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Event:
SMASH: Bee vs Kona
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Dupont shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fire as he jumps to the side.
Fire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dupont shoots in looking for a takedown. Fire tries to sprawl out of it but Dupont keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fire unleashes a big counter combination but Dupont bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dupont looks for a takedown but Fire sprawls well.
Fire throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugues Dupont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupont shoots and misses #KD2#
and Fire counters with a crisp one two that drops Dupont! Fire thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dupont to his feet! Dupont is in big trouble!#ROC2#Dupont is rocked!
Hugues Dupont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupont with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fire counters with a huge right that knocks Dupont out cold! Fire is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sting Fire!
A very excited looking Sting Fire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 124
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
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. #TD#
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?#SUB2#
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.
#SUB#
Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
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.#T1#
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.#SUB#
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.#T2##SUB#
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.#SUB#
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! #REVB#
Zulu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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!#SUB#
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.
#T4#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Dupont looking for a guillotine here but Zulu defends easily.
#SUB#
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!#R2#
Zulu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dupont. Dupont circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
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.#TD#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#T1#
Zulu controlling the action here.
Zulu is keen to just control but Dupont is a slippery customer.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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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Event:
FARTMMA 119
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupont tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dupont fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Neves closes the distance and clinches.
Dupont has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Neves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Neves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dupont is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Neves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugues Dupont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Neves.
#BC2#
Neves manages to break the clinch.
Dupont shoots in and drives through. Neves sprawls well.#TD#
Dupont closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neves is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
Neves keeping control of the position. #T1#
Neves is looking for a sweep. Dupont is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dupont is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neves has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dupont is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Neves as he works his way to full guard.
Dupont is pushing down on Neves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neves is fighting to maintain full guard but Dupont has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Dupont is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neves defends it well.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Neves is defending well. #SUB#
Dupont is trying to work for a kimura but Neves is defending well.
#T2##SUB#
Dupont looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dupont wants to free his trapped foot but Neves is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Dupont is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dupont is pressing down on Neves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Neves is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Dupont is looking for a kimura but Neves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dupont to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dupont is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neves defends it well.
Neves won't allow Dupont to pass to mount.
Neves is trying to control but can't.
Dupont trying to mount his opponent but Neves defends it.
Neves trying to control here.
#SUB#
Neves is defending against the submission attempts here by Dupont.
Dupont tries to pass to full mount but Neves defends it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neves trying to control but Dupont postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dupont looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
Dupont is looking to pass Neves's guard but actually Neves recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupont tries to free his leg and advance position but Neves is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hugues Dupont will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dupont ducks right into an uppercut from Neves.
Dupont shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Dupont shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Neves's guard.
Hugues Dupont overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dupont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neves is keeping the position for now.
Dupont is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dupont has gone for a leg lock! Neves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dupont's guard.#REVB#
Neves is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Dupont keeping moving, preventing Neves from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dupont had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Neves defends it easily.#SUB#
Dupont escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dupont is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dupont is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Neves working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Dupont is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neves defends well.#SUB#
Dupont looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Neves passes into side control.
Neves trying to control the position but Dupont is working away. #T3#
Dupont is looking to regain half guard here but Neves keeps moving and retains side control.
Dupont manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Neves holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Neves is defending well.
Neves tries to roll over but Dupont keeps him under control.
Dupont wants to pass to mount but Neves is defending the position. #SUB#
Dupont is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB#
Dupont is working for a kimura but Neves is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dupont is working for an americana but Neves has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Dupont was thinking about the submission.
Dupont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neves wants to sweep here but Dupont controlling him for the moment.
Dupont trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Neves manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hugues Dupont will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Dupont closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Neves breaks from the clinch.
Dupont tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neves defends well and Dupont ends up having to push Neves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dupont walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dupont is looking to clinch.
Dupont shoots in and drives through. Neves sprawls well.
Neves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dupont stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hugues Dupont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neves scores with a shot to the body.
Neves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dupont.#KD2#
Neves lands a big right hand that sends Dupont crashing to the mat! Neves stays standing though and waves Dupont back to his feet!#ROC2#Dupont is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dupont is holding his hands too far apart here. Neves throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Dupont is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruno Neves!
Bruno Neves took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Core Combat for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 114
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tohurt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dupont displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tohurt throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dupont! But no joy.#CL2#
Dupont closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Dupont has picked Tohurt up - he's going for a ride! Dupont dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Dupont is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tohurt defends it well. #SUB2#
Dupont is trying for a kimura here. Tohurt looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dupont wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugues Dupont!
Hugues Dupont bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 108
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Hugues Dupont!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dupont gets a double leg takedown into Bystrom's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (0) vs (2) Dupont
We've been hearing good reports from Bystrom's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dupont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bystrom is keeping the position for now.
Bystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dupont is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dupont told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dupont slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (5) Dupont#SUB2#
Dupont is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bystrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dupont tries to advance position but instead Bystrom slips a leg back in to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dupont is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bystrom is just riding it out for now. Dupont eventually gives up the hold.
Dupont is looking to advance position but Bystrom won't allow it. #T1#
Bystrom is looking to improve his position.
Dupont wants to free his trapped foot but Bystrom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bystrom is looking to improve his position.
Dupont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bystrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
Dupont tries to pass to full mount but Bystrom defends it.
Bystrom is in trouble now - Dupont has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (8) Dupont#T2##SUB2#
Dupont swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bystrom is now in Dupont's guard. A big mistake from Dupont there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (8) Dupont#SUB2#
Dupont looking for a guillotine here but Bystrom defends easily.
Dupont keeping full guard, as Bystrom tries to pass.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bystrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bystrom advances to half guard. #SUB#
Bystrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dupont is just riding it out for now. Bystrom eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bystrom is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupont has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
Dupont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bystrom pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dupont is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bystrom is tapping! Great win for Dupont!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hugues Dupont!
Hugues Dupont spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Torkel Bystrom was interviewed post fight and said 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Event:
CACC 103
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Terryn Dall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Hugues Dupont!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dupont fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dall to the ground. Dupont is now in Dall's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dall (0) vs (2) Dupont
Dupont passes Dall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dupont works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (0) vs (5) Dupont
Dall is looking to regain half guard here but Dupont keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Dupont is trying to get an arm triangle but Dall is defending well.
Dall prevents Dupont from improving position. #SUB2#
Dupont is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Dupont wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dall, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Dall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Dupont is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Dupont is trying to get an arm triangle but Dall is defending well.
