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Event: C24: Gee vs. Overflow     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Stewart misses with a series of wild punches.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Trucks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stewart throws a head kick but Trucks moves out of range.
Trucks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick by Stewart misses
and Trucks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trucks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Nice defenses there by Stewart.
Trucks throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Stewart lands a head kick. Trucks smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Stewart throws a head kick that half lands.
Trucks throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stewart throws a lazy head kick
letting Trucks counter with a right hand.
Stewart sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stewart is breathing heavily.#T1#
Trucks looks to land a body kick but Stewart moved away.
Trucks delivers a nice body kick.
Trucks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trucks connects with a leg kick.
Stewart throws a sloppy body shot
and Trucks counters with a stiff right hand.
Trucks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stewart at a distance.
Trucks throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart throws a lazy head kick
and Trucks counters with a good low kick that Stewart was not able to check.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trucks.
Stewart misses with a combination #KD2#
and Trucks counters with a beautiful punch that sends Stewart to the canvas! #CUT2#It looks like Don Stewart has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trucks passes Stewart's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trucks wants to stand up but Stewart has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Stewart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trucks pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Trucks seems to be working for a kimura but Stewart defends the submission attempt.
Stewart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Trucks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stewart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trucks. #SUB2#
Trucks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stewart has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Stewart is defending against the submission attempts here by Trucks.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Trucks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Trucks is trying to work for a kimura but Stewart is defending well. #SUB#
Stewart actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stewart manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trucks trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stewart working for a triangle but Trucks defends it easily. #SUB#
Stewart is looking for a triangle but Trucks pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Trucks passes Stewart's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Stewart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Trucks is working for a kimura but Stewart is defending it quite comfortably.
Stewart is not content to let Trucks control the position.#SUB#
Stewart actively working from the bottom here.
Stewart won't allow Trucks to pass to mount.
Stewart gets full guard.
Trucks wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving. #SUB#
Stewart is looking for a triangle but Trucks pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Trucks dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Stewart avoids the head kick by Trucks.
Trucks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Stewart blocks the low kick.
Trucks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stewart counters with a stiff right hand.
Trucks misses with a straight left. #CL#
Stewart moves into the clinch.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trucks can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
Trucks swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Trucks misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Trucks.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Trucks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Trucks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A short right from Trucks on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Trucks misses with a punch on the inside.
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.
Trucks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Trucks decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Trucks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Trucks has his foot on Stewart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stewart works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Trucks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stewart sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stewart passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Stewart is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trucks has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Trucks can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trucks is looking for a sweep.
Trucks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stewart's best efforts.#SUB2#
Trucks actively working from the bottom here.
Stewart trying to control the action but Trucks is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Trucks actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Trucks trying to control but Stewart postures up. #SUB2#
Trucks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Trucks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Trucks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Trucks actively working from the bottom here.
Stewart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stewart with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trucks is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Trucks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart is pressing down on Trucks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trucks is holding on for now.
Stewart working Trucks over with strikes. #SUB2#
Trucks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stewart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trucks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trucks is refusing to be controlled, as Stewart sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Trucks looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Derek Trucks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Trucks throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Trucks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Trucks's head.
Stewart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trucks to score with a decent uppercut.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stewart swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Trucks.
Stewart comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trucks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Trucks lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trucks misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Trucks tries to work over Stewart's front leg with a kick but Stewart checks it.
Trucks feints and then cracks Stewart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stewart down.
Trucks misses with a right hand
and Stewart counters with a one-two to the body.
Stewart defending well as Trucks loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Trucks throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart is looking to wear down Trucks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Trucks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trucks cracks Stewart with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Trucks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trucks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trucks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Derek Trucks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trucks with a nice calf kick.
Stewart stuns Trucks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Trucks. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trucks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stewart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stewart tries to clinch there but Trucks circles away.
As Stewart backs off Trucks throws a huge counter combo but Stewart manages to avoid it all.
Trucks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Trucks stuns Stewart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stewart walks forward, straight into a front kick from Trucks.
Trucks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trucks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Stewart misses the target.
Trucks scores with a hook.
Trucks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stewart takes a step back to recover.
Trucks throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trucks, as that shot connected. #T3#
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stewart misses with a head kick.
Trucks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stewarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Don Stewart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trucks looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Trucks swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart throws a lazy head kick
letting Trucks counter with a right hand.
Trucks throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stewart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stewart on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Trucks finds it's target.#ROC2#Stewart is rocked!
Stewart drops his hands momentarily and Trucks needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Stewart just on the top of the head. Stewart drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Stewart - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Derek Trucks!
After winning the bout, Derek Trucks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Combate 17: Adonis vs. Jako     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1#
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Stewart slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Stewart's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Stewart.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuznetsov misses its target.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Stewart.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart throws a counter combo.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stewart throws a counter combo.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Stewart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range. #T1#
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Stewart lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Stewart. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stewart.
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.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Stewart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Stewart.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart's shoulder, as Stewart tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov lunges at Stewart with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stewart's hand.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses. #T2#
Stewart slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range. #KD2#
Stewart lands a big head kick that sends Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat! Stewart takes a step backwards and waves Kuznetsov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice head shot.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stewart in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart throws a sloppy head kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters circling a little - Kuznetsov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart throws a lazy head kick
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away. #CL2#
Kuznetsov tries to keep at a distance but Stewart has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov 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.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Stewart takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Stewart.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov with the inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stewart.
Stewart misses with a wild combination.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Stewart avoids it well.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stewart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stewart misses with a hook.
It looked like Kuznetsov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stewart blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stewart! But no joy.
Stewart looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.
Stewart misses with a two punch combination.
Stewart moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Stewart 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 wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov sizes up Stewart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.#T1#
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Stewart connects with a high kick.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body shot.
Stewart tries to clinch up.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
Kuznetsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stewart under the eye.
Stewart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Kuznetsov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Stewart unleashes a big counter combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stewart doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away. #T2#
Stewart swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Stewart punishes Kuznetsov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
Stewart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stewart drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetsov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stewart counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuznetsov fakes the leg kick and cracks Stewart in the body.
A combination from Stewart does no damage.
Stewart throws a lazy head kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
Stewart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Stewart.
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart is breathing heavily.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Stewart.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a quick counter head kick but Stewart was just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kuznetsov - that will leave a mark!
Stewart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stewart misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around?
Stewart throws a lazy head kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Stewart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Stewart is rocked!
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Stewart is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuznetsov finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart moves out of range of the strikes.
Stewart seems to have recovered his senses.
Stewart throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses. #T4#
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stewart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stewart moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Stewart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A quick step to the side and Kuznetsov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stewarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stewart misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Stewart throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stewart has time to react.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kuznetsov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stewart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuznetsov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stewart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stewart scores with a head kick. Kuznetsov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Stewart slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Kuznetsov does it's job there.
Stewart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stewart there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Kuznetsov finds it's way through Stewart's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuznetsov scores with a four punch combination!
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Stewart throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range. #T1#
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Stewart swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stewart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuznetsov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stewart misses with a two punch combination.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Stewart takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stewart jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stewart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Stewart is looking for the big counter here.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuznetsov counters with a good, hard body kick but Stewart shrugs it off. #T2#
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Stewart.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetsov throws a good cross that connects.
Kuznetsov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stewart swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Stewart misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Stewart avoids them all with ease.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Stewart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart misses with a head kick.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Stewart saw that one coming.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Kuznetsov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the temple. Stewart shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kuznetsov cracks Stewart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stewart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Stewart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov works Stewart's body with a nice hook.
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!
Kuznetsov lands a high kick!
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stewart's head backwards.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Stewart wants to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stewart throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kuznetsov!

Nikolai Kuznetsov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: Combate 12: Mongrel vs. Krylov     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Martynov. Those never looked like landing.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stewart jabs Martynov right on the nose. Martynov blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Martynov.
Stewart has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stewart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martynov throws the left hand but Stewart avoids the punch easily.
Stewart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Stewart forces Martynov back against the cage and clinches.
Martynov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Martynov fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Martynov manages to pull guard.
Martynov keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully. #T1#
Martynov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stewart is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Martynov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Martynov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Stewart should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Martynov has tightened it up now! Stewart should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov retains his middleweight title!
Sergei Martynov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Combate 9: Menshikov vs. Jesus     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Stewart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pereira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pereira digs a good body shot into Stewart's ribs.
Stewart is looking to clinch but Pereira is avoiding it.
Pereira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Pereira.
Stewart slips a straight right by Pereira.
Pereira 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.
Pereira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stewart moves away from the strike by Pereira.
Pereira throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stewart is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big left from Pereira misses.
A head kick misses from Pereira.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Stewart blocks a jab.
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Pereira misses its intended target. #T1#
Pereira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pereira scores with a kick to the midsection.
A punch combination from Stewart misses.
Stewart slips under a jab from Pereira.
Stewart throws a counter combo.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch but Pereira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pereira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart. #CL2#
Stewart drives through and clinches with Pereira against the cage.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pereira landing knees to the head. #T2#
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pereira.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Stewart.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Pereira.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stewart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I was talking to Pereira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stewart lands an uppercut.
Pereira scores with a shot to the side of Stewart's head.
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stewart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Stewart is blocking nicely. #T3#
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Stewart.
Pereira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart scores with a shot to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Stewart blocks with his arms.
Stewart lands with a left to the head.
Stewart lands with a right to the head.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Stewart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Pereira.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Pereira throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stewart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stewart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira working aggressively here.
Pereira scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart scores with a shoulder strike.
Pereira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stewart.
Stewart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but Stewart blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Stewart will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Pereira misses with a lunging right hand
and Stewart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Michel Pereira is winning the standup battle so far.
Stewart doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Don Stewart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Stewart.
Stewart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pereira.
Stewart blocks a jab.#CL2#
Stewart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stewart.
Pereira lands a left hand.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Stewart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Stewart.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Stewart blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pereira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stewart lands with a short shot to the head.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stewart misses with some punches.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira connects with a knee to the head.
Don Stewart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira scores with a shot to the side of Stewart's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pereira.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pereira fails to land.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stewart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stewart lands a hook that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Stewart scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stewart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart working aggressively here. #T3#
Pereira working aggressively here.
Pereira blocks an uppercut.
Pereira blocks an uppercut.
Pereira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Stewart is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Stewart.
Stewart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pereira lands a nice shot to the body.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Pereira has a couple of punches blocked by Stewart.
Stewart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Stewart blocks with his arms.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pereira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Stewart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pereira misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Stewart moves into the clinch.
Pereira landing knees to the head.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
Pereira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stewart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereiras head.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereiras head.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Pereira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pereira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stewart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
Pereira misses with some punches.
Pereira works on Stewart's body with a couple of short punches.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Pereira.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Pereira takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Stewart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stewart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Stewart on the inside.
Pereira blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Stewart scores with a shoulder strike.
Pereira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stewart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stewart lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pereira.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Stewart.
Pereira misses with a punch on the inside.
Pereira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Stewart on the inside.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
Stewart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pereira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stewart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pereira scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Stewart scores with a shot to the side of Pereira's head.
Pereira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Stewart.
Stewart lands a left hand.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Stewart blocks with his arms.
Pereira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stewart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Pereira.
Stewart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Pereira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.
Pereira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stewart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Michel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stewart working aggressively here. #T4#
Stewart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pereira swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pereira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pereira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stewart is defending well for now.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Pereira.
Pereira misses with a knee strike.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Pereira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pereira tries to land knees in the clinch but Stewart avoids the damage to the body.
Stewart scores with a shot to the side of Pereira's head.
Stewart prevents a body shot from Pereira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Pereira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

