Career Averages - Darren Stewart
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Darren Stewart - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Jacoby | 0 | 37 of 61 | 60% | 38 of 63 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:23 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 18 of 33 | 54% | 22 of 37 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:43 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dustin Jacoby | 0 | 37 of 61 | 60% | 38 of 63 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:23 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 18 of 33 | 54% | 22 of 37 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:43 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Jacoby | 37 of 61 | 60% | 33 of 53 | 3 of 6 | 1 of 2 | 30 of 52 | 6 of 8 | 1 of 1 |
| Darren Stewart | 18 of 33 | 54% | 11 of 26 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 3 | 13 of 28 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dustin Jacoby | 37 of 61 | 60% | 33 of 53 | 3 of 6 | 1 of 2 | 30 of 52 | 6 of 8 | 1 of 1 |
| Darren Stewart | 18 of 33 | 54% | 11 of 26 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 3 | 13 of 28 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Jacoby, citing his Muay Thai striking adapted to MMA, size advantage, and Stewart's chin issues. He notes Stewart is moving up in weight and has lost two in a row. He has an inside the distance bet on Jacoby and likes the less less on monkey knife fight.
Cody leans toward Jacoby but is not confident. He notes Jacoby's poor cardio and unimpressive UFC performances, but thinks his striking should be enough against Stewart, who is a natural middleweight. Cody considers Stewart's wrestling a threat but believes Jacoby's size and striking will allow him to pull away. He says the smart move is a pass but he'll probably end up taking Jacoby in parlays.
Jacob picks Jacoby, emphasizing his ability to dictate pressure and steal rounds with fight IQ. He notes Stewart took an easy way out in his last fight and that Jacoby's takedowns are better. He expects Jacoby to win, possibly by decision.
Lock picks Jacoby by KO at +300, citing the size and striking skill advantage. He thinks Stewart will struggle to close distance and Jacoby's leg kicks and boxing will be effective. Lock likes the under 2.5 rounds at +150 as well, expecting a striking match that ends early. He notes Stewart has power but is hittable and has been knocked out before.
Paul leans toward Jacoby but is hesitant. He notes Jacoby's cardio issues and Stewart's wrestling, but thinks Jacoby's kickboxing should give him an edge. Paul says he'll watch the weigh-ins and might add Jacoby to parlays. He is not fully confident and considers passing.
The Guru picks Dustin Jacoby, noting his size and reach advantage over Darren Stewart, who is a small middleweight moving up. He expects Jacoby's takedown defense and striking to be too much, predicting a TKO in the second round via leg kicks and body work. The Guru believes Stewart's only path is grappling, but Jacoby's improved defense will nullify that.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eryk Anders | 0 | 44 of 74 | 59% | 112 of 148 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 8:19 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 33 of 58 | 56% | 63 of 93 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:15 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eryk Anders | 0 | 5 of 11 | 45% | 26 of 33 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:11 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 9 of 14 | 64% | 23 of 30 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:52 | |
| 2 | Eryk Anders | 0 | 12 of 23 | 52% | 33 of 47 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 3:03 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 19 of 31 | 61% | 30 of 43 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:17 | |
| 3 | Eryk Anders | 0 | 27 of 40 | 67% | 53 of 68 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 4:05 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 5 of 13 | 38% | 10 of 20 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:06 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eryk Anders | 44 of 74 | 59% | 36 of 61 | 7 of 11 | 1 of 2 | 9 of 28 | 17 of 22 | 18 of 24 |
| Darren Stewart | 33 of 58 | 56% | 8 of 28 | 7 of 8 | 18 of 22 | 22 of 44 | 11 of 13 | 0 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eryk Anders | 5 of 11 | 45% | 2 of 6 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 4 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 2 |
| Darren Stewart | 9 of 14 | 64% | 0 of 2 | 4 of 4 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Eryk Anders | 12 of 23 | 52% | 8 of 18 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 17 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
| Darren Stewart | 19 of 31 | 61% | 7 of 18 | 3 of 4 | 9 of 9 | 12 of 22 | 7 of 9 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Eryk Anders | 27 of 40 | 67% | 26 of 37 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 7 | 9 of 11 | 16 of 22 |
| Darren Stewart | 5 of 13 | 38% | 1 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 |
Big Brady picks Eryk Anders despite expressing distrust in his fight IQ and inconsistency. He notes Anders hurt Stewart in their first fight and has a wrestling advantage. However, he is wary of the weight move to 205 and the close line, calling it a potential trap. He expects a decision win.
Cody is confident in Anders, citing his improved performance at Fight Ready MMA and the fact that he was dominating Stewart before the illegal knee. He thinks Anders will replicate that performance and possibly get a finish. He notes Stewart's poor conditioning in the first fight.
Daniel Levi picks Eryk Anders by decision, noting that Anders knocked Stewart down in the first fight before the no-contest. He thinks Anders is the bigger man and has the mental edge. He praises Anders' training at Fight Ready and expects him to be more physical. He warns that every fight is different but believes Anders will get the win.
Anders is the bigger fighter and will have a strength advantage, especially at 205 lbs. He had success in the first fight with clinch work and dirty boxing, and that game plan should work again. Stewart is not used to fighting at this weight. Anders likely wins a decision by controlling the clinch and avoiding big shots.