Dupont tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Dupont working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Dupont tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dupont has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dupont trying to pass the guard but Dall defending well. #T2##SUB#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dupont works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (0) vs (8) Dupont
Dall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Dall is defending against the submission attempts here by Dupont.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dupont passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dall! Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (0) vs (11) Dupont#SUB2#
Dupont is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dall to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dall shrugs it off.
Dall prevents Dupont from taking his back.#T3#
Dupont takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Dall (0) vs (14) Dupont#SUB2#
Dall preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dupont.
Dall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dupont's guard. Nice work there by Dall.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dall (2) vs (14) Dupont#SUB#
Dall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Dupont is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dupont swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Dupont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dupont actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Dupont defends the submission attempt.#T4##SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Dupont defends it. #SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dupont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dupont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall. #SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Dall moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (5) vs (14) Dupont
Dall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dupont will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dupont tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dupont gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dall (7) vs (14) Dupont
Dupont can't escape the position.
Dupont regains half guard.#T6##SUB#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Dupont actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dupont actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dupont actively working from the bottom here.
Dall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dall is working for a kimura but Dupont is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dupont is defending against the submission attempts here by Dall.
#T7##SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dupont defends it well. #SUB#
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Dall wants to work for an arm triangle but Dupont is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dupont is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dupont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8#
Dall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (10) vs (14) Dupont
Dupont bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dall (10) vs (16) Dupont#SUB#
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dupont is aware though and is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dupont working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dupont tries to free his leg and advance position but Dall is retaining full guard.
Dupont slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Dupont wants to work for an arm triangle but Dall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Dupont is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Dall moves into full guard.
Dupont stands and throws Dall's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (10) vs (19) Dupont#SUB2#
Dupont tries for a kimura but Dall is defending well. #SUB2#
Dupont is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dall gets back to half guard.
Dupont moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dall (10) vs (22) Dupont
Dupont moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dall (10) vs (24) Dupont
Dall can't escape the position.
#T10##SUB2#
Dupont wants to finish this one by submission but Dall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dupont.
Dall wants to control but Dupont is having none of it.
Dall prevents Dupont from taking his back.
Dupont is still trying to improve position.
Dupont mounts Dall! Really nice guard pass there!
Dupont takes Dall's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dall is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Dall (10) vs (27) Dupont#SUB2#
Dupont has got his arm under Dall's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Dall has spun round into Dupont's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dall (12) vs (27) Dupont
Dupont keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB#
Dall drops back looking for a leg! Dupont is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dupont manages to kick Dall off! Dall jumps back into Dupont's guard. #SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dall wants to control from the top but Dupont keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dupont looking for a guillotine here but Dall defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dupont has his foot on Dall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dall works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dupont looking for subs off his back but Dall has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dupont looks winded!#SUB#
Dall seems to be working for a kimura but Dupont defends the submission attempt.#T12#
Dupont is looking for a sweep. Dall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Dupont is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dupont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dupont is staying active underneath Dall, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Dupont slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Dupont has his foot on Dall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dall works his way back into a safe position though.
Dall passes Dupont's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dupont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dupont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dall is working for a kimura but Dupont is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14##SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dupont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall. #SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupont has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dupont wins on points by 27 to 12.
Hugues Dupont bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 94
Date: May 30, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Hugues Dupont!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hirsch darts in looking for a takedown but Dupont gets double underhooks and turns Hirsch into the ropes.
Dupont with the counter takedown but Hirsch avoids it easily.
Hirsch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Hirsch with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hirsch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Dupont#SUB2#
Dupont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Dupont actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hirsch seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dupont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hirsch pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions off his back.
Hirsch wants to take a breather but Dupont is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dupont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hirsch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dupont does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hirsch tries to pass to full mount but Dupont defends it. #SUB#
Hirsch is looking for a kimura but Dupont is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hirsch to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Dupont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hirsch is pressing down on Dupont's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dupont is holding on for now. #T2##SUB2#
Dupont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hirsch passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Dupont
Dupont really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Hirsch is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hirsch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Hirsch!
A very excited looking Harry Hirsch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 88
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelinho Lima (ranked 3296 p4p, 338 weight class) and Hugues Dupont (ranked 978 p4p, 127 weight class). Hugues Dupont acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hugues Dupont!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lima moves into the clinch.
Lima is trying to trip Dupont. He has hold of a leg but Dupont is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lima persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Dupont
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dupont is refusing to be controlled, as Lima sits in half guard.
Dupont looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dupont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont actively working from the bottom here.
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dupont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Dupont looking for subs from the bottom but Lima mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (0) Dupont
Lima working for a guillotine from mount but Dupont is in no mood to give up.
Dupont keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lima fails to move to back control.
Dupont really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dupont keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dupont actively working from the bottom here.
Dupont is not content to let Lima control the position.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Dupont is defending the position.
Dupont actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dupont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Dupont looking for submissions off his back.
Dupont looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupont has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lima is keen to just control but Dupont is a slippery customer.
Dupont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Dupont is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dupont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Lima uses his free foot to push down on Dupont's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dupont. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (8) vs (0) Dupont
Dupont tries to reverse the position but Lima maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima working for a guillotine from mount but Dupont is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dupont working to try and regain half guard.
Lima moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Lima (11) vs (0) Dupont
Dupont tries to break free.
Lima is looking for the choke from the back position but Dupont is controlling his hands well.
Dupont fending off the submission attempt from Lima.
Dupont tries to break free.
Lima trying to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima is hanging on to Dupont's back as he tries to escape.
Dupont is keeping busy.
Dupont breaks Lima's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (11) vs (2) Dupont
Dupont advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (11) vs (5) Dupont
Lima is trying to control Dupont's posture but Dupont avoids it.
Lima is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dupont thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Dupont passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lima! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (11) vs (7) Dupont
Dupont avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Dupont with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Dupont moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lima (11) vs (10) Dupont
Lima preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dupont.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dupont is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lima defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dupont is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lima is defending well though. Dupont let's go of the attempt for now.
Dupont is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lima has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lima can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dupont not allowing Lima to control his hands.
Dupont has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lima breaks Dupont's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (13) vs (10) Dupont
Dupont has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Dupont has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dupont escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dupont looks winded!
Lima stands and throws Dupont's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (16) vs (10) Dupont
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dupont, who protects the arm well.
Dupont is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dupont manages to get back to half guard.
Dupont has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lima escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lima! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (19) vs (10) Dupont
Dupont is trying to get back to half guard.
Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lima is looking to take a break and control but Dupont is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dupont regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (22) vs (10) Dupont
Dupont is controlling an arm, preventing Lima from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dupont gets back to half guard.
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dupont is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Dupont looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dupont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Lima is looking for a kimura here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lima is working for a kimura but Dupont is defending it quite comfortably.
Dupont won't allow Lima to pass to mount.
Lima controlling the action here.
Dupont actively working from the bottom here.
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima wants to take a breather but Dupont is having none of it.
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupont has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dupont looking for submissions off his back.
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dupont looking for subs from the bottom but Lima mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (25) vs (10) Dupont
Dupont is working to get back to half guard.
Lima is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dupont has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dupont is working to get back to half guard.
Lima is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dupont is surviving well by controlling Lima's body position as best he can.
Dupont gets back to half guard.
Dupont looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lima passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (28) vs (10) Dupont
Lima tries for a kimura but Dupont is defending well.
Lima wants to control but Dupont is keeping him busy.
Lima working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dupont is trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dupont wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Lima has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Dupont's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Dupont is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Lima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcelinho Lima! |
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Event:
CACC 79
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hugues Dupont (ranked 927 p4p, 114 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 6529 p4p, 469 weight class). Brandis has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hugues Dupont! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dupont gets tackled into the ropes by Brandis. Brandis maintains the clinch.
Dupont lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dupont (2) vs (0) Brandis
Brandis is trying to control but can't.
Dupont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brandis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
Dupont maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Brandis could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dupont has cracked it and Brandis is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dupont!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, 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.
Fletch Brandis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 82
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Dupont misses with a left hand
and Dupont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dupont connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spanner. Spanner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dupont.
Spanner feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spanner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dupont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Spanner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spanner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dupont misses the shot to the body.
Spanner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dupont.
Spanner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont throws a lazy uppercut
and Spanner finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dupont misses the target.
Dupont throws a jab but it's blocked by Spanner.
Nice cross by Dupont.#T1#
Dupont lands a nice hook to Spanner's body. Spanner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dupont uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spanner.
Dupont throws a lazy right hand but Spanner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spanner moves out of range as Dupont strikes.
Dupont misses with a left hand
and Spanner counters with a low kick, right behind Dupont 's knee.
Dupont looks to land a left hand but Spanner moved out of range nicely.
Spanner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spanner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dupont cracks Spanner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bleeding Spanner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spanner ducks under a wild hook from Dupont.
Spanner tries a quick counter leg kick but Dupont is wise to it.
Dupont swings for the body but Spanner moves out of range.
Dupont misses with an uppercut
and Spanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dupont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Dupont.
Spanner tries a quick counter leg kick but Dupont is wise to it.
Dupont swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Dupont swings widly with a right hand
and Spanner counters with a big left hand that crumples Dupont! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bleeding Spanner! Bleeding Spanner retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Bleeding Spanner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
FARTMMA 74
Date: Dec 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Murhapuro tenderised Dupont's leg. Dupont is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murhapuro stuns Dupont with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Dupont scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dupont is thwarting Murhapuro's attempts to control the position.
Murhapuro is not content to let Dupont control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murhapuro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Murhapuro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murhapuro looking for a guillotine here but Dupont defends easily.
Murhapuro keeping moving, preventing Dupont from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Murhapuro is keeping the position.
Murhapuro 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 must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupont passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Murhapuro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dupont presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dupont takes Murhapuro's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Murhapuro is in trouble.
Murhapuro rolls, trying to escape but Dupont keeps control of the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Dupont is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Murhapuro won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Dupont off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugues Dupont!
Hugues Dupont really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
FARTMMA 69: Dia de los Muertos
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Dupont pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Addams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dupont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Addams manages to avoid it.
Dupont throws a hook but Addams avoids it easily.
Addams moves out of range as Dupont strikes.
Dupont defending well as Addams loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Dupont misses.
Dupont throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Addams misses the target.
A shot to the body from Dupont misses #CL#
and Addams counters by moving into the clinch.
Addams taking a breather. #TD2#
Dupont jumps guard.
Dupont looking for a sweep. Not yet Dupont, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dupont is controlling Addams's posture.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dupont has his foot on Addams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Addams works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Addams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dupont dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Addams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Dupont passes Addams's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dupont is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dupont passes to full mount!
Addams is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Dupont is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Addams can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Addams tries to reverse the position but Dupont maintains control.
Addams reaches up to try and control the position but Dupont seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Addams rolls and tries to escape and now Dupont has his back!
Dupont is hanging on to Addams's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Dupont has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Addams showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Dupont trying to control momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dupont working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Addams rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Dupont is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Addams is just riding it out for now. Dupont eventually gives up the hold.
Addams is trying to control but Dupont passes into side control!
#T3#
Addams wants to control but Dupont postures up.#SUB2#
Dupont working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupont has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Addams wants to hold on but Dupont pushes him away.#SUB2#
Dupont jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Addams manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Addams is looking to regain half guard here but Dupont keeps moving and retains side control.
Addams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dupont on the ground.
Dupont controls the position.#T4#
Dupont trying to control the position but Addams is working away.
Dupont controlling the position from side mount.
Addams is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Dupont stalls from top position.
Addams looks to move to half guard but instead Dupont has passed into mount! Damn!
Dupont controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues Dupont dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Dupont clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dupont as Addams tries to tie him up.
Dupont tries to pull guard but Addams won't allow it.
Dupont lands a hook to the side of the head.
Addams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Addams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dupont has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Dupont pulls guard. #SUB2#
Dupont had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.
Dupont lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Dupont from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Addams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dupont is one step ahead there.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dupont is pushing down on Addams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Addams is fighting to maintain full guard but Dupont has managed to sneak the leg through.
Addams is looking to control Dupont's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Addams avoid being mounted?
Dupont controlling the action here.
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Dupont is very close to passing his half guard.
Dupont frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Dupont sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Dupont working for a submission but Addams is keeping him at bay.
Dupont trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Dupont looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Addams tries to improve his position but Dupont has taken his back! Dupont has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Addams tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dupont pushes Addams away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugues Dupont!
Hugues Dupont gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
FARTMMA 64
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Cobra darts in and clinches Dupont up against the cage.
Dupont misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Cobra gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dupont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dupont is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dupont actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobra drops an elbow to the side of Dupont's head.
Cobra is pressing down on Dupont's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dupont is holding on for now.
Cobra prevents Dupont from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont is staying active underneath Cobra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cobra lands strikes from half guard.
