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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katurian Tupolski (ranked 519 p4p, 77 weight class) and Don Stewart (ranked 1614 p4p, 211 weight class). Tupolski comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 cm
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182 lbs
31 - 15 - 2 |
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183 cm
27
187 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Katurian Tupolski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Stewart! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tupolski looks for the body kick but Stewart saw that one coming. Stewart blocks the body kick.
Stewart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses. Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range. Nice shot by Stewart. Tupolski misses the shot to the body. An inside leg kick from Tupolski misses. Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart. Stewart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tupolski pinned against the cage. Tupolski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stewart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick. Tupolski connects with a body shot. Tupolski throws a body shot but no joy. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stewart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tupolski throws a body kick that misses and Stewart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stewart swats him away and circles back towards the center. It seemed like Stewart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Stewart throws a head kick but Tupolski moves out of range.
Stewart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stewart. Tupolski dips to his left and cracks Stewart with an uppercut! Tupolski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski. Tupolski 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. Stewart looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stewart, as that shot connected.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Stewart looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Tupolski lands with a shot to the body. Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tupolski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. Stewart looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Tupolski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stewart in his tracks. Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses. Stewart moves out of range of the body kick. Tupolski misses the jab. Tupolski lands with a hook. Stewart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range. Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tupolski throws a low kick but Stewart moves out of range easily. Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense. Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tupolski scores with a kick to the body.
Stewart throws a leg kick but Tupolski moved away. Tupolski tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart slips under a jab from Tupolski. Stewart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tupolski is fending him off so far but Stewart persists. Nope, Tupolski circles away and we're back to standing. Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Tupolski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stewart will feel that in the morning. Stewart avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab, jab by Stewart - just one landing. Tupolski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stewarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The fighters circling - Tupolski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stewart moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tupolski sizes up Stewart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tupolski misses with a low kick. Stewart throws a nice inside leg kick. Stewart checks a leg kick. Stewart feints the counter takedown. Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart darts in looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets double underhooks and turns Stewart into the cage. Tupolski lands a head shot. Tupolski slips a straight right by Stewart. Nice uppercut lands for Stewart. That snapped Tupolski's head back.
Stewart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tupolski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stewart's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tupolski moves into range and connects with a jab. Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around? Stewart has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski. Tupolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far. Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nice defenses there by Tupolski. Stewart scores with a nice body kick.
Stewart has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Stewart fails with a takedown attempt. Tupolski tries to clinch there but Stewart circles away.
Tupolski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stewarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Tupolski misses. Tupolski feints and then cracks Stewart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stewart down. Stewart misses the jab. Stewart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stewart shoots in and drives through. Tupolski sprawls well. Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stewart misses with a right hand and Tupolski counters with a nice body shot. Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stewart. Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tupolski sprawls well. Tupolski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet. Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart. Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Stewart avoids it. Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Stewart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupolski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Tupolski connects with a solid leg kick. Tupolski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into guard. Stewart showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Stewart trying to control but Tupolski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stewart landing some decent shots from guard. Stewart with a flurry of punches that miss. Stewart advances to half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupolski keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tupolski is looking to escape. Stewart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Tupolski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tupolski is looking to clinch but Stewart is avoiding it.
Stewart displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Tupolski with a hook. Tupolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Tupolski with a body punch. A glancing blow. Tupolski lands with a good body shot. Tupolski misses with an uppercut. Stewart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stewart trying to pass the guard but Tupolski defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stewart lands strikes from half guard. Stewart wants to take a breather but Tupolski is having none of it. Stewart with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Tupolski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stewart shoots in for a double leg but Tupolski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tupolski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Stewart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Tupolski rushes Stewart and presses him up against the cage. Stewart goes for a takedown attempt but Tupolski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tupolski lands a nice shot that snaps Stewart's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick. Tupolski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Tupolski fails in his attempt to clinch. Stewart moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tupolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tupolski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Tupolski tries a low kick but Stewart avoids it. Tupolski takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses. A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target. Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tupolski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Stewart moves in looking to clinch but Tupolski pushes him off. Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart. Tupolski tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stewart tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Tupolski misses with a head kick.