Paul is confident in Anders and has already bet him at -141. He notes that Anders was dominating Stewart before the illegal knee and expects a similar outcome. He thinks the line is a trap but is willing to take it.
The MMA Guru picks Eryk Anders, switching from his original pick of Stewart after Anders proved him wrong in the first fight. He notes Anders' size and reach advantage at light heavyweight, and that Stewart was knocked out (even if ruled NC) just three months ago. He predicts a first-round TKO without illegal knees.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eryk Anders | 1 | 43 of 63 | 68% | 58 of 79 | 3 of 7 | 42% | 0 | 0 | 2:35 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 15 of 42 | 35% | 21 of 51 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eryk Anders | 1 | 43 of 63 | 68% | 58 of 79 | 3 of 7 | 42% | 0 | 0 | 2:35 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 15 of 42 | 35% | 21 of 51 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eryk Anders | 43 of 63 | 68% | 38 of 57 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 17 of 32 | 11 of 14 | 15 of 17 |
| Darren Stewart | 15 of 42 | 35% | 7 of 32 | 2 of 2 | 6 of 8 | 11 of 38 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eryk Anders | 43 of 63 | 68% | 38 of 57 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 17 of 32 | 11 of 14 | 15 of 17 |
| Darren Stewart | 15 of 42 | 35% | 7 of 32 | 2 of 2 | 6 of 8 | 11 of 38 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Darren Stewart, expressing distrust in Eryk Anders due to inconsistent performances and poor game plans. He notes Stewart has been more active and has better striking volume. He expects a boring fight going to decision, with Stewart winning by doing more on the feet. He is not confident enough to bet at -175 but sees Stewart as the likely winner.
Daniel Levi picks Eryk Anders as a dog, believing the fight is a 50/50 and Anders has paths to victory via takedowns and clinch work. He notes Anders' move to Fight Ready camp could improve his output, but he wants to see it first. He criticizes Darren Stewart's inconsistency and tendency to underperform, and thinks Stewart's price is too high. He expects a close decision where Anders edges it.
Lock favors Stewart, noting his hands and striking have been looking good, and his cardio is solid. He criticizes Anders for relying on athleticism rather than technique, and thinks Anders has been 'found out.' Lock believes Stewart should win, but thinks -185 is a bit wide, so he might stay off betting it. He mentions Anders' recent loss to Christos Giagos and Stewart's competitive fights with Kevin Holland and others.
The Guru is confident in Darren Stewart, citing Eryk Anders' recent lackluster performances and questionable win over Vinicius Moreira. He notes Stewart's technical, compact style and ability to push pace in later rounds. He expects Anders to win the first round but Stewart to take over in the second and third, winning by 29-28 unanimous decision. He also mentions Anders' age and accumulated brain damage from his NFL career and wars.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Holland | 0 | 74 of 129 | 57% | 163 of 223 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 3:35 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 57 of 110 | 51% | 97 of 159 | 3 of 8 | 37% | 0 | 0 | 4:09 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Holland | 0 | 33 of 56 | 58% | 68 of 92 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:04 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 17 of 35 | 48% | 35 of 53 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:20 | |
| 2 | Kevin Holland | 0 | 31 of 57 | 54% | 49 of 78 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:10 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 28 of 40 | 70% | 30 of 43 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:18 | |
| 3 | Kevin Holland | 0 | 10 of 16 | 62% | 46 of 53 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:21 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 12 of 35 | 34% | 32 of 63 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:31 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Holland | 74 of 129 | 57% | 54 of 101 | 9 of 13 | 11 of 15 | 62 of 112 | 11 of 15 | 1 of 2 |
| Darren Stewart | 57 of 110 | 51% | 26 of 74 | 6 of 7 | 25 of 29 | 33 of 69 | 6 of 8 | 18 of 33 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Holland | 33 of 56 | 58% | 26 of 45 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 6 | 28 of 50 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
| Darren Stewart | 17 of 35 | 48% | 9 of 26 | 3 of 4 | 5 of 5 | 13 of 29 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Kevin Holland | 31 of 57 | 54% | 19 of 41 | 5 of 8 | 7 of 8 | 26 of 49 | 4 of 6 | 1 of 2 |
| Darren Stewart | 28 of 40 | 70% | 8 of 17 | 2 of 2 | 18 of 21 | 17 of 29 | 0 of 0 | 11 of 11 | |
| 3 | Kevin Holland | 10 of 16 | 62% | 9 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 8 of 13 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Darren Stewart | 12 of 35 | 34% | 9 of 31 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 11 | 2 of 2 | 7 of 22 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
Opening the main card – the whole event is airing on ESPN+ – is a middleweight matchup pitting Stewart (12-5, 1 NC; 5-5, 1 NC UFC) against yet another fighter initially signed from the Contender Series in Holland (18-5, 5-2 UFC). The pairing between two men who prefer to get the finish will be presided over by referee Mark Smith, and the two men touch gloves to start off. Holland opens up with a leg kick and blocks an overhand right. Stewart goes to the same big right hand, and Holland charges him. In the clinch, a wild volley from both men comes in the form of several knees and elbows. Holland pushes Stewart to the fence, and he tells Stewart that he is strong. Holland gets kneed in the groin and is allowed time to recover, and he says it is an “Apex thing.” The action resumes as Holland kicks the leg, and they both clash leg kicks at the same time. Holland ducks a pair of looping hooks on the way out, and as he jabs he gets kicked in the leg. Stewart connects with a