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

Don Stewart bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Combate 5: Mongrel vs. Officer     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov blocks a head kick by Stewart.
Martynov throws a series of punches but Stewart avoids them all with ease.
Stewart throws a series of punches but Martynov moves out of range.
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Stewart pushes Martynov up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Martynov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stewart throws a sloppy head kick
and Martynov counters with a solid body kick.
Stewart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stewart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martynov throws a hook but Stewart avoids it easily.
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.
Martynov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stewart misses with a wild combination.
Martynov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stewart is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Martynov swats away the attempt to clinch by Stewart.#T1#
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stewart throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martynov! But no joy.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martynov swats away the attempt to clinch by Stewart.
Martynov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martynov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martynov misses with a hook.
Stewart tries to clinch but Martynov is having none of it. #T2#
Stewart throws a series of punches but Martynov moves out of range.
Stewart wants to clinch.
Stewart fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martynov! But no joy.
Stewart slips a straight right by Martynov.
Stewart looks to clinch
and Martynov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martynov jabs Stewart right on the nose. Stewart blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Stewart misses.
Stewart throws a sloppy head kick and Martynov moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses.
Martynov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
Stewart lands a head kick. Martynov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Martynov scores with a head kick.
Martynov throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart tries to clinch up
letting Martynov counter with a right hand.
Stewart scores with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Martynov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stewart misses with a body shot
and Martynov counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Stewart pushes Martynov up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Martynov as the two fighters clinch.
Martynov wants to get back to striking at distance but Stewart won't allow it.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martynov tries to break free but Stewart pushes him back against the cage.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Martynov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart keeps control of Martynov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Martynov breaks the clinch.
A jab from Martynov misses.
Martynov misses with a double jab.
Stewart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martynov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stewart tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Martynov counters with a three punch combo that has Stewart backing up. Stewart nods at Martynov to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergei Martynov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Martynov throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range.
Martynov cracks Stewart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stewart misses with a head kick.
Stewart tries to clinch
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stewart wants to clinch.
Stewart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martynov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martynov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stewart misses with a head kick.
Martynov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martynov misses with a looping right.#T1#
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart wants to clinch.
Martynov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martynov.
A nice combination there by Stewart.
Martynov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Martynov throws a good cross that connects.
Stewart scores with a three punch combo!
Stewart closes the distance but Martynov moves to the side
and Martynov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sergei Martynov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stewart staying out of range there.#T2#
Stewart misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Martynov counters with a crisp one two that drops Stewart! Martynov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stewart to his feet! Stewart is in big trouble!#ROC2#Stewart 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 tries to clinch up
and Martynov counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Martynov!
Sergei Martynov is the new middleweight champion!
Sergei Martynov 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.

 

Event: Combate 3: Zoo vs. Matusov     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saades fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saades attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saades or perhaps it was just good defense by Stewart, which made it look bad.
Stewart with a hook.
Stewart has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Saades is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Stewart as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Stewart takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stewart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart. #T1##TD#
Saades pulls Stewart into guard.
Stewart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saades wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saades is keeping the position for now.
Stewart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saades is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stewart's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Stewart stays in close to Saades's body and controls the position.
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.
Stewart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saades works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saades keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Saades keeps moving. #T3#
Saades trying to keep a closed guard but Stewart is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Stewart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Saades pushes off an throws an elbow but Stewart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saades is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stewart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Saades. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Saades breaks the clinch.
Saades closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stewart circles away.
Saades takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saades. #T4#
Stewart tries to clinch but Saades is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saades or perhaps it was just good defense by Stewart, which made it look bad.
Stewart throws a big counter head kick but Saades avoids it with no problem.
Stewart throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saades.
Saades motions for Stewart to come forward. Saades throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Stewart rushes Saades and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stewart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Saades pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stewart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stewart misses with a combination
and Saades makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stewart really felt that one!
Saades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stewart.
Saades is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stewart jabs Saades to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Saades looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stewart!
Stewart misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Saades seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stewart regains half guard.
Saades performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades is trying to control. Stewart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stewart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Saades is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stewart sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Stewart punching from the bottom.
Stewart tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stewart missing with punches from the bottom.
Saades throwing shots but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Saades is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saades working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saades blocks the strikes from Stewart.
Saades moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Stewart.
Stewart striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Stewart connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Stewart is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stewart is looking to regain half guard here but Saades keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Stewart stops Saades from passing to mount.
Saades avoids the strikes from the bottom by Stewart.
Saades working the body and head with strikes.
Stewart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saades trying to control the action but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saades's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saades blocks the strikes from Stewart. #T3#
Saades tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stewart controls his leg.
Stewart gets full guard.
Stewart striking off his back but it's not causing Saades any problems.
Stewart throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Saades is looking to stand up but Stewart won't let him.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saades wanted to stand there but Stewart had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stewart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Octavio Saades is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stewart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saades tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Stewart clinches. #T4#
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart lands with a light punch inside.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Saades looking to stall.
Saades tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stewart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saades blocking some punches.
Saades is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saades.
Saades shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stewart sprawls well. Stewart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saades gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saades jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Stewart clinches up against the cage.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades wants to take the fight to the mat but Stewart manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Saades. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Saades manages to break the clinch.
Saades tries to clinch up.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Saades seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saades tries for a takedown but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
A combination from Stewart does no damage.
Saades shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stewart pinned against the cage. Stewart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saades moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStewart.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Stewart has closed the distance and engaged Saades in a clinch.
Saades changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stewart fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saades fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stewart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Stewart gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Stewart misses with some punches.
Saades looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Saades ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saades no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saades looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Saades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart content to stall in guard here.
Octavio Saades overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Saades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Saades.
Stewart fails to land with a series of punches.
Saades tries for a takedown but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Saades tries to keep at a distance but Stewart has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saades jumps guard but Stewart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 has a couple of punches blocked by Saades. #T4##BC#
Saades breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Stewart drives through and clinches with Saades against the cage.
Saades goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stewart prevents it.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saades wants to stall.
Saades jumps guard but Stewart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Saades tries to circle away but Stewart has him pinned against the cage.
Don Stewart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Saades jumps guard.
Stewart's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Saades is looking to clinch but Stewart is avoiding it.
Saades tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stewart swivels and escapes.
Stewart is looking to clinch.
Stewart lands with a nice combination. Saades backs away looking to recover.
Stewart goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Stewart tries to keep at a distance but Saades has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saades is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stewart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Saades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Saades tries for a takedown but Stewart manages to get underhooks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#BC#
Saades manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Stewart moves into range and clinches up with Saades.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Saades goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stewart prevents it.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saades blocking some punches. #T2#
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saades lands a hook that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saades wants to take the fight to the mat but Stewart manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saades is trying to pull guard but Stewart has him pressed against the cage.
Saades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Saades.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
Saades has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Stewart scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Saades is trying to pull guard but Stewart turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saades tries to pull guard but Stewart holds him up against the cage and eventually Saades drops back down to his feet.
Saades tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Saades is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stewart to keep the fight standing.
Saades jumps guard but Stewart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Saades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
A big right from Stewart misses.
Don Stewart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stewart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saades doesn't manage to clinch there - Stewart circles away.
Stewart connects with a high kick.
Saades shoots in for a takedown but Stewart shows good takedown defense.
Saades shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saades takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Stewart has closed the distance and engaged Saades in a clinch.
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 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
No joy there for Stewart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Stewart moves into range and clinches up with Saades.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saades jumps guard but Stewart stands there with Saades around his waist. Saades gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stewart scores with a shot to the side of Saades's head.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saades is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stewart to keep the fight standing.
Stewart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saadess head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saades drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stewart gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Octavio Saades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saades blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saades wants a takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Still in the clinch, Stewart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saades blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saades.
Saades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Stewart gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saades.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Saades tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saades lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saades is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stewart is defending well.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Saades blocks an uppercut.
Saades can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Saades blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Saades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stewart scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Stewart rushes Saades and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saades blocking some punches. #T3#
Stewart misses with some punches.
Saades jumps guard but Stewart stands there with Saades around his waist. Saades gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saades tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stewart just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Stewart on the inside. #TD#
Saades successfully pulls guard.
Stewart advances to half guard.
Stewart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Stewart working for a guillotine from mount but Saades is in no mood to give up.
Saades is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Stewart lands a couple of good shots and Saades has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stewart lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.
Stewart really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Saades.
Stewart missing with strikes from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stewart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:50
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 44:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 45:50

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

Don Stewart is the new middleweight champion!
Don Stewart bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Combate 1: Zoo vs. Jefferson     
Date:   Sep 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Cane.
Cane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cane tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cane.
Stewart blocks a leg kick.
Stewart throws a nice head kick!
Cane wants to slow Stewart down by chopping away at his legs.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stewart paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Stewart rushes Cane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cane working aggressively here.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Stewart gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
Cane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Cane scores with a shot to the side of Stewart's head.
Cane is looking to control Stewart's arms but Stewart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cane has his back to the cage.
Cane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
A short left from Stewart.
A short left from Cane.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane tries to stall but Stewart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane stalls.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cane.
Stewart lands with a light punch inside.
Stewart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cane misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cane lands an uppercut.#T2#
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
Cane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stewarts head.
Cane blocking some punches.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Cane.
Stewart lands a right hand.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stewart or not.
Cane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Cane wants to stall.
Cane cracks Stewart with a nice body shot.
Stewart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cane blocking some punches.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Cane.
Cane misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane lands a body shot.
Cane looking to stall.
Cane misses with the head strike.
Cane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
A right handed body shot lands from Cane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Cane lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stewart is keeping busy.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane lands a left hand.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Cane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cane connects with a leg kick.
Stewart lands the left hand.
Cane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Cane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stewart.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cane throws a shot to the body.
Cane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Cane closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Stewart.
A bit of stalling here from Cane.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cane.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart lands an uppercut.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stewart as Cane tries to tie him up. #T1#
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cane.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Cane is trying to stall.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Cane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart lands with a short shot to the head.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cane looking to stall.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cane.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Cane lands an uppercut.
Cane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stewarts head.
Cane lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but Stewart avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Cane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Cane lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Cane as the two fighters clinch.
Cane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Don Stewart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stewart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Cane on the inside.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
The referee calls for Cane to work.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Cane looking to stall.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cane pushes Stewart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Cane blocking some punches.
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Cane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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##CL#
Cane has Stewart up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Cane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cane on the inside.
Cane blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stewart.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cane seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stewart can turn it around.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane stalls.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart pushes Cane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cane.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cane tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Cane holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane is trying to maintain a safe position but Stewart gets an underhook and turns Cane into the cage.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart prevents a body shot from Cane.
Cane gets through Stewart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Cane.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cane lands a nice uppercut.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Stewart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stewart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stewart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart pushes Cane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Stewart blocking some punches. #T4#
Stewart lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Cane tries to work over Stewart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Cane lands with a right to the head.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cane.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Stewart!