Dupont is looking for a sweep. Cobra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cobra is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cobra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Dupont tries to roll over but Cobra keeps him under control.
Cobra wants to pass the guard but Dupont is defending well.
Dupont tries to roll over but Cobra keeps him under control.
Cobra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cobra lands strikes from half guard.
Dupont is looking for a sweep. Cobra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cobra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cobra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dupont defending well though.
Cobra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cobra controlling the action here.#T2#
Dupont is looking for a sweep. Cobra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cobra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Dupont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cobra pulls his head out easily.
Cobra thows a huge punch but Dupont dodges it nicely.
Dupont works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cobra with a nice head shot there.
Cobra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dupont not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Cobra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cobra scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cobra chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Dupont keeping moving, preventing Cobra from controlling successfully.
Cobra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dupont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cobra is one step ahead there.
Dupont lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobra wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Dupont thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dupont is pushing down on Cobra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cobra is fighting to maintain full guard but Dupont has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Dupont is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cobra doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dupont.
Cobra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Dupont trying to pass the guard but Cobra defending well.
Dupont prevents Cobra from improving his position.
Dupont is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cobra wants to improve his position but Dupont is controlling well.
Dupont sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dupont trying to mount his opponent but Cobra defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobra trying to hold on to Dupont's head to control him but Dupont postures up.
Dupont seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cobra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Cobra dominated that round.
That's time! Cobra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dupont scores with a jab to the body.
Dupont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobra feinted with a counter takedown.
Cobra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dupont.#TD2#
Dupont shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cobra 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!
Cobra lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Can Dupont hold on?! Cobra is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Cobra throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dupont!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dupont tries to break free.
Dupont keeps trying to improve his position.
Cobra scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dupont covering up well under a series of strikes from Cobra.
Cobra connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dupont to escape the position.
#ROC#
Dupont is rocked!#T1#
Cobra is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cobra gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cobra gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cobra apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Dupont is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobra finish him?#CL#
Cobra has managed to clinch.
Dupont misses with a punch to the body.
Cobra lands a big right hand that drops Dupont! The killer instinct kicks in and Cobra finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cobra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Cobra!
A relieved looking Kyle Cobra 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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Event:
FARTMMA 60
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
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. #TD2#
Dupont bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Dupont is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spanner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Dupont is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spanner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Dupont is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spanner has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
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.
#SUB2#
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.#T2##SUB2#
Spanner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dupont working for submissions but it's allowed Spanner to get to half guard.
Dupont wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R2#
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. #TD2#
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. #REVR#
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.
#REVB##T1#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#REVR##SUB2#
Dupont is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
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. #REVB#
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. #REVR#
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.
#R3#
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.#TD2#
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.#T1#
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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
#T3#
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.#TD2#
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. #REVR##T4#
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.
#R4#
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.#TD2#
Dupont fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spanner to the ground. Dupont is now in Spanner's guard.#T1#
Dupont looking to pass the guard.
Dupont trying to move into half guard but instead Spanner has managed to sweep!#REVR#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.
#T4#
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.
#REF3#
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!
#R5#
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hugues Dupont (ranked 514 p4p, 66 weight class) and Kamden Jackson (ranked 2024 p4p, 244 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hugues Dupont! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Kamden Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dupont drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dupont avoids it really well and circles away.
Dupont feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dupont tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Dupont's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dupont (0) vs (2) Jackson
Dupont is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dupont working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dupont throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dupont is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Dupont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Dupont.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson trying to control but Dupont is working from the bottom.
Dupont looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jackson is looking to stall here but Dupont recovers full guard.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dupont is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupont keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Dupont looking for a sweep. Not yet Dupont, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is pushing down on Dupont's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dupont is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Dupont is having none of it.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dupont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Dupont wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupont is trying to control Jackson's posture. Jackson takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Dupont! Jackson is rotating here... this could be the end... Dupont is out! Jackson has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kamden Jackson!
Kamden Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vinnie Sixx (ranked 3897 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugues Dupont (ranked 505 p4p, 68 weight class). Sixx's entrance music is The Fire of Power by WATAIN. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vinnie Sixx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hugues Dupont!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dupont shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixx (0) vs (2) Dupont
Dupont trying to pass the guard but Sixx defending well.
Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
Dupont is keen to just control but Sixx is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx trying to control here.
Dupont is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupont controlling the action here.
Sixx trying to hold on to Dupont's head to control him but Dupont postures up.
Dupont wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sixx keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupont is looking to advance position but Sixx won't allow it.
Sixx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Sixx is keeping the position.
Sixx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dupont tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixx is retaining full guard.
Sixx is trying to keep Dupont in close.
Dupont looking to sit in guard and control but Sixx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (2) vs (2) Dupont
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupont looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dupont looking to control.
Sixx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dupont keeping full guard, as Sixx tries to pass.
Sixx postures up.
Dupont keeping moving, preventing Sixx from controlling successfully.
Sixx preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupont keeping full guard, as Sixx tries to pass.
Dupont looking for a sweep. Not yet Dupont, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is looking to pass into half guard but Dupont pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dupont is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (2) vs (4) Dupont
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Sixx is keeping the position.
Dupont passes Sixx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dupont is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sixx! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (2) vs (7) Dupont
Dupont trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sixx tries to lock up and control but Dupont gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sixx gets back to half guard.
Dupont uses his free foot to push down on Sixx's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sixx. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (2) vs (10) Dupont
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dupont goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sixx turns into him and now he's in Dupont's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (4) vs (10) Dupont
Sixx pushes down on Dupont's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sixx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dupont still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dupont has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sixx (4) vs (14) Dupont
Sixx is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dupont trying to control the action but Sixx is working from the bottom.
Sixx manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dupont is taking a breather. Sixx says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sixx tries to get to full guard but Dupont has control of the leg.
Dupont is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dupont is taking a breather. Sixx says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sixx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixx wants to improve his position but Dupont is controlling well.
Dupont is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dupont is keen to just control but Sixx is a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dupont is just content to waste time from the top position. Sixx takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sixx keeping moving, preventing Dupont from controlling successfully.
Dupont looking to pass the guard.
Dupont stopping the sweep attempt from Sixx.
Sixx keeping moving, preventing Dupont from controlling successfully.
Dupont sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sixx's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dupont frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (4) vs (17) Dupont
Dupont wants to control the pace but Sixx is squirming around nicely.
Sixx gets back to half guard.
Sixx trying to control here.
Dupont wants to pass to mount but Sixx is defending the position.
