Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 107
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Stewart misses.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pederson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Stewart has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pederson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stewart.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Pederson throws a big shot that misses.
Pederson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
A shot to the body from Pederson misses
and Stewart counters with a series of strikes. Pederson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson misses with a hook to the body
and Pederson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pederson slips a jab and a cross from Stewart.
We've been hearing reports that Pederson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stewart takes a swing at Pederson's ribcage but misses.
Pederson staying out of range there.
Stewart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pederson doesn't seem bothered though.
Deanthony Pederson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Stewart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pederson feinted with a counter takedown.
Danny Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart throws a jab when Pederson was well out of range.
Pederson blocks a jab.
Stewart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pederson.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
Pederson ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Pederson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Pederson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
Stewart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pederson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart stuffs the takedown.
Pederson throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart's shoulder, as Stewart tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Stewart misses with a body shot. #TD#
Stewart gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pederson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stewart wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Pederson is proving a slippery customer.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving. #T3#
Pederson wants to pass the guard but Stewart is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stewart holds on and takes a little breather.
Pederson cracks Stewart with a solid left hand.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart working a defensive guard but Pederson passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart is trying to maintain the position but Pederson is very close to passing his half guard.
Pederson lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut.#T4#
Pederson stops Stewart from getting back to his feet.
Pederson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pederson passes to side control.
Stewart struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pederson wants to control but Stewart is keeping him busy.
Pederson working the body and head with strikes.
Pederson working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#That has opened up Danny Stewart's cut even more.
Pederson trying to control the position but Stewart is working away. #T5##SUB#
Pederson tries for a kimura but Stewart is defending well.
Stewart takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pederson looks up at the clock and then as Stewart takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pederson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #CUT#The cut above Danny Stewart's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Danny Stewart's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson retains his middleweight title!
Deanthony Pederson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Danny Stewart spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit...'.

Event: TOF 98
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Goldberg takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Stewart as he connects with a hook.
Goldberg misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Stewart falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Goldberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldberg is looking to advance position but Stewart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goldberg is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Stewart stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD2#
Goldberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown 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!
Stewart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
Stewart is staying active underneath Goldberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Goldberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goldberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Stewart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stewart preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stewart trying to control from the bottom.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stewart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goldberg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stewart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stewart napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goldberg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stewart manages to get back to half guard.
Goldberg is pressing down on Stewart's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stewart is holding on for now.
Stewart trying to control from the bottom.
Goldberg misses with a head shot. Stewart uses the momentum to regain guard.
Goldberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goldberg.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stewart looking to control.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving. #SUB2#
Goldberg drops back looking for a leg! Stewart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stewart manages to kick Goldberg off! Goldberg jumps back into Stewart's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goldberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goldberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stewart's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stewart is looking to escape.
Goldberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stewart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stewart controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Stewart gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goldberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Stewart has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Goldberg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Goldberg looks for a takedown but Stewart sprawls well.#T5#
Goldberg dives in and grabs Stewart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stewart pushes down on Goldberg's head and hops out.
Goldberg takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Goldberg.
Stewart struggling a bit here.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Stewart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stewart can't do much from the bottom here.
Stewart tries to bench press Goldberg off him but Goldberg keeps the position. #T6#
Goldberg throws an elbow but Stewart slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stewart taking a bit of punishment here - Goldberg scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Goldberg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goldberg trying to control the position but Stewart is working away.
Stewart can't do much from the bottom here.
Goldberg taking a break here but Stewart is having none of it and regains half guard. #T7#
Stewart is staying active underneath Goldberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goldberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goldberg prevents Stewart from improving his position.
Stewart is holding on to half guard well.
Stewart is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stewart lands with an overhand left.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A jab from Stewart finds it's way through Goldberg's defenses.
Stewart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Goldberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Stewart seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Goldberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Stewart misses. #CL2#
Goldberg has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Stewart.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stewart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T9#
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldberg's elbow.
A hook to the body from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldberg's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goldberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stewart's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stewart stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Stewart dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt - Stewart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left lands for Stewart.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Stewart! Goldberg is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Stewart!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Stewart thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 88
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Johnson has been cut.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Stewart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Stewart lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Stewart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Stewart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stewart has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart misses with a combination
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Stewart throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely. #T1#
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Stewart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stewart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Stewart checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stewart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Stewart counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart misses with a looping left.#T2#
Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Stewart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Stewart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Johnson cracks Stewart with an open hand slap.
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Stewart staying out of range there.
Stewart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stewart.#CUT2#Marcus Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Stewart throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Stewart looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Stewart with an uppercut!#CUT#That has opened up Danny Stewart's cut even more.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stewart.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Stewart in the body.
Stewart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Stewart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
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!
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Stewart wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart lands a nice looking body shot. #T5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Stewart connects with a body shot.
Johnson works Stewart's body with a nice hook.
Stewart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Stewart's head.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stewart to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Marcus Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stewart throws out the jab.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stewart.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. #T6#
Johnson connects with a jab.
Stewart misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Stewart backing up. Stewart nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Stewart misses.
Nice shot lands for Stewart.
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stewart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T7#
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Stewart throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Stewart was not able to check.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stewart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stewart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Stewart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.#T8#
Nice jab there from Stewart. #CUT2#Jeez, Marcus Johnson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
Stewart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stewart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
Stewart misses with a right hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stewart works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Stewart does no damage.
Stewart misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T9#
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Stewart takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Stewart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stewart misses with a left hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stewart misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Danny Stewart's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Stewart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stewart's head backwards.
Johnson moves out of range as Stewart strikes.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stewart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Johnson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Stewart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stewart unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stewart looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Stewart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Stewart.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stewart lands a lovely overhand right.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#T1#
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Stewart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
Stewart thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson sizes up Stewart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stewart backs up against the cage.
Stewart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Danny Stewart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stewart throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stewart in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Stewart staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Johnson misses. #T2#
Stewart misses with a right hand
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Stewart. Those never looked like landing.
Stewart throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Stewart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcus Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Danny Stewart!
A very excited looking Danny Stewart made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 76
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
Stewart misses the jab.
Stewart seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stewart throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Stewart lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Marcus Johnson has been cut.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Stewart blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Stewart tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Stewart avoids it.
