PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleeding Spanner (ranked 433 p4p, 59 weight class) and Hugues Dupont (ranked 529 p4p, 68 weight class). The key to victory for Bleeding Spanner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Spanner
vs
Dupont

202 cm
21
264 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

182 cm
20
265 lbs
15 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Groove Gear
Urban Fighter

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bleeding Spanner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hugues Dupont!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupont takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dupont misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Spanner's head coaches at Ass Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hugues Dupont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spanner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dupont's calf.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dupont has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Spanner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dupont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spanner moves away.
Spanner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dupont just manages to avoid it.
Spanner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Dupont bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Dupont is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spanner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Dupont is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanner has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont trying to control the position but Spanner is working away.
Dupont gets to mount! Spanner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupont is trying to take his opponent's back.

Dupont goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Spanner is on top in guard.
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.

Spanner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dupont working for submissions but it's allowed Spanner to get to half guard.
Dupont wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanner controlling the action here.
Dupont wants to get back to full guard but Spanner has passed into side control.
Dupont tries to bench press Spanner off him but Spanner keeps the position.
Dupont keeps trying to improve his position.
Spanner happy to just control the position for now.
Dupont trying his best to control but Spanner has mounted him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupont tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dupont is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dupont can't escape the position.
Dupont is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spanner controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleeding Spanner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Spanner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Spanner. No joy for Dupont on that attempt.
Spanner's corner calls for a 1-2. Spanner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dupont doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Spanner to counter with a crisp jab.
Dupont on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dupont drops his hands momentarily and Spanner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Dupont looking to score a takedown here. Spanner is defending well but Dupont drives through and ends up in Spanner's guard.
Dupont looking to sit in guard and control but Spanner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Spanner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dupont can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spanner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dupont manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spanner manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont tries to free his leg and advance position but Spanner is retaining full guard.
Dupont is still trying to improve position.
Dupont trying to control but Spanner is working from the bottom.
Dupont works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Dupont is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spanner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dupont.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Spanner is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dupont is looking to pass Spanner's guard but actually Spanner recovers to full guard.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Spanner is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spanner holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleeding Spanner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Spanner is keeping the position.
Dupont engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dupont is looking to pass into half guard but Spanner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Spanner is in guard.

Dupont is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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.
Dupont not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dupont looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spanner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dupont bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spanner's guard.

Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupont seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleeding Spanner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dupont misses with a takedown
and Spanner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spanner - that will leave a mark!
Dupont shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spanner pinned against the cage. Spanner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dupont throws a poor cross that misses
and Spanner counters with a straight right hand.

Dupont feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dupont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanner is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont trying to control but Spanner is working from the bottom.
Spanner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dupont tries to free his leg and advance position but Spanner is retaining full guard.
Spanner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dupont is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dupont looking to pass the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dupont doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Bleeding Spanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugues Dupont.
Spanner sizes up Dupont with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spanner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dupont misses with a takedown attempt
and Spanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dupont looks to throw the jab but Spanner is out of range.
Dupont shoots in for a double leg but Spanner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dupont tries for a takedown but Spanner circles away easily
and Spanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dupont fails with the takedown.
Spanner throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupont tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spanner swivels and escapes.
Decent striking displayed by Spanner there.
A punch lands to the side of Dupont 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Dupont drives through with a takedown into Spanner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dupont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dupont wants to control from the top but Spanner keeps moving.
Dupont looking to sit in guard and control but Spanner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dupont is trying to hold Spanner in close to prevent damage but Spanner has managed to pass into half guard.
Spanner wants to control but Dupont is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dupont wants to sweep but Spanner has passed to side control!
Spanner wants to control but Dupont is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleeding Spanner clearly takes that round.
That's time! Spanner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dupont throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Spanner to counter with a crisp jab.
Dupont will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dupont has his takedown stuffed
letting Spanner counter with a right hand.
Dupont misses with a hook to the body
and Spanner counters with a solid body kick.
Dupont misses with a takedown
and Spanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bleeding Spanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugues Dupont.
A jab from Spanner finds it's way through Dupont's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dupont moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Dupont fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spanner to the ground. Dupont is now in Spanner's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont looking to pass the guard.
Dupont trying to move into half guard but instead Spanner has managed to sweep!

Spanner stands and throws Dupont's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dupont can't do much from the bottom here.
Spanner wants to stand but Dupont has his arm trapped.
Spanner working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dupont manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spanner's best efforts.
Dupont wants to control but Spanner passes into side.
Spanner is looking to take a break and control but Dupont is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dupont is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanner wants to control for a moment but Dupont uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dupont tries to roll over but Spanner keeps him under control.
Dupont trying to hold on to Spanner's head to control him but Spanner postures up.
Spanner wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dupont is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spanner is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dupont misses with a body punch
and Spanner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Spanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dupont tries for a takedown but Spanner circles away easily
letting Spanner counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dupont fails with the takedown
enabling Spanner to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleeding Spanner had his way with Hugues Dupont in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dupont misses with a shot to the body
and Spanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dupont gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dupont shoots and misses
and Spanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spanner thuds his right hand into Dupont's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dupont takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dupont closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dupont has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spanner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dupont.
Spanner half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bleeding Spanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugues Dupont.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dupont gets a double leg takedown into Spanner's guard.
Dupont is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Spanner pulls Dupont in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanner is keeping the position for now.
Dupont wants to control from the top but Spanner keeps moving.
Spanner controlling the position.
Dupont trying to control but Spanner is working from the bottom.
Dupont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spanner has Dupont pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two 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.
Spanner leaves Dupont with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dupont ducks under a wild hook from Spanner.
Dupont tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spanner defends well and Dupont ends up having to push Spanner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spanner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bleeding Spanner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dupont with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dupont with a poor takedown
and Spanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Spanner coming out on top.
Bleeding Spanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spanner lands a glancing blow to the side of Dupont's head.
Dupont gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dupont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupont steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spanner. That one must have hurt.
Dupont misses with a body shot
and Spanner counters with an inside leg kick.
Spanner stuns Dupont with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dupont has his takedown stuffed
and Spanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dupont shoots in looking for a takedown. Spanner tries to sprawl out of it but Dupont keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spanner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spanner avoids the body shot from Dupont.
Spanner throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dupont avoids it.
Spanner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters circling a little - Spanner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dupont.
Spanner thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dupont tries for a takedown but Spanner circles away easily
and Dupont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spanner scores with a nice strike.
Dupont just misses with a punch to the body.
Dupont misses with a takedown
and Spanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spanner connects with a body shot that sends Dupont's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dupont misses with a takedown
and Spanner counters with a right hand to the body.
Hugues Dupont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dupont misses with a body punch
and Spanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bleeding Spanner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spanner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bleeding Spanner!
Bleeding Spanner retains his heavyweight title!
Bleeding Spanner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.