PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Deupreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey's entrance music is Copperhead Road. A fine choice. Jacques Deupreaux acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Anstey
vs
Deupreaux

190 cm
26
272 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

175 cm
23
270 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Deupreaux!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deupreaux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Deupreaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Deupreaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Deupreaux closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Deupreaux lands in his opponent's guard.
Anstey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anstey has momentary wrist control but Deupreaux slips an elbow through the middle.
Deupreaux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Deupreaux from controlling successfully.
Deupreaux landing with the ground and pound.
Deupreaux trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Deupreaux is working Anstey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anstey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deupreaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anstey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Deupreaux puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anstey tries to get to full guard but Deupreaux has control of the leg.
Anstey has hold of Deupreaux's hands but Deupreaux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Deupreaux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Deupreaux controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Deupreaux postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Anstey to stand up.
Deupreaux tries to clinch but Anstey is having none of it.

Anstey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anstey wants to pass the guard but Deupreaux is defending well.

Anstey seems to be working for a kimura but Deupreaux defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is thwarting Deupreaux's attempts to control the position.

Anstey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deupreaux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anstey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deupreaux's head.

Anstey is looking for a kimura but Deupreaux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anstey to get the leverage.
Anstey thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Deupreaux to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Deupreaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deupreaux is looking to clinch.

Deupreaux fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anstey sprawls well initially but Deupreaux persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Deupreaux is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.

Deupreaux decides to return to a standing position.
Deupreaux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Deupreaux with a poor takedown

so Anstey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deupreaux tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Deupreaux has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anstey off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Deupreaux misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anstey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Deupreaux's half guard.
Anstey wants to free his trapped foot but Deupreaux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deupreaux's head.

Deupreaux kicks Anstey off and gets back to his feet.
Deupreaux misses with a two punch combination.

Deupreaux closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anstey did well to prevent Deupreaux getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anstey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Anstey looking for subs off his back but Deupreaux has passed one foot through into half guard.
Anstey taking some punishment here, with Deupreaux in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Deupreaux dominated that round.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Deupreaux misses with a few strikes there.
Deupreaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anstey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Deupreaux scores with a four punch combination!
Deupreaux shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense.
Deupreaux misses with a combination

and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Deupreaux won't be happy with that.
Deupreaux regains half guard, as Anstey was trying to land strikes.
Anstey thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Deupreaux to regain full guard.
Anstey thows a big elbow that misses.
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey throws and elbow that misses. Deupreaux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anstey's guard. Nice move by Deupreaux!
Deupreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Anstey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anstey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anstey is looking to advance position but Deupreaux won't allow it.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deupreaux's head.
Anstey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Deupreaux regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anstey.
Anstey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deupreaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anstey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deupreaux is keeping the position for now.

Anstey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deupreaux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deupreaux has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deupreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deupreaux manages to get himself to full guard.
Anstey throws a strike but Deupreaux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Deupreaux from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux postures up and lands a big shot to Anstey's brow.
Deupreaux scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deupreaux chips away with some ground and pound.

Anstey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deupreaux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.

Anstey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deupreaux passes into side control.
Deupreaux lands a nice forearm strike.

Deupreaux stands up.
Deupreaux lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux tries to clinch but Anstey moves away

so Anstey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!

Deupreaux manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Deupreaux misses with a takedown attempt

and Anstey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Deupreaux's guard now.
Ansteyis looking to pass into half guard but Deupreaux pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Deupreaux is in guard.
Jacques Deupreaux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anstey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Deupreaux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deupreaux looks like he's trying to stand up.
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 Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Deupreaux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Deupreaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacques Deupreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deupreaux throws a combination. Anstey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Deupreaux works over Anstey's head and body with a nice combination.
Anstey with a poor takedown
and Deupreaux counters with a two punch combo.
Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deupreaux.
Anstey shoots and misses

and Deupreaux counters by moving into the clinch.
Anstey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deupreaux dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Deupreaux breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deupreaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Deupreaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anstey slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anstey thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Deupreaux to regain full guard.
Deupreaux wants to stand and escape but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey throws a big right hand that misses.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ansteyis looking to pass into half guard but Deupreaux pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Deupreaux is in guard.
Anstey wants to improve his position but instead Deupreaux has moved into half guard.
Deupreaux lands strikes from half guard.
Anstey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Deupreaux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Deupreaux has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Anstey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Deupreaux to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Deupreaux 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anstey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deupreaux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anstey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Anstey looking to ground and pound but Deupreaux is blocking nicely.
Deupreaux holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Anstey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Anstey goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Deupreaux turns into him and now he's in Anstey's guard.

Anstey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deupreaux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.

Deupreaux gets to his feet. Anstey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Anstey fails with the takedown
and Deupreaux counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deupreaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anstey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Deupreaux misses.
Deupreaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Deupreaux really 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.

Deupreaux shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anstey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Deupreaux working the ground and pound.
Anstey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Deupreaux's best efforts.
Deupreaux prevents Anstey from improving his position.
Deupreaux lands with a punch from half guard.

Deupreaux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Deupreaux.
Anstey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deupreaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anstey's head.
It looks like Deupreaux is going to stand back up.
Deupreaux is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anstey tries to get to full guard but Deupreaux has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anstey.

Anstey working for a triangle but Deupreaux defends it easily.
Deupreaux forces his way into half guard.
Anstey wants to get back to full guard.
Deupreaux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Deupreaux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anstey wants to improve his position but Deupreaux is controlling well.
Anstey is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
Anstey tries to get to full guard but Deupreaux has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anstey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deupreaux postures up and lands a big shot to Anstey's brow.
Deupreaux slips nicely into half guard.

Anstey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deupreaux pulls his head out easily.
Deupreaux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Deupreaux tries to stand and escape but Anstey is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Deupreaux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deupreaux wants to get back to his feet.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Deupreaux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Deupreaux throws a series of strikes that have Anstey backpedaling.
Deupreaux throws a left and a right that both miss

and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Deupreaux won't be happy with that.
Anstey is trying to ground and pound but Deupreaux uses the momentary lack of control by Anstey to regain half guard.
Deupreaux is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anstey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deupreaux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anstey.

Anstey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deupreaux has managed to free his arm - good work.

Deupreaux pushes Anstey off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Deupreaux dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Deupreaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anstey lands a jab to the head.
Deupreaux misses with a wild combination.
Deupreaux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deupreaux misses with a hook to the body

and Anstey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Deupreaux's guard.

Anstey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Deupreaux looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Deupreaux looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Deupreaux!

Deupreaux decides to stand back up. Deupreaux steps back and let's Anstey get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Deupreaux or perhaps it was just good defense by Anstey which made him look bad.
Deupreaux is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Deupreaux falls off balance throwing a combination

and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anstey wants to work for an arm triangle but Deupreaux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Anstey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deupreaux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Deupreaux regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anstey.

Deupreaux has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anstey off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Deupreaux lands a nice hook to Anstey's body. Anstey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacques Deupreaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anstey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Deupreaux scores a takedown into full mount!
Anstey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deupreaux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anstey is desperately trying to improve his position but Deupreaux has a good base and remains in mount.
Deupreaux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anstey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux content to control rather than advance.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Deupreaux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deupreaux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Deupreaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anstey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Anstey working for a triangle but Deupreaux defends it easily.

Deupreaux stands up and waves to Anstey to follow him.
Bunny Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deupreaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Deupreaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deupreaux misses with a takedown
and Anstey counters with a nice uppercut.

Deupreaux 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Deupreaux gets to his feet. Anstey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacques Deupreaux.
Well Deupreaux 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Deupreaux!
Jacques Deupreaux is the new heavyweight champion!