hard leg kick, and he tries to check it but does not get his guard up in time. Holland flings a head kick and Stewart eats it like a sandwich, and Stewart responds with a huge right hand that wobbles Holland. “Trailblazer” falls back to the canvas, possibly to lure his opponent in or he could be hurt, and he cracks Stewart with two huge punches that make the Brit have rubber legs. The two bite down on their gumshields and swing furious leather until they die up, and Holland stomps his toes as hard as he can. Both men start punching each other in the thigh as they turn one another about against the fence, and Holland works the body and checks Stewart in the face with his shoulder. Stewart absorbs several loud stomps on his toes and knees to the thigh, and Holland backs off to fire two punches but the Brit blocks them. Holland steps in with a side kick, and as Stewart steps out of the way, Holland hits him with a standing hammerfist. When Stewart throws a naked leg kick, Holland counters him with a left hand, and Stewart wears it well. The Brit crashes in for a takedown, and Holland defends it with a guillotine choke to stand Stewart up. Smith already calls both men to work, and Holland attempts to throw his man. They separate, and Holland kicks him in the head and points at him to laugh. The horn sounds, and the two men grin.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Holland
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Holland
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Holland
Round 2
The second round begins with Holland cracking jokes and laughing, before he kicks the lead leg. Holland stomps forward to make Stewart react, and he kicks the knee hard. Stewart returns with one of his own, and Holland kicks high and gets his leg caught. The Brit picks up the leg and slams Holland down, before landing a strike on the ground before standing up. When Holland tries to hit him with an upkick, Stewart punches the sole of his foot. Both men trade leg kicks, with Holland trying to sweep the leg and kick out the knee. Smith decides he has had enough of that exchange and stands them up. Holland kicks the leg, and Stewart kicks straight to the kneecap in response. Holland chops at the leg again, and he avoids the counter while smacking Stewart with a hammerfist. They trade leg kicks, and Holland blasts Stewart with a one-two. Stewart spins about possibly hurt, but he fires back at him and shouts “Let’s go” repeatedly. Holland backs off and takes a few leg kicks along with a jab, before chaining together an unorthodox combination with a back fist and hammerfist included. Stewart lands a kick to the groin, and Smith does not see it so we do not take a pause. Holland shoots in low to duck an overhand right, and his neck is instantly in guillotine choke danger. Stewart grabs hold of the neck but bails on it to punch him in the side of the head. Holland stands up and wings a few punches, but Stewart defends them without concern. Stewart stomps the knee again, forcing Holland to shake his leg out. The Brit kicks it again, halting Holland in his tracks. Holland lands a side kick, and he avoids a jab to shoot in from a distance. He abandons the takedown to start swinging heavy leather on Stewart, landing shots until they clinch up. Stewart spins him around and lifts him in the air as the horn blares. Mid-air, Stewart decides to slam Holland down with gusto, and Smith breaks them up.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Holland
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Holland
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Holland
Round 3
They clap hands to check in the third round, and as Stewart walks forward, Holland slings a few hooks that glance off the chin. Stewart winds up with a right hand and Holland is barely able to duck out of the way. Holland kicks the leg and gets it caught, so he punches Stewart in the face a few times until the Brit elevates the leg and slams Holland down. Holland works his way back up, but Stewart has his hands clasped and he puts Holland back to the ground. “Trailblazer” again fights his way up and sets up a kimura to sweep Stewart. Stewart holds the cage several times with his toes, and Smith and Holland both call him out on it. The two get back up against the cage, and they jockey for position while they deliver a few knees to the body. After landing a few punches to the thigh, they disengage. Holland stings him with a right hand, and Stewart is not concerned and walks forward. The American ducks down to take the fight to the ground, and “The Dentist” stuffs it and cracks Holland on the chops with an elbow. Holland stays committed to the takedown, but Stewart turns him around and scoops Holland up to slam him down. Stewart lands a few strikes from on top, and Holland rolls to his side to eat several punches and draw a warning to fight back from Smith. Holland boxes his ears and elbows him from his back, and Stewart postures up to rain down punches and elbows. Stewart starts trash talking Holland on top as he drops down punches, and yells at his opponent while punishing him from on top. Stewart continues to shout and strike until the final horn ends this unusual fight.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Stewart (29-28 Holland)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Stewart (29-28 Holland)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Stewart (29-28 Holland)
The Official Result
Kevin Holland def. Darren Stewart via Split Decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Big Brady picks Kevin Holland but is hesitant due to Holland's low fight IQ and tendency to mess around. He notes Holland has a seven-inch reach advantage and is the better striker, but his takedown game is inconsistent. He expects a close decision, though he acknowledges Stewart's poor takedown defense could be exploited.
The host favors Kevin Holland's length, awkward style, and high-level jiu-jitsu, believing he will take Darren Stewart down and submit him. He notes Stewart's underwhelming performance against Maki Pitolo and the travel disadvantage from the UK. He predicts a third-round submission for Holland, and likes the under 2.5 rounds at +155.