Jab by Johnson.
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Stewart throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Stewart misses the body punch
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Stewart takes one to the chin there.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stewart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut.#T2#
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Stewart drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Stewart.
A punch lands to the side of Stewart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stewart wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Stewart walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stewart is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Stewart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stewart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.#CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Stewart. Stewart maintains the clinch.
Johnson letting Stewart take a breather here.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart blocking some punches. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stewart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stewart misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stewart throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Stewart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stewart had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stewart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson moves forwards but Stewart connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T5#
Stewart scores with a body shot.
Stewart with a nice cross.
Stewart throws a shot to the body.
Johnson cracks Stewart with an open hand slap.
Stewart avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Stewart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stewart tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Stewart.
Stewart moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.#T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart throws out a powerful jab.
Stewart connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stewart at a distance.
Stewart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stewart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stewart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Stewart throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Stewart moves into the clinch.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T7#
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Stewart is controlling him.
Stewart blocking some punches.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stewart pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Stewart.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stewart.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch. #T8#
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Stewart's head back. #CUT2#Danny Stewart's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stewart throws a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Stewart throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stewart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stewart throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.#T9#
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#CL#
Stewart closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Stewart moves into the clinch.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Johnson pushes Stewart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Stewart lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Stewart.
Johnson tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Stewart avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson digs a right hand into Stewart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stewart's gas tank.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Johnson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Stewart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
Johnson tries to bum rush Stewart with a series of wild strikes but Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Stewart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stewart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marcus Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stewart on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stewart lands with a cross.
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stewart on the side of the head.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Stewart swinging wildly here.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stewart lands with a cross. #CUT#That has opened up Marcus Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson scores with a jab. Stewart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Stewart seems unphased.
Stewart moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Stewart jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Stewart was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Stewart blocks the body kick.
Stewart is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Stewart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stewart looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Stewart saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Stewart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Stewart lands with a cross.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stewart scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stewart is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it. #T3#
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart misses with a looping left.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stewart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stewart's head backwards.
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stewart throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson throws a jab when Stewart was well out of range.
Stewart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.#T5#
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Stewart checks a low kick from Johnson.
Stewart throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson sizes up Stewart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A punch lands to the side of Stewart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Stewart lands a nice looking body shot.
Stewart is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson cracks Stewart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Stewart. Those never looked like landing. #T6#
Johnson avoids the body shot from Stewart.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stewart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stewart is looking for a counter combo.
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T7#
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Stewart moved out of range nicely.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Stewart takes one to the side of the head.
Stewart lands a jab.
Johnson slips under a jab from Stewart.
Stewart throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T8#
Stewart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#The cut above Marcus Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stewart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stewart lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stewart lands with a shot to the body.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. #T9#
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Stewart cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson throws a low kick but Stewart moves out of range easily.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Stewart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcus Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Stewart.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Stewart checks it.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Stewart counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
Stewart checks a leg kick. #T1#
Stewart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson keeps Stewart at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stewart moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Stewart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Stewart misses.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Stewart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Stewart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Stewart wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stewart momentarily.
Johnson misses the jab.
Stewart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stewart takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Stewart slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stewart lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#Danny Stewart's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stewart walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Stewart is rocked!
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
Oh Stewart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stewart walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stewart throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Stewart scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#Marcus Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stewart scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stewart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson works over Stewart's head and body with a nice combination.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
A big left from Stewart misses.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Stewart's ribs.
Stewart scores with a jab.#T5#
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Stewart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Stewart misses with a few strikes there.
Stewart ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Stewart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T6#
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Stewart knows he should have avoided that one.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Stewart tries to clinch up.
Stewart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart walks into a jab.#CUT2#Jeez, Danny Stewart's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a crisp right that sends Stewart to the canvas! Johnson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Johnson!
In his post fight interview, Marcus Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Danny Stewart stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit...'.

Event: TOF 67
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Stewart misses with a straight right.
Stewart lands with a right hand.
Barre cracks Stewart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stewart misses with a double jab.
Stewart lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Stewart misses.
Stewart moves away from the strike by Barre.
Stewart misses with a looping right.
Barre has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barre misses with a lunging right hand
and Stewart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Barre ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Stewart rushes Barre and presses him up against the cage.
Stewart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Stewart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barre blocks a body shot from Stewart.
Stewart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Barre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barre's elbow.
Stewart blocking some punches. #BC#
Stewart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stewart seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barre connects with a body shot.
Barre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
A low kick lands for Barre.
Barre throws a lazy head kick
and Stewart counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
VC Barre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barre throws a big shot that misses.
Barre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Stewart rushes Barre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stewart scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barre taking a breather.
Barre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barre is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stewart lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Stewart blocks a body shot from Barre.
Barre throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
Barre prevents a body shot from Stewart.
A short right from Stewart on the inside.
Barre stalling in the clinch but Stewart improves position.
Stewart lands a nice shot to the body.
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barre backwards.
Barre throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
Barre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Stewart.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Stewart scores with a shoulder strike.
Stewart cracks Barre with a nice body shot.
Stewart lands a shot to the body.
Barre looks winded!
Stewart stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barre.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Barre avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Barre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Barre wants to get back to striking at distance but Stewart won't allow it.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barre lands with a right to the head.
Stewart lands a nice uppercut.
Barre is looking to break free of the clinch but Stewart has double underhooks.
Barre scores with a shoulder strike.
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barre backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Stewart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barre.
Stewart pushes Barre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart prevents a body shot from Barre.
Stewart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stewart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barre backwards.
Barre is trying to stall.
Stewart pushes Barre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Stewart.
Stewart lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barre.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stewart. #T4#
Stewart lands with a right to the head.
Barre has had enough of the clinch but Stewart keeps him there for the moment.
Stewart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barre backwards.
Barre misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Stewart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stewart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Barre is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Stewart! Barre is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Stewart!
A victorious Danny Stewart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 59
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Stewart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stewart lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Danny Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart stuffs the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stewart misses with a hook.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
King takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Stewart avoids the body shot from King.
Stewart lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Stewart connects with a looping right hand.
Stewart throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and King counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throwing shots but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Stewart is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stewart felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
King lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
King is looking to take a break and control but Stewart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King controlling the action here.
