PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herb Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herb Dean has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dean
vs
Stewart

185 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Herb Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range.

Stewart moves into the clinch.
Stewart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dean pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stewart stuffs the takedown.

Dean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stewart can't get the takedown.
Stewart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Herb Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Stewart.
Dean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dean wants to break the clinch but can't.

Stewart manages to break the clinch.
Dean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stewart dives in and grabs Dean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dean pushes down on Stewart's head and hops out.
Stewart doesn't manage to clinch there - Dean circles away.
Dean throws a series of punches but Stewart avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stewart is defended easily by Dean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like James Stewart has been cut.

Stewart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dean's guard.

Dean uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stewart lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A punch combination from Stewart misses.
Nice takedown defense from Dean. No joy for Stewart on that attempt.
Stewart looks gassed!
Dean tries to clinch but Stewart is having none of it.
Dean misses with a low kick.
Stewart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dean counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dean closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dean tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stewart.

Dean escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stewart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dean connects with a looping right hand.
Dean scores with a hook to the body. Stewart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stewart blocks a head kick by Dean.

Dean lands a left and a right that send Stewart crashing to the mat, dazed. Dean thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Stewart is rocked!
Dean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stewart is still on wobbly legs! Can Dean finish him?
Dean misses with a kick to the body.
Stewart seems to have recovered his senses.
Dean connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dean.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Dean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Stewart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Dean has had enough of the clinch but Stewart keeps him there for the moment.
Dean has Stewart pressed against the cage.
Dean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dean wants to break the clinch but can't.

Dean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dean moves into range and clinches up with Stewart.
Stewart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dean.

Stewart jumps guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Dean drops back looking for a leg! Stewart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stewart manages to kick Dean off! Dean jumps back into Stewart's guard.
Stewart wants to stand but Dean is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Dean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Stewart's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dean won't be happy with that.
Dean is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dean is looking to reverse the position.
Stewart misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Stewart goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dean has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stewart but great work by Dean.
Dean is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stewart's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stewart is trying to improve his position.

Dean decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stewart to his feet.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart keeps the fight on the outside.
Stewart with a poor takedown
and Dean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dean lands a jab to the head.
Dean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stewart checks a leg kick nicely.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Dean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dean lands a body shot.
A head kick by Dean misses
and Stewart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dean throws a chopping leg kick but Stewart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Stewart gets caught flat footed, as Dean shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dean decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Stewart. No joy for Dean on that attempt.
Stewart avoids the head kick by Dean.
Stewart checks a leg kick.
Stewart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dean digs a good body shot into Stewart's ribs.
Stewart slips a jab and a cross from Dean.
Dean misses with a head kick.
Stewart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dean avoids it really well and circles away.
Herb Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Stewart.
Dean digs a good body shot into Stewart's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dean tries a low kick but Stewart avoids it.
Dean moves in looking to clinch but Stewart pushes him off.
Dean stalks Stewart and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stewart's face. Stewart staggers backwards, shaken.

That has opened up James Stewart's cut even more.
Herb Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stewart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stewart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dean throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Dean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stewart avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean stuffs the takedown attempt from Stewart. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Dean dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Stewart's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stewart's waist but Stewart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dean off to one side.
Stewart shoots and misses
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dean throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dean. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch but Stewart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dean throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stewart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stewart avoids the head kick by Dean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart fails with the takedown.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.
Dean throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a left and a right that stings Stewart.
Herb Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Stewart.

Dean clinches up against the cage.
Stewart is trying to drag Dean to the mat but Dean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stewart prevents it.
Dean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Dean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Dean.
Dean cracks Stewart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dean throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dean.
Some wild striking there from Dean.
Dean misses with a wild combination.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily

and Dean counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dean.
Dean lands with a short shot to the head.
Dean lands a body shot.

Dean successfully pulls guard.
Dean is controlling Stewart's posture.
Dean manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart taking shots to the head.

Dean jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stewart is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stewart and Dean has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stewart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dean off and has taken his back!
Stewart tries to get the hooks in deep but Dean pushed the leg off.

Stewart has his opponent's back but Dean is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Stewart.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean stalks Stewart and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stewart's face. Stewart staggers backwards, shaken.

The cut above James Stewart's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart avoids the head kick by Dean.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Dean circles away easily
and Dean counters with a nice uppercut.
Dean misses with a wild body shot.
Dean tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dean throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stewart.
Dean misses with a looping right.
Dean misses with a double jab.
Stewart stuns Dean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herb Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dean tries to clinch but Stewart moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dean has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Dean!