Dupont frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sixx (4) vs (20) Dupont
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is desperately trying to improve his position but Dupont has a good base and remains in mount.
Dupont trying to control but Sixx is having none of it.
Dupont tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sixx doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Dupont content just to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dupont can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sixx is looking to escape.
Sixx wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sixx (4) vs (23) Dupont
A lull in the action here.
Dupont might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sixx haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sixx is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dupont gets his way!
Sixx is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dupont gets his way!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dupont is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sixx has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sixx can't escape the position.
Dupont patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dupont is hanging on to Sixx's back as he tries to escape.
Dupont trying to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dupont goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Sixx escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (6) vs (23) Dupont
Dupont is looking to improve his position.
Sixx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupont keeps working.
Sixx is looking to advance position but Dupont won't allow it.
Sixx trying to control the pace.
Dupont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sixx pulls his head out easily.
Dupont 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dupont is staying active underneath Sixx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sixx seems to be looking for submissions.
Sixx is pressing down on Dupont's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dupont is holding on for now.
Dupont tries to get to full guard but Sixx has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Sixx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dupont gets back to full guard.
Dupont lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixx (6) vs (25) Dupont
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupont drops back looking for a leg! Sixx is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sixx manages to kick Dupont off! Dupont jumps back into Sixx's guard.
Sixx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dupont wins on points by 25 to 6. |
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Event:
Grand Prix Finals
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Dupont looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupont takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Odrobny tries to get to full guard but Dupont has control of the leg.
Dupont keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dupont frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dupont controlling from the full mount.
Odrobny really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dupont. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Odrobny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont moves to take his opponent's back.
Odrobny trying to control the hands but Dupont breaks the grip. #SUB#
Odrobny is trying to defend against the choke here but Dupont has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Dupont Tightens the hold and Odrobny taps out furiously! Dupont displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugues Dupont!
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Event:
Grand Prix Semi-Finals
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Konrad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Dupont shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Konrad's guard.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Konrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupont pushing down on Konrad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dupont is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dupont works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Konrad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dupont. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Konrad is squirming around, avoiding Dupont's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Dupont is looking to work his way around to Konrad's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dupont controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Dupont working for a guillotine from mount but Konrad is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Dupont is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Konrad can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dupont moves to the back position. #T2##SUB#
Dupont is persistently looking for the submission but Konrad is defending it well.
Konrad is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dupont.
#SUB#
Dupont has his arm under Konrad's chin here. Game over son! Dupont squeezes tightly and Konrad is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugues Dupont!
Alf Konrad spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.
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Event:
Grand Prix Quater Finals
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Dupont tries for a takedown but Nunes circles away easily
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dupont ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dupont looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nunes is fending him off so far but Dupont persists. Nope, Nunes circles away and we're back to standing.#KD#
Nunes drops Dupont with a beautiful combination! Dupont stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nunes is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Hugues Dupont has been cut.
Dupont misses with a jab to the body
and Nunes counters with a right hand from hell and Dupont is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD9
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Tharrier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dupont.#TD#
Tharrier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Tharrier wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Dupont's hips, looking to push off. But Dupont grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Tharrier screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Hugues Dupont!
A very excited looking Hugues Dupont made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD8
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Dinosuar Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dupont circles away.
Dinosuar Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Dupont sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dupont changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Dupont shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dinosuar Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dupont trying to control the action but Dinosuar Jr is working from the bottom.
Dupont is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dupont passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dinosuar Jr!
Dinosuar Jr wants to control but Dupont is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Dupont has control of Dinosuar Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dinosuar Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1#
Dupont wants to control the pace but Dinosuar Jr is squirming around nicely.
Dupont seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dinosuar Jr is holding on tight.
Dinosuar Jr tries to reverse the position but Dupont maintains control.#SUB2#
Dupont has control of Dinosuar Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dinosuar Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dupont fails to advance to Dinosuar Jr's back.
Dinosuar Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Dupont looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dinosuar Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dinosuar Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dinosuar Jr tries to get out of the position.
Dinosuar Jr is breathing heavily.#T2#
Dupont can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dinosuar Jr is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Dupont has hold of Dinosuar Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dinosuar Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dupont is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dinosuar Jr is in real trouble.
Dinosuar Jr is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Dupont is working for a rear naked choke. Dinosuar Jr is not defending it well and Dupont has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dinosuar Jr refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dinosuar Jr's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugues Dupont!
A very excited looking Hugues Dupont made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD7
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupont is defended easily by Naruhiko.
Naruhiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dupont keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Naruhiko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dupont is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Dupont decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Naruhiko regains full guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Naruhiko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Naruhiko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Naruhiko keeping full guard, as Dupont tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko controls Dupont momentarily but Dupont frees himself. #SUB2#
Naruhiko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Naruhiko wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Naruhiko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Naruhiko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naruhiko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dupont passes Naruhiko's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naruhiko tries to get to full guard but Dupont has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dupont is trying to control the action in half guard but Naruhiko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Naruhiko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Naruhiko wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dupont wants to work for an arm triangle but Naruhiko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Naruhiko is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dupont shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Naruhiko pinned against the cage. Naruhiko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Dupont shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Naruhiko is trying to defend but Dupont finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dupont is looking to stall here but Naruhiko recovers full guard.
Naruhiko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dupont won't allow Naruhiko to sweep him here. #T4#
Naruhiko keeping moving, preventing Dupont from controlling successfully.
Dupont passes Naruhiko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Naruhiko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dupont seems to be working for a kimura but Naruhiko defends the submission attempt.
Dupont looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Naruhiko is defending against the submission attempts here by Dupont.
Naruhiko manages to get to full guard.
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.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupont is defended easily by Naruhiko.
Dupont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naruhiko can do to turn this around?
Dupont shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naruhiko sprawls well. Naruhiko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dupont gets slowly back to his feet.
Dupont gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Naruhiko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dupont won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugues Dupont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
I wouldn't like to be where Dupont is right now.
Naruhiko working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Naruhiko scores with punches from side control.
Naruhiko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Naruhiko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Naruhiko wants to control but Dupont is keeping him busy.
Naruhiko working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#
Dupont is rocked!
Naruhiko scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Dupont is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dupont is trying to get back to half guard.
A big shot lands for Naruhiko! That's hurt Dupont! Will he recover? Naruhiko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
Okino Naruhiko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD6
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Slaughter throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Dupont counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slaughter is looking to improve his position.
