PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between tj Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Miller
vs
Stewart

170 cm
24
146 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
20
145 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, tj Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stewart defends it nicely.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt

and Stewart counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stewart drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Stewart off! Stewart jumps back into Miller's guard.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stewart on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller managing to control the position.
Miller controls Stewart momentarily but Stewart frees himself.
Stewart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stewart pushing down on Miller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stewart moves into full mount! Miller won't be happy about that!
Miller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stewart has hold of Miller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stewart trying to control but Miller is having none of it.

Stewart is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Miller to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miller shrugs it off.
Miller tries to control the position but Stewart now has his back.
Stewart lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is hanging on to Miller's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Stewart controlling the positon.
Miller looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stewart.
Miller trying to control the position but Stewart manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Miller right now.

Stewart is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Stewart controlling the positon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stewart working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Stewart is hanging on to Miller's back as he tries to escape.
Stewart gets his hands free as Miller looks to control.

Stewart has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Stewart dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stewart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stewart somewhat.
Stewart stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stewart as he jumps to the side.
Miller tries to clinch up but Stewart circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stewart counters with a single leg into guard. Miller didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for tj Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Stewart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Stewart won't allow Miller to get back to his feet.

Stewart gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Miller closes the distance and pushes Stewart back into the cage.
Miller jumps guard but Stewart stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Stewart pulls guard successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stewart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Stewart gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stewart swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Miller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stewart pulls Miller in to control the position.
Miller wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Stewart with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Miller can't handle though.
Stewart controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Stewart is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stewart working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.

Stewart pushes Miller off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller tries to clinch there but Stewart circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Stewart, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Stewart against the cage but Stewart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Stewart scores a takedown into full mount!
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stewart trying to control but Miller is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is working to get back to half guard.
Stewart content just to control the position here.
Stewart prevents Miller from getting the reversal.
Miller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stewart looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miller's face.
Stewart forces the positional change into back control.
Miller tries to roll but Stewart sticks to his back.

Stewart looking for the RNC.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller holding both Stewart 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart controlling well, preventing Miller from escaping the position.
Stewart is trying to stick to Miller's back but Miller is turning into Stewart. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stewart's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Miller.
Stewart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Stewart throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miller escapes and throws Stewart's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stewart tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller tries to stand but Stewart controls the position and pulls Miller into his guard.
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
tj Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Stewart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stewart wants to improve his position but instead Miller has moved into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stewart winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Paul Stewart!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Paul Stewart!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Paul Stewart!

Paul Stewart wins by unanimous decision!