PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Deschamps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurent Dupeyron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laurent Dupeyron will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Deschamps
vs
Dupeyron

170 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

173 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jean Deschamps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laurent Dupeyron!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deschamps changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dupeyron tries to avoid it but Deschamps manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dupeyron to the ground. Dupeyron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deschamps avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dupeyron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deschamps shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dupeyron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deschamps avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dupeyron throws a series of punches but Deschamps moves out of range.
Dupeyron tests Deschamps's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dupeyron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dupeyron!
Dupeyron leaves Deschamps with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Deschamps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Dupeyron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dupeyron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dupeyron lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Deschamps shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dupeyron's guard.
Deschamps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deschamps throws a strike but Dupeyron rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Deschamps looking for a sweep. Not yet Deschamps, not yet.
Deschamps has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupeyron is looking to stand up but Deschamps won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupeyron must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dupeyron preventing the sweep.
Deschamps has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dupeyron stuffs the takedown.

Deschamps closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dupeyron's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deschamps pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dupeyron is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschamps is looking to advance position but Dupeyron has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Dupeyron gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Dupeyron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deschamps is breathing heavily.
Deschamps has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dupeyron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deschamps under the eye.
Dupeyron scores with a shot to the body.
Dupeyron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deschamps changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dupeyron tries to avoid it but Deschamps manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dupeyron to the ground. Dupeyron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dupeyron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dupeyron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschamps fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dupeyron stuns Deschamps with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupeyron lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Deschamps backs up against the cage.
Dupeyron catches Deschamps with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Dupeyron.
Deschamps shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dupeyron but Dupeyron pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dupeyron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deschamps at a distance.
Dupeyron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deschamps.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dupeyron looks to land a combination. Deschamps sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dupeyron lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Deschamps backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dupeyron misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dupeyron.
Laurent Dupeyron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupeyron throws a nice looking combination but Deschamps bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Deschamps shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dupeyron's guard.
Deschamps passes Dupeyron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dupeyron is trying to stand up here but Deschamps is controlling him well.
Deschamps content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dupeyron is trying to stand up here but Deschamps is controlling him well.
Deschamps seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dupeyron is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jean Deschamps has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Deschamps shoots for a double leg takedown but Dupeyron sprawls well. He's pushed Deschamps's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dupeyron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deschamps shoots in and drives through. Dupeyron sprawls well.
Deschamps shoots in for a double leg but Dupeyron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Deschamps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deschamps takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dupeyron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Deschamps with that takedown attempt.
Dupeyron lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dupeyron.
Dupeyron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupeyron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dupeyron thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Deschamps with that takedown attempt.
Dupeyron scores with a jab to the body.
Deschamps takes one to the chin there.
Dupeyron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deschamps rather than just go for the knockout.
Dupeyron moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deschamps shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dupeyron as he avoids it easily.
Dupeyron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deschamps at a distance.
Deschamps takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck for Deschamps with that takedown attempt.

Deschamps scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupeyron is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Deschamps asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dupeyron dodges the ground and pound from Deschamps.
Dupeyron pushes Deschamps away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Deschamps gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Deschamps landing a few strikes.
Deschamps scoring with punches from side control.
Dupeyron is trying to escape the position but Deschamps is controlling the position.
Deschamps lands an elbow.
Deschamps in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Dupeyron's face as Deschamps controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschamps lands an elbow.
Deschamps working the head with strikes.
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.
Deschamps in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Dupeyron is working to avoid the ground and pound but Deschamps connects with a decent elbow.
Deschamps lands a decent elbow from side control.
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.
Dupeyron is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Deschamps's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dupeyron avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Deschamps.
Deschamps wants to control but Dupeyron is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Deschamps drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dupeyron can't keep his opponent in guard - Deschamps advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deschamps with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Deschamps has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dupeyron looks like he's trying to stand up.
Deschamps takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dupeyron wants to get back to his feet.
Jean Deschamps overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dupeyron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deschamps missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Deschamps seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschamps's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Deschamps is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dupeyron is trying to stand back up but Deschamps is controlling him
Deschamps content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Deschamps is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dupeyron!
Deschamps controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschamps lands a heavy elbow.
Deschamps putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dupeyron is trying to stand up.
Deschamps 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.
Deschamps content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupeyron tries to buck Deschamps off but he can't manage it.
Deschamps working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Deschamps controlling from the full mount.
You get the feeling that Dupeyron really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Deschamps connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Deschamps lands a nice shot to the head.
Deschamps sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Deschamps breaks from Dupeyron's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Deschamps with shots to the head and body - Dupeyron looks very uncomfortable down there.
Deschamps in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Deschamps controlling the position easily from mount.
Dupeyron taking shots to the head.
Deschamps working the ground and pound effectively.
Deschamps tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deschamps scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dupeyron?
Deschamps controlling from mount.
Laurent Dupeyron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deschamps fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Deschamps takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deschamps cracks Dupeyron with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Deschamps controlling his opponent.
Deschamps with good strikes from the mount here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Deschamps showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Deschamps 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jean Deschamps!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Jean Deschamps!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jean Deschamps!

Jean Deschamps wins by unanimous decision!