Dupont wants to free his trapped foot but Slaughter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slaughter is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Slaughter actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dupont is looking for a kimura but Slaughter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dupont to get the leverage.
Slaughter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dupont prevents Slaughter from improving his position.#T1#
Slaughter won't allow Dupont to pass to mount.
Slaughter is looking to improve his position.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Slaughter is defending well.
Slaughter has his hands clasped together around Dupont's back. He's all about the action.
Slaughter tries to roll over but Dupont keeps him under control.
Slaughter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dupont trying to pass the guard but Slaughter defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slaughter can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Dupont wants to work for an arm triangle but Slaughter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slaughter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dupont might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dupont is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Slaughter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dupont stacks Slaughter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dupont!
Slaughter manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dupont is working for a submission of some sort.
Dupont uses his free foot to push down on Slaughter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Slaughter. #SUB#
Dupont is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Slaughter is surviving well by controlling Dupont's body position as best he can. #T3#
Slaughter is desperately trying to improve his position but Dupont has a good base and remains in mount.
Dupont controlling from the full mount.
Slaughter working to try and regain half guard.
Slaughter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Dupont is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Slaughter is pressing down on Dupont's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Slaughter is looking for a triangle but Dupont pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Dupont controlling from the top position.
Dupont is looking to pass into half guard but Slaughter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Slaughter is in guard.#REVB#
Slaughter trying to control but Dupont is working from the bottom.
Slaughter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slaughter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Dupont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slaughter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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!
#R2#
Slaughter tests Dupont's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slaughter tries to clinch up but Dupont circles away and keeps his distance.
Dupont is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dupont throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dupont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dupont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dupont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slaughter avoids it really well and circles away.
Slaughter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dupont avoids the body shot from Slaughter.
Slaughter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dupont moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupont. Slaughter does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Slaughter closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Dupont fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slaughter.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaughter.
Dupont swings wildly with an uppercut but Slaughter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dupont tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Dupont avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Slaughter works on Dupont's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Slaughter tries a body shot but Dupont blocks it.
Dupont prevents a body shot from Slaughter.
Dupont is trying to pull guard but Slaughter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slaughter stops a takedown attempt from Dupont.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugues Dupont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupont wants to stall.
Dupont blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Slaughter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slaughter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slaughter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dupont has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slaughter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slaughter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slaughter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Slaughter.
A short uppercut from Slaughter.
Slaughter tries to work over Dupont's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slaughter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dupont backwards.
Dupont is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slaughter scores with a shot to the side of Dupont's head. #T2#
Dupont looking for a takedown.
Slaughter is working Dupont over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaughter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slaughter lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Dupont is rocked!
Good body shot from Slaughter.
Oh Dupont is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slaughter is working Dupont over against the cage.
Slaughter creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dupont with a big uppercut! Dupont tries to clinch up but Slaughter pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dupont to the mat! Dupont covers up and Slaughter unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Victor Slaughter!
A very excited looking Victor Slaughter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD5
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Dupont throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bones was covering up waiting for the punch and Dupont finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dupont sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bones's guard.
Dupont content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bones is in trouble now - Dupont has advanced to mount!
Dupont controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Dupont looking to secure an arm triangle but Bones defends it well.
Dupont takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Dupont is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Dupont!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hugues Dupont!
During a confident post fight interview, Hugues Dupont thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD4
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dupont.
Machado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado thows a leg kick but Dupont checks it #TD2#
and Dupont counters with a takedown into side control.
Machado is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Dupont has hold of Machado's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Machado seems comfortable defending it but Dupont has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Machado is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Machado is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dupont couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugues Dupont!
A victorious Hugues Dupont thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD3
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dupont.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cruz can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Dupont is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dupont tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dupont has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Dupont thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dupont wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont tries to advance to mount but Cruz denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupont passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cruz!
Dupont prevents Cruz from getting the reversal.
Dupont with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T1#
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cruz wants to hold on but Dupont pushes him away.
Dupont seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cruz is holding on tight.
Cruz is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dupont is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cruz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Dupont has control of Cruz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cruz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Dupont fails to advance to Cruz's back.
Cruz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dupont fails to advance to Cruz's back.
Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Dupont seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Dupont is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cruz! #SUB#
Dupont working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Dupont has a good base and remains in mount.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupont wants to take Cruz's back here but Cruz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Dupont working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cruz's thigh. Cruz counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dupont is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dupont drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dupont jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Dupont got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dupont has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Cruz throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz managing to control the position.
Cruz lands a decent shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues Dupont dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Dupont sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dupont changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupont is defended easily by Cruz.
Dupont is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Dupont shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cruz's guard.
Dupont stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cruz is trying to keep Dupont in close.
Hugues Dupont overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont preventing the sweep.
Dupont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dupont doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dupont manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dupont drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cruz dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dupont's head.
Dupont wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Dupont keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass. #SUB#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dupont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Dupont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. #T2#
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Dupont's brow.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Dupont gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dupont manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Cruz distracts Dupont with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dupont swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dupont has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
Dupont looking to control.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dupont looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dupont is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cruz off and has taken his back!
Cruz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dupont tries to control but Cruz wriggling away. #SUB#
Dupont looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cruz 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.#T4#
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Dupont has control of the leg.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Dupont looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Dupont seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Cruz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dupont shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Dupont scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Dupont pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dupont is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cruz!
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Dupont wants to finish this one by submission but Cruz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dupont.
Cruz has given up his back. Will we see Dupont going for some submissions?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Dupont is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Dupont tightening his grip on Cruz, looking for the choke. #T1#
Cruz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Dupont.
Cruz turns into Dupont and is now in his guard.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Dupont controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cruz is working Dupont over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dupont wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Dupont blocks nicely. #SUB#
Dupont is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz trying to control but Dupont is working from the bottom.
Dupont can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Cruz there. #T3#
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupont keeps working.
Cruz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Dupont wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dupont is trying to maintain the position but Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dupont defending well though.
Dupont is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cruz jumps into side control!
Cruz is chipping away with strikes.
#T4#
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupont keeps working.
Dupont sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dupont defending well though.
Cruz slips a nice elbow through Dupont's hands, connecting with Dupont's forehead.#ROC2#
Dupont is rocked!
Dupont wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dupont gets full guard.
Dupont controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Dupont is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cruz 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Dobson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dupont stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dobson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dupont swings for the body but Dobson moves out of range.
Dobson is looking to counter punch.
Hugues Dupont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupont takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Dobson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dupont to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dobson has control of Dupont's left arm, preventing Dupont from doing any damage.
