PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dack Fayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fayden
vs
Stann

182 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
36
199 lbs
18 - 18 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dack Fayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fayden shoots in but Stann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fayden closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stann counters with a three punch combo that has Fayden backing up. Fayden nods at Stann to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Stann.
Fayden tries to clinch but Stann is having none of it.
Stann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fayden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fayden shoots in for a takedown but Stann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fayden.

Fayden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stann to the ground. Fayden is now in Stann's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fayden stops Stann from standing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fayden is pushing down on Stann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stann is fighting to maintain full guard but Fayden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stann won't allow Fayden to pass to mount.
Fayden is keen to just control but Stann is a slippery customer.
Stann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fayden.
Fayden prevents Stann from standing back up.

Fayden is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayden throwing shots but Stann is blocking nicely.
Fayden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fayden is trying to control the action in half guard but Stann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stann wants to get back to his feet.

Stann is defending against the submission attempts here by Fayden.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stann is looking to escape.
Fayden wants to control but Stann is keeping him busy.
Stann is trying to stand up here but Fayden is controlling him well.
Fayden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Fayden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stann defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stann is trying to stand back up but Fayden is controlling him
Fayden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stann's head.
Stann is trying to stand.
Stann is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Fayden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fayden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fayden is working for a kimura but Stann is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fayden is looking for a kimura but Stann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fayden to get the leverage.
Fayden is looking to advance position but Stann won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stann is trying to stand back up but Fayden is controlling him
Fayden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fayden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fayden trying to mount his opponent but Stann defends it.
Stann is trying to stand back up but Fayden is controlling him

Fayden is trying to work for a kimura but Stann is defending well.

Fayden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fayden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fayden is working for a submission of some sort.

Stann manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fayden keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fayden is working for takedown but Stann is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dack Fayden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fayden working aggressively here.
Stann blocking some punches.

Stann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fayden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Fayden is trying to work for a kimura but Stann is defending well.
Stann is trying to stand up here but Fayden is controlling him well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fayden thows a huge punch but Stann dodges it nicely.
Fayden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dack Fayden dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stann!

It looks like Dack Fayden has been cut.
Fayden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stann misses with the combination.
Stann ducks under a wild hook from Fayden.
Fayden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stann.
Stann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fayden shoots in for a takedown but Stann shows good takedown defense.
Stann thuds his right hand into Fayden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fayden takes one to the chin there.
Fayden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stann counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fayden darts in trying to clinch
and Stann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stann throws a poor cross that misses
and Fayden counters with a series of strikes. Stann will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Stann as Fayden shoots in.
Stann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Stann.
Stann throws a body punch but Fayden moves out of range.
Fayden slips a jab from Stann.
Fayden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fayden shoots for a double leg takedown but Stann sprawls well. He's pushed Fayden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dack Fayden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stann dodges the punch combination from Fayden.
Fayden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stann.
Stann misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fayden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fayden was well out of range. Poor timing from Stann.
Fayden avoids the body shot from Stann.
Stann circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fayden closes the distance and clinches up with Stann, looking for a takedown. Fayden pushes Stann against the cage but Stann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dan Stann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stann just misses with a punch to the body.
Fayden tries to clinch but Stann is having none of it.
Fayden swinging wildly here.
Fayden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stann misses the shot to the body.
Stann scores with a hook.
Stann keeps the fight on the outside.
Fayden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fayden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Dack Fayden's cut is getting worse.
Stann circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Stann.
Dan Stann seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Fayden dives in and scores a takedown into Stann's guard.
Stann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fayden is controlling him.
Fayden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fayden pushes down on Stann's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!

Fayden wants to work for an arm triangle but Stann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dack Fayden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stann pushes Fayden off looking to stand but Fayden dives back in and keeps control.
Fayden not doing much here.
Stann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fayden.
Fayden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stann's head.
Stann is trying to stand.

Fayden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fayden stops Stann from getting back to his feet.
Stann tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Fayden manages to move to mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stann squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Stann is breathing heavily.

Fayden working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fayden tries to control but Stann wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Stann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dack Fayden's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stann looks to throw the jab but Fayden is out of range.
Fayden misses with a double jab.
Fayden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stann fails to land with a series of punches.
Fayden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stann. Fayden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stann scores with a one two! Fayden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fayden doesn't manage to clinch there - Stann circles away.
Fayden wants to clinch up but Stann keeps it at a distance.
Fayden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fayden darts in looking for a takedown but Stann gets double underhooks and turns Fayden into the cage.
Stann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Stann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fayden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dack Fayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stann stuffs the takedown attempt from Fayden. Fayden gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dack Fayden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fayden.
Stann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Stann.
Fayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dack Fayden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fayden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fayden moves away.
Stann lands with a good body shot.
Fayden closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stann counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayden tries to clinch but Stann is having none of it.
A left and a right from Stann both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fayden forces Stann back against the cage and clinches.
Fayden tries to work over Stann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Stann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fayden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stann circles away quickly and effectively.

Fayden shoots in and gets a takedown into Stann's guard.
Fayden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stann swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Stann uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Fayden has closed the distance and engaged Stann in a clinch.
Fayden lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Stann manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayden tries to clinch there but Stann circles away.
Fayden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fayden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stann.
Fayden tries to bum rush Stann with a series of wild strikes but Stann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stann wants it to stay on the feet.
Fayden moves away from the strike by Stann.
Stann misses with a double jab.

Stann pushes Fayden up against the cage in a clinch.

Stann breaks the clinch.
Fayden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fayden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fayden misses with a takedown attempt - Stann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Fayden shoots in and gets a takedown into Stann's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Stann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fayden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Stann scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fayden.
Fayden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fayden slips a jab from Stann.
Stann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Stann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stann has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Stann!
A victorious Dan Stann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.