In his post fight interview, Don Stewart started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Syn 704 Tsoko vs Mfer     
Date:   Aug 09, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cup shoots in looking for a takedown. Stewart tries to sprawl out of it but Cup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stewart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Cup.
Stewart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cup finds it's way round the side to connect with Stewart's head. #CL2#
Stewart darts in and clinches Cup up against the cage.#BC#
Cup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stewart's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stewart duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Blue Cup has been cut.
Cup throws a body shot but no joy.
As Cup backs off Stewart throws a huge counter combo but Cup manages to avoid it all.
Stewart blocks a jab.
Stewart is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cup scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stewart moves out of range of the strikes.
Stewart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cup misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart throws a hook but Cup blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cup misses the target. #T1#
Cup swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range. #CL2#
Stewart rushes Cup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cup blocks an uppercut.
Cup blocks an uppercut.
Cup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Cup misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cup blocking some punches.
Our sources have told us that Cup has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cup drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stewart pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stewart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cup seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Stewart clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Cup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cup throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart's shoulder, as Stewart tries to avoid the shot.
Cup takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC2#Cup is rocked!#CL2#
Stewart pushes Cup up against the cage in a clinch.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cup scores with a shot to the side of Stewart's head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Cup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Cup lands.
Cup misses with a wild combination.
Stewart has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cup listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Stewart! Cup is out on his feet! Stewart rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Cup is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Cup is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Stewart!
A less than humble Don Stewart misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Blue Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.

 

Event: Syn 693 Warror vs Partio     
Date:   Jun 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stewart looks to land a right hand but Yaj moved out of range.
Yaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stewart throws a right hand that Yaj ducks under and follows up with a left that Yaj also avoids with ease.
Stewart throws a jab when Yaj was well out of range.
Yaj connects with a solid leg kick.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
Stewart works the jab nicely.
Yaj avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stewart throws a sloppy head kick and Yaj moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Stewart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Yaj throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj. #T1#
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Stewart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Yaj.
Yaj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stewart or not.
Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj pushes Stewart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Yaj lands a right hand.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Yaj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Yaj lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stewart looks winded!
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yaj.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj lands with a left to the head.
Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Yaj tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Yaj lands with a short shot to the head.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaj is working Stewart over against the cage.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
Yaj definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stewart blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Stewart makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yaj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yaj scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.
Yaj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stewart or not.
Stewart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Stewart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yajs head.
Yaj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Yaj.
A short right from Yaj.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.
Stewart prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj scores with a shoulder strike.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj is working Stewart over against the cage.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Nice body punch from Yaj - that landed with a thud.
Yaj lands a nice shot to the body.
Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stewarts head.
A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj pushes Stewart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Yaj on the inside.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Yaj.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Yaj 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.#R2#
Yaj is looking to slow Stewart down with leg kicks.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
Stewart looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stewart misses with a head kick.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Yaj misses its target.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Stewart's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yaj throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yaj throws a solid leg kick but Stewart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yaj.
Stewart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Yaj tenderised Stewart's leg. Stewart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stewart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yaj. Yaj obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yaj.
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Yaj fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD#
Yaj drops Stewart with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stewart looks back up at him and smiles so Yaj waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Stewart is rocked!
Yaj is looking to chop away at Stewart's legs.
Stewart is still on wobbly legs! Can Yaj finish him?
Yaj throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stewart seems to have recovered his senses.
Stewart darts in trying to clinch
and Yaj counters with a nice body shot.
Yaj with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around?
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Stewart looks to land a combination. Yaj sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Yaj plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stewart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yaj.
Pat Yaj is winning the standup battle so far.
Yaj connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.#T2#
Stewart misses with a head kick.
As Stewart backs away, Yaj returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD#
Yaj lands a big head kick that sends Stewart tumbling to the mat! Yaj takes a step backwards and waves Stewart back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yaj lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Stewart crumples to the floor! Yaj milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pat Yaj!
A very excited looking Pat Yaj 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: Syn 684 Shamrock vs Point     
Date:   May 03, 2020
#R1#
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick but Stewart sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chikatchawan misses with a low kick as Stewart jumps back.
Chikatchawan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stewart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stewart moves out of range of the body kick.
Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Stewart tries to counter it with a takedown but Chikatchawan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chikatchawan is looking to slow Stewart down with leg kicks. #T1#
Chikatchawan throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart avoids a kick to the body.
Stewart feints the counter takedown.
Stewart blocks a jab.
Stewart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chikatchawan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chikatchawan misses with a straight right.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut.
Chikatchawan misses with a straight right. #T2#
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut.
Stewart slips a jab from Chikatchawan.
Stewart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a hook but Stewart avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking body shot.
Stewart avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Chikatchawan throws a jab when Stewart was well out of range.
Stewart feints the counter takedown.
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Chikatchawan avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chikatchawan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stewart moves away from the strike by Chikatchawan.
Stewart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chikatchawan defends it well.
Chikatchawan misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Chikatchawan misses the target.
Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Chikatchawan connects with a looping right hand.
Chikatchawan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stewart checks it well.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot.
Stewart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chikatchawan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chikatchawan throws a low kick but Stewart avoids it.
Stewart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chikatchawan missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stewart blocks the body kick.
Stewart feints the counter takedown.
Chikatchawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart defending well as Chikatchawan loads up on a big left hand.
And Stewart tries to counter it with a takedown but Chikatchawan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chikatchawan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chikatchawan throws a low kick, looking for Stewart's leg but Stewart calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Stewart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stewart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Chikatchawan throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chikatchawan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chikatchawan throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart's shoulder, as Stewart tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Chikatchawan avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chikatchawan throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chikatchawan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stewart blocks a jab.
Stewart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Chikatchawan throws the left hand but Stewart avoids the punch easily.
And Stewart tries to counter it with a takedown but Chikatchawan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stewart might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chikatchawan has got the better of the exchanges.
Chikatchawan throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Stewart counters with a shoot takedown. Chikatchawan fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Chikatchawan wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chikatchawan scores with a nice right hand.
Chikatchawan tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chikatchawan looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
And Stewart tries to counter it with a takedown but Chikatchawan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
A jab from Chikatchawan misses.
Chikatchawan looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Chikatchawan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chikatchawan throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stewart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chikatchawan is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Stewart like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Stewart from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
Tsoko Chikatchawan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 679 Piano vs Frankels     
Date:   Apr 03, 2020
#R1#
Mikhasevich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mikhasevich is looking to land body kicks.
Mikhasevich missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
A big left from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich throws the left hand but Stewart avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Mikhasevich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mikhasevich motions for Stewart to come forward. Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but Mikhasevich avoids it well and moves away.
Mikhasevich throws out a leg kick but Stewart moves out of range and Mikhasevich only half commits.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.
Mikhasevich misses with a two punch combination.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich misses with a head kick.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mikhasevich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.
Stewart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AREA 51 GROUND in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.#T2#
A head kick misses from Mikhasevich.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stewart defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikhasevich sprawls and moves away.
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Mikhasevich swinging wildly here.
Mikhasevich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mikhasevich wants to clinch.#T3#
Mikhasevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich throws a hook but Stewart avoids it easily.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mikhasevich misses with a low kick.
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Mikhasevich misses.
Mikhasevich throws a right and a left that Stewart avoids nicely.
Mikhasevich misses with the body kick#TD#
and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mikhasevich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stewart.
Mikhasevich is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Stewart counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mikhasevich!
Mikhasevich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stewart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mikhasevich gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mikhasevich trying to control but Stewart postures up.
Mikhasevich tries to get to full guard but Stewart has control of the leg.
Mikhasevich is controlling Stewart's trapped leg to prevent Stewart from advancing to side control.
Mikhasevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mikhasevich trying to control but Stewart postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart is nestled in close to Mikhasevich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mikhasevich is looking to improve his position.
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.#T1#
Mikhasevich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stewart is working away from the top position though.
Mikhasevich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stewart postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stewart landing some decent shots from guard.
Stewart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stewart stopping the sweep attempt from Mikhasevich.
Stewart throws an elbow that misses. Mikhasevich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stewart's guard. Nice move by Mikhasevich!#REVB#
Stewart striking off his back but it's not causing Mikhasevich any problems. #T2#
Stewart throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stewart wants to sweep but no luck.
Stewart throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stewart is striking off his back. Mikhasevich thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mikhasevich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stewart throws a strike from the bottom but Mikhasevich passes into side control!
Mikhasevich in side control, just content to control the action for now.
My spies in Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) inform me that Mikhasevich has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard.
Mikhasevich misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Stewart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stewart won't allow Mikhasevich to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich trying to control the action but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart tries to roll over but Mikhasevich keeps him under control.
Stewart throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mikhasevich is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stewart is staying active underneath Mikhasevich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stewart throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mikhasevich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Mikhasevich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mikhasevich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mikhasevich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Mikhasevich seems content to control.
Stewart throws a strike from the bottom but Mikhasevich passes into side control!
Stewart wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Stewart striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Stewart striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mikhasevich working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart tries to improve position but can't.
Mikhasevich just content to control the position.
Stewart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mikhasevich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mikhasevich throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart's shoulder, as Stewart tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Stewart.
Mikhasevich looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart feinted with a counter takedown.
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage. #T1#
Stewart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikhasevich misses the target.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but Mikhasevich avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikhasevich throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
The fighters circling - Mikhasevich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhasevich misses with a left hand #TD#
and Stewart counters with a shoot takedown. Mikhasevich fights it but they end up in guard.
Stewart throws a strike but Mikhasevich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhasevich wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Mikhasevich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stewart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stewart is looking to sweep but instead, Mikhasevich has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Mikhasevich seems to be looking for submissions.
Don Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mikhasevich 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 is pressing down on Mikhasevich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Stewart striking off his back but it's not causing Mikhasevich any problems.
Mikhasevich trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikhasevich keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stewart's head.
Mikhasevich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Mikhasevich controlling him for the moment.
Stewart trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikhasevich is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stewart throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stewart thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mikhasevich landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mikhasevich wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Mikhasevich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mikhasevich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mikhasevich throws a right and a left that Stewart avoids nicely.
Stewart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Mikhasevich.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gennady Mikhasevich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mikhasevich swinging wildly here.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Mikhasevich is quick to defend against it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gennady Mikhasevich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mikhasevich 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gennady Mikhasevich!

