PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vrach Daltonik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Daltonik
vs
Stewart

195 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vrach Daltonik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandon Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Daltonik both land. Nice combination.

Oooh a lovely combination from Daltonik sends Stewart down but not out. Daltonik dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Brandon Stewart has been cut.
Stewart manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stewart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart thows a huge punch but Daltonik dodges it nicely.
Stewart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daltonik's head.
Stewart thows a huge punch but Daltonik dodges it nicely.
Daltonik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stewart works his way into side control.
Stewart working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stewart throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stewart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daltonik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daltonik parries the strikes from Stewart easily there. Stewart is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Daltonik to escape.
Stewart cracks Daltonik with a big right hand but Daltonik just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stewart misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stewart postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stewart working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Daltonik is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daltonik is working hard here to advance position.

Stewart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daltonik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stewart advances nicely into full mount.
Stewart thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stewart thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stewart throwing strikes here but Daltonik is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Daltonik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stewart on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throwing strikes here but Daltonik is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stewart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Daltonik is bucking up trying to escape but Stewart cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Stewart is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Daltonik is surviving well by controlling Stewart's body position as best he can.
Stewart punching from mount but Daltonik doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stewart throws some wild stikes that Daltonik manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Daltonik because Stewart loaded up on that one.
Stewart throws some wild stikes that Daltonik manages to avoid easily.
Stewart with good strikes from the mount here!
Stewart thowing shots but they're missing.
Stewart trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Stewart is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Daltonik is surviving well by controlling Stewart's body position as best he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daltonik wants to control but Stewart is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brandon Stewart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stewart's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stewart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stewart slips a jab and a cross from Daltonik.
Daltonik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daltonik wants it to stay on the feet.
Vrach Daltonik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daltonik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stewart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Daltonik here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stewart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daltonik swivels and escapes.
Daltonik stuns Stewart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Daltonik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daltonik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Daltonik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stewart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Nice combo by Daltonik! Oh, that's hurt him - Stewart falls to the canvas and Daltonik follows him into side control.

Stewart is rocked!
Stewart is looking to regain half guard here but Daltonik keeps moving and retains side control.
Stewart is still in real trouble! Can Daltonik finish him?
Daltonik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stewart keeps working.
Stewart seems to have recovered his senses.
Stewart is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is trying to control Daltonik's posture but Daltonik avoids it.
Stewart tries to buck Daltonik off but Daltonik is having none of it.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daltonik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stewart manages to get to full guard.
Daltonik wants to stand but Stewart has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stewart throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stewart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Daltonik dives into side control.
Stewart is trying to control Daltonik's posture but Daltonik avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daltonik is looking to take a break and control but Stewart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Daltonik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daltonik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stewart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daltonik.
Daltonik throws a combination. Stewart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A right-left combo lands from Daltonik.
Daltonik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daltonik throws a one two combo.
Daltonik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daltonik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stewart backs up against the cage.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
Vrach Daltonik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stewart.
Daltonik throws a series of punches but Stewart avoids them all with ease.
Daltonik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Daltonik shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.
Stewart avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart looks for a takedown but Daltonik sprawls well.
Stewart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrach Daltonik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stewart's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Daltonik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stewart is looking to clinch.
Vrach Daltonik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stewart scores with a takedown into Daltonik's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stewart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stewart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stewart is chipping away with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart laying and praying for a moment but Daltonik takes advantage and regains half guard.
Stewart with the ground and pound but Daltonik uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Daltonik looking to control.
Stewart trying to control but Daltonik is working from the bottom.
Daltonik tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daltonik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stewart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daltonik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daltonik lands a jab-cross combination.
A left and a right from Daltonik both land. Nice combination.
Daltonik throws a series of strikes that have Stewart backpedaling.
Stewart tries to move into range but Daltonik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Stewart.
A right-left combo lands from Daltonik.
Stewart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stewart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daltonik swivels and escapes.
Daltonik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Daltonik scores with a three punch combo!
Daltonik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stewart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daltonik.
Stewart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daltonik throws a series of strikes that have Stewart backpedaling.
Daltonik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daltonik throws a series of strikes that have Stewart backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Daltonik throws a left that rocks Stewart and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Daltonik dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Stewart regain composure!
Stewart is trying to improve his position.
Daltonik trying to control the action but Stewart is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stewart misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stewart is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart works his way to full guard. Good work.

Stewart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daltonik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daltonik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vrach Daltonik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daltonik 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrach Daltonik!