Stewart won't allow King to pass to mount.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stewart defending well though.
King is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stewart!
King lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
King with a couple of short strikes.
Stewart tries to lock up and control but King gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
King looking to control but Stewart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
King looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
King breaks from Stewart's wrist control and lands an elbow.
King scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stewart?
King thowing shots but they're missing.
Stewart is in a horrible position here. King smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart tries to hold on but King postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
King tries to control but Stewart wriggling away.
King postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stewart looks a forlorn figure.
Stewart tries to hold on but King pushes him away.
Stewart can't escape the position.
King looking to control but Stewart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King prevents Stewart from getting the reversal.
Stewart holds on, trying desperately to control.#T4#
Stewart tries to hold on but King pushes him away.
King with the ground and pound from mount.
King throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stewart because King loaded up on that one.
A nice elbow there by King.
King 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.#SUB#
King goes for an armbar but Stewart turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stewart.
King controls Stewart momentarily but Stewart frees himself.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stewart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
King looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stewart postures up. #SUB#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stewart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King has his hands on Stewart's head, controlling the position. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
King controls Stewart momentarily but Stewart frees himself.
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stewart wants to stand but King is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stewart postures up.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T7#
Stewart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danny Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Stewart misses with a left hand #TD#
and King counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
King postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
King with a nice head shot there.#T8#
Stewart is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
King controls from within his opponent's guard.
King postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King throws a big elbow that misses. #T9#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
King postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stewart is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of King, into his guard. #REVB#
King is controlling Stewart's posture.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
King is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Stewart frees his head nicely. Oh but King has switched to an armbar! Stewart is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Arthur King!
A victorious Arthur King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Danny Stewart had this to say: 'Well shit...'.

Event: TOF 54
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Pederson throws a leg kick but Stewart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stewart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stewart misses with a hook. Pederson ducked under it nicely.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pederson feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pederson.
Stewart has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Pederson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Pederson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pederson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pederson 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.
Pederson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stewart working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Pederson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stewart's guard.
Pederson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stewart keeps working.
Stewart is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Pederson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pederson is just content to waste time from the top position. Stewart takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Pederson drops back looking for a leg! Stewart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stewart manages to kick Pederson off! Pederson jumps back into Stewart's guard.
Stewart keeping full guard, as Pederson tries to pass.
Stewart trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pederson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pederson looking to sit in guard and control but Stewart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Pederson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Pederson is trying to keep Stewart in close. #SUB#
Pederson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stewart defends it easily.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pederson is looking for a triangle but Stewart pushes his legs off easily.
Stewart trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pederson's guard.#SU2#
Stewart stands up and waves to Pederson to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Pederson.
Pederson slips a jab from Stewart.
Pederson attempts a counter takedown but Stewart avoids it well and moves away.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pederson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stewart throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Pederson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stewart!
Pederson works to advance to full mount. Stewart defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stewart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Pederson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stewart has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Pederson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T5#
Stewart working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Pederson wants to finish this one by submission but Stewart is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pederson.
Pederson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stewart is looking to escape.
Pederson landing shots from mount.
Stewart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6##SUB#
Pederson has hold of Stewart's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stewart manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stewart wants to hold on but Pederson pushes him away.
Pederson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pederson controlling from mount.
Stewart is bucking up trying to escape but Pederson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stewart tries to hold on but Pederson pushes him away.
Pederson looking to control but Stewart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7##SUB#
Stewart tries to control Pederson's head but Pederson pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Stewart is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson retains his middleweight title!
Deanthony Pederson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Danny Stewart stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well shit...'.

Event: TOF 49
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Stewart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Hanks's shoulder, as Hanks tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Hanks tries to clinch up.
Stewart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Stewart was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanks.
Stewart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanks on the side of the head.
Stewart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanks's hands.#KD#
Stewart lands a left and a right that send Hanks crashing to the mat, dazed. Stewart thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Hanks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanks misses with a takedown attempt
and Stewart counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanks is still on wobbly legs! Can Stewart finish him?
Stewart drops Hanks with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hanks! Stewart dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Stewart!
After winning the bout, Danny Stewart thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 44
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart takes a swing at Charleston's ribcage but misses.
Charleston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Charleston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charleston throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut.
Charleston tries to land a body kick
and Stewart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stewart lands a right hook to the body.
Stewart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Stewart blocks a leg kick.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart throws a body punch but Charleston moves out of range.
Stewart throws a good cross that connects.
Charleston moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Charleston lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Charleston slips a jab from Stewart.#T1#
Stewart misses with a hook.
Stewart misses with a straight left.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charleston throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart scores with a jab.
Stewart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Charleston momentarily.
Stewart lands with a nice body punch.
Stewart misses the jab.
Stewart throws a body punch but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston throws the left hand but Stewart avoids the punch easily.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Stewart blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Charleston throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Charleston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stewart.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
It looked like Stewart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stewart misses with a left hand
and Charleston counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charleston counters with a body kick.
Stewart misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely.
Charleston motions for Stewart to come forward. Charleston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Charleston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.#T3#
Charleston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart swings for the body but Charleston moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart scores with the left hand. Charleston knows he should have avoided that one.
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Charleston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charleston.
Stewart presses Charleston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Stewart.
Stewart lands with a left to the head.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stewart or not.
Charleston misses with the head strike. #T4#
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Charleston avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart lands a nice uppercut.
Charleston tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Charleston has a couple of punches blocked by Stewart.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Charleston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Charleston misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charleston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T5#
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it.
Stewart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stewart is struggling to control the position.
Stewart presses Charleston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Charleston swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charleston blocks a body shot from Stewart.
Charleston throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
A head punch on the inside from Charleston fails to land.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Stewart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart pushes Charleston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T6#
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Charleston avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Charleston throws a head punch that misses.
Charleston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
Stewart tries to work over Charleston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Charleston lands an uppercut.
Stewart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Charleston blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stewart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Charleston lands with a right to the head. #T7#
Stewart lands a shoulder strike.
Charleston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charleston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Charleston takes a shot to the head.
Stewart lands a shot to the body.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charleston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stewart lands with a short shot to the head.