Gennady Mikhasevich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn 674 Turner vs Mahmoud     
Date:   Mar 06, 2020
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Stein moves into range and clinches up with Stewart.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart lands a left hand.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Stein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Stewart pushes Stein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart blocks an elbow strike.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Stein.
Stein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Stewart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein lands with a left to the head.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to Stein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Stewart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stewart can turn it around.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stewart's defenses.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein lands an elbow inside that Stewart shrugs off.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein. #T3#
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein lands with a right to the head.
Stein struggles to land a body shot inside as Stewart controls his hands.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stein misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stewart takes an elbow to the temple.
Stewart dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stewart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Don Stewart has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stewart's defenses.
Stewart takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Stein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stewart.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Stewart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stewart blocks the elbow strike.
Stein lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Stewart on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Stewart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stewart staying out of range there.#CL#
Stein instigates a clinch.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Stewart in his tracks for a moment.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stein lands an elbow that stopped Stewart in his tracks for a moment.
Stein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around?
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Frank Stein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart misses with the head strike. #T1#
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart blocks an elbow strike.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stewart blocks an elbow strike from Stein.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stewart.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Stein. #T2#
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stein lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein digs a right hand underneath Stewart's ribcage. Stewart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stewart or not.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stein lands with a left to the head.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stewart's brow.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stein.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Stein.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Stewart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Stein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stein is leaning against Stewart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stein lands a damaging elbow.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Stein.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
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!
Stein lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stewart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Nice elbow from Stein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stewart avoids a wild elbow strike from Stein.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stewart's brow.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stein takes a shot to the head.
Stein lands an elbow inside.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Stein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Stewart's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Stein misses.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Stein avoids it easily.
Stein throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stein is looking to control Stewart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stein avoid being mounted?
Stein gets back to full guard.
Stewart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stein is adopting a defensive guard.
Stein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stein trying to control the position.
Stewart won't allow Stein to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Stewart preventing the sweep.
Stein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stewart's guard. #REVR#
Stein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stein wants to get up but he can't break Stewart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Stein gets to his feet - Stewart follows without any prompting. #CL#
Stein closes the distance and pushes Stewart back into the cage.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Stein.
Stewart avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stein.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Stein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein gets through Stewart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Stein as the two fighters clinch.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stein.
Stewart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein tries to work over Stewart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stein throws an elbow but misses.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Stein tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
Stein lands an elbow inside.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stein lands an elbow inside.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein throws an elbow but it misses.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Frank Stein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stewart's defenses.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Stein lands an elbow inside.
Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein blocks an uppercut.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart scores with a nice hook to the head.

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 Frank Stein.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stein, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Stein!

Frank Stein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: RS TBA 2     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020
#R1#
Timmermans takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Timmermans getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A right-left combo lands from Timmermans.
Stewart slips a jab from Timmermans.
And Stewart tries to counter it with a takedown but Timmermans pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Timmermans tries to land a leg kick but Stewart saw it coming and moves away.
Stewart feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Timmermans misses.
Timmermans lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stewart defending well as Timmermans loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Timmermans defends it well.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Timmermans avoids it easily.
Timmermans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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.
Timmermans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Timmermans missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Timmermans clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Timmermans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmermans.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmermans.
Timmermans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timmermans working aggressively here.
Timmermans blocking some punches.
Stewart blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart lands a left hand.
Timmermans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timmermans.
Timmermans blocks an uppercut.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart blocks an uppercut.
Timmermans blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Timmermans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmermans gets through Stewart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Timmermans lands a left hand.
Timmermans has a couple of punches blocked by Stewart.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Timmermans.
Stewart blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Stewart working aggressively here.
Timmermans working aggressively here.
Timmermans scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timmermans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart working aggressively here. #BC#
Timmermans breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Timmermans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Timmermans defends it well.#TD#
Timmermans shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stewart is trying to defend but Timmermans finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Timmermans moves into full mount! Stewart won't be happy about that!
Timmermans takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stewart is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T3#
Stewart throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Timmermans punishing his opponent with strikes.
Timmermans has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stewart's face.
Timmermans looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stewart regains half guard.
Timmermans scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Timmermans looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stewart has hold of Timmermans's hands but Timmermans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Timmermans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stewart flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stewart tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Timmermans moves nicely into side control.
Stewart is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Timmermans cracks Stewart with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Timmermans trying to control the action but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart tries to improve position but can't.
Timmermans trying to control the action but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Timmermans wants to stand but Stewart has his arm trapped.
Stewart throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Stewart is trying to improve his position.
Timmermans avoids the strikes from the bottom by Stewart.
Stewart is not content to let Timmermans control the position.
Stewart throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Timmermans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Timmermans avoids it easily.#TD#
Timmermans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Timmermans preventing the sweep.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Stewart throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stewart throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Casper Timmermans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stewart throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stewart will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stewart thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Timmermans trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Timmermans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around?#T1#
Timmermans looks to land a combination but Stewart avoids it well.
Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Stewart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Timmermans thows a leg kick but Stewart checks it #TD2#
and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Timmermans is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stewart won't allow Timmermans to get back to his feet.
Stewart throws an elbow that misses. Timmermans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stewart's guard. Nice move by Timmermans!#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timmermans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Timmermans preventing the sweep.
Stewart trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stewart being controlled here, momentarily.
Stewart throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Timmermans sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Stewart throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Timmermans working some strikes from top position.
Timmermans trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Timmermans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stewart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stewart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stewart connects with a couple of short punches.
Stewart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
Stewart scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Timmermans blocks nicely.
Timmermans wants to stand and escape but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Timmermans looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmermans, not yet.
Stewart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Timmermans's head.
Stewart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Timmermans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stewart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stewart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Timmermans's head.
Timmermans wants to stand up but Stewart is controlling him.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart throws a strike but Timmermans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Stewart lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Stewart doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stewart throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Timmermans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now.
Stewart trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Timmermans takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Timmermans controlling him for the moment.
Stewart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Timmermans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stewart.
Stewart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Stewart.
Timmermans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stewart.
Timmermans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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#
The fighters circling - Timmermans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Timmermans defends it well.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Timmermans avoids it easily.
Timmermans throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
Stewart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stewart defending well as Timmermans loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Timmermans defends it well.
Stewart staying out of range there.
Stewart checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stewart changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Timmermans doesn't manage to clinch there - Stewart circles away.
Stewart with the counter takedown but Timmermans avoids it easily.
Timmermans cracks Stewart with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans misses with a combination #TD2#
and Stewart counters with a shoot takedown. Timmermans fights it but they end up in guard.
Stewart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stewart stands up over Timmermans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stewart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Timmermans trying to control the position here.
Stewart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stewart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Timmermans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Timmermans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stewart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Timmermans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Timmermans controls Stewart momentarily but Stewart frees himself.
Stewart landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
Stewart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stewart distracts Timmermans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart with a nice head shot there.
Timmermans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stewart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmermans looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmermans, not yet.
Timmermans trying to control the position here.
Stewart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Timmermans looking to control.
Timmermans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Timmermans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stewart is controlling him.
Stewart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stewart chips away with some ground and pound.
Stewart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Timmermans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stewart preventing the sweep.
Stewart chips away with some ground and pound.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
Stewart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stewart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stewart postures up in Timmermans's guard and throws a big left but Timmermans blocks it.
Stewart cracks Timmermans with a solid left hand.
Stewart is looking to work some ground and pound but Timmermans has wrist control.
Stewart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stewart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Timmermans's head.#T4#
Stewart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stewart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stewart is working Timmermans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stewart postures up in Timmermans's guard and throws a big left but Timmermans blocks it.
Stewart landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Timmermans is rocked!
Stewart postures up and lands a big shot to Timmermans's brow.
Oh Timmermans is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stewart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Timmermans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Timmermans seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses.
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses.
Stewart with a nice head shot there.
Stewart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stewart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

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

Don Stewart decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: RS 2     
Date:   Jan 18, 2020
#R1#
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Pendragon is out of range.
Pendragon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Arthur Pendragon has been cut.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pendragon throwing a counter right hand but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Pendragon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stewart throws out a loose jab but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Pendragon moved out of range nicely.
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.
A bone on bone clash there as Stewart blocks the leg kick.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendragon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pendragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Stewart misses
and Pendragon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pendragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stewart fails to land the takedown.
A jab lands there for Pendragon.#T1#
Pendragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stewart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Stewart coming out on top.
Jab from Stewart.
Pendragon lands a nice hook to Stewart's body. Stewart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pendragon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stewart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pendragon on the side of the head.
Pendragon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pendragon jabs Stewart right on the nose. Stewart blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Stewart feints and as Pendragon raises his hands in defense, Stewart changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart won't allow Pendragon to sweep him here.
Pendragon is pulling down on Stewart's head. It's preventing any offense from Stewart, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Pendragon looking for a triangle here. Stewart is fighting it but it looks tight! Pendragon pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stewart is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arthur Pendragon!
Arthur Pendragon is the new middleweight champion!

