PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Léo Saint-Clair (ranked 1147 p4p, 2975 weight class) and Howie Dewitt (ranked 137 p4p, 337 weight class). Saint-Clair comes to the cage accompanied by Seine Saint-Denis Style - Suprême NTM. Dewitt has chosen Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It as his entrance music. Howie Dewitt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Léo Saint-Clair's chin.

Saint-Clair
vs
Dewitt

194 cm
21
266
4 - 2 - 0

194 cm
22
245
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Bondi MMA 🏝️

Conquer
Conviction

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Léo Saint-Clair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Howie Dewitt!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint-Clair avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saint-Clair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saint-Clair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dewitt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint-Clair throws the left hand but Dewitt avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint-Clair misses the target.

Dewitt has managed to clinch.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dewitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dewitt lands an elbow just above Saint-Clair 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Clair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dewitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saint-Clair is leaning against Dewitt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint-Clair.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Saint-Clair blocks it.
Nice body punch from Dewitt - that landed with a thud.
Saint-Clair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saint-Clair struggles to land a body shot inside as Dewitt controls his hands.
A short right from Dewitt on the inside.
Saint-Clair lands a right hand.
Dewitt blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
Saint-Clair tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair misses with the head strike.
Saint-Clair blocks the elbow strike.
Saint-Clair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dewitt has a couple of punches blocked by Saint-Clair.
Nice body punch from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands a nice uppercut.
Saint-Clair looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dewitt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dewitt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saint-Clair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Dewitt.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Saint-Clair.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair dodges an elbow strike from Dewitt.
Saint-Clair lands a shoulder strike.
Saint-Clair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair throws a head punch that misses.
Saint-Clair misses with some punches.
Dewitt lands an elbow just above Saint-Clair 's eye.
Saint-Clair blocks an elbow strike from Dewitt.
Saint-Clair throws a head punch that misses.
Dewitt misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
Saint-Clair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
Saint-Clair working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saint-Clair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dewitt lands an uppercut.
Dewitt lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Léo Saint-Clair has been cut.
Saint-Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Saint-Clair lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saint-Clair takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saint-Clair avoiding damage.
Dewitt lands a nice elbow.
Saint-Clair blocking some punches.
Dewitt blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Saint-Clair on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewitt lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dewitt working aggressively here.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside that Saint-Clair shrugs off.
Dewitt letting Saint-Clair take a breather here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Clair fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint-Clair.
Dewitt misses with a body punch.
Dewitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Dewitt.
Dewitt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dewitt misses with some punches.
Saint-Clair can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Saint-Clair.
A nice left hand lands by Dewitt.
Saint-Clair misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Saint-Clair.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Léo Saint-Clair's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dewitt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dewitt throws a big shot that misses.
Saint-Clair blocks a jab.
Dewitt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saint-Clair throws an off balance right hand
and Dewitt counters with a nice uppercut.
Saint-Clair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dewitt.
Saint-Clair misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dewitt lands a big head kick that sends Saint-Clair tumbling to the mat! Dewitt takes a step backwards and waves Saint-Clair back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Saint-Clair is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint-Clair misses with an uppercut.
Oh Saint-Clair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Dewitt gets tackled into the cage by Saint-Clair. Saint-Clair maintains the clinch.
Saint-Clair seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saint-Clair.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint-Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Dewitt.
Saint-Clair lands with a short shot to the head.
Saint-Clair can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dewitt.
Saint-Clair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dewitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint-Clair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint-Clair tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Saint-Clair back against the cage.
Saint-Clair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dewitts head.
The referee calls for Saint-Clair to work.
Saint-Clair looking to stall.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside.
Dewitt pushes Saint-Clair back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint-Clair controls his hands.
Saint-Clair misses with some punches.
Saint-Clair scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dewitt.
Saint-Clair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dewitt.
Dewitt being controlled against the cage.
Saint-Clair scores with a shoulder strike.
Howie Dewitt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dewitt working aggressively here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dewitt. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Saint-Clair misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Dewitt.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint-Clair controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint-Clair lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Clair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dewitt's elbow.
Saint-Clair lands a nice uppercut.
Dewitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dewitt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Saint-Clair back against the cage.
Dewitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dewitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt scores with a shot to the side of Saint-Clair's head.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saint-Clair prevents a body shot from Dewitt.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saint-Clair's elbow.
Saint-Clair misses with a punch to the body.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dewitt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saint-Clair backwards.
Dewitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dewitt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Saint-Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint-Clair taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Dewitt as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint-Clair blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Clair effectively controlling the action here.
Dewitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint-Clair controls his hands.
Good body shot from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Howie Dewitt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Léo Saint-Clair's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Saint-Clair scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dewitt doesn't seem bothered though.
Saint-Clair has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dewitt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saint-Clair misses with a looping left.
Dewitt scores with a nice body kick.
Saint-Clair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Clair gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dewitt.
Dewitt misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Saint-Clair misses its target.
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewitt cracks a nice hook into Saint-Clair's ribs.
Saint-Clair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dewitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint-Clair.
Dewitt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut there from Saint-Clair.
Dewitt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saint-Clair.
Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair throws a body punch but Dewitt moves out of range.
Dewitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saint-Clair.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dewitt. That's going to slow Saint-Clair down.
Dewitt is looking to chop away at Saint-Clair's legs.

Dewitt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saint-Clair leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewitt misses with some punches.
Saint-Clair tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Saint-Clair back against the cage.
Dewitt misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt throws a head punch that misses.
Saint-Clair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saint-Clair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saint-Clair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint-Clair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dewitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dewitt throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saint-Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Saint-Clair.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt working aggressively here.
Saint-Clair blocking some punches.
Saint-Clair swings wildly with an uppercut but Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dewitt tries a body shot but Saint-Clair blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Clair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dewitt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dewitt misses with a body punch.
Dewitt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saint-Clair backwards.
Saint-Clair throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saint-Clair.
Dewitt blocks a body shot from Saint-Clair.
A short uppercut from Saint-Clair.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside that Saint-Clair shrugs off.
Dewitt throws a punch but it's blocked by Saint-Clair.
Saint-Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint-Clair working aggressively here.
Saint-Clair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dewitt's elbow.
Dewitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Saint-Clair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint-Clair blocks an elbow strike.
Saint-Clair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Clair lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewitt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dewitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dewitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint-Clair controlling the action here for a moment.
Dewitt throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Saint-Clair - that landed with a thud.
Dewitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saint-Clair holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saint-Clair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dewitt.
Saint-Clair throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saint-Clair lands with a light punch inside.
Saint-Clair lands with a light punch inside.
Léo Saint-Clair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saint-Clair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saint-Clair digs a right hand underneath Dewitt's ribcage. Dewitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Léo Saint-Clair.
Well Dewitt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howie Dewitt!
After winning the bout, Howie Dewitt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.