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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart comes to the cage accompanied by Celly cel - Its Goin Down Tonight . Jax Sullivan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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187 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jax Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sullivan enables Stewart to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sullivan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stewart lands a couple of elbows.
Sullivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stewart 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.
Stewart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stewart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sullivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Stewart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart postures up in Sullivan's guard and throws a big left but Sullivan blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart postures up in Sullivan's guard and throws a big left but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sullivan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stewart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stewart trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stewart.
Sullivan being controlled here, momentarily.
Stewart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws an elbow that misses. Sullivan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stewart's guard. Nice move by Sullivan!
Stewart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stewart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sullivan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stewart controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Stewart working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stewart dominating with strikes here.
Stewart landing punches.
Stewart tries to control but Sullivan wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stewart.
Stewart throwing strikes but Sullivan bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sullivan!
Stewart is landing with some decent strikes but Sullivan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stewart in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stewart trying to control but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stewart.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Stewart dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stewart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sullivan is trying to defend but Stewart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Donald Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sullivan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stewart.
Stewart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stewart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sullivan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stewart.
Stewart is looking for a kimura but Sullivan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stewart to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stewart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stewart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stewart trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sullivan to regain full guard.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart is looking to work some ground and pound but Sullivan has wrist control.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Stewart is working Sullivan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stewart postures up.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart stands and throws Sullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart in side control, throwing shots but Sullivan defends.
Stewart tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stewart advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart with a couple of short strikes.
Stewart is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sullivan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sullivan is rocked!
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 landing shots from mount.
Sullivan is still in real trouble! Can Stewart finish him?
Stewart is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Sullivan goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Stewart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donald Stewart!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Donald Stewart waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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