 

Event: CEC 687.55     
Date:   Dec 20, 2019
#R1#
Nice shot by Stewart.#CUT#
It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Trucks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trucks swinging wildly here.
Stewart misses with a jab to the body
and Trucks counters with a left and a right that stings Stewart.
A big right from Trucks misses.
Stewart throwing a counter right hand but Trucks manages to avoid it.
Trucks walks into a straight right hand from Stewart.
Trucks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stewart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stewart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trucks's head backwards.
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!
Trucks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Trucks counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Trucks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stewart has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stewart thuds his right hand into Trucks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trucks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trucks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Trucks is rocked!#T1#
Trucks switches off momentarily and Stewart cracks him with a monster right hand! Trucks topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Stewart dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Stewart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don Stewart!
Don 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.

 

Event: Birthday Bash 2     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Stewart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Hyryx Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall is looking to chop away at Stewart's legs.
A low kick from Dall is predictable there
and Stewart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall scores with a sloppy right hand. Stewart should have avoided that one.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
It seemed like Stewart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dall 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.
Dall throws a leg kick but Stewart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stewart lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stewart.
Dall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart throws a low kick, looking for Dall's leg but Dall calmly moves out of range.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Stewart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stewart scores with a leg kick.
Dall thuds a left hand into Stewart's body.
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dall lands a lovely overhand right.
Dall is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stewart slips under a jab.
Dall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall stuns Stewart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Don Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall tries to move into range but Stewart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Stewart's knee but Stewart avoids it well.
Stewart takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall scores with a jab to the head.
Dall throws the left hand but Stewart avoids the punch easily.
Dall lands with a straight right. Stewart didn't see that one coming.
Dall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stewart defends well and Dall ends up having to push Stewart into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Stewart down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Dall scores with a shot to the body.
Stewart misses with a few strikes there.
Stewart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stewart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stewart checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Dall lands a lovely overhand right.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Stewart.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Stewart misses.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dall with a jab.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stewart blocks a leg kick.
Stewart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Stewart checks it.
Dall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stewart. That did some damage!
Stewart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dall throws a leg kick but Stewart moved away.
Dall walks into a left hand.
Dall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hyryx Dall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dall throws a leg kick but Stewart moved away.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Stewart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stewart on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Stewart saw it coming and moves away.
Stewart throws a leg kick but Dall moved away.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick.
Stewart only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dall looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Stewart.#CUT2#
Hyryx Dall's cut is getting worse.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Despite the aggression on Stewart's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stewart checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stewart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Nice shot by Dall.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Dall.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Stewart keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stewart throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Stewart had a free shot at his head there.
Stewart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stewart but Stewart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Dall as he connects with a hook.
Dall throws out a leg kick but Stewart moves out of range and Dall only half commits.
A cross from Dall lands.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Stewart. Beautiful body shot.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Dall throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stewart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dall can pounce on him.
Stewart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Stewart throws a right hand that Dall ducks under and follows up with a left that Dall also avoids with ease.
Dall throws a leg kick but Stewart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dall swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
Dall scores with a hook.#T3#
Stewart ducks right into an uppercut from Dall.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Dall's head but Dall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stewart's head backwards.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Stewart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Stewart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hyryx Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stewart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stewart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Dall is rocked!#CUT2#
Hyryx Dall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Dall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Stewart misses.
Dall seems to have got his legs back now.
Stewart cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Stewart checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stewart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dall throws a shot to the body.
Stewart blocks a leg kick.
Dall throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stewart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyryx Dall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stewart keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stewart flicks out a counter leg kick but Dall steps away.
Stewart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stewart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stewart checks it well.
Stewart defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dall swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Stewart blocks the leg kick.
Stewart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Stewart misses.
Stewart throws a series of punches but Dall moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stewart's head backwards.
Stewart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.
Dall connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.#T1#
Stewart misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
Dall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stewart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dall dips to his left and cracks Stewart with an uppercut!
Stewart ducks right into an uppercut from Dall.
Stewart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Stewart off balance momentarily.
Dall lands a jab to Stewart's midsection.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stewart throws a series of strikes that have Dall backpedaling.
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!
Dall lands an overhand right.
Dall with a poor takedown
and Stewart counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Dall takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Stewart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
Jeez, Hyryx Dall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Stewart throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stewart is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stewart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stewart is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dall has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Stewart is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hyryx Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dall has knee on belly momentarily but Stewart bucks him off and regains half guard.
Stewart is trying to escape back to his feet but Dall uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Dall controlling from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stewart is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dall asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stewart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stewart is pushing Dall's head away, looking to escape. Dall manages to hold on to the position though.
Dall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stewart will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hyryx Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dall 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyryx Dall!

Hyryx Dall thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEC Halloween 3     
Date:   Oct 31, 2019
#R1#
Stewart thumps Usikov with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Usikov, right into the meat.
We've been informed that Usikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Usikov wants to clinch.
Usikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
Stewart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Usikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stewart scrambles back to his feet.
Stewart misses with a hook to the body
and Usikov counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Stewart tries to keep at a distance but Usikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stewart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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 tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stewart avoids it.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stewart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Usikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Stewart avoids the damage to the body.
Usikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Usikov trying to control the position but instead, Stewart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Usikov into the cage.#T1#
Stewart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Usikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stewart managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stewart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Usikov controls the action.
Usikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice elbow from Usikov.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Usikov. #T2#
Stewart misses with some punches.
Stewart scores with a shot to the side of Usikov's head.
Stewart misses with a punch to the body.
Usikov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stewart presses Usikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Usikov throws an elbow but misses.
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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Usikov blocks an uppercut.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Usikov controls the action.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Usikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Stewart.
Stewart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Usikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stewart's face.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Usikov controls the action. #T3#
Stewart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right handed body shot lands from Stewart.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Stewart tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Usikov controls the action.
Usikov blocks a body shot from Stewart.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stewart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stewart lands an uppercut.
Usikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stewart avoids it.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Usikov.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Stewart is leaning against Usikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Usikov.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Stewart is blocking nicely. #T4#
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usikov blocking some punches.
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stewart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
Stewart tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Stewart is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Stewart.
Usikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stewart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stewart lands a right hand.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stewart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Usikov or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Stewart.
Usikov looks winded!
Usikov stalling in the clinch but Stewart improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Usikov's cut.
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#
Stewart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stewart throws a sloppy head kick and Usikov moves out of range easily.
Stewart misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Stewart rushes Usikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
Usikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Usikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stewart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Usikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Don Stewart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Stewart lands an uppercut.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Stewart.
Stewart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Usikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usikov throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stewart.
Usikov is breathing heavily.
Usikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Usikov misses with an elbow strike.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
Usikov takes a shot to the head.
Usikov trying to land knees to the body.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Stewart.
Stewart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Usikov throws an elbow that misses.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Usikov obliges.
Usikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stewart tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Usikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow. #T2#
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Stewart.
Usikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Usikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart lands a right hand.
Usikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Usikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Usikov blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Usikov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stewart.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Stewart is blocking nicely. #T3#
Stewart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Usikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Stewart controls his hands.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Stewart avoids a wild elbow strike from Usikov.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stewart tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Stewart.
Usikov working Stewart over with knees to the body.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Usikov controls the action.
Stewart digs a right hand underneath Usikov's ribcage. Usikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Usikov lands an elbow that stopped Stewart in his tracks for a moment.
Usikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stewart's face.
Stewart tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stewart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Usikov. #T4#
Usikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Usikov.
Stewart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
Usikov lands a knee to the head.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart scores with a shoulder strike.
Stewart misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart lands with a right to the head.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart lands a left hand.
Usikov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stewart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stewart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Knees to the body from Usikov.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Don Stewart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Usikov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Usikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Usikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Stewart moves into the clinch successfully.
Stewart misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Usikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stewart blocks an elbow strike from Usikov.
Stewart managing to block the knees to the body from Usikov.
Stewart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Usikov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Usikov.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stewart lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Usikov.
Stewart works on Usikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Usikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands. #T1#
Stewart misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Usikov obliges.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Usikov controls the action.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usikov throws an elbow but it misses.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Usikov's elbow.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Usikov lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Stewart.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart lands with a light punch inside.
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stewart.
Stewart avoiding damage as Usikov throws knees to the body.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with some punches. #T2#
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stewart blocking some punches.
Stewart gets through Usikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Stewart.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stewart.
Stewart tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Stewart.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stewart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stewart lands with a short shot to the head.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stewart blocks it with crossed arms.
Stewart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Stewart.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Stewart tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Stewart cracks Usikov with a nice body shot.#T3#
Stewart lands a body punch.
Stewart tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
A body shot lands from Stewart.
Stewart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Usikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stewart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Stewart digs a right hand underneath Usikov's ribcage. Usikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
Stewart tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Stewart.
Still in the clinch, Stewart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stewart misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Usikov throws an elbow but misses.
Stewart misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Usikov.
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Stewart.
Alexander Usikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
Stewart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
Usikov looking to throw knees to the head but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Usikov avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Usikov prevents a body shot from Stewart.
Usikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stewart's defenses.
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Usikov controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Stewart.
Usikov lands a knee to the body.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Usikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usikov blocks a body shot from Stewart.
Stewart is leaning against Usikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Usikov throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Stewart showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