Stewart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Tupolski throws a push kick but Stewart slaps the foot to one side. Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Tupolski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tupolski swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Tupolski missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stewart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupolski defends it well. Tupolski looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range. Stewart with the counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it easily. Tupolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tupolski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stewart misses the jab. Tupolski motions for Stewart to come forward. Tupolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Tupolski is looking to land body kicks. Tupolski darts in and clinches Stewart up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Tupolski fails to land. A hook to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski blocks a body shot from Stewart. Stewart tries for a takedown but Tupolski manages to get underhooks.
Stewart tries to score a body lock takedown but Tupolski shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Tupolski breaks from the clinch.
Tupolski lands a really nice looking cross but Stewart seems unphased.
Stewart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Horrible takedown attempt by Stewart or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad. Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tupolski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range. A shot to the liver by Tupolski. Beautiful body shot. Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Stewart. Stewart fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tupolski to the ground. Stewart is now in Tupolski's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stewart stops Tupolski from standing up. Tupolski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stewart has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Stewart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tupolski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Stewart looking for a takedown. Tupolski prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tupolski. Tupolski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Stewart avoids the head kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stewart checks it well. Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Tupolski 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski clearly takes 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.
Stewart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tupolski moves in looking to clinch but Stewart pushes him off. Stewart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Tupolski lands with a hook. Stewart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Tupolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski scores with a kick to the midsection. Tupolski ducks under a wild hook from Stewart. Tupolski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Stewart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stewart has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski. That kick from Tupolski tenderised Stewart's leg. Stewart is trying to keep his angry face on. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it. Stewart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tupolski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick. Stewart checks the leg kick. Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stewart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tupolski 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. Stewart with the counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it easily. Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Stewart avoids it. Tupolski throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range. Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Stewart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A swing and a miss from Tupolski.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tupolski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Tupolski scores with a nice body kick.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick. Tupolski jabs at Stewart's body. Stewart blocks a low kick nicely. Stewart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart. Tupolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Tupolski avoids it easily. Tupolski lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An inside leg kick lands from Tupolski. Tupolski 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. Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Tupolski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stewart is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tupolski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Tupolski throws a chopping leg kick but Stewart manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Stewart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Stewart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stewart there as he acknowledges the shot. Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tupolski. Tupolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed and Tupolski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Stewart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range. Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense. Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Tupolski misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stewart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. That kick from Tupolski tenderised Stewart's leg. Stewart is trying to keep his angry face on. 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. Stewart takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tupolski lands with a good body shot. Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski. Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski. Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Nice body kick there by Tupolski. Stewart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Stewart is stalling in the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski had his way with Don Stewart in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tupolski 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.
Stewart drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tupolski sprawls well. Tupolski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet. Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick. Stewart tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Tupolski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski misses with a body kick. Some wild striking there from Tupolski.
Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tupolski, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stewart looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range. Tupolski scores with a hook to the body. Stewart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Tupolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tupolski throws a hook but Stewart blocks it. Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stewart misses with a looping left. Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stewart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski. Tupolski tries to land a body kick and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stewart wants to pass to mount but Tupolski is defending the position. Stewart prevents Tupolski from standing back up.
Stewart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Let's hope that Stewart has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stewart is stalling here. Tupolski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stewart seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tupolski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Stewart is looking to regain half guard here but Tupolski keeps moving and retains side control. Stewart manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stewart is looking to improve his position.
Tupolski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stewart controls his leg. Stewart trying to get back to full guard but Tupolski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Stewart is looking to improve his position but Tupolski isn't that keen on the idea. Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stewart looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight! Katurian Tupolski showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tupolski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski! Katurian Tupolski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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