The host picks Kevin Holland over Darren Stewart, citing Holland's range, versatility, and experience. He notes Stewart's stiffness and predictability, and predicts a submission win in the second or third round, possibly via guillotine or rear-naked choke after hurting Stewart on the feet.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 12 of 31 | 38% | 14 of 33 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:17 |
| Maki Pitolo | 0 | 13 of 38 | 34% | 14 of 39 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0:19 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darren Stewart | 0 | 12 of 31 | 38% | 14 of 33 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:17 |
| Maki Pitolo | 0 | 13 of 38 | 34% | 14 of 39 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 1 | 0 | 0:19 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Stewart | 12 of 31 | 38% | 7 of 22 | 4 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 12 of 31 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Maki Pitolo | 13 of 38 | 34% | 9 of 32 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 13 of 38 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darren Stewart | 12 of 31 | 38% | 7 of 22 | 4 of 8 | 1 of 1 | 12 of 31 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Maki Pitolo | 13 of 38 | 34% | 9 of 32 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 2 | 13 of 38 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady picks Pitolo as an underdog, believing his volume striking and improved cardio at 185 will be key. He notes Stewart's power but thinks Pitolo can outwork him and possibly get a knockout, as Stewart has never been knocked out. He predicts a second-round knockout for Pitolo.
Daniel Levi picks Maki Pitolo to win, citing that Pitolo is a different fighter at 185 pounds compared to 170, where he had brutal weight cuts. He notes Pitolo's improved durability, volume striking, and wrestling, and believes he is the better fighter across the board. Levi acknowledges the risk of Stewart's knockout power but thinks Pitolo can avoid it and win a decision or finish.
Stewart is the better striker with more power and technical kicking. Pitolo may try to grapple, but his takedowns are not as good as Stewart's previous opponents. Stewart's cardio is a question, but Pitolo has also gassed in the past. The fight likely ends inside the distance, but the line at -160 is a bit steep. Stewart by TKO in the second or third round.
The MMA Guru picks Darren Stewart because he is too big, strong, and dangerous in the clinch. He notes that Pitolo has dangerous body shots in the clinch, but Stewart has nasty elbows there. He expects Stewart to crack Pitolo with an elbow and win by unanimous decision, possibly a TKO.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 29 of 53 | 54% | 66 of 98 | 6 of 15 | 40% | 0 | 1 | 8:04 |
| Deron Winn | 0 | 57 of 119 | 47% | 77 of 140 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:31 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darren Stewart | 0 | 12 of 12 | 100% | 35 of 38 | 3 of 6 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 4:15 |
| Deron Winn | 0 | 14 of 20 | 70% | 31 of 38 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 | |
| 2 | Darren Stewart | 0 | 7 of 16 | 43% | 10 of 20 | 2 of 6 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 2:15 |
| Deron Winn | 0 | 21 of 44 | 47% | 23 of 46 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Darren Stewart | 0 | 10 of 25 | 40% | 21 of 40 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 1 | 1:34 |
| Deron Winn | 0 | 22 of 55 | 40% | 23 of 56 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:29 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Stewart | 29 of 53 | 54% | 25 of 49 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 3 | 11 of 31 | 7 of 11 | 11 of 11 |
| Deron Winn | 57 of 119 | 47% | 54 of 115 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 31 of 88 | 14 of 17 | 12 of 14 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darren Stewart | 12 of 12 | 100% | 9 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 9 of 9 |
| Deron Winn | 14 of 20 | 70% | 13 of 18 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | 6 of 9 | 6 of 7 | |
| 2 | Darren Stewart | 7 of 16 | 43% | 6 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 7 | 5 of 8 | 1 of 1 |
| Deron Winn | 21 of 44 | 47% | 19 of 42 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 13 of 36 | 8 of 8 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Darren Stewart | 10 of 25 | 40% | 10 of 25 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 23 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Deron Winn | 22 of 55 | 40% | 22 of 55 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 16 of 48 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 7 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 31 of 84 | 36% | 45 of 98 | 0 of 5 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 3:42 |
| Bevon Lewis | 0 | 30 of 73 | 41% | 40 of 84 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 1:39 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darren Stewart | 0 | 15 of 28 | 53% | 24 of 37 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:37 |
| Bevon Lewis | 0 | 15 of 27 | 55% | 18 of 30 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:56 | |
| 2 | Darren Stewart | 0 | 11 of 39 | 28% | 11 of 39 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:04 |
| Bevon Lewis | 0 | 9 of 30 | 30% | 9 of 30 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 | |
| 3 | Darren Stewart | 0 | 5 of 17 | 29% | 10 of 22 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:01 |
| Bevon Lewis | 0 | 6 of 16 | 37% | 13 of 24 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:40 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Stewart | 31 of 84 | 36% | 13 of 49 | 12 of 23 | 6 of 12 | 15 of 62 | 16 of 22 | 0 of 0 |
