PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Burgendy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Dup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dup has chosen Burning Heart by Survivor as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Burgendy
vs
Dup

188 cm
21
193 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

183 cm
30
195 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Burgendy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Dup!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dup has closed the distance and engaged Burgendy in a clinch.

Dup lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Burgendy trying to control from the bottom.
Dup throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dup not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dup sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burgendy defending well though.
Dup has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dup thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burgendy's head.
Burgendy wants to control but Dup is keeping busy.
Dup looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dup throwing shots but Burgendy is blocking nicely.
Dup wants to control but Burgendy is keeping him busy.
Dup not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burgendy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dup is working away from the top position though.
Dup misses with a head shot. Burgendy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dup postures up in Burgendy's guard and throws a big left but Burgendy blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dup.
Dup chips away with some ground and pound.
Dup is looking to work some ground and pound but Burgendy has wrist control.
Dup chips away with some ground and pound.
Burgendy keeping moving, preventing Dup from controlling successfully.
Dup is looking to work some ground and pound but Burgendy has wrist control.
Burgendy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burgendy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dup throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dup loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dup looking to sit in guard and control but Burgendy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dup keeping full guard, as Burgendy tries to pass.
Burgendy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dup trying to keep a closed guard but Burgendy is proving a slippery customer.
Dup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burgendy stopping the sweep attempt from Dup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dup is on top in guard.
Dup missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgendy is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dup trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Dup dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dup tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burgendy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dup somewhat.
No joy there for Dup, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dup takes a swing at Burgendy's ribcage but misses.
Burgendy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dup.
Dup shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burgendy sprawls well. Burgendy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dup gets slowly back to his feet.
Mr Burgendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Dup.
Burgendy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dup finds it's way round the side to connect with Burgendy's head.

Burgendy shoots in and gets a takedown into Dup's guard.
Burgendy working some strikes from top position.
Dup keeping moving, preventing Burgendy from controlling successfully.
Dup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgendy throws an elbow that misses. Dup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burgendy's guard. Nice move by Dup!
Dup sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dup throwing strikes but missing.
Max Dup has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burgendy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dup!
Burgendy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Burgendy dominating with strikes here.
Burgendy landing strikes from the mount and Dup is in trouble!
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!
Burgendy looking to finish with strikes here!
Burgendy throwing strikes here but Dup is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Burgendy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Burgendy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Burgendy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Burgendy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Burgendy misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy unloads with some shots from mount but Dup bucks and avoids them well.
Dup slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burgendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dup tries to roll over but Burgendy keeps him under control.
Burgendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dup keeps working.
Dup avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burgendy.
Dup taking some punishment here, with Burgendy in his half guard.
Burgendy throwing shots but Dup is blocking nicely.
Burgendy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dup defending well though.
Burgendy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burgendy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burgendy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burgendy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dup defending well though.
Dup tries to get to full guard but Burgendy has control of the leg.
Dup moves into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dup looking for a sweep. Not yet Dup, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burgendy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burgendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dup working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burgendy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Burgendy dominated that second round.
That's time! Burgendy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dup cracks Burgendy with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from Dup. Those never looked like landing.
Burgendy shoots in for a takedown but Dup shows good takedown defense.
Burgendy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dup connects with a looping right hand.

Dup drops Burgendy with a right and a left! Dup comes rushing in but Burgendy regains his composure and manages to keep Dup in guard.

Burgendy is rocked!

It looks like Mr Burgendy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dup throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgendy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oh Burgendy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dup is in close to Burgendy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dup trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dup throws an elbow that misses. Burgendy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dup's guard. Nice move by Burgendy!
Burgendy seems to have got his legs back now.
Dup is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burgendy postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dup wants to sweep here but Burgendy controlling him for the moment.
Burgendy postures up in Dup's guard and throws a big left but Dup blocks it.
Dup is pulling down on Burgendy's head. It's preventing any offense from Burgendy, at least for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Max Dup wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dup throws a lazy head kick
enabling Burgendy to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgendy drops his hands momentarily and Dup takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burgendy slips a jab and a cross from Dup.
Dup throws a combination that misses
and Burgendy counters with a nice uppercut.
Dup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dup shoots for a double leg takedown but Burgendy sprawls well. He's pushed Dup's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Burgendy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burgendy breaks the clinch.
Dup is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burgendy.
The fighters circling - Burgendy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burgendy wants to clinch up but Dup keeps it at a distance.
Burgendy shoots in looking for a takedown. Dup tries to sprawl out of it but Burgendy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dup manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dup throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dup throws a jab but it's blocked by Burgendy.
Burgendy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burgendy.
Dup misses with a series of wild punches.
Dup swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burgendy counters with a straight right hand.
Burgendy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dup sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Burgendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy lands a nice shot that snaps Dup's head back.
Burgendy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dup misses with a two punch combination.
Burgendy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dup.
Burgendy cracks Dup with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burgendy moves forwards but Dup connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burgendy tries to clinch there but Dup circles away.
Dup stuffs the takedown.
Dup fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burgendy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burgendy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dup.
Burgendy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dup fails to land with a series of punches.
Dup looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burgendy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Burgendy jabs Dup right on the nose. Dup blinks but takes it well.

Burgendy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dup's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dup avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burgendy.
Burgendy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burgendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dup keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgendy working the head and body with strikes.
Dup avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burgendy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Dup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dup 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Dup!