PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stewart
vs
Ramsey

170 cm
18
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
134 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ash Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey shoots in looking for a takedown. Stewart tries to sprawl out of it but Ramsey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stewart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Ramsey's shoulder, as Ramsey tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart tries to clinch but Ramsey moves out of range.

Stewart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ramsey!
Ramsey wants to control but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramsey wants to hold on but Stewart pushes him away.
Stewart content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stewart working for a guillotine from mount but Ramsey is in no mood to give up.
Stewart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stewart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stewart breaks from Ramsey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stewart takes Ramsey's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ramsey is in trouble.
I would not like to be Ramsey right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart keeps control of the position as Ramsey tries to break free.
Stewart tries to keep control of the position but Ramsey is staying busy.

Stewart working for a choke but Ramsey is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is hanging on to Ramsey's back as he tries to escape.
Stewart gets his hands free as Ramsey looks to control.
Ramsey controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Stewart is persistently looking for the submission but Ramsey is defending it well.
Stewart is riding his opponent, not letting Ramsey buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stewart is looking for a choke. Ramsey gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ramsey manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Ramsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet but Ramsey passes into half guard.
Ramsey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Stewart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stewart closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ramsey quickly recovers to half guard.
Stewart controlling the action here.
Ramsey is trying to stand.

Stewart stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart fails to land the takedown.
Stewart fails to land the takedown.
Ramsey scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramsey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramsey lands a head kick. Stewart smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ramsey wants to clinch but Stewart slips to the side

and Stewart counters with a single leg into guard. Ramsey didn't expect that.
Ramsey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ramsey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramsey wants to hit a switch here but Stewart passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramsey there!

Stewart goes for an armbar but Ramsey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ramsey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsey trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramsey controls the pace.
Stewart is trying to control the position but Ramsey postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stewart misses with a hook

and Ramsey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ramsey wanted to stand there but Stewart had control of the position.
Ramsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ramsey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ramsey misses with a takedown

and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramsey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramsey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Stewart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramsey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramsey has escaped and now he's on top!
Ramsey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramsey looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ash Ramsey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Stewart throws a head kick that misses

and Ramsey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ramsey.
Stewart is trying to pull guard but Ramsey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Ramsey jumps into guard, dragging Stewart to the mat.
Ramsey is trying to control the position but Stewart postures up.
Stewart looking to sit in guard and control but Ramsey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramsey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramsey pushes down on Stewart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stewart wants to control but Ramsey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramsey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stewart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramsey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stewart is proving hard to escape from.
Stewart controlling Ramsey's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Ramsey from controlling successfully.
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Ramsey is proving a slippery customer.
Ramsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart has his hands on Ramsey's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

David Stewart has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Stewart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Ramsey manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ramsey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stewart's calf.
Stewart blocks a head kick by Ramsey.

Ramsey tries to sprawl but Stewart drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Ramsey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Ramsey wants to control but Stewart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramsey wants to improve his position but Stewart is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Stewart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramsey sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramsey gets full guard.
Stewart looking to sit in guard and control but Ramsey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramsey postures up.

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 David Stewart.
I think Stewart 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Stewart!