings wildly with an uppercut but Gustafson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Gustafson.
Gustafson working aggressively here.
Dupont lands a hook that snaps the head of Gustafson backwards.
Gustafson digs a right hand into Dupont's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dupont's gas tank.
Dupont with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gustafson tries to circle away but Dupont has him pinned against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Dupont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dupont 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Dupont!
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