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

Don Stewart decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: AEW 33     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Stewart throws a jab when Harden was well out of range.
Stewart swings for the body but Harden moves out of range.
Harden needs to keep his hands up - Stewart had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#
It looks like James Harden has been cut.
Harden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harden.
Harden dodges the punch combination from Stewart.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Harden is just out of range.
Harden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stewart pushes Harden away with a front kick.
Harden swats away the attempt to clinch by Stewart.
Harden tries to counter by clinching up but Stewart breaks away and moves out of range.
Harden throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart is looking to clinch but Harden is avoiding it.
Stewart connects with a jab.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stewart.
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!#KD2#
Stewart cracks Harden with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Harden looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stewart finish him? #ROC2#
Harden is rocked!
Stewart has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Harden.
Oh Harden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stewart scores with a body shot.
Stewart scores with a body shot. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stewart.
Stewart is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harden rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Stewart has closed the distance and engaged Harden in a clinch.
Stewart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stewart lands a hook that snaps the head of Harden backwards.
Stewart lands a right hand.
Harden prevents a body shot from Stewart.
Stewart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Stewart.
Harden tries to pull guard but Stewart forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stewart.
Stewart prevents the takedown attempt.
Stewart lands a hook that snaps the head of Harden backwards.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Harden controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Harden jumps guard and drags Stewart to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stewart trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harden's guard.
Stewart wants to stand and escape but instead Harden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Harden seems to have got his legs back now.
Stewart is pulling down on Harden's head. It's preventing any offense from Harden, at least for the moment.
Stewart wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Stewart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stewart wants to stand but Harden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Harden pulls Stewart in to control the position.
Stewart has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harden is proving hard to escape from.
We've been hearing good reports from Harden's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Stewart is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Harden controlling the position.#SU2#
Stewart gets to his feet. Harden looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stewart swings for the body but Harden moves out of range.
Stewart thuds a left hand into Harden's body.
Harden's corner calls for a 1-2. Harden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Stewart misses with the combination.
Harden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
A combination from Stewart does no damage.
Harden walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stewart.
Harden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Stewart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harden is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stewart.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harden throws the left hand but Stewart avoids the punch easily.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Harden tries to counter by clinching up but Stewart breaks away and moves out of range.
Stewart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harden moves out of range of the body kick from Stewart.
Stewart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harden gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Don Stewart!
Don Stewart bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Syn 641 Murphy vs Magufuli     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1#
Stewart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
A lazy body kick from Dog
and Stewart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stewart takes one to the chin there.
Stewart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stewart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog motions for Stewart to come forward. Dog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dog connects with a jab.#CL#
Dog moves into range and clinches up with Stewart.
Dog misses with some punches.
Stewart misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog.
Stewart working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stewart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stewart swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog lands with a light punch inside.
Stewart working aggressively here. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Dog.
Stewart lands with a right to the head.
Dog misses with some punches.
A short right from Dog. #BC2#
Stewart breaks the clinch.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Dog's head but Dog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stewart scores with a shot to the body.
Dog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart lands with a right hand.
We've been told by Dog's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart. #CL#
Dog pushes Stewart up against the cage in a clinch.
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Stewart controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Stewart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards. #T2#
A hook to the body from Dog.
Dog scores with a shoulder strike.
Dog tries to work over Stewart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog lands a body punch.
Stewart prevents a body shot from Dog.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Stewart. #BC2#
Stewart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Dog drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dog is chipping away with strikes.
Dog postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stewart is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Dog creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stewart sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dog works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dog working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dog is looking to take a break and control but Stewart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stewart prevents Dog from moving into mount. #T4#
Dog landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stewart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stewart wants to control but Dog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dog wants to control but Stewart is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dog's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dog's back!
Stewart is trying to stick to Dog's back but Dog is turning into Stewart. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stewart's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dog.
Stewart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewart, not yet.
Dog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stewart wants to control the position but Dog says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dog is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stewart swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Dog is looking to counter punch.
Dog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
Stewart doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dog misses with a body punch
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dog. That's going to slow Stewart down.
Junkyard Dog is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Junkyard Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dog misses the target.
Dog misses with a right hand
and Stewart counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Dog lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dog throws a right hand that misses
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stewart lands with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Stewart as he connects with a hook.
Dog throws a front kick aimed at Stewart's knee but Stewart avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Stewart misses.
Dog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Dog clinches.
Dog lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Dog.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dog lands a nice shot to the body.
Stewart pushes Dog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junkyard Dog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stewart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Stewart presses Dog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Dog.
Dog lands with a short shot to the head.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dog prevents a body shot from Stewart.
Dog presses Stewart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stewart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dog misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stewart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.
Dog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stewart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Stewart scores with a jab to the body.
Dog tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stewart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog catches Stewart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dog throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Stewart is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dog with a body shot.
Dog misses with a hook.
Stewart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dog defends it well.
Dog misses with a body shot.
Stewart throws a right hand that misses
and Dog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Dog misses with a straight left.
Dog misses with a shot to the body
and Stewart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stewart takes one on the button.
Dog connects with a right hand. Stewart shakes it off.#T4#
Dog catches Stewart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stewart with a jab.
Stewart slips under a jab from Dog.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stewart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
Dog wants to clinch.
Stewart misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stewart! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junkyard Dog dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stewart.
Stewart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart swats away the attempt to clinch by Dog.
A little jabbing left from Stewart on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dog scores with a hook.
Dog scores with a hook to the body. Stewart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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.
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
Stewart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stewart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Stewart releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Dog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Stewart on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Dog.
Dog lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stewart! But no joy.
Dog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
Stewart now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stewart has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dog.
A good leg kick by Dog.
Dog scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog.
Stewart throws a front kick that sends Dog stumbling back into the cage.
Dog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Stewart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stewart counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dog misses with a body kick.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog misses with a body shot
enabling Stewart to counter with a crisp jab.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
Stewart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid body kick from Stewart. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
Dog lands a head shot.
Stewart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dog can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stewart, as that shot connected.
Stewart moves out of range of the body kick.
Stewart throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
It looked like Dog was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stewart.
Stewart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog looks to throw a body kick
and Stewart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Dog as he connects with a hook.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stewart scores with a shot to the body.
Dog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stewart counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
letting Stewart counter with a right hand.
Stewart lands a jab to Dog's midsection.
Dog lands with a nice body punch.
Dog misses with a hook
and Stewart counters with a nice body shot.
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart staying out of range there.
Stewart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Stewart.
Well Dog 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junkyard Dog!

During a confident post fight interview, Junkyard Dog thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Syn 638 San Pedro vs Keenan 3     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Stewart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garibaldi.
Garibaldi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garibaldi tries to score with a low kick but Stewart moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Garibaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garibaldi misses with a head kick.
Garibaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Garibaldi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garibaldi misses with a lunging right hand
and Stewart counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garibaldi thinking.
Garibaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Stewart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD#
Garibaldi lands a big head kick that sends Stewart tumbling to the mat! Garibaldi takes a step backwards and waves Stewart back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Stewart is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Don Stewart has been cut.
Stewart cracks Garibaldi with a good jab.
Garibaldi lands a nice hook to Stewart's body. Stewart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Garibaldi forces Stewart back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garibaldi tries to work over Stewart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stewart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garibaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garibaldi's elbow.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stewart is leaning against Garibaldi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garibaldi.
Stewart lands a right hand.
Stewart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stewart scores with a shot to the side of Garibaldi's head. #T2#
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Garibaldi avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage. #TD#
Garibaldi pulls guard.
Stewart controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Stewart is posturing up here but Garibaldi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stewart tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stewart has to tap! Slick submission there by Garibaldi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Garibaldi!
A very excited looking Michael Garibaldi 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: Syn 635 Whyte vs Diggs II     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
Stewart scores with the left hand. Obuhov knows he should have avoided that one.
Obuhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
Obuhov defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Obuhov swinging wildly here.
Stewart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
The fighters circling - Obuhov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart misses with a straight right.
Obuhov cracks Stewart with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stewart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obuhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obuhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Obuhov closes the distance and pushes Stewart back into the cage.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Obuhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obuhov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obuhov just leaning against Stewart, taking a breather.
Stewart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Obuhov.
Stewart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Obuhov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stewart is trying to keep an underhook but Obuhov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Stewart trying to hold on to Obuhov's head to control him but Obuhov postures up.
Stewart is concentrating on defense, preventing Obuhov from advancing position.
Obuhov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stewart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Obuhov. #SUB2#
Stewart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Obuhov pulls his head out easily.
Obuhov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stewart's head.
Obuhov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Obuhov connects with a nice short shot to Stewart's temple.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Obuhov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Obuhov seems to be looking for submissions.
Stewart has hold of Obuhov's hands but Obuhov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Obuhov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stewart's head.
Stewart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Obuhov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Obuhov's back!
Stewart trying to control.
Stewart controlling the position well here. Obuhov rolled but Stewart kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Our spies down at at Seppes Gym inform us that Stewart has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stewart lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Stewart.
Stewart punches the canvas rather than the man.
Stewart controlling well, preventing Obuhov from escaping the position. #T3#
Obuhov is working hard here to advance position.
Stewart has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Obuhov's body.
Obuhov can't escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Obuhov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Stewart!
Obuhov prevents Stewart from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Obuhov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Stewart is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Obuhov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Stewart. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Obuhov turns into Stewart and is now in his guard.
Stewart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Obuhov's guard. #REVB#
Stewart works over Obuhov with some ground and pound from guard.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Obuhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obuhov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Obuhov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Stewart trying to control but Obuhov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Don Stewart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Stewart misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Obuhov looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Obuhov.
Obuhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Stewart circles away.
Obuhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stewart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obuhov loads up on a big right hand but Stewart slips the punch.
Stewart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stewart cracks Obuhov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stewart lands an overhand right.
Stewart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obuhov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stewart avoids it really well and circles away.
Obuhov throws the left hand but Stewart avoids the punch easily.
Stewart looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obuhov tries to clinch up but Stewart circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart connects with a nice looking jab.
Obuhov scores with a hook to the body. Stewart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stewart lands with a hook. Obuhov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart throws a hook but Obuhov avoids it easily.#CL#
Obuhov takes the fight into the clinch.
Obuhov blocks an uppercut. #T1##BC2#
Stewart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Obuhov 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. Obuhov is in Stewart's guard.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Obuhov is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Stewart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Obuhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Obuhov 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. #T2#
Stewart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Obuhov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Obuhov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stewart defends well.#SUB#
Obuhov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obuhov 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 is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Obuhov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stewart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Obuhov has his foot on Stewart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stewart works his way back into a safe position though.
Obuhov keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Stewart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Obuhov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stewart postures up.
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses.
Obuhov trying to keep a closed guard but Stewart is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Obuhov throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Obuhov moved out of range nicely.
Stewart scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stewart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obuhov.
A little feinted left hand from Obuhov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stewart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obuhov.
Stewart throws a right hand that misses
and Obuhov counters with a stiff right hand.
Obuhov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Don Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart defending well as Obuhov loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
Obuhov attempts a counter takedown but Stewart avoids it well and moves away.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Obuhov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
A little feinted left hand from Obuhov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.#TD#
Obuhov 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. Obuhov is in Stewart's guard.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Obuhov from controlling successfully.
Obuhov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stewart's head.
Obuhov 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Stewart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Obuhov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stewart doesn't seem phased though.
Obuhov ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Obuhov throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart misses with a looping left.
Don Stewart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stewart throws the left hand but Obuhov avoids the punch easily.
Stewart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obuhov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Obuhov slips a jab from Stewart.
Obuhov shoots in but no luck this time.
Obuhov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stewart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obuhov cracks Stewart with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart with a jab.
Obuhov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stewart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obuhov.
Stewart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stewart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obuhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obuhov tries for a takedown but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stewart throws out a counter right but Obuhov avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Obuhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Obuhov moved out of range nicely.
Obuhov misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Obuhov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stewart's hands.
Obuhov throws a jab when Stewart was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Obuhov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stewart cracks Obuhov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stewart slips a straight right by Obuhov.
Obuhov connects with a looping right hand.
Obuhov staying out of range there.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Obuhov is out of range.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Nice defenses there by Obuhov.
Obuhov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stewart lands with a straight right. Obuhov didn't see that one coming.
Stewart throws a hook but Obuhov avoids it easily.
Stewart cracks Obuhov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Obuhov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stewart throws out a counter right but Obuhov avoids it with no problem.
Stewart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart misses the jab.#T2#
Obuhov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
A quick step to the side and Obuhov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Stewart catches Obuhov right on the button with a cross.
Stewart throws the left hand but Obuhov avoids the punch easily.
Stewart scores with a jab.
Stewart jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stewart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obuhov.
Obuhov lands a right hook to the body.
Obuhov swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Obuhov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stewart lands with a hook. Obuhov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obuhov throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obuhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stewart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stewart looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stewart tests Obuhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Obuhov is rocked!
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Obuhov is out of range.
Obuhov slips under a jab from Stewart.
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Obuhov's shoulder, as Obuhov tries to avoid the shot.
Obuhov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obuhov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stewart at a distance. #T3#
A jab from Stewart misses.
Obuhov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Obuhov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stewart wants to control but Obuhov is keeping busy.
Obuhov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Obuhov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stewart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anton Obuhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart has his hands on Obuhov's head, controlling the position.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving. #T4#
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Obuhov is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Stewart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Obuhov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Stewart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obuhov is aware though and is defending well.
Obuhov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Obuhov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

