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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Heahmund (ranked 7494 p4p, 248 weight class) and Hugues Dupont (ranked 1824 p4p, 74 weight class). Bishop Heahmund has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bishop Heahmund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugues Dupont!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupont closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Heahmund did well to prevent Dupont getting side control.
Heahmund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dupont is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Dupont is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Heahmund won't allow Dupont to pass to mount.
Heahmund looking for submissions off his back.
Heahmund tries to get to full guard but Dupont has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heahmund sees it coming and defends easily.
Dupont wants to work for an arm triangle but Heahmund is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heahmund has managed to free his arm - good work.
Heahmund regains full guard. Nicely done.
Heahmund is trying to keep Dupont in close.
Dupont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heahmund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heahmund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dupont defends it easily.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Heahmund is keeping the position.
Heahmund could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heahmund looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heahmund looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dupont is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Heahmund working for a triangle but Dupont defends it easily.
Dupont must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dupont forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heahmund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dupont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heahmund knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Heahmund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heahmund wants to improve his position but Dupont is controlling well.
Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Heahmund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dupont wants to work for an arm triangle but Heahmund is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heahmund won't allow Dupont to pass to mount.
Heahmund is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heahmund is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heahmund manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues Dupont dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dupont just misses with a punch to the body.
Dupont fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heahmund sprawls well initially but Dupont persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
Heahmund actively working from the bottom here.
Dupont is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heahmund wants to control but Dupont is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heahmund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heahmund looking for submissions off his back.
Dupont is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dupont looking to control but Heahmund is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heahmund tries to hold on but Dupont postures up.
Dupont is trying to take his opponent's back.
Heahmund tries to hold on but Dupont postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont looking for a guillotine from mount but Heahmund is having none of it.
Heahmund is looking to improve his position but Dupont isn't that keen on the idea.
Dupont content just to control the position here.
Heahmund is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Heahmund tries to control Dupont's body but Dupont pushes him off. Heahmund squirms to his side and now Dupont has his back!
Dupont really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heahmund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heahmund prevents Dupont from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupont working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dupont is persistently looking for the submission but Heahmund is defending it well.
Dupont has the hooks in. Heahmund is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Heahmund looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Heahmund preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dupont.
Heahmund trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupont is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Heahmund defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dupont looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupont avoiding Heahmund 's attempts to control his hands.
Heahmund preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dupont.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dupont misses with a body shot.
Dupont dives in and scores a takedown into Heahmund's guard.
Dupont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dupont advances position into side control!
Dupont content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Heahmund's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Heahmund!
Dupont looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heahmund tries to reverse the position but Dupont maintains control.
Heahmund tries to control Dupont's body but Dupont pushes him off. Heahmund squirms to his side and now Dupont has his back!
Dupont keeps control of the position as Heahmund tries to break free.
Hugues Dupont has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heahmund is working hard here to advance position.
Dupont has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Heahmund has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dupont has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dupont controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heahmund tries to break free.
Heahmund trying to control the hands but Dupont won't let him.
Heahmund is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dupont.
Dupont patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dupont is persistently looking for the submission but Heahmund is defending it well.
Heahmund trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupont tries to keep control of the position but Heahmund is staying busy.
Dupont working for a choke but Heahmund is defending well.
Dupont working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bishop Heahmund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugues Dupont is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dupont controlling well, preventing Heahmund from escaping the position.
Dupont is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heahmund trying to control but not successfully.
Heahmund is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dupont.
Heahmund can't escape the position.
Dupont is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Heahmund defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dupont gets his hands free as Heahmund looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Heahmund right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugues Dupont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dupont has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugues Dupont!
A relieved looking Hugues Dupont 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
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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