Charleston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charleston misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart presses Charleston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Stewart on the inside. #T8#
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charleston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stewart or not.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart is working Charleston over against the cage.
Stewart misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston struggles to land a body shot inside as Stewart controls his hands.
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Stewart tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
Charleston tries to work over Stewart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charleston throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs. #T9#
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Stewart blocking some punches.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Charleston controls his hands.
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
A short body shot lands from Charleston as the two fighters clinch.
Charleston misses with the head strike.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stewart misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Stewart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Stewart's cut.
That's time! Stewart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Charleston thows a body kick. Stewart tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Stewart walks into a jab.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charleston.
Charleston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Charleston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Charleston manages to circle out of the way.
Danny Stewart is winning the standup battle so far.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charleston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stewart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Charleston can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston needs to keep his hands up - Stewart had a free shot at his head there.
Charleston is looking to land body kicks.
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and Charleston finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Stewart. Beautiful body shot.
Charleston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charleston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Charleston.
Stewart misses the jab.
Charleston cracks a nice hook into Stewart's ribs.
Stewart misses with a hook. Charleston ducked under it nicely.
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Stewart connects with a single shot there.
Charleston throws a chopping leg kick but Stewart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stewart throws a nice looking combination but Charleston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Charleston.
Stewart moves out of range as Charleston throws a body kick.
Stewart misses with a body shot. #T2#
Charleston looks for the body kick but Stewart saw that one coming.
Charleston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Charleston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid body kick from Charleston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart throws an off balance right hand
and Charleston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charleston moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stewart throws a poor cross that misses
and Charleston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Charleston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Charleston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Charleston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stewart rather than just go for the knockout.
Stewart moves out of range as Charleston throws a body kick.
Stewart scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Stewart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Charleston throws a series of punches but Stewart avoids them all with ease.
Charleston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Charleston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Charleston staying out of range there.
Stewart throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Stewart darts in and clinches Charleston up against the cage.
Charleston lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danny Stewart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
Charleston tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charleston backwards.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Charleston blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Stewart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stewart.
Charleston is breathing heavily.
Stewart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stewart - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stewart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Charleston lands a left hand.
Stewart gets through Charleston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Stewart. #T5#
Charleston letting Stewart take a breather here.
Charleston tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charleston.
Stewart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Charleston misses with some punches.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Charleston controls the action.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
Charleston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Charleston avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charleston scores with a hook to the body.#T6#
Stewart blocking some punches.
Charleston can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
Stewart lands a right hand.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Charleston misses with some punches.
Charleston tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Charleston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Charleston misses with a punch to the body.
Charleston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stewart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart is leaning against Charleston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T7#
Stewart lands a left hand.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Charleston.
Charleston throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Stewart gets through Charleston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Stewart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Charleston is rocked!
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart has Charleston pressed against the cage.
Charleston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike.
Charleston swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Stewart. #T8#
Charleston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charleston.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charleston's elbow.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Charleston throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Charleston. #BC2#
Charleston breaks from the clinch.
Stewart throws out a powerful jab.
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Charleston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
Stewart looks to land a right hand but Charleston moved out of range.#T9#
Charleston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Charleston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Charleston punishes Stewart's body with a nice straight punch.
Charleston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stewart.
Charleston lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stewart takes a step back to recover.
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Charleston cracks Stewart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Charleston slips under a jab from Stewart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Stewart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Stewart dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Stewart's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Charleston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Stewart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Charleston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stewart throws a hook but Charleston avoids it easily.
Stewart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charleston.
Charleston thows a body kick. Stewart tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Charleston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stewart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stewart is looking to counter punch.
Stewart lands with a cross.
Charleston is still on wobbly legs! Can Stewart finish him?
Stewart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charleston seems to have recovered his senses.
Charleston misses with a wild body shot.
As Charleston tries to get set, Stewart tries to push him back and clinch up but Charleston manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Stewart misses with a series of wild punches.
Charleston blocks a jab.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Stewart misses with a hook.
Stewart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart misses with a few strikes there.
Charleston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Charleston is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Charleston works Stewart's body with a nice hook.
Stewart takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Stewart seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Stewart falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Charleston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Charleston.
Stewart pushes Charleston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart lands with a short shot to the head.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Charleston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Charleston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Charleston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stewart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charleston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stewart's sensitive parts. #T3#
Charleston lands with a nice body punch.
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Stewart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Charleston throws a body kick that misses.
Charleston moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Stewart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Charleston drops his hands momentarily and Stewart takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Charleston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stewart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Charleston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stewart seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Charleston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart swings for the body but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Charleston just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart is looking to counter punch.
Charleston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Charleston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Stewart scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart misses with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Stewart misses.
Charleston unleashes a big counter combination but Stewart bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stewart blocks a head kick by Charleston.
A slow jab from Charleston misses its intended target.
Charleston staying out of range there.#T5#
Charleston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stewart's head.
Good shot there by Stewart.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Charleston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it.
Stewart lands a lovely overhand right.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charleston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charleston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Charleston works Stewart's body with a nice hook.
Charleston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.#T6#
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Charleston counters with a body kick.
Stewart works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart lands a really nice looking cross but Charleston seems unphased.
Charleston thuds his shin into the meat of Stewart's side.
Charleston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Charleston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stewart scores with a body shot.
Charleston lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Charleston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Charleston slips a jab from Stewart.
Charleston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T7#
Charleston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stewart.
Charleston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Charleston defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart sets himself, and Charleston steps forward looking for the clinch! Stewart avoids it this time.
Charleston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Charleston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stewart throws a nice looking combination but Charleston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stewart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Charleston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stewart staying out of range there.
As Charleston tries to get set, Stewart tries to push him back and clinch up but Charleston manages to avoid the attempt.
Charleston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Charleston is out of range.
Charleston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target. #T8#
Charleston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Stewart.
Stewart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charleston follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Charleston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Charleston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charleston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stewart.
Charleston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stewart's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart cracks Charleston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T9#
Stewart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Charleston's hands.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Charleston.
Levon Charleston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charleston punishes Stewart's body with a nice straight punch.
Stewart checks a leg kick.
Charleston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stewart.
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stewart throws the left hand but Charleston avoids the punch easily.
Charleston slips under a jab from Stewart.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charleston.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a body kick.