| Bevon Lewis | 30 of 73 | 41% | 11 of 52 | 5 of 6 | 14 of 15 | 18 of 55 | 12 of 18 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darren Stewart | 15 of 28 | 53% | 3 of 12 | 10 of 13 | 2 of 3 | 4 of 14 | 11 of 14 | 0 of 0 |
| Bevon Lewis | 15 of 27 | 55% | 7 of 18 | 1 of 2 | 7 of 7 | 6 of 13 | 9 of 14 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Darren Stewart | 11 of 39 | 28% | 8 of 27 | 0 of 4 | 3 of 8 | 10 of 37 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Bevon Lewis | 9 of 30 | 30% | 2 of 22 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 6 | 8 of 29 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Darren Stewart | 5 of 17 | 29% | 2 of 10 | 2 of 6 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 11 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
| Bevon Lewis | 6 of 16 | 37% | 2 of 12 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 13 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmen Shahbazyan | 0 | 34 of 71 | 47% | 46 of 84 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:41 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 22 of 37 | 59% | 27 of 43 | 8 of 21 | 38% | 0 | 0 | 9:57 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmen Shahbazyan | 0 | 11 of 28 | 39% | 15 of 32 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 11 of 17 | 64% | 12 of 18 | 2 of 8 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 3:23 | |
| 2 | Edmen Shahbazyan | 0 | 2 of 7 | 28% | 5 of 10 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 10 of 15 | 66% | 13 of 19 | 2 of 6 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 4:09 | |
| 3 | Edmen Shahbazyan | 0 | 21 of 36 | 58% | 26 of 42 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:41 |
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 1 of 5 | 20% | 2 of 6 | 4 of 7 | 57% | 0 | 0 | 2:25 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmen Shahbazyan | 34 of 71 | 47% | 29 of 63 | 4 of 6 | 1 of 2 | 11 of 40 | 12 of 16 | 11 of 15 |
| Darren Stewart | 22 of 37 | 59% | 12 of 25 | 6 of 8 | 4 of 4 | 10 of 21 | 11 of 15 | 1 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmen Shahbazyan | 11 of 28 | 39% | 8 of 24 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 1 | 3 of 20 | 8 of 8 | 0 of 0 |
| Darren Stewart | 11 of 17 | 64% | 7 of 13 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 9 | 6 of 8 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Edmen Shahbazyan | 2 of 7 | 28% | 1 of 4 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 6 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Darren Stewart | 10 of 15 | 66% | 4 of 9 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 4 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 1 of 1 | |
| 3 | Edmen Shahbazyan | 21 of 36 | 58% | 20 of 35 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 14 | 4 of 7 | 11 of 15 |
| Darren Stewart | 1 of 5 | 20% | 1 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
The resurgent Stewart prepares to take on the 21 year-old undefeated Shahbazyan. Mark Smith is the referee. They touch gloves to start and set up in matching orthodox boxing stances. Referee Smith warns Shahbazyan twice about his extended fingers within the first 30 seconds. Shahbazyan ducks under a punch, shoots through Stewart’s hips and gets a takedown. Stewart gets to his feet but Shahbazyan is tenacious, latching onto his back and wrapping Stewart’s waist. An extended sequence of jockeying for position against the fence ends with Stewart escaping, and they separate with 90 seconds left. Shahbazyan again collapses the distance and clinches with Stewart against the fence, appearing to want the takedown again. Stewart shucks him off and catches him with a punch coming in. Stewart appears rocked but throws back, then times Stewart and hauls him to the floor again, where he is working to pass against the fence when the horn sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round 10-9 Shahbazyan
Jay Pettry scores the round 10-9 Shahbazyan
Jordan Colbert scores the round 10-9 Shahbazyan
Round 2
The middleweights open up by exchanging on the feet until about a minute in, when Shahbazyan drops levels for a deep single. Stewart defends against the fence and once again offers his back. Shahbazyan pivots to the front and grabs a guillotine, but can’t secure it. Halfway through the round, Shahbazyan has Stewart against the fence, throwing knees at his left leg. Stewart turns into Shahbazyan, prompting the younger fighter to try a double-leg, then turns his back again. With a minute and a half left, Shahbazyan gets Stewart to his knees and sinks a hook almost like a folkstyle wrestling ride. He sinks the hook fully, then a body triangle, while fishing for a choke. Stewart escapes to his feet and they finish the round as they spent it: with Shahbazyan on Stewart’s back against the cage.
Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round 10-9 Shahbazyan
Jay Pettry scores the round 10-9 Shahbazyan
Jordan Colbert scores the round 10-9 Shahbazyan
Round 3
In the third round, it takes only 50 seconds before Shahbazyan tries his first takedown. It looks like rinse-and-repeat of the first two rounds, but Stewart breaks, turns and smashes Shahbazyan with an elbow. Shahbazyan is visibly rocked and tries to grab hold of Stewart as Stewart tries to tee off, but Shahbazyan manages to recover his wits and halfway through the round they’re back to the fence. With two minutes left, Smith breaks them up and they reset. Shahbazyan looks either tired or rocked and Stewart drops him with a right. Stewart follows him down, throwing desperately, but can’t seem to land the kill shot. Shahbazyan is exhausted, but manages to get back to his feet, where he secures yet another takedown. They end the fight, fittingly, against the fence with Shahbazyan holding on to Stewart’s waist.
Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round 10-9 Stewart (29-28 Shahbazyan)
Jay Pettry scores the round 10-9 Stewart (29-28 Shahbazyan)
Jordan Colbert scores the round 10-9 Stewart (29-28 Shahbazyan)
The Official Result
Edmen Shahbazyan def. Darren Stewart via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Deron Winn - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Hawes | 1 | 118 of 175 | 67% | 126 of 191 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:47 |
| Deron Winn | 0 | 32 of 111 | 28% | 34 of 114 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Hawes | 1 | 55 of 87 | 63% | 56 of 88 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:04 |
| Deron Winn | 0 | 17 of 44 | 38% | 17 of 44 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Phil Hawes | 0 | 63 of 88 | 71% | 70 of 103 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:43 |
| Deron Winn | 0 | 15 of 67 | 22% | 17 of 70 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Hawes | 118 of 175 | 67% | 99 of 152 | 17 of 21 | 2 of 2 | 89 of 138 | 14 of 18 | 15 of 19 |
| Deron Winn | 32 of 111 | 28% | 24 of 101 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 4 | 29 of 100 | 3 of 11 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Hawes | 55 of 87 | 63% | 43 of 71 | 10 of 14 | 2 of 2 | 49 of 77 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 4 |
| Deron Winn | 17 of 44 | 38% | 13 of 40 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 3 | 15 of 41 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Phil Hawes | 63 of 88 | 71% | 56 of 81 | 7 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 40 of 61 | 11 of 12 | 12 of 15 |
| Deron Winn | 15 of 67 | 22% | 11 of 61 | 3 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 14 of 59 | 1 of 8 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Phil Hawes despite acknowledging Deron Winn's superior offensive wrestling stats (almost 5 takedowns per fight, 52% accuracy vs Hawes' 33%). He compares it to the Brendan Allen vs Jacob Malkoun fight, where the more talented fighter (Hawes) can lose if he doesn't initiate takedowns first. He notes Hawes is the better mixed martial artist but Winn has a clear path if he shoots first.
Big Brady picks Phil Hawes to win by first-round knockout. He acknowledges Hawes has a questionable chin and cardio, but believes Hawes is much bigger with a six-inch height and 7.5-inch reach advantage, and has 100% takedown defense to stuff Winn's wrestling. He expects Hawes to knock out Winn early, likely in the first round.
Cody picks Hawes but is cautious due to Hawes' chin and cardio. He thinks Hawes' striking and power are advantages, and Winn's weight cuts and cardio issues are problematic. He suggests waiting for weigh-ins to see Winn's condition.
Daniel Levi picks Phil Hawes confidently, stating Hawes has everything except a chin: D1 wrestling, one-punch power, and physicality. He believes Deron Winn is too short (5'4") and will struggle to take Hawes down. Levi thinks Hawes wins everywhere unless he gets knocked out, which is possible given his suspect chin. He expects Hawes to dominate and win, possibly by knockout.
Paul leans toward Hawes but is not confident. He notes both fighters are untrustworthy and the fight could be ugly. He thinks Hawes' reach and power are key, but Winn's wrestling could be a factor if he makes weight.
The MMA Guru picks Phil Hawes despite worrying about his weak chin, as seen in the Chris Curtis fight. He believes Hawes is much bigger and stronger than Deron Winn, who is too small for middleweight. He predicts Hawes will neutralize Winn's wrestling and land a knockout via a knee to the face in the second round.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deron Winn | 0 | 20 of 38 | 52% | 64 of 89 | 12 of 16 | 75% | 0 | 0 | 9:29 |
| Antônio Arroyo | 0 | 45 of 62 | 72% | 70 of 87 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:28 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deron Winn | 0 | 9 of 15 | 60% | 9 of 15 | 4 of 6 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 2:21 |
| Antônio Arroyo | 0 | 26 of 30 | 86% | 33 of 37 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:28 | |
| 2 | Deron Winn | 0 | 6 of 12 | 50% | 30 of 39 | 4 of 6 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 3:41 |
| Antônio Arroyo | 0 | 9 of 14 | 64% | 14 of 19 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Deron Winn | 0 | 5 of 11 | 45% | 25 of 35 | 4 of 4 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 3:27 |
| Antônio Arroyo | 0 | 10 of 18 | 55% | 23 of 31 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deron Winn | 20 of 38 | 52% | 10 of 26 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 5 | 18 of 35 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 1 |
| Antônio Arroyo | 45 of 62 | 72% | 29 of 45 | 11 of 12 | 5 of 5 | 43 of 60 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deron Winn | 9 of 15 | 60% | 4 of 10 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 3 | 9 of 15 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Antônio Arroyo | 26 of 30 | 86% | 19 of 23 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 3 | 25 of 29 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | |
| 2 | Deron Winn | 6 of 12 | 50% | 3 of 8 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 9 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 1 |
| Antônio Arroyo | 9 of 14 | 64% | 5 of 9 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 9 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Deron Winn | 5 of 11 | 45% | 3 of 8 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Antônio Arroyo | 10 of 18 | 55% | 5 of 13 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 9 of 17 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 |
Big Brady picks Antônio Arroyo over Deron Winn, citing Arroyo's size advantage (9 inches taller, 3.5 inch reach) and the catchweight at 195 lbs favoring him. He notes Arroyo's solid jiu-jitsu and striking (leg kicks, body kicks), while Winn has been unimpressive in the UFC and may struggle with the size disadvantage. Brady predicts a first-round knockout.
The host leans Arroyo due to his size and striking advantage, believing his leg kicks and range will be too much for the smaller Winn. He notes Winn's cardio issues and struggles against larger opponents. He predicts a decision win for Arroyo.