Dobson trying to keep a closed guard but Dupont is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobson can't keep his opponent in guard - Dupont advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Dupont is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Dupont is trying to control. Dobson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dupont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dobson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dobson trying to control from the bottom.
Dupont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dobson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dupont performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
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.
Dobson tries to get to full guard but Dupont has control of the leg.
Dobson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dobson wants to improve his position but Dupont is controlling well.
Dobson is trying to stand up here but Dupont is controlling him well. #T3#
Dupont is trying to control. Dobson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dupont defending well as Dobson loads up on a big left hand.
Dobson scores with a nice right hand.
#TD2#
Dupont decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dobson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dupont has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dupont pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dobson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dupont!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugues Dupont!
Hugues Dupont thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Michael Dobson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh bugger all!'.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD1
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB2#
Dupont is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heahmund sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dupont wants to work for an arm triangle but Heahmund is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T2#
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.#SUB#
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.
#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#T3##SUB#
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. #SUB#
Heahmund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heahmund wants to improve his position but Dupont is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Heahmund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
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!#SUB#
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.
#R2#
Dupont just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Dupont fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heahmund sprawls well initially but Dupont persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Heahmund actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
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.#SUB#
Heahmund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
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.#T2##SUB2#
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.#T3##SUB2#
Dupont working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Heahmund preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dupont.
Heahmund trying to control but not successfully. #T4##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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!
#R3#
Dupont misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
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. #T1#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T2#
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.
#SUB2#
Dupont patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
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. #T3#
Dupont tries to keep control of the position but Heahmund is staying busy.#SUB2#
Dupont working for a choke but Heahmund is defending well. #SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
Dupont is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4#
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.
#SUB2#
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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Event:
Montreal RD 7
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dupont is defended easily by Eklund.#TD#
Eklund shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dupont's guard.
Dupont utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eklund looking to sit in guard and control but Dupont gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupont wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving.
Eklund 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Eklund is keeping the position.
Eklund on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eklund tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Eklund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eklund seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Eklund is trying to control the position but Dupont postures up.
Eklund keeping moving, preventing Dupont from controlling successfully.
Eklund wants to sweep but no luck.
Dupont must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eklund looking to control.
Eklund could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dupont trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom.
Dupont is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dupont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eklund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eklund will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eklund wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eklund wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eklund closes the distance and clinches up with Dupont, looking for a takedown. Eklund pushes Dupont against the cage but Dupont circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Dupont shoots in and gets a takedown into Eklund's guard.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund looking to control.
Eklund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dupont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eklund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dupont not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eklund wants to get back to his feet but Dupont is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eklund looking to control but Dupont passes into half guard.
#T3#
Eklund trying to control here.
Dupont wants to take a breather but Eklund is having none of it.
Eklund wants to get back to full guard.
Eklund trying to control but Dupont postures up.
Dupont is looking to advance position but Eklund won't allow it.
Dupont prevents Eklund from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dupont looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dupont working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Eklund's thigh. Eklund counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eklund looking for a sweep. Not yet Eklund, not yet.
Eklund is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dupont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupont stopping the sweep attempt from Eklund.
Dupont content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Eklund keeping moving, preventing Dupont from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
#R2##TD#
Eklund gets the takedown into side control.
Eklund lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Eklund landing a few strikes.
Dupont felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Dupont's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dupont manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Eklund tries to roll over but Dupont keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dupont is looking for a kimura here.
Hugues Dupont has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dupont trying to control from half guard but Eklund is working away.
Eklund slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dupont trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dupont won't allow Eklund to sweep him here.
Eklund seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Dupont is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dupont wants to pass the guard but Eklund is keeping the position.
Dupont trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dupont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eklund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eklund looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dupont drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eklund controls Dupont momentarily but Dupont frees himself.
Eklund is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dupont manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eklund postures up.
Eklund scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Dupont is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eklund defends well.#SUB2#
Dupont looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Dupont controls Eklund momentarily but Eklund frees himself.
Eklund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dupont is looking for a triangle but Eklund pushes his legs off easily.
Dupont pulls Eklund in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Eklund has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Eklund with a nice head shot there.
Eklund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eklund wants to control from the top but Dupont keeps moving.
Eklund landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dupont is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eklund with a nice head shot there.
Eklund content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eklund scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dupont has control of Eklund's left arm, preventing Eklund from doing any damage.
Eklund postures up.
#SUB2#
Dupont pushes a forearm under Eklund's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Eklund is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugues Dupont!
During a confident post fight interview, Hugues Dupont thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Montreal RD 6
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Du Mahss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dupont.#TD#
Dupont drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Du Mahss is pushing Dupont's head away, looking to escape. Dupont manages to hold on to the position though.
Dupont controls the position from side control.
Dupont seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Du Mahss for as long as he can get away with.
Du Mahss wants to get back to his feet but Dupont is dominant here and he's now got Du Mahss's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Mahss is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Dupont looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Dupont has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I would not like to be Du Mahss right now.
#SUB#
Dupont patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dupont is riding his opponent, not letting Du Mahss buck him off. #SUB#
Dupont is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dupont controlling the positon.
Du Mahss is trying to get back to his feet but Dupont has full control of the position and if anything, Du Mahss has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2##SUB#
Dupont is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Du Mahss is trying to get back to his feet but Dupont has full control of the position and if anything, Du Mahss has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dupont is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Dupont has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Du Mahss is in real trouble here. Dupont gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Du Mahss is tapping out! Dupont wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugues Dupont!
During a confident post fight interview, Hugues Dupont thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Tommy Du Mahss had this to say: 'I HOPE YOU STUB YOUR PINKIE TOE AND FALL UP THE STAIRS!'.
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Event:
Montreal RD 5
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Dupont closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tharrier to the mat! Tharrier manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tharrier wants to stand up but Dupont is controlling him.
Dupont is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tharrier wants to stand up but Dupont is controlling him.
Dupont sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tharrier's guard.
Dupont prevents Tharrier from standing back up.
Dupont wants to pass to mount but Tharrier is defending the position.
Dupont works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier is trying to stand up.
Dupont controlling the pace for now.
Dupont wants to take his opponent's back but Tharrier doesn't allow it.
Tharrier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Tharrier wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dupont moves to back control. #SUB2#
Tharrier won't enjoy being in this position. Dupont looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tharrier is tapping - it's over boys! Dupont picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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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Event:
Montreal RD 4
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Dupont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior looks winded!
