PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Duplesris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Boyle
vs
Duplesris

178 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

163 cm
20
158 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bart Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seth Duplesris!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duplesris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boyle counters with a series of strikes. Duplesris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Duplesris dodges the punch combination from Boyle.

Duplesris gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Duplesris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Duplesris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Duplesris decides to stand back up.
Duplesris shoots in and drives through. Boyle sprawls well.

Duplesris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duplesris trying to control the action but Boyle is working from the bottom.
Duplesris gets to mount! Boyle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Duplesris wants to control the pace but Boyle is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duplesris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Duplesris with shots to the head and body - Boyle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boyle 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duplesris trying to control from half guard but Boyle is working away.
Duplesris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duplesris tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boyle is not content to let Duplesris control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
It looks like Duplesris might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Duplesris should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Seth Duplesris.
Boyle shoots in but Duplesris avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Duplesris feints and as Boyle raises his hands in defense, Duplesris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duplesris trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyle controls Duplesris momentarily but Duplesris frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris landing some decent shots from guard.
Duplesris content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Duplesris preventing the sweep.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Seth Duplesris wasn't active enough on the ground.

Duplesris shoots in and gets a takedown into Boyle's guard.
Duplesris trying to control but Boyle is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle has a closed guard, preventing Duplesris from standing up.
Duplesris stopping the sweep attempt from Boyle.

Duplesris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boyle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Duplesris, into his guard.
Boyle looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Duplesris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Boyle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duplesris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bart Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Duplesris with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Boyle with that takedown attempt.
Boyle misses with a takedown attempt - Duplesris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Duplesris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boyle's half guard.
Boyle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duplesris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duplesris's back!

Boyle is persistently looking for the submission but Duplesris is defending it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duplesris is really stuck here.
Boyle has good solid back control here.
Seth Duplesris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boyle is trying to control but Duplesris is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Duplesris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boyle trying to control but Duplesris is having none of it.
Duplesris is just holding on here. Boyle manages to take his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris trying to control the position but Boyle manages to sink in the hooks.

Boyle looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Duplesris is controlling Boyle 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Duplesris lands a couple of digs.

Duplesris gets to his feet - Boyle follows without any prompting.
Duplesris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Duplesris duly obliges.
Duplesris misses with a takedown attempt - Boyle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown but Duplesris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duplesris avoids the head kick by Boyle.
Boyle shoots in but no luck this time.

Duplesris shoots in and gets a takedown into Boyle's guard.
Duplesris wants to control from the top but Boyle keeps moving.
Duplesris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duplesris lands a couple of digs.
Boyle being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Seth Duplesris wasn't active enough on the ground.

Duplesris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyle being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duplesris with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Duplesris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Boyle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Duplesris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Duplesris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duplesris forces his way into half guard.
Duplesris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Duplesris is working for a submission of some sort.
Duplesris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duplesris works his foot free and advances to mount.
Duplesris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Duplesris working for a guillotine from mount but Boyle is in no mood to give up.
Duplesris content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duplesris moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Boyle has worked his arm free - good work by Boyle!
Duplesris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boyle is looking for a sweep.
Boyle is not content to let Duplesris control the position.

Duplesris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle is looking for a sweep.

Duplesris goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boyle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Duplesris's guard! Nice work there by Boyle!
Duplesris is trying to control the position but Boyle postures up.
Duplesris keeping moving, preventing Boyle from controlling successfully.
Boyle is really struggling to control Duplesris but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Duplesris is trying to keep Boyle in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duplesris working a defensive guard but Boyle passes into half guard.
Duplesris manages to get to full guard.
Boyle postures up and lands a big shot to Duplesris's brow.
Bart Boyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boyle passes Duplesris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duplesris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boyle is working away from the top position though.
Seth Duplesris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duplesris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Duplesris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duplesris 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Duplesris!
Seth Duplesris took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.