The Guru picks Deron Winn but is undecided. He believes Arroyo has poor cardio and that Winn can outlast him in the first two rounds. He notes Winn's wrestling and that Arroyo hasn't shown finishing ability. He predicts a 29-28 decision for Winn, with Arroyo possibly winning the third round.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Meerschaert | 1 | 86 of 187 | 45% | 86 of 188 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 0:21 |
| Deron Winn | 0 | 53 of 111 | 47% | 53 of 111 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerald Meerschaert | 0 | 24 of 63 | 38% | 24 of 64 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Deron Winn | 0 | 22 of 45 | 48% | 22 of 45 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:11 | |
| 2 | Gerald Meerschaert | 0 | 50 of 82 | 60% | 50 of 82 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Deron Winn | 0 | 17 of 43 | 39% | 17 of 43 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Gerald Meerschaert | 1 | 12 of 42 | 28% | 12 of 42 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 0:21 |
| Deron Winn | 0 | 14 of 23 | 60% | 14 of 23 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Meerschaert | 86 of 187 | 45% | 66 of 166 | 20 of 21 | 0 of 0 | 81 of 177 | 5 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
| Deron Winn | 53 of 111 | 47% | 37 of 93 | 11 of 13 | 5 of 5 | 47 of 103 | 6 of 8 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerald Meerschaert | 24 of 63 | 38% | 21 of 60 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 24 of 62 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Deron Winn | 22 of 45 | 48% | 17 of 40 | 4 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 18 of 41 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Gerald Meerschaert | 50 of 82 | 60% | 37 of 68 | 13 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 50 of 82 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Deron Winn | 17 of 43 | 39% | 10 of 34 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 3 | 16 of 42 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Gerald Meerschaert | 12 of 42 | 28% | 8 of 38 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 33 | 5 of 9 | 0 of 0 |
| Deron Winn | 14 of 23 | 60% | 10 of 19 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 13 of 20 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
Opening up the ESPN prelims -- they are also on ESPN+ and were slightly delayed due to the UNC-Duke basketball game -- is a middleweight affair as Roufusport product Meerschaert (30-12, 5-4 UFC) tries to hand Winn (6-1, 1-1 UFC) his second straight defeat after Winn started his career at 6-0. There is no nonsense to be found in the cage, as referee Keith Peterson will make sure of that. Winn tries to jab his way in and eats a body kick and then a left hand. Meerschaert throws a leg kick, but it lands loudly on the peninsula south of the Equator and we have an early pause in the action. After a break of around a minute, Winn is good to go, and starts the fight back up and eats a few punches on the way forward. Meerschaert goes low with a kick, and takes a huge left hand on the chin. “GM3” takes it like a champ and closes the distance, where Winn scoops him up and puts him down. Instead of diving in after him, Winn backs off to let him stand. When Meerschaert gets to his feet, Winn starts winging heavy punches, backing Meerschaert up against the fence. Meerschaert survives the assault and fires a solid body kick, before taking a leg kick from the shorter fighter. Meerschaert connects with a left right down the pipe, and tries to follow it with a looping right hand but Winn darts out of the way. Winn blows the hair back of his opponent with a surprising head kick, and then dings him to the midsection with a body kick. Winn is loading up on his punches, and connects on a few more including a fierce left hook. When Winn tries to crowd him, Meerschaert sneaks a knee up the middle that stops Winn from advancing for a moment. Winn regathers himself and stings Meerschaert with a few hefty punches, but “GM3” takes them without much concern. Meerschaert connects with a stiff one-two, and Winn stands straight up and counters with a left as if he had not been punched at all. Winn lands a right hand, and then catches Meerschaert with a left hand that has Meerschaert blinking and wiping his eye. There is some damage beneath that right eye of Meerschaert, but he is undeterred as he ends the round with a looping right hand.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Winn
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Winn
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Winn
Round 2
Meerschaert starts off with a jab, and then chains together a one-two before landing one more. Winn tries to kick low, but his best punch in the exchange is a stiff left. Meerschaert aims to the body with another kick, and steps back as if to avoid a counterpunch, but there is none to come. Meerschaert throws two hooks, and Winn digs to the body before throwing a right to the head. To try to keep Winn at bay, Meerschaert sticks out his jab, and Winn closes the distance with a looping left hook that barely misses. Winn is content to land the counter left and an occasional power jab, but digs to the body with a punch. Meerschaert is not outshined by that strike, as he lands a thudding body kick. Meerschaert has started to get his range, as he lands a series of left hands and right jabs. Winn goes after the lead leg with a kick, but Meerschaert sticks him with his lefts. Winn tries to take the fight down, but Meerschaert gets to his knee and then stands up as Winn fires a high kick at him. Meerschaert triples up the jab and follows it with a left hand, and Winn shrugs it off as he also absorbs a heavy body kick. Winn fires a successful low kick, but his two leaping hooks are well off the mark as Meerschaert is halfway across the cage by the time Winn gets to him. They land heavy jabs, and Meerschaert targets the body as if he were Stipe Miocic repeatedly aiming for Daniel Cormier’s midsection. He lands another, and Winn winces. The body is hurt for Winn, so Meerschaert targets it with a kick and then another two punches. Winn loads up on a huge right hand and lands it, but Meerschaert is undaunted as he kicks the body and then tries to bring up a knee. The round ends with one more thumping punch to the torso by Meerschaert.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Meerschaert
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Meerschaert
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Meerschaert
Round 3
Meerschaert commences the last round with a jab, and Winn reaches with a body kick that barely lands with his toes. Meerschaert puts together a left hand, followed by one to the body. He targets the body once more, and the strike has seemed to land at will for him. Winn loads up with a massive right hand, and Meerschaert’s knees buckle for a moment as we see a cut on the left eye of Meerschaert. “GM3” circles out of danger and gets his left back from beneath him, but Winn is swinging for the fences with another massive right hand -- it is short. Meerschaert sticks him with a jab, and a subsequent left hook hurts Winn. The punches continue to mount for Meerschaert, and Winn stumbles across the cage. As Meerschaert pours it on, Winn falls over, so Meerschaert hunts for a guillotine choke. While Winn defends the choke, Meerschaert sees an opening and circles around to take Winn’s back.