After the fight, Don Stewart was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin 2     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Pichushkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pichushkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stewart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pichushkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stewart scrambles back to his feet.
Pichushkin misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Stewart counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pichushkin!
Stewart scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pichushkin to see if he's OK.
Pichushkin gets back to half guard.
Stewart lands with a punch from half guard.
Pichushkin trying to control from the bottom.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pichushkin has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stewart prevents Pichushkin from improving his position.
Stewart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stewart trying to control from half guard but Pichushkin is working away.
Pichushkin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pichushkin trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pichushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pichushkin tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.
Stewart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pichushkin tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.
Pichushkin is working hard here to advance position.
Stewart wants to pass to mount but Pichushkin is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pichushkin wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart winds up and cracks Pichushkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stewart is looking to advance position but Pichushkin won't allow it.
Stewart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stewart winds up and cracks Pichushkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stewart scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Pichushkin looking for submissions off his back.
Pichushkin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stewart is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Stewart seems to be working for a kimura but Pichushkin defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Stewart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pichushkin's head.
Stewart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pichushkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pichushkin controls Stewart momentarily but Stewart frees himself.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving. #SUB#
Pichushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stewart preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stewart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stewart passes into half guard.
Stewart is looking to pass Pichushkin's guard but actually Pichushkin recovers to full guard.
Pichushkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stewart manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pichushkin won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
Pichushkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Pichushkin controlling him for the moment.
Stewart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Pichushkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Stewart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pichushkin connects with a body shot.
Pichushkin misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pichushkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pichushkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pichushkin 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 Pichushkin off to one side.
A nice side step and Stewart releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stewart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Stewart dips to his left and cracks Pichushkin with an uppercut!
A big right from Pichushkin misses.
Stewart only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big left from Pichushkin misses.
Pichushkin shoots in and drives through. Stewart sprawls well.
Pichushkin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stewart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Pichushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pichushkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Pichushkin misses.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Pichushkin is out of range.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Pichushkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stewart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pichushkin is able to avoid easily.
Stewart lands a body shot.
Pichushkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Stewart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pichushkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Stewart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pichushkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pichushkin slips under a jab.
Pichushkin connects with a leg kick. Stewart looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stewart takes one to the chin there.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
Stewart tries to clinch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pichushkin throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Stewart moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Pichushkin takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pichushkin misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart throws a jab when Pichushkin was well out of range.
Pichushkin is looking to counter punch.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stewart! But no joy.
Pichushkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin lands a nice hook to Stewart's body. Stewart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pichushkin takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Stewart throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stewart misses with a straight right.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Stewart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stewart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stewart throws a low kick but Pichushkin avoids it.
Stewart is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin scores with a hook to the body. Stewart takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pichushkin throws an off balance right hand
and Stewart counters with a stiff right hand.
Stewart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin is looking to wear down Stewart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pichushkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pichushkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stewart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pichushkin scores with a jab. Stewart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pichushkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pichushkin scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Pichushkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Pichushkin cracks Stewart with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Stewart dives in and scores a takedown into Pichushkin's guard.
Pichushkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pichushkin, not yet.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Stewart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Pichushkin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stewart uses it to pass to side control.
Stewart working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart gets to mount! Pichushkin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pichushkin can't escape the position.
Stewart scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pichushkin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Stewart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stewart lands with a punch from half guard.
Stewart working over Pichushkin with some ground and pound. Pichushkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stewart is keen to just control but Pichushkin is a slippery customer.
Stewart passes to full mount!
Stewart looking to finish Pichushkin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pichushkin!#ROC2#
Pichushkin is rocked!
Stewart trying to control but Pichushkin is having none of it.
Pichushkin is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Stewart lands a couple of good shots and Pichushkin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Stewart looking to break Pichushkin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pichushkin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stewart will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Stewart working for a choke but Pichushkin is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Pichushkin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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 couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Stewart.
Stewart landing with strikes.
Stewart lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Stewart. #T3#
Stewart punishes Pichushkin with strikes from the back mount.
The referee is taking a good look at Pichushkin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Stewart!
Oh Pichushkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stewart not allowing Pichushkin to control his hands.
Pichushkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Stewart punches Pichushkin on the ear.
Pichushkin tries to roll but Stewart sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stewart's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Stewart drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Pichushkin is in real trouble here! Stewart lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Stewart is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Stewart!
Don Stewart 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.

 

Event: EFC Pichushkin vs Fujiwara     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Del Oeste throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Del Oeste clinches with his opponent.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stewart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Del Oeste backwards.
Del Oeste blocking some punches.
Stewart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Del Oestes head.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Del Oeste controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Del Oeste.
Del Oeste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Del Oeste blocks an uppercut.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Del Oeste drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stewart pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Del Oeste is out of range.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Del Oeste's head but Del Oeste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Del Oeste throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stewart counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Del Oeste is rocked!#T1#
Del Oeste dives in and grabs Stewart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stewart pushes down on Del Oeste's head and hops out.
Stewart moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Stewart releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Del Oeste shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Stewart counters with a beautiful punch that sends Del Oeste to the canvas!
Oh Del Oeste is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Del Oeste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart passes Del Oeste's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stewart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stewart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Del Oeste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Stewart works his way into full mount!
Del Oeste is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Stewart lands a couple of good shots and Del Oeste has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stewart scoring with big shots to the body. Del Oeste is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Del Oeste was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Stewart!
In his post fight interview, Don Stewart started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Ryan Del Oeste was interviewed post fight and said 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'.

 

