PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 478 p4p, 69 weight class) and Christophe Dupree (ranked 601 p4p, 93 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.

Biscuit
vs
Dupree

183 cm
25
230 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

190 cm
25
244 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christophe Dupree!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biscuit.
Jab by Biscuit.
Dupree throws a sloppy head kick and Biscuit moves out of range easily.
Biscuit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Biscuit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Dupree 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Biscuit tries to clinch up.
Dupree's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Biscuit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dupree scrambles back to his feet.
Biscuit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Biscuit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Biscuit lunges at Dupree with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dupree's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses.
Biscuit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dupree throws a head kick but Biscuit moves out of range.
Biscuit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dupree. Dupree circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dupree avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree looks to land a left hand but Biscuit moved out of range nicely.
Christophe Dupree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Dupree.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupree. Biscuit does a little dance to reset his feet.

Biscuit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dupree did well to prevent Biscuit getting side control.
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. Biscuit connects with a nice short shot to Dupree's temple.
Dupree blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biscuit.
Biscuit lands strikes from half guard.
Biscuit with the ground and pound but Dupree uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Biscuit throwing strikes from guard but Dupree blocks nicely.
Biscuit throws a strike but Dupree rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree trying to stand up but can't free himself from Biscuit's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dupree tries to stand but Biscuit is controlling from the bottom.
Biscuit wants to sweep here but Dupree controlling him for the moment.
Biscuit has Dupree pulled in close to control his posture.
Biscuit continues to stall.
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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit 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.
Dupree has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Biscuit is proving hard to escape from.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Biscuit has managed to clinch.
Biscuit tries to throw a body punch but Dupree avoids it by throwing Biscuit back against the cage.
Biscuit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biscuit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biscuit throws an elbow that misses.
Biscuit misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Dupree breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit blocks a head kick by Dupree.
Biscuit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dupree sprawls and moves away.
Biscuit looks to land a combination. Dupree sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupree. Biscuit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biscuit tries to clinch up.
Dupree is looking for the big counter here.

Biscuit feints and as Dupree raises his hands in defense, Biscuit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dupree is looking to stand up but Biscuit isn't so interested in that idea.
Biscuit throws an elbow that misses. Dupree uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biscuit's guard. Nice move by Dupree!

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Biscuit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dupree manages to get himself to full guard.

Dupree preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schmorgen Biscuit 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.

Dupree throws a lazy right hand but Biscuit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biscuit takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.

Dupree gets caught flat footed, as Biscuit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Biscuit chips away with some ground and pound.
Biscuit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dupree keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully.
Biscuit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Biscuit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit landing some decent shots from guard.
Biscuit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Biscuit is looking to work some ground and pound but Dupree has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Biscuit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biscuit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biscuit is looking to work some ground and pound but Dupree has wrist control.
Biscuit won't allow Dupree to get back to his feet.
Biscuit throws a big elbow that misses.
Biscuit throws a big right hand that misses.
Dupree working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biscuit.
Biscuit throws an elbow that misses. Dupree uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biscuit's guard. Nice move by Dupree!

Biscuit managing to control the position.
Biscuit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree stopping the sweep attempt from Biscuit.
Dupree wants to stand but Biscuit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Biscuit pulls Dupree in to control the position.
Biscuit looking for a sweep. Not yet Biscuit, not yet.
Biscuit pulls Dupree in close to his closed guard and prevents Dupree from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dupree throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dupree misses with a head kick.
Biscuit tries to counter with a takedown but Dupree is quick to defend against it.
Biscuit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dupree takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dupree tries to bum rush Biscuit with a series of wild strikes but Biscuit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dupree looks to score with a jab to the body but Biscuit is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree defending well as Biscuit loads up on a big left hand.
Biscuit throws a nice looking combination but Dupree bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dupree is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Dupree.
Biscuit fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Biscuit does it's job there.
Biscuit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dupree moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
Biscuit thuds a left hand into Dupree's body.
Biscuit avoids the head kick by Dupree.
Biscuit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dupree can do to turn this around?
Dupree keeps Biscuit at a distance using the push kick.
Biscuit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christophe Dupree is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dupree lands a big head kick that sends Biscuit tumbling to the mat! Dupree takes a step backwards and waves Biscuit back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Biscuit gets a takedown into half guard.
Dupree has hold of Biscuit's hands but Biscuit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Biscuit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dupree defending well though.
Biscuit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Biscuit 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.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dupree is trying to stand back up but Biscuit is controlling him
Dupree avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biscuit.
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 Schmorgen Biscuit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Biscuit connects with a body shot that sends Dupree's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick from Dupree misses.
Dupree gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Biscuit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dupree.
Biscuit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Biscuit looks to score with a jab to the body but Dupree is just out of range.

Dupree gets caught flat footed, as Biscuit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Biscuit trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biscuit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biscuit stands up over Dupree, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Biscuit 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit throws a strike but Dupree rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Biscuit has control of Dupree's left arm, preventing Dupree from doing any damage.
Dupree wanted to stand there but Biscuit had control of the position.
Biscuit has control of Dupree's left arm, preventing Dupree from doing any damage.
Biscuit wants to sweep here but Dupree controlling him for the moment.
Dupree has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Biscuit is proving hard to escape from.
Biscuit 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 two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Biscuit has a closed guard, preventing Dupree from standing up.
Dupree must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Biscuit is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dupree wants to stand but Biscuit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dupree misses with a body kick.
Dupree's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Biscuit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dupree scrambles back to his feet.
Christophe Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dupree stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dupree wants it to stay on the feet.
Christophe Dupree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biscuit moves in looking to clinch but Dupree pushes him off.
Dupree takes one to the side of the head.
Biscuit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit avoids the head kick by Dupree.
Dupree misses with a straight left.
Dupree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biscuit.

Biscuit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Biscuit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupree keeps working.
Biscuit throws an elbow but Dupree slips to the side and avoids it well.
Biscuit cracks Dupree with a big elbow.
Dupree 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.
Dupree is trying to get back to his feet.
Dupree prevents Biscuit from improving position.
Biscuit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupree keeps working.
Schmorgen Biscuit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dupree is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Dupree's face as Biscuit controls the position.
Schmorgen Biscuit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dupree pushes Biscuit away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Biscuit gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Dupree bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Biscuit takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biscuit blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schmorgen Biscuit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Biscuit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schmorgen Biscuit!
Schmorgen Biscuit managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
The defeated Christophe Dupree had this to say: 'Win or lose, I believe in giving my best and that is what I alwaways do'.