In no time at all, Meerschaert seeks out a rear-naked choke. Winn defends it by trying to yank the arm away, but the choke that almost appears to be a neck crank is too tight. Winn can resist no further and taps, and thereby suffers the first stoppage loss of his career.
This is a huge win for "GM3," and he praises his opponent in his post-fight interview for "bringing out the best in me."
The Official Result
Gerald Meerschaert def. Deron Winn R3 2:13 via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Daniel picks Deron Winn to win a decision, citing his power, takedowns, and boxing. He notes that Winn needs to be careful of Meerschaert's submissions and body kicks, especially in later rounds. He believes Winn will come out hard, win the first round, and edge out a 29-28 decision if he doesn't get caught.
Meerschaert has a massive size and reach advantage (77.5 vs 71 inches). Winn's wrestling is his only path, but Meerschaert has submissions from all positions. If Winn doesn't get a first-round KO, Meerschaert will submit him, likely in the third round. The host likes the plus money and plans a 1-unit bet.
The MMA Guru picks Gerald Meerschaert, citing his experience and size advantage over Deron Winn, who he believes is not big enough for middleweight and lacks KO power or wrestling dominance. He notes Meerschaert's recent close fights (loss to Kevin Holland, win over Trevin Giles) could have gone his way, and he expects Meerschaert to use knees up the middle to counter Winn's forward pressure and win by third-round TKO.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Stewart | 0 | 29 of 53 | 54% | 66 of 98 | 6 of 15 | 40% | 0 | 1 | 8:04 |
| Deron Winn | 0 | 57 of 119 | 47% | 77 of 140 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:31 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darren Stewart | 0 | 12 of 12 | 100% | 35 of 38 | 3 of 6 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 4:15 |
| Deron Winn | 0 | 14 of 20 | 70% | 31 of 38 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 | |
| 2 | Darren Stewart | 0 | 7 of 16 | 43% | 10 of 20 | 2 of 6 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 2:15 |
| Deron Winn | 0 | 21 of 44 | 47% | 23 of 46 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Darren Stewart | 0 | 10 of 25 | 40% | 21 of 40 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 1 | 1:34 |
| Deron Winn | 0 | 22 of 55 | 40% | 23 of 56 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:29 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Stewart | 29 of 53 | 54% | 25 of 49 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 3 | 11 of 31 | 7 of 11 | 11 of 11 |
| Deron Winn | 57 of 119 | 47% | 54 of 115 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 31 of 88 | 14 of 17 | 12 of 14 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darren Stewart | 12 of 12 | 100% | 9 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 9 of 9 |
| Deron Winn | 14 of 20 | 70% | 13 of 18 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 4 | 6 of 9 | 6 of 7 | |
| 2 | Darren Stewart | 7 of 16 | 43% | 6 of 15 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 7 | 5 of 8 | 1 of 1 |
| Deron Winn | 21 of 44 | 47% | 19 of 42 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 13 of 36 | 8 of 8 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Darren Stewart | 10 of 25 | 40% | 10 of 25 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 9 of 23 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Deron Winn | 22 of 55 | 40% | 22 of 55 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 16 of 48 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 7 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deron Winn | 0 | 169 of 367 | 46% | 171 of 369 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:18 |
| Eric Spicely | 0 | 108 of 224 | 48% | 108 of 224 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deron Winn | 0 | 37 of 89 | 41% | 38 of 90 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Eric Spicely | 0 | 25 of 61 | 40% | 25 of 61 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:03 | |
| 2 | Deron Winn | 0 | 77 of 160 | 48% | 77 of 160 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:48 |
| Eric Spicely | 0 | 37 of 70 | 52% | 37 of 70 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Deron Winn | 0 | 55 of 118 | 46% | 56 of 119 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:28 |
| Eric Spicely | 0 | 46 of 93 | 49% | 46 of 93 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deron Winn | 169 of 367 | 46% | 125 of 316 | 39 of 46 | 5 of 5 | 137 of 322 | 32 of 45 | 0 of 0 |
| Eric Spicely | 108 of 224 | 48% | 90 of 206 | 17 of 17 | 1 of 1 | 74 of 186 | 34 of 38 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deron Winn | 37 of 89 | 41% | 24 of 75 | 11 of 12 | 2 of 2 | 33 of 83 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
| Eric Spicely | 25 of 61 | 40% | 20 of 56 | 5 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 16 of 52 | 9 of 9 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Deron Winn | 77 of 160 | 48% | 56 of 134 | 21 of 26 | 0 of 0 | 59 of 137 | 18 of 23 | 0 of 0 |
| Eric Spicely | 37 of 70 | 52% | 31 of 64 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 26 of 57 | 11 of 13 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Deron Winn | 55 of 118 | 46% | 45 of 107 | 7 of 8 | 3 of 3 | 45 of 102 | 10 of 16 | 0 of 0 |
| Eric Spicely | 46 of 93 | 49% | 39 of 86 | 7 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 32 of 77 | 14 of 16 | 0 of 0 |
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