Danny Stewart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stewart throws a body punch but Charleston moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny Stewart.
Well Stewart 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TOF 38
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Stewart throws a right hand that misses
letting Beocca counter with a right hand.
A big right from Beocca misses.
Stewart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stewart misses with a series of wild punches.
Danny Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beocca misses the jab.
Beocca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stewart throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
Stewart takes a swing at Beocca 's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Beocca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beocca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beocca takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beocca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut.
Stewart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Sir Beocca has been cut.#T1#
Stewart misses with a right hand
and Beocca counters with a leg kick.
Stewart throws a poor cross that misses
and Beocca counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beocca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stewart.
Beocca was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stewart thuds a left hand into Beocca 's body.
Beocca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beocca follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Beocca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Beocca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beocca lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stewart takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Beocca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beocca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart connects with a looping right hand.
Stewart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beocca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beocca manages to avoid it.
Stewart misses with a looping left.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beocca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stewart ducks right into an uppercut from Beocca .
Stewart misses with a hook
and Beocca counters with a left and a right that stings Stewart.
No joy there for Beocca , who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Beocca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beocca thinks about the counter body kick.
Beocca connects with a jab.
Beocca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart lands with an uppercut that bounces Beocca off the cage and back into range.
Beocca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Beocca avoids the body shot from Stewart.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beocca moves away.
Beocca is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Beocca slips under a jab.
Beocca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stewart misses with a double jab
and Beocca counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Beocca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stewart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beocca moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beocca .
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stewart lunges at Beocca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beocca 's hand.
Beocca has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stewart finds it's way round the side to connect with Beocca 's head. #CL2#
Beocca moves into range and clinches up with Stewart.
Beocca lands a nice elbow.
Stewart digs a right hand underneath Beocca 's ribcage. Beocca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Stewart's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stewart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T5#
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Beocca with a knee to the head. #CUT2#Danny Stewart's cut is getting worse.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beocca throws an elbow but it misses.
Stewart gets through Beocca 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beocca tries to land a knee to the head but Stewart blocks with his arms.
Stewart scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Beocca is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Sir Beocca 's cut even more.
Beocca blocking some punches.
Beocca tries to land knees in the clinch but Stewart avoids the damage to the body.
Beocca tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stewart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beocca is still on wobbly legs! Can Stewart finish him?
Beocca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beocca throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Beocca .
Beocca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Stewart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Beocca misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart throws an uppercut from hell that sends Beocca clean off his feet! He's out cold! Stewart stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Stewart!
A victorious Danny Stewart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 31
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Stewart lands with a right hand.
Houston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Houston thuds a left hand into Stewart's body.
Houston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stewart finds it's way round the side to connect with Houston's head.
Houston blocks a jab.
Stewart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Houston defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stewart checks a leg kick.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Houston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart cracks a nice hook into Houston's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston lands with a nice body punch.
Stewart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Houston misses.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Houston.
Stewart throws a jab when Houston was well out of range.
Houston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart slips under a jab.
Danny Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart misses with a left hand
and Houston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stewart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stewart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Hank Houston has been cut.
Houston misses with a takedown attempt - Stewart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Stewart was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Houston.
Houston moves out of range as Stewart strikes.
Houston thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Stewart scores with a sloppy right hand. Houston should have avoided that one. #ROC#Houston is rocked!
Stewart lands a brutal uppercut that launches Houston off his feet! Houston tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Stewart!
An out of breath Danny Stewart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 22
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Stewart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stewart digs a good hook to Charleston's body.
Charleston lands a jab to the nose.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Charleston is out of range.
Charleston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
We've been told by Charleston's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Charleston slips under a jab from Stewart.
Charleston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Charleston misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charleston. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charleston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
Charleston throws a jab when Stewart was well out of range.
Charleston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Charleston with a body shot.
Charleston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stewart's head.
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!
Charleston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stewart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charleston.
Stewart throws out a counter right but Charleston avoids it with no problem.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Charleston moves out of range of the strikes.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Charleston slips the punch.
Charleston feints and then cracks Stewart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stewart down.
Charleston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Charleston's shoulder, as Charleston tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart sizes up Charleston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Charleston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Charleston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stewart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charleston.
Stewart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Charleston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Charleston slips a straight right by Stewart.
Charleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stewart, as that shot connected.
Stewart throws a hook but Charleston blocks it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charleston.
Stewart throws a hook but Charleston blocks it.
Charleston misses with a low kick as Stewart jumps back.
Stewart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Charleston's hands.
Charleston scores with a leg kick.
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Charleston counters with an inside leg kick.
Stewart might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stewart throws a good cross that connects.
Charleston tries to work over Stewart's front leg with a kick but Stewart checks it.
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a body kick.
Stewart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charleston.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it.
Charleston tries to move into range but Stewart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stewart steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Charleston. That one must have hurt.
A combination from Stewart does no damage.
Charleston thumps Stewart with a low kick.#T3#
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Charleston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stewart.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Charleston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Charleston moves out of range as Stewart strikes.
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Charleston saw that one coming.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Stewart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Charleston on the side of the head.
Charleston misses with a double jab.
We've been informed that Stewart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Charleston blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Charleston!
Stewart connects with a looping right hand.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charleston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Charleston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston lands a nice shot to the body.
Stewart is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Charleston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Charleston is just out of range.
Stewart moves out of range of the leg kick from Charleston.
A jab from Charleston misses.
Stewart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charleston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charleston is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stewart.
Stewart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Charleston on the side of the head.
Charleston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stewart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Charleston's shoulder, as Charleston tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart misses with a body punch
and Charleston counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Stewart lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stewart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Stewart will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stewart avoids the head kick by Charleston.
Stewart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Charleston thuds his shin into the meat of Stewart's side.
Stewart scores with a body shot.
Charleston slips a straight right by Stewart.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stewart in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stewart getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stewart throws a sloppy body shot
and Charleston counters with a thumping low kick.
Charleston lands with a cross.
Stewart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Charleston can pounce on him.
Stewart is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Charleston slips under a jab.
Stewart digs a good hook to Charleston's body.
A jab from Charleston misses.
Stewart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stewart swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charleston.
A slapping leg kick lands for Charleston. #T1#
Charleston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charleston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stewart checks a leg kick nicely.
