PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tubbins Stewfis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Paul Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stewfis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to like a hurricane!. Jon Paul Fish will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Stewfis
vs
Paul Fish

156 cm
25
285 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

186 cm
22
224 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tubbins Stewfis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Paul Fish!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewfis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fish.
Stewfis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stewfis throws a shot from downtown. Fish moves away and avoids it.
Fish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fish misses with a looping left.
Stewfis throws a big shot that misses.
Stewfis throws a big shot that misses.
Stewfis swings widly with a right hand
and Fish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stewfis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fish was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewfis.
Stewfis missing with a left hand there. Fish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewfis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewfis moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stewfis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fish defending well as Stewfis loads up on a big left hand.
Stewfis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fish.
Nice defenses there by Fish.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fish has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewfis takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Fish misses.
Fish throws a leg kick that misses.
Stewfis lands a nice shot that snaps Fish's head back.
Stewfis lands a slapping body shot.
Stewfis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fish's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stewfis throws out the jab.
Fish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewfis.
Fish motions for Stewfis to come forward. Fish throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish misses with a head kick.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewfis was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
Stewfis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewfis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish is looking to score with low kicks.
Fish shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stewfis defends it nicely.
Fish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewfis blocks the body kick.
Fish shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stewfis as he jumps to the side.
Stewfis misses with a body shot.
Stewfis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
Stewfis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stewfis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fish in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fish - that will leave a mark!
Fish throws a head kick that misses.
Stewfis just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Stewfis.
Stewfis misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stewfis as he jumps to the side.
Tubbins Stewfis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Paul Fish.
Stewfis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tubbins Stewfis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewfis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewfis.
Fish is looking to slow Stewfis down with leg kicks.
Stewfis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fish at a distance.
Fish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stewfis blocks a head kick by Fish.
Fish tries to land a front kick but Stewfis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stewfis throws a hook to the side of Fish's head but Fish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fish scoring well with a low kick there.
Fish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stewfis.
A head kick misses from Fish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewfis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stewfis moves out of range of the body kick from Fish.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stewfis, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Stewfis misses.
Fish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stewfis scores with a hook to the body. Fish takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Stewfis.
Stewfis avoids the head kick by Fish.
Stewfis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stewfis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewfis.
Stewfis swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
Fish connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stewfis. Stewfis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stewfis misses with an uppercut.
Stewfis misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stewfis lands with a nice body punch.
Stewfis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fish manages to avoid it.
Fish slips a jab from Stewfis.
Stewfis cracks Fish with an open hand slap.
Stewfis throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewfis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stewfis misses with a straight right.
Stewfis throws an off balance right hand
and Fish counters with an inside leg kick.
Stewfis lands a jab to the head.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewfis.
Stewfis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fish can do to turn this around?
Fish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stewfis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewfis swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stewfis throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
Stewfis slips under a jab from Fish.
A head kick misses from Fish.
Stewfis misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stewfis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewfis was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
Fish looks for a takedown but Stewfis sprawls well.
Fish closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stewfis lands a nice shot that snaps Fish's head back.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewfis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
Fish fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stewfis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stewfis throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewfis swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewfis misses the jab.
Stewfis takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.
Stewfis misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
Stewfis looks to land a right hand but Fish moved out of range.
Fish throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stewfis's waist but Stewfis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fish off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish tries to bum rush Stewfis with a series of wild strikes but Stewfis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tubbins Stewfis is winning the standup battle so far.
Stewfis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fish looks to throw the jab but Stewfis is out of range.
Fish digs a good hook to Stewfis's body.
Fish walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stewfis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stewfis throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Fish there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Fish misses.
Fish shoots in for a takedown but Stewfis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tubbins Stewfis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Paul Fish.
Fish throws a body punch but Stewfis moves out of range.
Fish is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stewfis rather than just go for the knockout.
Stewfis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewfis throws a shot to the body.
Stewfis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stewfis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
Stewfis looks to throw the jab but Fish is out of range.
Stewfis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stewfis missing with a left hand there. Fish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewfis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewfis throws a hook but Fish avoids it easily.
Fish misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewfis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Stewfis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fish was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewfis.
Stewfis lands with a straight right. Fish didn't see that one coming.
Fish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewfis.
Stewfis scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewfis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Fish. Those never looked like landing.
Fish closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A good leg kick by Fish.
Stewfis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fish fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stewfis is out of range.
Fish is looking to chop away at Stewfis's legs.
A jab from Stewfis misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tubbins Stewfis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Stewfis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stewfis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fish.
Fish misses with a lunging right hand
letting Stewfis counter with a right hand.
Stewfis throws an off balance right hand
and Fish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stewfis lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Stewfis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewfis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewfis misses with a right hand
and Fish counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stewfis thuds his right hand into Fish's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stewfis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fish - the referee stops the clock and Stewfis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fish. Stewfis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish thuds his right hand into Stewfis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stewfis throws an overhand right that lands on Fish's shoulder, as Fish tries to avoid the shot.
Stewfis throws a body shot but no joy.
Fish throws a body kick that misses.
Fish throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stewfis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewfis misses with a looping left.
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fish.
Stewfis throws a poor cross that misses
and Fish counters with a nice body kick.
Stewfis misses with a wild body shot.
Stewfis connects with a right hand. Fish shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Stewfis.
Fish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fish tests Stewfis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stewfis with a nice cross.

Fish manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stewfis on his heels. He'll look to pass Stewfis's guard now, I'm sure.
Fish seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jon Paul Fish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewfis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fish with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish throws an elbow but Stewfis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stewfis prevents Fish from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewfis seems a little lost for a moment, as Fish dominates the positioning.
Stewfis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fish is staying tight to Stewfis's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fish trying to control the action but Stewfis is working from the bottom.
Tubbins Stewfis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stewfis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stewfis tries to get out of the position.

Fish is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Stewfis is trying to escape and Fish transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Stewfis is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fish! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Paul Fish!
A very excited looking Jon Paul Fish made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.