PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bam Risso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dion Dupree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dion Dupree will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Risso
vs
Dupree

175 cm
19
133 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

220 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bam Risso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dion Dupree!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Risso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Risso tries to clinch up but Dupree circles away and keeps his distance.
Risso tries to clinch there but Dupree circles away.
Risso throws a low kick but Dupree avoids it.
Risso misses with a series of wild punches.
Bam Risso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Risso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dupree.
Dupree fails with the takedown.
Dupree shoots in for a double leg but Risso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Risso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dupree sprawls well initially but Risso persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Risso wants to stand but Dupree has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Dupree looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dupree actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Risso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Risso sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dupree defending well though.
Dupree is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree is pressing down on Risso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dupree has control of Risso's left arm, preventing Risso from doing any damage.
Dupree looks gassed!
Dupree tries to strike from the bottom.
Dupree manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dupree manages to capitalize on a mistake by Risso to take his back!
Risso looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Dupree throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Risso!
Risso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Risso is trying to get back to his feet but Dupree has full control of the position and if anything, Risso has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Risso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dupree on the ground.
Risso trying to get back to his feet but Dupree is in full control for now.
Risso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Dupree is persistently looking for the submission but Risso is defending it well.
Risso is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Risso controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Dupree is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Risso is keeping busy.
Risso has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Dupree really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Risso.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risso is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupree controlling from the back.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dion Dupree just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Dupree scores a takedown into full mount!
Risso is working to get back to half guard.
Risso wants to hold on but Dupree pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Risso really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Risso is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Dupree has taken his back!
Dupree is looking to control Risso but Risso is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dupree looking for the choke but no joy.

Risso defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dupree's arms.
Risso is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A lull in the action here.
Risso is trying to get back to his feet but Dupree has full control of the position and if anything, Risso has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A lull in the action here.
Dupree just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dupree drives through with a takedown into guard.
Risso wants to get back to his feet but Dupree is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dupree trying to control but Risso is working from the bottom.
Dupree won't allow Risso to get back to his feet.
Risso keeping full guard, as Dupree tries to pass.
Dupree won't allow Risso to sweep him here.
Dupree is standing up over Risso. Risso looks to escape but Dupree dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Risso wants to get back to his feet but Dupree is dominant here and he's now got Risso's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree controlling his opponent.
Risso throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dupree. What's that going to do exactly?
You get the feeling that Risso really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dupree prevents Risso from getting the reversal.
Risso is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dupree landing punches.
Risso is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Dupree is working for a guillotine from mount but Risso frees his head quite easily.
Risso's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Risso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Risso is trying to stand up.
Dupree is trying to take his opponent's back.
Risso is trying to escape the mount.
Risso is in a horrible position here. Dupree smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dupree controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risso is looking to improve his position but Dupree isn't that keen on the idea.
Risso is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dupree has taken his back.
Dupree keeps control of the position easily here as Risso tries to buck him off.
Risso is trying to stand back up.
What can Risso do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The referee is taking a good look at Risso as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dupree!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dupree is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Risso up.
Dupree connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Risso to escape the position.

Dupree is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dupree's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Risso wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Risso showing good submission defense here.
Risso looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dion Dupree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Risso throws a right hand that Dupree ducks under and follows up with a left that Dupree also avoids with ease.

Dupree closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Risso to the mat! Risso manages to get full guard.

Risso looking for a guillotine here but Dupree defends easily.
Dupree won't allow Risso to get back to his feet.
Risso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dupree tries to free his leg and advance position but Risso is retaining full guard.
Dupree controlling from the top position.
Dupree trying to control but Risso is working from the bottom.
Dupree pushing down on Risso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dupree missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree controlling the pace.
Dupree is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dupree content just to control the position here.
Risso tries to buck Dupree off but he can't manage it.

Dupree looking for a guillotine from mount but Risso is having none of it.
Risso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dupree controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risso wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dion Dupree has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dupree landing punches.
Risso is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dupree sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Dupree has hold of Risso's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Risso manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risso is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dupree looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dupree breaks from Risso's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dupree lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Risso hang on?
Dupree takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Risso is trying to stand.
BOOM! Dupree connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dupree trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Risso defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dupree.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Risso really wants to buck Dupree off and get back to his feet.
Risso keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Risso wants to get back to his feet.
Dupree landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bam Risso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Risso is trying to stand.

Dupree jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Risso manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Risso misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Risso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dupree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Risso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dupree moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bam Risso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dupree gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dion Dupree.
I've got Dupree winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dion Dupree!