Charleston throws a body shot but no joy.
Charleston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Charleston slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Charleston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stewart throws a hook but Charleston avoids it easily.
Stewart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Charleston takes one to the side of the head.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Charleston's head but Charleston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Charleston.
Charleston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Charleston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart throws a poor cross that misses
and Charleston counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Stewart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Charleston throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Charleston moves out of range as Stewart strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Charleston.
Stewart tests Charleston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Charleston throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Charleston moved out of range nicely.
Stewart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charleston.
Charleston thinks about countering with a head kick.
Danny Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Charleston is out of range.
Charleston misses with a kick to the body.
Charleston missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charleston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Stewart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Charleston counters with an outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
Charleston throws a counter high kick but Stewart was just alert enough to avoid it.
Charleston looks to land a body kick but Stewart moved away.
Charleston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charleston was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
A jab from Stewart misses.
Stewart misses with a hook to the body
and Charleston counters with a solid body kick.
Charleston slips a straight right by Stewart.
Stewart throws a lazy uppercut
and Charleston counters with a good low kick that Stewart was not able to check.
A thudding body kick lands there by Charleston!
Charleston avoids the body shot from Stewart.
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
A big left from Stewart misses.
Stewart avoids the body shot from Charleston. #T4#
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it.
Charleston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Charleston.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stewart, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Charleston.
Stewart cracks Charleston with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and Charleston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Stewart down.
Stewart lands with a cross.
Charleston misses with a looping right.
Charleston scores with a jab to the body.
Charleston with the inside leg kick.
Charleston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Stewart misses
and Charleston counters with a good low kick that Stewart was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Levon Charleston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stewart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Charleston throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Stewart misses.
Stewart moves out of range as Charleston throws a body kick.
Charleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart throws the left hand but Charleston avoids the punch easily.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charleston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stewart throws out the jab.
Stewart feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Charlestons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Stewart misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Charleston bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Charleston moves out of range of the strikes.
Stewart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charleston slips under a jab from Stewart.#T1#
Stewart ducks right into an uppercut from Charleston.
Stewart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Charleston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stewart scrambles back to his feet.
Charleston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Charleston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart throws an off balance right hand
and Charleston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Charleston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Charleston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Charleston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stewart. That did some damage!
Stewart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stewart steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Charleston. That one must have hurt.
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charleston throws out the jab.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Charleston counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston avoids the body shot from Stewart.
Charleston lands with a nice body kick.
Charleston throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a nice leg kick.
Charleston looks to land a left hand but Stewart moved out of range nicely.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
Charleston misses the shot to the body.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Charleston counters with a nice kick to the body.
Charleston slips a jab from Stewart.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Charleston ducks down to avoid it.
And Charleston counters with a quick kick to the body but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charleston 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 misses the jab.
Stewart scores with a jab.
Stewart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Stewart misses.
Charleston tried to counter with a leg kick but Stewart avoided it.#T3#
Charleston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stewart at a distance.
Charleston misses with a looping left.
Charleston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Levon Charleston is winning the standup battle so far.
Stewart drops his hands momentarily and Charleston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charleston misses with a hook.
Charleston ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Charleston takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Stewart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charleston.
Charleston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick lands for Charleston.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charleston.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Charleston lands a front kick.#T4#
Charleston misses with a body shot.
Stewart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stewart throws out the jab.
Charleston blocks a jab.
Charleston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stewart throws a lazy uppercut
and Charleston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charleston lands a jab to the head.
Charleston digs a good body shot into Stewart's ribs.
Charleston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stewart.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
Charleston lands a leg kick that knocks Stewart off balance momentarily.
Charleston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Charleston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Charleston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Stewart. That snapped Charleston's head back.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Charleston is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Levon Charleston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Charleston 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: TOF 17
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Nielson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Nielson moves forwards but Stewart connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nielson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Stewart misses.
Stewart checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nielson.
Stewart swings for the body but Nielson moves out of range.
Nielson throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Nielson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stewart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nielson tries to move into range but Stewart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Nielson slips a straight right by Stewart.
Nielson looks for the body kick but Stewart saw that one coming.
Stewart misses with a straight right. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stewart, as that shot connected.
Stewart misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
Stewart throws a hook but Nielson blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nielson is defended easily by Stewart.
Stewart now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stewart scores with a punch to the head.
Stewart throws the left hand but Nielson avoids the punch easily.
Stewart cracks Nielson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stewart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nielson drops his hands momentarily and Stewart takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Nielson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stewart tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nielson is in Stewart's guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nielson wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Stewart has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nielson stopping the sweep attempt from Stewart.
Stewart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nielson 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.
Nielson being controlled here momentarily.
Stewart is trying to keep Nielson in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielson wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving. #T3#
Stewart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Stewart misses.
Nielson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stewart scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stewart walks into a stiff left hand from Nielson.
Stewart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nielson counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Nielson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart misses with a straight left.
Danny Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielson misses with a left hand
enabling Stewart to counter with a crisp jab.
Nielson throws a leg kick but Stewart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nielson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stewart under the eye.
Stewart misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nielson. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danny Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nielson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Stewart as Nielson shoots in.
Stewart connects with a right hand. Nielson shakes it off.
Nielson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nielson shoots for a takedown but Stewart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Nielson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nielson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stewart has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stewart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nielson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stewart checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nielson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nielson wants to land a leg kick but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart is looking for the big counter here.
Stewart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Nielson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Nielson counters with an outside leg kick.
Nielson scores with a push kick.
The fighters circling - Nielson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Stewart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nielson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Nielson saw that one coming.
Nielson is looking to counter the offense by Stewart and move into the clinch.
Stewart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nielson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
Nielson avoids the body shot from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a straight right.
Nielson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stewart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nielson misses with a body kick.
A jab from Stewart misses.
Nielson scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nielson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Nielson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Nielson moved out of range nicely.
Stewart might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nielson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danny Stewart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nielson throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Stewart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nielson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Nielson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stewart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nielson in his tracks.
Nielson avoids the body shot from Stewart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nielson. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nielson tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nielson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
A jab from Stewart finds it's way through Nielson's defenses.
Nielson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nielson feints and then cracks Stewart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stewart down.
