PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Dupree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Lindgraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dupree might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Say Cleanse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dupree
vs
Lindgraf

155 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
20
130 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Dupree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mats Lindgraf!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindgraf fails with a takedown attempt.
Lindgraf shoots in for a double leg but Dupree sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dupree shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lindgraf defends it nicely.
Lindgraf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Lindgraf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree closes the distance and clinches up with Lindgraf, looking for a takedown. Dupree pushes Lindgraf against the cage but Lindgraf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Dupree with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Dupree. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dupree tries for a takedown but Lindgraf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lindgraf is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lindgraf counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Dupree looking for a guillotine here but Lindgraf defends easily.
Lindgraf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dupree's guard.
Lindgraf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lindgraf trying to control the action but Dupree is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Dupree's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dupree is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lindgraf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dupree sees it coming and defends easily.
Dupree is staying active underneath Lindgraf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Lindgraf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lindgraf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dupree is refusing to be controlled, as Lindgraf sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lindgraf is working for a kimura but Dupree is defending it quite comfortably.

Lindgraf is trying to work for a kimura but Dupree is defending well.
Dupree trying to control but Lindgraf postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lindgraf passes to side control.
Dupree stops Lindgraf from passing to mount.
Lindgraf trying to control the position but Dupree is working away.
Lindgraf works to advance to full mount. Dupree defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dupree is trying to escape the mount.
Dupree wants to control but Lindgraf is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dupree tries to clinch up.
Lindgraf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lindgraf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dupree sprawls well. Dupree wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lindgraf gets slowly back to his feet.
Dupree shoots in but Lindgraf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dupree gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lindgraf drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dupree dives on top into guard.

Lindgraf has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dupree has passed into side control.

Dupree wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lindgraf, who protects the arm well.
Dupree staying calm.
Dupree knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lindgraf on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf is looking to regain half guard here but Dupree keeps moving and retains side control.
Lindgraf sneaks back into half guard.

Lindgraf is defending against the submission attempts here by Dupree.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindgraf is positioning himself well to prevent Dupree advancing to mount.
Lindgraf is trying to maintain the position but Dupree is very close to passing his half guard.
Lindgraf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Dupree is looking for a kimura but Lindgraf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dupree to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lindgraf wants to get back to full guard.
Lindgraf is trying to maintain the position but Dupree is very close to passing his half guard.

Dupree seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindgraf is looking to control Dupree's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lindgraf avoid being mounted?

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lindgraf goes for a double leg but Dupree avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dupree continues to drive forward.
Jesse Dupree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mats Lindgraf.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stalling in the clinch from Dupree.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Dupree dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Dupree clinches up against the cage.
Dupree stops a takedown attempt from Lindgraf.

Dupree pulls guard.
Lindgraf wants to control from the top but Dupree keeps moving.
Dupree avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dupree might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lindgraf looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindgraf is in close to Dupree's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Lindgraf drops back looking for a leg! Dupree is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dupree manages to kick Lindgraf off! Lindgraf jumps back into Dupree's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dupree looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lindgraf passes into side control.

Lindgraf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Lindgraf tries for a kimura but Dupree is defending well.

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.
Lindgraf laying and praying for a moment but Dupree takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dupree has hold of Lindgraf's hands but Lindgraf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Dupree actively working from the bottom here.
Lindgraf wants to take a breather but Dupree is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Lindgraf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dupree has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lindgraf is working away from the top position though.
Lindgraf is trying to control. Dupree wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lindgraf is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dupree!
Lindgraf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dupree is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dupree bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dupree trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindgraf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupree looking to sit in guard and control but Lindgraf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Lindgraf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Lindgraf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lindgraf 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Lindgraf!
Jesse Dupree was interviewed post fight and said 'I got screwed'.