PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stewart Dew (ranked 6557 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfred Wilkinson (ranked 7296 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkinson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Moonmen - Rick and Morty. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dew
vs
Wilkinson

186 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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, Stewart Dew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wilfred Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dew drives through with a takedown into Wilkinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Wilkinson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Wilkinson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Dew is defending well.
Dew tries to kick Wilkinson off but Wilkinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Dew is defending well.
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!
Dew on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dew tries to get out of the position.
Dew blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkinson.
Dew is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilkinson wants to free his trapped foot but Dew is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dew wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dew tries to hold on but Wilkinson pushes him away.
Dew is trying to escape the mount.

Wilkinson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dew has worked his arm free - good work by Dew!
Dew is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson tries to advance to mount but Dew denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dew is looking to regain half guard here but Wilkinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Dew wants to get back to his feet.
Dew manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilkinson defending well though.
Dew is stalling here. Wilkinson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dew seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wilkinson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wilkinson prevents Dew from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dew tries to buck Wilkinson off but Wilkinson is having none of it.
Dew manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wilkinson is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkinson keeps working.
Dew is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dew is looking to stall here but Wilkinson recovers full guard.
Dew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilkinson holds on and takes a little breather.
Dew throwing strikes from guard but Wilkinson blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilkinson is on top in guard.

Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.

Dew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilkinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Wilkinson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice sprawl there from Dew as Wilkinson shoots in.
Dew throws a series of punches but Wilkinson avoids them all with ease.

Dew 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.
Dew is in close to Wilkinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dew pushes down on Wilkinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wilkinson gets full guard.
Dew wants to stand but Wilkinson is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson has his hands on Dew's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dew has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilkinson is proving hard to escape from.
Wilkinson is pulling down on Dew's head to control his posture.
Dew wants to stand but Wilkinson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dew lands a couple of digs.

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.
Dew would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dew preventing the sweep.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Dew drives through with a takedown into Wilkinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dew would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dew wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson controlling Dew's posture.
Dew tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkinson is retaining full guard.
Dew trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Wilkinson scores with a takedown into Dew's guard.
Wilkinson won't allow Dew to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dew seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wilkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dew is keeping the position for now.
Wilkinson passes Dew's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Wilkinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dew sees it coming and defends easily.
Dew trying to hold on to Wilkinson's head to control him but Wilkinson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkinson prevents Dew from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stewart Dew dominated that second round.
That's time! Dew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wilkinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dew stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dew wants it to stay on the feet.

Dew shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilkinson tries to roll over but Dew keeps him under control.
Dew has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dew throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dew with shots to the head and body - Wilkinson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dew avoids the attempt from Wilkinson to control.
Dew tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dew punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dew takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilkinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Dew has a good base and remains in mount.
Dew lands a heavy elbow.
Dew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkinson can do to turn this around?
Dew can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilkinson is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson tries to improve his position but instead Dew has taken his back!

Dew looking for the choke from the back.
Dew misses with a punch to the head.

Dew is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wilkinson is defending well though. Dew let's go of the attempt for now.
Dew wants to control but Wilkinson is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Wilkinson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dew gets his way!
Dew throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Dew punishes Wilkinson with strikes from the back mount.
Wilkinson trying to control the hands but Dew won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dew biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stewart Dew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dew 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:27

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