Nielson slips under a jab from Stewart.
Nielson misses with a body shot.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Nielson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Nielson moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Nielson throwing a counter right hand but Stewart manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Stewart misses.
Nielson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nielson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Nielson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nielson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Nielson.
A short right from Stewart on the inside.
Nielson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart prevents a body shot from Nielson.
A short right from Nielson on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Nielson as the two fighters clinch.
Nielson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Nielson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
A cross from Stewart lands.
A left lands for Stewart.
Nielson takes one to the chin there.
Nielson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stewart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nielson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Stewart checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stewart throws a shot to the body.
Nielson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nielson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nielson. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Nielson.
Stewart misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Stewart misses with a hook
and Nielson counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Stewart misses with a hook
and Nielson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nielson defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Nielson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart thuds a left hand into Nielson's body.
Stewart throws a hook but Nielson avoids it easily.#CL#
Nielson pushes Stewart up against the cage in a clinch.
Nielson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Nielson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Stewart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nielson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nielson.
A little jabbing left from Stewart on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stewart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nielson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nielson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stewart's waist but Stewart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nielson off to one side.
Stewart lands a glancing blow to the side of Nielson's head.
Nielson tries to clinch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart throws out a counter right but Nielson avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Stewart misses.
Nielson is looking to score with low kicks.
Stewart is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nielson with a body shot.
Nielson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Stewart lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart checks a leg kick.
Nielson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stewart.
Stewart throws a jab when Nielson was well out of range.
And Nielson counters with a quick kick to the body but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart slips a jab from Nielson.
Nielson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nielson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Nielson scores with a jab. Stewart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nielson shoots in for a double leg but Stewart sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Nielson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Stewart coming out on top.
Nielson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Nielson slips the punch.
Stewart throws a right hand that Nielson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nielson also avoids with ease.
Nielson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nielson misses with a hook.
Nielson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nielson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Nielson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nielson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nielson. That's going to slow Stewart down.
Sloppy strikes from Stewart. Those never looked like landing.
Nielson throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nielson throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart's shoulder, as Stewart tries to avoid the shot.
Danny Stewart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Nielson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nielson blocks a jab.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Nielson moves away and avoids it.
Stewart bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nielson's head.
Stewart misses with a body punch
and Nielson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nielson throws a poor cross that misses
and Stewart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nielson slips a jab from Stewart.
Nielson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stewart.
Stewart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stewart slips under a jab from Nielson.
Stewart blocks a jab.
Stewart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Nielson.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Nielson.
Nielson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Patrick Nielson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nielson missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nielson looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Nielson shoots for a double leg takedown but Stewart sprawls well. He's pushed Nielson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stewart misses with a looping right.
Stewart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nielson moves in looking to clinch but Stewart pushes him off.
Nielson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stewart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nielson somewhat.
Stewart's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nielson under the eye.
Nielson goes for a double leg but Stewart avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stewart continues to drive forward.
Stewart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nielson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
Nielson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stewart.
Nielson scores with a hook to the body.
Nielson tries to work over Stewart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart slows down the pace here. #BC#
Nielson breaks from the clinch.
Nielson walks into a straight right hand from Stewart.
A shot to the liver by Stewart. Beautiful body shot.
Stewart scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nielson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stewart connects with a body shot that sends Nielson's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stewart winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Stewart!
Danny Stewart decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 11
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Bayarmaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stewart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa tries to score with a low kick but Stewart moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bayarmaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stewart throws a poor cross that misses
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bayarmaa throws a leg kick that misses.
Bayarmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
Bayarmaa is looking to slow Stewart down with leg kicks.
Bayarmaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bayarmaa motions for Stewart to come forward. Bayarmaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bayarmaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Stewart jabs Bayarmaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayarmaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Bayarmaa thows a body kick. Stewart tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bayarmaa throws a front kick aimed at Stewart's knee but Stewart avoids it well.
Bayarmaa misses with an uppercut. Stewart saw that one coming.
Bayarmaa lands a jab to Stewart's midsection.
Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick.
Stewart doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stewart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bayarmaa can pounce on him.
Bayarmaa throws a low kick but Stewart avoids it.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bayarmaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bayarmaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bayarmaa slips under a jab.
Stewart misses with a looping left.
Bayarmaa pushes Stewart away with a front kick.
Stewart throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Gan Bayarmaa has been cut.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bayarmaa. That's going to slow Stewart down.
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Bayarmaa's shoulder, as Bayarmaa tries to avoid the shot.
Bayarmaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart connects with a body shot that sends Bayarmaa's belly button to the back.
Bayarmaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart dips to his left and cracks Bayarmaa with an uppercut!
Stewart blocks the body kick.
Bayarmaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bayarmaa throws a body shot but no joy.
As Bayarmaa backs off Stewart throws a huge counter combo but Bayarmaa manages to avoid it all.
Stewart lands a right hook to the body.
Bayarmaa defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Stewart.
Bayarmaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Bayarmaa throws a leg kick
and Stewart counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stewart has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bayarmaa.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Bayarmaa is just out of range.
Bayarmaa throws a low kick but Stewart moves out of range easily.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Bayarmaa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bayarmaa defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
As Stewart backs away, Bayarmaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bayarmaa moves to clinch but Stewart breaks away
and Stewart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bayarmaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Bayarmaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Bayarmaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stewart crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bayarmaa - the referee stops the clock and Stewart gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bayarmaa. Stewart manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Bayarmaa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bayarmaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bayarmaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stewart throws out the jab.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bayarmaa defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Bayarmaa with a nice calf kick.
Stewart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stewart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice side step and Stewart releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stewart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bayarmaa manages to avoid it.
Bayarmaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gan Bayarmaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gan Bayarmaa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Bayarmaa is just out of range.
Bayarmaa slips a jab from Stewart.
Bayarmaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Stewart avoided it.
Stewart moves out of range as Bayarmaa throws a body kick.
Bayarmaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bayarmaa ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Bayarmaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stewart has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bayarmaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stewart misses with a hook.
Stewart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bayarmaa. Bayarmaa obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bayarmaa manages to avoid it.
Stewart misses with a hook to the body
and Bayarmaa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bayarmaa slips under a jab.
As Stewart backs away, Bayarmaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stewart lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Stewart misses with a looping left.
