PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Sessions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Payne Stewart Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart Jr has chosen YC feat. Future - Racks as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sessions
vs
Stewart Jr

169 cm
30
156 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

178 cm
27
164 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Shot in the Arm Nutrition

Next Level Nutrition
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Sessions!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Payne Stewart Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Stewart Jr - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Sessions misses the target.
Stewart Jr is looking to clinch but Sessions is avoiding it.
Stewart Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sessions misses with an uppercut
and Stewart Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sessions. Stewart Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sessions misses the shot to the body.
Stewart Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sessions was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr slips a jab from Sessions.
Sessions throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Manny Sessions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sessions was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr looks to land a left hand but Sessions moved out of range nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stewart Jr!
Sessions lands a front kick.
A head kick misses from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sessions lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stewart Jr will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart Jr misses with a wild combination.
Sessions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart Jr manages to avoid it.
Sessions lands a glancing blow to the side of Stewart Jr's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr is looking to clinch.
Sessions throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart Jr moves out of range easily.
Stewart Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sessions slips a jab from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr throws a front kick aimed at Sessions's knee but Sessions avoids it well.

Sessions tries to keep at a distance but Stewart Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sessions goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stewart Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stewart Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Stewart Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sessions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sessions backwards.
Sessions pushes off an throws an elbow but Stewart Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stewart Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sessions avoids it.
Stewart Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Stewart Jr blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Sessions.

Stewart Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stewart Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stewart Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sessions.
Sessions throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart Jr jabs at Sessions's body.
Sessions avoids the body shot from Stewart Jr.
Sessions misses with a hook. Stewart Jr ducked under it nicely.
Sessions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart Jr moves away.
Stewart Jr slips a jab from Sessions.
Stewart Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Stewart Jr there.
A clash of legs there as Sessions blocks the low kick.
Sessions ducks under a wild hook from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Sessions circles away.
Sessions connects with a body shot that sends Stewart Jr's belly button to the back.
Stewart Jr misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sessions.
Sessions is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stewart Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sessions walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sessions scores with the left hand. Stewart Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stewart Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sessions. Stewart Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sessions looks for the body kick but Stewart Jr saw that one coming.
Sessions throws a poor cross that misses
and Stewart Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr wants to clinch up but Sessions keeps it at a distance.
Sessions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart Jr manages to avoid it.
Sessions will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sessions stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Sessions misses the shot to the body.
Stewart Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Stewart Jr moves into range and clinches up with Sessions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sessions misses with an elbow strike.
Stewart Jr tries to work over Sessions's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sessions comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Payne Stewart Jr has been cut.
Stewart Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stewart Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stewart Jr lands a left hand.

Stewart Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sessions is looking to land body kicks.
Sessions throws the left hand but Stewart Jr avoids the punch easily.
Stewart Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sessions throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sessions rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stewart Jr counters with a leg kick.
Stewart Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stewart Jr moves in looking to clinch but Sessions pushes him off.
Stewart Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Sessions misses
and Stewart Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Sessions throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crunch! Stewart Jr slams his shin into Sessions's torso.
Sessions is breathing heavily.
Sessions stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stewart Jr.
Danga de danga de dang - Stewart Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Sessions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stewart Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payne Stewart Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Payne Stewart Jr's cut.
That's time! Sessions's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A nice leg kick lands there from Stewart Jr.
Sessions with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stewart Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Sessions throws a leg kick but Stewart Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sessions throws a low kick but Stewart Jr moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Sessions coming out on top.
Sessions takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stewart Jr lands an overhand right.
Stewart Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sessions tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sessions slips under a jab from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sessions is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stewart Jr misses with a head kick.
Sessions loads up on a big right hand but Stewart Jr slips the punch.
Sessions misses with a low kick as Stewart Jr jumps back.
Stewart Jr moves in looking to clinch but Sessions pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sessions throws out a loose jab but Stewart Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Stewart Jr does it's job there.
Sessions takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stewart Jr moves in looking to clinch but Sessions pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr avoids the body shot from Sessions.
Payne Stewart Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Stewart Jr.
Sessions takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sessions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart Jr takes one on the button.
Stewart Jr looks to land a left hand but Sessions moved out of range nicely.
Stewart Jr throws a hook but Sessions avoids it easily.
Stewart Jr misses with a low kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stewart Jr lands with a right hand.
Stewart Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stewart Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart Jr wants to clinch.
Stewart Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sessions throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stewart Jr throws out a leg kick but Sessions moves out of range and Stewart Jr only half commits.
Stewart Jr blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stewart Jr throws a body punch but Sessions moves out of range.
Sessions needs to keep his hands up - Stewart Jr had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart Jr slips under a jab from Sessions.
Sessions throws a right hand that misses
and Stewart Jr counters with a big head kick but Sessions shrugs it off.
Good work by Sessions as he checks the leg kick.
Stewart Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sessions.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sessions.
Stewart Jr tries to clinch up.
Stewart Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stewart Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stewart Jr misses with a head kick.
Stewart Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sessions.
Sessions checks a low kick from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Sessions throws a hook but Stewart Jr avoids it easily.
Sessions thows a body shot but no joy.
Sessions throws the kick towards the body but Stewart Jr avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stewart Jr instigates a clinch.
Sessions creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stewart Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stewart Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sessions misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Sessions creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stewart Jr scores with a shot to the side of Sessions's head.
Sessions throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stewart Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stewart Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stewart Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stewart Jr pushes Sessions away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sessions takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Stewart Jr has Sessions up against the cage in a clinch.

