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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Slaughter (ranked 6652 p4p, 172 weight class) and Hugues Dupont (ranked 4767 p4p, 123 weight class). Victor Slaughter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hugues Dupont's chin.
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugues Dupont!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slaughter is looking to clinch.
Slaughter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dupont! But no joy.
Slaughter wants to clinch up but Dupont keeps it at a distance.
Slaughter wants to clinch.
We've been told by Slaughter's head coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slaughter leaves Dupont with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slaughter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dupont, pushing him back against the cage.
Dupont misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slaughter throws an elbow but it misses.
Dupont wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dupont ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dupont no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter wants to pass the guard but Dupont is keeping the position.
Slaughter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slaughter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slaughter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slaughter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slaughter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Dupont blocks nicely.
Dupont working for a triangle but Slaughter defends it easily.
Slaughter wants to pass the guard but Dupont is keeping the position.
Dupont preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dupont has eaten all the pies!
Dupont is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slaughter tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dupont has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Slaughter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Slaughter is refusing to be controlled, as Dupont sits in half guard.
Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter looking for submissions off his back.
Dupont trying to control the pace.
Slaughter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slaughter tries to get out of the position.
Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
Dupont is trying to control. Slaughter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slaughter looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dupont is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slaughter has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter is pressing down on Dupont's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dupont avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slaughter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slaughter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dupont is aware though and is defending well.
Slaughter has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dupont 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 Slaughter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter is looking for a sweep.
Dupont thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dupont tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slaughter manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter actively working from the bottom here.
Slaughter actively working from the bottom here.
Dupont is controlling the pace.
Dupont looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dupont is trying to control. Slaughter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slaughter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slaughter won't allow Dupont to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slaughter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
Dupont frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues Dupont dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Slaughter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dupont swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dupont has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slaughter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Slaughter tries to clinch there but Dupont circles away.
Dupont swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slaughter moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaughter.
Slaughter looking to stall.
Slaughter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dupont blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dupont taking a breather.
Dupont turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Slaughter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
Dupont trying to control from half guard but Slaughter is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
Dupont is trying to control. Slaughter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Dupont seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont is trying to control. Slaughter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slaughter tries to roll over but Dupont keeps him under control.
Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
Slaughter looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slaughter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slaughter.
Dupont advances to half guard.
Dupont wants to take a breather but Slaughter is having none of it.
Hugues Dupont has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dupont works his way into full mount!
Slaughter is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont working for a guillotine from mount but Slaughter is in no mood to give up.
Slaughter tries to reverse the position but Dupont maintains control.
Dupont looking to secure an arm triangle but Slaughter defends it well.
Slaughter is squirming around, avoiding Dupont's attempts to control the action.
Dupont seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Slaughter is holding on tight.
Dupont looking to control but Slaughter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Slaughter is looking to improve his position but Dupont isn't that keen on the idea.
Dupont wants to take Slaughter's back but he can't do it this time.
Slaughter is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dupont is working for a submission of some sort.
Slaughter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dupont's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dupont's back!
Dupont preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Slaughter.
Dupont rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Slaughter seems to be working for a kimura but Dupont defends the submission attempt.
Dupont trying to control but Slaughter postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupont is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slaughter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slaughter's back!
Slaughter is trying to break free.
Slaughter is keeping busy.
Dupont is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Slaughter is defending well though. Dupont let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaughter tries to roll but Dupont sticks to his back.
Slaughter breaks Dupont's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dupont has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slaughter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slaughter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dupont sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues Dupont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Slaughter clinches up with Dupont and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dupont.
Dupont misses with a body punch.
Dupont misses with a punch to the body.
Slaughter trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Slaughter.
Dupont tries to pull guard but Slaughter holds him up against the cage and eventually Dupont drops back down to his feet.
Dupont jumps into guard, dragging Slaughter to the mat.
Slaughter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dupont escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slaughter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dupont looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dupont takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dupont working for a triangle but Slaughter defends it easily.
Slaughter throws a strike but Dupont rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slaughter is keeping the position for now.
Dupont won't allow Slaughter to sweep him here.
Dupont is pushing down on Slaughter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slaughter is fighting to maintain full guard but Dupont has managed to sneak the leg through.
Slaughter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slaughter is trying to get back to full guard.
Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.
Slaughter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slaughter actively working from the bottom here.
Victor Slaughter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont prevents Slaughter from improving his position.
Slaughter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slaughter is refusing to be controlled, as Dupont sits in half guard.
Dupont has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.
Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.
Slaughter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dupont slows the pace down in half guard.
Dupont is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slaughter sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
Dupont trying to mount his opponent but Slaughter defends it.
Dupont in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Slaughter tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dupont!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugues Dupont!
After winning the bout, Hugues Dupont 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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