PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aniceto Platanares (ranked 8704 p4p, 665 weight class) and Christophe Dupree (ranked 7561 p4p, 625 weight class). Platanares comes to the cage accompanied by Las Piedras Rodantes (El Tri de Mejico). Dupree has chosen Hail Mary as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Platanares
vs
Dupree

202 cm
27
260 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
244 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

KAGED
Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aniceto Platanares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Dupree!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Platanares closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Platanares lands in his opponent's guard.
Platanares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Platanares scoring with punches to the head and body.
Platanares throws an elbow that misses. Dupree uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Platanares's guard. Nice move by Dupree!

Dupree controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dupree tries to stand but Platanares is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree stops Platanares from standing up.
Dupree trying to control the position from guard on top but Platanares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dupree drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Platanares manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dupree has Platanares in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Platanares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Platanares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Platanares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dupree swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Platanares throws a big elbow that misses.
Platanares postures up in Dupree's guard and throws a big left but Dupree blocks it.
Platanares passes Dupree's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Platanares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Platanares connects with a nice short shot to Dupree's temple.
Dupree keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Platanares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Platanares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dupree's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Platanares.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupree avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dupree is on top in guard.

Dupree wants to stand but Platanares is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dupree stays in close to Platanares's body and controls the position.
Dupree wants to control from the top but Platanares keeps moving.
Dupree trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Platanares keeping moving, preventing Dupree from controlling successfully.
Dupree working some strikes from top position.
Dupree pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Platanares is keeping the position for now.
Platanares on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Platanares tries to get out of the position.
Dupree throws a big right hand that misses.
Dupree trying to control but Platanares is working from the bottom.
Platanares wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dupree manages to pass to side control.
Dupree seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Platanares does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dupree wants to pass the guard but Platanares is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dupree is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Platanares reverses the position - he's now on top in Dupree's guard.
Dupree is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dupree keeping moving, preventing Platanares from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Platanares stopping the sweep attempt from Dupree.
Platanares throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dupree works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Platanares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aniceto Platanares 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.

Platanares closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Platanares lands in his opponent's guard.
Platanares scoring with punches to the head and body.
Platanares has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dupree utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Platanares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Platanares stands up over Dupree, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dupree utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Platanares distracts Dupree with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Platanares throws a big elbow that misses.
Platanares throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Platanares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Platanares will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dupree looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Platanares throws an elbow that misses. Dupree uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Platanares's guard. Nice move by Dupree!

Dupree trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree trying to move into half guard but instead Platanares has managed to sweep!

Dupree is trying to keep Platanares in close.
Platanares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Platanares stands up over Dupree, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Platanares landing with the ground and pound.
Platanares throws a big elbow that misses.
Platanares postures up and lands a big shot to Dupree's brow.
Platanares wants to control from the top but Dupree keeps moving.
Platanares throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree keeping moving, preventing Platanares from controlling successfully.
Platanares works over Dupree with some ground and pound from guard.
Platanares connects with a couple of short punches.
Dupree working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Platanares.
Dupree not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Platanares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Platanares postures up.
Dupree keeping moving, preventing Platanares from controlling successfully.
Dupree is trying to control the position but Platanares postures up.
Platanares is working Dupree over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Platanares stands up over Dupree, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dupree preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Platanares is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Platanares throwing strikes from guard but Dupree blocks nicely.
Platanares works over Dupree with some ground and pound from guard.
Platanares won't allow Dupree to sweep him here.
Dupree working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Platanares.
Platanares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Platanares throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Platanares's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Platanares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dupree can do to turn this around?
Platanares distracts Dupree with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Platanares throws a big right hand that misses.
Platanares throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Platanares throwing strikes from guard but Dupree blocks nicely.
Dupree is trying to keep Platanares in close.
Platanares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dupree controls Platanares momentarily but Platanares frees himself.
Platanares won't allow Dupree to get back to his feet.
Dupree keeping full guard, as Platanares tries to pass.
Platanares throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Platanares trying to control but Dupree is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Platanares or perhaps it was just good defense by Dupree, which made it look bad.
Dupree swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aniceto Platanares dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Platanares has a takedown stuffed.

Platanares instigates a clinch.

Dupree breaks from the clinch.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses.
Platanares attempts a counter takedown but Dupree avoids it well and moves away.
Dupree scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dupree tries a head kick but it misses.
Platanares attempts a counter takedown but Dupree avoids it well and moves away.
Dupree is looking to slow Platanares down with leg kicks.
Dupree keeps Platanares at a distance using the push kick.
Platanares sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Dupree.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dupree scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dupree lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dupree throws a head kick but Platanares moves out of range.
Platanares attempts a counter takedown but Dupree avoids it well and moves away.
Dupree with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dupree scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Platanares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dupree.
Dupree cracks a nice hook into Platanares's ribs.
Platanares has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dupree finds it's way round the side to connect with Platanares's head.
Dupree with a nice cross.
Dupree throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by Dupree.

Dupree moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Platanares goes down! Can Dupree finish him!?

Platanares is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oh Platanares is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dupree lands a couple of elbows.
Dupree trying to control but Platanares is working from the bottom.
Platanares seems to have got his legs back now.
Dupree working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dupree looking to sit in guard and control but Platanares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platanares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dupree preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dupree avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Platanares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Platanares throws a big elbow that misses.
Aniceto Platanares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dupree wants to stand up but Platanares is controlling him.
Platanares throws an elbow that misses. Dupree uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Platanares's guard. Nice move by Dupree!

Platanares keeping full guard, as Dupree tries to pass.
Dupree wants to stand and escape but instead Platanares has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Platanares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christophe Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Platanares postures up in Dupree's guard and throws a big left but Dupree blocks it.
Platanares content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Platanares makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Platanares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aniceto Platanares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Platanares 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.
Dupree tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Platanares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Platanares seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dupree for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Platanares continues to stall.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Dupree drives through and clinches with Platanares against the cage.
Dupree throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dupree wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Platanares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Christophe Dupree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Platanares has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aniceto Platanares!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aniceto Platanares made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Christophe Dupree was interviewed post fight and said 'The Duke never gives up!'.