Stewart Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stewart Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sessions takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr tries to clinch but Sessions is having none of it.
Stewart Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Stewart Jr misses with a body kick.
Stewart Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sessions misses with an uppercut.
Stewart Jr throws a body punch but Sessions moves out of range.
Stewart Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sessions will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sessions goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sessions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Sessions.
Sessions gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr staying out of range there.
Sessions misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stewart Jr.
Sessions takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stewart Jr misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sessions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Payne Stewart Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Payne Stewart Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sessions ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sessions takes a swing at Stewart Jr's ribcage but misses.
Stewart Jr tries to land a front kick but Sessions steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stewart Jr digs a good hook to Sessions's body.
Sessions pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stewart Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stewart Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sessions has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sessions paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sessions lands a right hook to the body.
Stewart Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stewart Jr staying out of range there.
Stewart Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sessions circles away quickly and effectively.
A bone on bone clash there as Sessions blocks the leg kick.
Sessions misses with a looping left.
Stewart Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sessions keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart Jr motions for Sessions to come forward. Stewart Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sessions looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stewart Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Stewart Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sessions doesn't seem phased though.
Stewart Jr ducks under a wild hook from Sessions.
Stewart Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Stewart Jr.
Sessions drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sessions darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sessions throws a right and a left that Stewart Jr avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stewart Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stewart Jr ducks under a wild hook from Sessions.
Stewart Jr digs a good hook to Sessions's body.
Stewart Jr looks to land a body kick but Sessions moved away.
Sessions connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stewart Jr. Stewart Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr wants to clinch up but Sessions keeps it at a distance.
Sessions turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sessions throws a body punch but Stewart Jr moves out of range.
Sessions scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sessions moves out of range of the body kick.
Sessions wants to land a leg kick but Stewart Jr is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart Jr is looking to clinch but Sessions is avoiding it.
Stewart Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sessions circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sessions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart Jr moves away.
Sessions loads up on a big right hand but Stewart Jr slips the punch.
Sessions checks a low kick from Stewart Jr.
Sessions keeps the fight on the outside.
Stewart Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sessions misses with a hook. Stewart Jr ducked under it nicely.
Stewart Jr looks to land a body kick but Sessions moved away.
Stewart Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sessions throws a low kick, looking for Stewart Jr's leg but Stewart Jr calmly moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stewart Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sessions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stewart Jr misses with a left hand
and Sessions counters with a low kick, right behind Stewart Jr 's knee.
Sessions checks a leg kick nicely.
Stewart Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sessions manages to avoid it.

Stewart Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sessions, pushing him back against the cage.
Sessions lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sessions just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stewart Jr's brow.
Payne Stewart Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stewart Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sessions throws an elbow but misses.
Sessions looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sessions missing with knees to the body.
Stewart Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Stewart Jr lands an elbow inside that Sessions shrugs off.
Stewart Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sessions throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stewart Jrs head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stewart Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sessions crunches a lovely knee into Stewart Jr's ribcage.
A short right from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr lands a shot to the body.
Manny Sessions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sessions throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stewart Jr.
Stewart Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Sessions avoids the damage to the body.
Sessions tries to land knees in the clinch but Stewart Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Sessions misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sessions's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sessions trying to land knees to the body.
Sessions on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stewart Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sessions gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stewart Jr dodges an elbow strike from Sessions.

Stewart Jr breaks the clinch.
Stewart Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Payne Stewart Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stewart Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Payne Stewart Jr!
Our winner, Payne Stewart Jr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.