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dupont swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dupont throws a body shot but no joy.
Junior looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dupont paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dupont seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Junior is looking to clinch. #TD#
Dupont shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Junior is trying to defend but Dupont finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dupont is looking to advance position but Junior won't allow it. #SUB#
Dupont is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dupont to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now.
Dupont stalling. #T1##SUB#
Dupont is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Dupont eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Dupont is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Junior defends it well.
Dupont keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.
Dupont is pressing down on Junior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junior is holding on for now. #SUB#
Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.
Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Dupont sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior 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 tries to roll but Junior sticks to his back.
Dupont trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Junior avoiding Dupont 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
I really don't envy Dupont right now.
#SUB2#
Junior tightening his grip on Dupont, looking for the choke.
Dupont is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Junior looking for the RNC.
Dupont trying to control the action but Junior just sinks the hooks in.
Dupont wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Dupont breaks Junior's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dupont tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Junior has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dupont is working hard here to advance position.
Junior being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupont continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues Dupont dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dupont throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dupont throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dupont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junior manages to avoid it.
Junior wants to counter the offense by Dupont and move into the clinch position.
Dupont throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Dupont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junior is looking to clinch.
Junior slips under a jab.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dupont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dupont swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Junior tries to clinch but Dupont moves out of range.
Junior avoids the body shot from Dupont.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Dupont throws a hook but Junior blocks it.
Junior closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dupont counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Dupont looks to land a left hand but Junior moved out of range nicely.
Junior is breathing heavily.
Dupont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Dupont.
Dupont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junior wants to clinch up but Dupont keeps it at a distance.
Dupont was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dupont.
Junior tries to clinch up but Dupont circles away and keeps his distance.
Dupont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junior manages to avoid it.
Dupont misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Dupont misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Dupont misses with an uppercut.
Junior looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dupont swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior blocks a jab.
Junior wants to clinch up but Dupont keeps it at a distance.
Dupont looks to land a left hand but Junior moved out of range nicely.
Dupont swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Dupont throws a body shot but no joy.
Dupont is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Junior's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
The fighters circling - Dupont throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Dupont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dupont paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dupont misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Dupont throws a looping overhand right but Junior ducks down to avoid it.
Dupont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dupont jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junior tries to clinch but Dupont moves out of range.
Dupont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Dupont swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dupont takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Dupont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dupont appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Junior tries to clinch up but Dupont circles away and keeps his distance.
Dupont scores with a hook to the body. Junior takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupont. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Dupont swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Dupont misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupont. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlos Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dupont paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dupont swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Dupont swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Dupont loads up on a big right hand but Junior slips the punch.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dupont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dupont keeps the fight on the outside.
Dupont swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dupont misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dupont was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dupont missing with a left hand there. Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Junior tries to clinch but Dupont is having none of it.
Junior staying out of range there.
Junior takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dupont with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dupont misses with a body shot.
Dupont looks to land a right hand but Junior moved out of range.
Junior wants to clinch up but Dupont keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Dupont tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dupont.
Junior tries to clinch there but Dupont circles away.
Dupont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Dupont.
Dupont misses with a looping left.
Dupont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away.
Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 lands a nice shot to the body.
Dupont misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugues Dupont dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupont. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dupont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junior wants to counter the offense by Dupont and move into the clinch position.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Dupont circles away.
Dupont throwing a counter right hand but Junior manages to avoid it.
Dupont misses with a body shot.
Junior is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dupont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away.
Dupont is looking to wear down Junior with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dupont throws a jab but it's blocked by Junior.
Junior tries to clinch up but Dupont circles away and keeps his distance.
Dupont throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Junior tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Dupont counters with a shoot takedown. Junior fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupont forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Dupont is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dupont. #T1#
Dupont trying to control the pace.
Dupont works his way into side control.
Dupont tries to stand but Junior is controlling his head.
Dupont slows the pace down. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Junior stops Dupont from passing to mount.
Dupont advances nicely into full mount.
Dupont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Junior on the ground.
Dupont content just to control the position here.
Dupont is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dupont controlling his opponent.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hugues Dupont overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dupont content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB#
Dupont is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Junior is surviving well by controlling Dupont's body position as best he can.
Junior tries to improve his position but instead Dupont has taken his back!
Carlos Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugues Dupont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Dupont looking for the choke from the back.
Junior wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Junior right now.
#T4#
Dupont keeps control of the position as Junior tries to break free.
Dupont controlling the position well here. Junior rolled but Dupont kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Dupont.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Junior defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dupont's arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugues Dupont showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dupont 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
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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Event:
Montreal RD 3
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Dupont scores with a takedown into Gallowgate's guard.
Dupont content to stall in guard here.
Gallowgate 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.#SUB2#
Dupont has gone for a leg lock! Gallowgate slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dupont's guard.#REVR#
Dupont pulls Gallowgate in close to his closed guard and prevents Gallowgate from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dupont is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gallowgate frees his head nicely. Oh but Dupont has switched to an armbar! Gallowgate is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hugues Dupont!
Hugues Dupont seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Montreal RD 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
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.#CL#
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.#TD2#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
Slaughter throwing strikes from guard but Dupont blocks nicely. #SUB2#
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. #REVB#
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. #SUB2#
Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Slaughter looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Dupont is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slaughter has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Slaughter is pressing down on Dupont's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Slaughter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dupont is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
Dupont thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dupont tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slaughter manages to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Slaughter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Slaughter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
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!
#R2#
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.#CL#
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. #TD2#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#T1#
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.#SUB#
Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dupont pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
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.
#T2##SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB2#
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!#SUB#
Dupont preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Slaughter.
Dupont rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Slaughter seems to be working for a kimura but Dupont defends the submission attempt.
Dupont trying to control but Slaughter postures up.
#T4#
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.
#SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
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!
#R3##CL#
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.
#TD2#
Dupont jumps into guard, dragging Slaughter to the mat.
Slaughter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #REVB##T1#
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.#SUB#
Slaughter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slaughter is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Slaughter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Slaughter actively working from the bottom here.
Victor Slaughter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dupont prevents Slaughter from improving his position.#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dupont seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Slaughter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dupont slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Dupont is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slaughter sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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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Event:
Montreal RD 1
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Dupont closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Dupont shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dupont showed some decent athleticism there.
Bones scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dupont manages to mount him!
Dupont tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Dupont has isolated one of Bones's arms. Bones looking to fight him off but Dupont twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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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