Bayarmaa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bayarmaa slips a jab from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a hook. Bayarmaa ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stewart checks a leg kick.
Stewart digs a good body shot into Bayarmaa's ribs.
Bayarmaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stewart has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa throws a shot to the body.
Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick.
Stewart scores with a shot to the body.
Bayarmaa throws a leg kick but Stewart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bayarmaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Bayarmaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bayarmaa tries to work over Stewart's front leg with a kick but Stewart checks it.
Bayarmaa wants to slow Stewart down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Bayarmaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Bayarmaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Bayarmaa counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Bayarmaa misses.
Bayarmaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stewart tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stewart swings for the body but Bayarmaa moves out of range.
Stewart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bayarmaa counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Bayarmaa.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stewart might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bayarmaa has got the better of the exchanges.
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bayarmaa manages to avoid it.
Stewart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
Bayarmaa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stewart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bayarmaa.#T3#
The fighters circling - Bayarmaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stewart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bayarmaa counters with a solid body kick.
Bayarmaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stewart misses with a right hand
and Bayarmaa counters with a nice leg kick.
Stewart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bayarmaa can pounce on him.
Bayarmaa misses with a low kick.
Stewart throws a right and a left that Bayarmaa avoids nicely.
Bayarmaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Stewart avoided it.
Bayarmaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Bayarmaa is out of range.
Bayarmaa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bayarmaa.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Stewart takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bayarmaa moves out of range as Stewart strikes.
Bayarmaa moves out of range as Stewart strikes.
Stewart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bayarmaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bayarmaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around?
Bayarmaa throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
Bayarmaa throws a wild body kick that Stewart sees coming a mile off.
Bayarmaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bayarmaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bayarmaa looks for the body kick but Stewart saw that one coming.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Bayarmaa is just out of range.
Bayarmaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stewart.
Bayarmaa throws a chopping leg kick but Stewart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bayarmaa looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gan Bayarmaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gan Bayarmaa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stewart misses with a right hand
and Bayarmaa counters with a series of strikes. Stewart will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bayarmaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stewart's sensitive parts.
Stewart takes a swing at Bayarmaa's ribcage but misses.
Bayarmaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Stewart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bayarmaa connects with a high kick.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Bayarmaa.#CL#
Bayarmaa moves into the clinch successfully.
Stewart prevents a body shot from Bayarmaa.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bayarmaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Bayarmaa lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Bayarmaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stewart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Stewart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bayarmaa fails to land.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Bayarmaa throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Stewart.
Bayarmaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stewart prevents a body shot from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Bayarmaa tries to throw a body punch but Stewart avoids it by throwing Bayarmaa back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stewart.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bayarmaa fails to land.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stewart wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bayarmaa has him pressed against the cage.
Bayarmaa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Bayarmaa misses with a body punch.
Bayarmaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bayarmaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa tries to work over Stewart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stewart is trying to break the clinch but Bayarmaa has him pressed against the cage.
Bayarmaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow. #T4#
The referee calls for Stewart to work.
Stewart wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stewart lands a left hand.
Bayarmaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Gan Bayarmaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bayarmaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Danny Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bayarmaa misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gan Bayarmaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bayarmaa 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gan Bayarmaa!
Danny Stewart was interviewed post fight and said 'Well shit...'.

Event: TOF 6
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1##TD#
Barns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stewart was covering up waiting for the punch and Barns finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stewart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stewart is pulling down on Barns's head. It's preventing any offense from Barns, at least for the moment.
Barns trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barns throwing strikes from guard but Stewart blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stewart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stewart is controlling Barns's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart keeping full guard, as Barns tries to pass.
Stewart pulls Barns in close to his closed guard and prevents Barns from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Stewart has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Triumph Over Fear. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Stewart keeping full guard, as Barns tries to pass.
Barns stopping the sweep attempt from Stewart.#SUB#
Barns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barns trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barns on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Stewart stuffs the takedown attempt from Barns. Barns gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart lands a glancing blow to the side of Barns's head.
Stewart lands with a shot to the body.
Stewart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barns.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Barns moves away and avoids it.
Barns shoots and misses
and Stewart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Barns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Stewart coming out on top.
Barns shoots and misses
and Stewart counters with a stiff right hand.
Barns is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Stewart lands a big uppercut and Barns crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barns looks OK. Stewart waves Barns back to his feet!#ROC2#Barns is rocked!#T3#
Barns is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Stewart doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Barns crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Barns's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Stewart!
Danny Stewart tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TOF 3
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Stewart swinging wildly here.
Stewart cracks Rodriguez with a good jab.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodriguez walks into a straight right hand from Stewart.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stewart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rodriguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodriguez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Stewart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stewart jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Stewart lands a really nice looking cross but Rodriguez seems unphased.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Stewart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Stewart sneaks out the side door and pushes Rodriguez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart connects with a right hand. Rodriguez shakes it off.
Stewart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stewart lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Stewart throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Stewart is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stewart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stewart defends it well.#T2#
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
Rodriguez takes one to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Stewart.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Stewart.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
Stewart changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stewart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Stewart shows good takedown defense.
Nice uppercut lands for Stewart. That snapped Rodriguez's head back.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stewart.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stewart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stewart tries to get out of the position.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Stewart.#T4#
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart is pulling down on Rodriguez's head to control his posture.
Stewart continues to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stewart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Stewart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Stewart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
Rodriguez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Stewart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodriguez doesn't seem phased though.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
and Stewart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodriguez there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Stewart misses.
Stewart connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Stewart blocks the low kick.
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart lands with a good body shot.
Danny Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart lands a right hook to the body.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rodriguez tries to work over Stewart's front leg with a kick but Stewart checks it.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danny Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.
Stewart moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Stewart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
A jab from Stewart misses.
Rodriguez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Stewart.
Stewart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stewart wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
Danny Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodriguez Rodriguez.
Stewart scores with a hook.
Rodriguez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart connects with a right hand. Rodriguez shakes it off.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Stewart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stewart throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stewart defends it well.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Stewart jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodriguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stewart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Stewart counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Stewart scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Stewart.
Rodriguez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodriguez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stewart with a hook.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Stewart finish him?
Rodriguez walks into a left hand.
Stewart plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Rodriguez swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Rodriguez face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Stewart!
Danny Stewart decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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