Event: EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Stewart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Pichushkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stewart is trying to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pichushkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pichushkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stewart won't allow Pichushkin to pass to mount.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pichushkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin trying to mount his opponent but Stewart defends it.
Stewart tries to roll over but Pichushkin keeps him under control.
Pichushkin working over Stewart with some ground and pound. Stewart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Pichushkin prevents Stewart from improving his position.
Stewart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Stewart looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pichushkin has picked Stewart up and slammed him! Stewart can't keep hold of the triangle and Pichushkin manages to pass to side control!
Stewart is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Julius Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pichushkin lands some shots froms side control.
Stewart is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
Stewart stops Pichushkin from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Pichushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stewart, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard.
Stewart is working hard here to advance position.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pichushkin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stewart works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Pichushkin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Stewart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pichushkin defends well.
Pichushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Stewart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pichushkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pichushkin is looking to advance position but Stewart has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Stewart dominating with strikes here.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Stewart landing shots from mount.
Pichushkin working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Stewart.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart lands a heavy elbow.
Stewart avoids the attempt from Pichushkin to control.
Stewart scoring with strikes but Pichushkin is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Stewart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pichushkin misses with a right hand
and Stewart counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy left from Pichushkin finds it's target.
Stewart connects with a body shot that sends Pichushkin's belly button to the back.
Pichushkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Stewart's head.
Stewart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pichushkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Pichushkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stewart looks for the body kick but Pichushkin saw that one coming.
Pichushkin swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Stewart to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Alexander Pichushkin's cut even more.
Pichushkin misses with a low kick as Stewart jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Pichushkin does it's job there.
Pichushkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart checks a low kick from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Stewart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pichushkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stewart half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Stewart appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pichushkin stuffs the takedown.
Pichushkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stewart counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pichushkin.
The crowd cheers as Pichushkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stewart doesn't seem phased though.
Pichushkin throws a front kick aimed at Stewart's knee but Stewart avoids it well.
Pichushkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stewart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pichushkin with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Stewart.#T2#
Stewart throws a leg kick but Pichushkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pichushkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Pichushkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stewart sprawls well initially but Pichushkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stewart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Pichushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pichushkin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Pichushkin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stewart has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stewart is desperately trying to improve his position but Pichushkin has a good base and remains in mount.
Alexander Pichushkin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Stewart tries to improve his position but Pichushkin has taken his back! Pichushkin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Stewart tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Pichushkin pushes Stewart away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin is the new middleweight champion!
Alexander Pichushkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EFC Mir vs D Ippolito     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Stewart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Devereux looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stewart!
Stewart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Devereux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stewart manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Stewart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Devereux is just riding it out for now. Stewart eventually gives up the hold.
Devereux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Devereux looking for a sweep. Not yet Devereux, not yet.
Stewart with a nice head shot there.
Devereux keeping full guard, as Stewart tries to pass. #T1#
Stewart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Devereux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Devereux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Devereux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stewart!
Stewart can't escape the position.
Devereux seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Stewart is holding on tight.
Stewart sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Devereux is keen to just control but Stewart is a slippery customer.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Stewart is pressing down on Devereux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Devereux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stewart is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Stewart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Devereux from controlling successfully.
Devereux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devereux is one step ahead there.
Devereux trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devereux is one step ahead there.
Devereux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stewart won't allow Devereux to pass to mount.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Devereux is controlling well.
Devereux is looking to advance position but Stewart won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stewart manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Devereux slips nicely into half guard.
Devereux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devereux uses his free foot to push down on Stewart's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stewart.
Stewart has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Devereux's lack of action.
Devereux slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Devereux 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Devereux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Devereux 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#
Devereux tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Devereux lunges at Stewart with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stewart's hand.
Stewart is looking to land body kicks.
Devereux has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stewart is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Devereux manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stewart on his heels. He'll look to pass Stewart's guard now, I'm sure.
Devereux forces his way into half guard.
Stewart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Devereux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Devereux's back!
Stewart connects with a big shot to the side of Devereux's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devereux wants to escape the position.
Stewart is working the ground and pound. Can Devereux escape?#SUB#
Stewart has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Devereux has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Devereux is trying to remain composed but Stewart is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T1#
Stewart is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Devereux up.
Stewart is landing with strikes from the back.
Stewart lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Devereux right now.
Stewart loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Devereux hold on?
Stewart punches Devereux on the ear. #SUB#
Stewart has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Devereux is defending well but eventually Stewart manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Devereux has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Stewart!
Don Stewart retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Don Stewart started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: EFC Mir vs Stewart     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
Donk. Mir catches Stewart right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stewart.
Mir has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mir throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stewart scores with a sloppy right hand. Mir should have avoided that one.
Mir shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stewart throws a right hand that Mir ducks under and follows up with a left that Mir also avoids with ease.
Mir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stewart, as that shot connected.
Stewart throws an off balance right hand
and Mir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stewart thinking.
Mir leaves Stewart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mir half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mir misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Stewart works Mir's body with a nice hook.
Mir throws a nice looking combination but Stewart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stewart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stewart swinging wildly here.
Stewart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.#T1##TD2#
Stewart gets a double leg takedown into Mir's guard.
Stewart controlling from the top position.
Stewart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
Stewart stops Mir from standing up.
Mir is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stewart dives into side control. #T2#
Stewart trying to control the position but Mir is working away.
Stewart landing strikes.
Mir is trying to get back to his feet.
Stewart looks up at the clock and then as Mir takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stewart smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart is putting a hurting on Mir here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mir wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mir keeps working.
Mir is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stewart asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mir takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Mir wants to get back to his feet but Stewart drags him back down.
Stewart is working Mir over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stewart cracks Mir with a big elbow.
Mir wants to get back to his feet.
Stewart trying to control the position but Mir is working away.
Stewart working the head with strikes.
Stewart in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stewart scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mir pushes Stewart away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stewart gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Stewart working the head with strikes.
Stewart is putting a hurting on Mir here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Mir tries to escape but Stewart is in control.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Mir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mir is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stewart is controlling him well.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mir keeps working. #SUB2#
Stewart is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mir has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mir tries to escape but Stewart is in control.
Stewart wants to control but Mir is keeping him busy.
Stewart lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart 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.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Mir.
Mir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Mir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stewart has a takedown stuffed.
Stewart throws an off balance right hand
and Mir counters with a left to the body.
Mir lands a body shot.
Stewart darts in looking for a takedown but Mir gets double underhooks and turns Stewart into the cage.
Yoel Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.
Stewart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoel Mir is winning the standup battle so far.
Stewart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mir takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Mir is looking to wear down Stewart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mir throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mir throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mir closes the distance and pushes Stewart back into the cage.
Stewart tries to pull guard but Mir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stewart scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Stewart.
Mir lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!#BC2#
Stewart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Mir misses with a leg kick.
Stewart lands a jab to the nose.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mir.
Mir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Mir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Mir. Beautiful body shot.
Mir throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range. #TD2#
Stewart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mir's half guard.#SUB2#
Stewart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mir defends it well.
Stewart prevents Mir from standing back up.
Stewart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stewart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Mir won't allow Stewart to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stewart prevents Mir from standing back up. #ES#
Mir kicks off Stewart and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mir as he avoids it easily.
Mir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mir connects with an inside leg kick.
Stewart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mir at a distance.
Mir jabs Stewart to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart scores with a sloppy right hand. Mir should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Stewart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stewart stands up over Mir, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stewart prevents Mir from getting back to his feet.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving. #T3#
Mir wants to stand up but Stewart is controlling him.
Mir is looking to stand back up but Stewart counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mir.
Mir taking some punishment here, with Stewart in his half guard.
Stewart working Mir over with strikes.
Mir is trying to stand.
Stewart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stewart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mir pushes Stewart off looking to stand but Stewart dives back in and keeps control.
Stewart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stewart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4##SUB2#
Stewart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mir defends it well.
Stewart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mir is trying to stand up here but Stewart is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Stewart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mir defends it well.
Stewart content to control rather than advance.
Mir is trying to stand up here but Stewart is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Stewart will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
A punch combination from Stewart misses.
Mir half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mir sprawls well. Mir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Mir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mir lands with a nice body punch.
Mir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Mir lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stewart doesn't seem phased though.
Stewart tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stewart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mir's head backwards.
Mir scores with a body shot.
Stewart avoids the body shot from Mir.
Nice defenses there by Mir.
Mir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mir misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mir moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Mir tries to bum rush Stewart with a series of wild strikes but Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Mir just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart throws a hook but Mir blocks it.
Mir tried to counter with a leg kick but Stewart avoided it.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
Stewart throws a jab when Mir was well out of range.
Stewart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Mir as Stewart shoots in.
Mir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mir.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mir.
Stewart misses with a hook. Mir ducked under it nicely.
Mir appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stewart scores with a nice strike.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mir as he avoids it easily.
Yoel Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.
Mir on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mir misses the shot to the body.
Stewart feints a counter leg kick.
Mir throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range.
Mir thuds his right hand into Stewart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart looks to land a right hand but Mir moved out of range.#T2##TD2#
Stewart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Don Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stewart trying to control the action but Mir is working from the bottom. #ES#
Mir bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mir 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.
Stewart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mir is able to avoid easily.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Mir moved out of range nicely.
Mir is looking to slow Stewart down with leg kicks.
Stewart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stewart lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Stewart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Mir kicks off Stewart and gets to his feet.
Stewart throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Stewart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mir's calf.
Mir lunges at Stewart with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stewart's hand.
Mir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mir tried to score with a low kick but Stewart checks it.
Stewart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Stewart misses.
Stewart avoids the body shot from Mir.
Mir slips under a jab.
Mir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Stewart tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mir defends well and Stewart ends up having to push Mir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Stewart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mir's half guard.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mir wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Stewart seems content to control.
Stewart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stewart stops Mir from getting back to his feet.
Mir is refusing to be controlled, as Stewart sits in half guard. #T4##ES#
Mir pushes Stewart off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Mir moves into the clinch.
Stewart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Stewart jumps guard and drags Mir to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stewart wants to sweep but no luck.
Stewart keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Mir decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stewart, up you get!
Mir leaves Stewart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoel Mir clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Stewart bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mir is trying to buck Stewart off.
Stewart scoring with punches from side control.
Stewart working the ground and pound.
Mir is trying to buck Stewart off.
Stewart trying to control the action but Mir is working from the bottom.
Mir is trying to buck Stewart off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mir takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stewart lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mir is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stewart is controlling him well.
Stewart lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mir takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stewart wants to control but Mir is keeping him busy.
Mir taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mir keeps working.
Mir is trying to buck Stewart off.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mir keeps working. #T2#
Stewart lands some shots froms side control.
Mir is trying to buck Stewart off.
Stewart looks up at the clock and then as Mir takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stewart smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mir gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Stewart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mir is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T3#
Stewart wants to control the pace but Mir is squirming around nicely.
Mir is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Stewart is landing with some decent strikes but Mir is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stewart scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mir?
Stewart with shots to the head and body - Mir looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stewart looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mir tries to buck Stewart off but he can't manage it.
Mir is in a horrible position here. Stewart smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Stewart connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T4#
Mir is trying to stand.
Stewart landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mir wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Stewart working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Mir is rocked!
Stewart with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Mir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stewart lands a couple of good shots and Mir has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stewart is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Mir is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Stewart!
Don Stewart is the new middleweight champion!
Don Stewart 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.

 

Event: EFC Ladd vs Mir     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Stewart throws a hook but Aires blocks it.
Aires looks to land a left hand but Stewart moved out of range nicely.
Stewart only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Aires wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aires scores with a spinning back kick!
Stewart lands with an overhand left.
Stewart throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Aires counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aires. #SUB2#
Stewart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stewart 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.
Aires wants to pass the guard but Stewart is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Stewart has his foot on Aires's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aires works his way back into a safe position though.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there. #T1#
Aires is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aires is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Stewart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aires defends it easily.#SUB2#
Stewart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aires is aware though and is defending well.
Aires sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Stewart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Stewart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aires doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stewart is tightening it up a little... Aires has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Aires reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Aires taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stewart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Don Stewart!
Post fight, Don Stewart took to the microphone: 'LETS GO CHAMP '.

 

Event: CEFC 319     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Stewart tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frost leaves Stewart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
Frost is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stewart with a body shot.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost misses with a shot to the body
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
Frost is looking to chop away at Stewart's legs. #TD2#
Frost feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Frost wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there. #T1#
Stewart is working hard here to advance position.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Stewart is retaining full guard.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Frost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stewart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Frost lying in Stewart's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Stewart decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Frost taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Stewart!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Don Stewart waved his t-shirt featuring Vikai Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: CEFC 315     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Malone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stewart connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malone scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Stewart dives in and scores a takedown into Malone's guard.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Malone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
Stewart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Stewart preventing the sweep.
Stewart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Malone has momentary wrist control but Stewart slips an elbow through the middle.#T1##SUB2#
Malone 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.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart landing with the ground and pound.
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Malone has momentary wrist control but Stewart slips an elbow through the middle.
Malone wants to improve his position but instead Stewart has moved into half guard.
Stewart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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 trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone gets back to full guard. #T2#
Malone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Malone working over Stewart with some ground and pound. Stewart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone working Stewart over with strikes. #SUB2#
Malone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stewart is just riding it out for now. Malone eventually gives up the hold.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Malone is controlling well. #T3#
Stewart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stewart pulls Malone in close to prevent any damage.
Stewart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Malone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stewart manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Malone is looking to work some ground and pound but Stewart has wrist control.
Stewart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewart, not yet.
Stewart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Malone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart pushes down on Malone's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Malone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stewart chips away with some ground and pound.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart advances to half guard.
Stewart is looking to stall here but Malone recovers full guard.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Malone is looking for a triangle but Stewart pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Stewart trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart dominated that round.
That's time! Stewart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stewart as he avoids it easily.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
Jab by Stewart.#TD2#
Malone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stewart on his heels. He'll look to pass Stewart's guard now, I'm sure.
Malone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone is working Stewart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Stewart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malone is looking to work some ground and pound but Stewart has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Stewart is keeping the position.#SUB#
Stewart working for a triangle but Malone defends it easily.
Malone throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Stewart is keeping the position.
Malone throws a big elbow that misses.
Stewart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewart, not yet.
Malone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stewart 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.
Sylvester Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malone wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Stewart has momentary wrist control but Malone slips an elbow through the middle.
Stewart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Stewart content to control rather than advance.
Malone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Malone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stewart's guard. #REVB#
Stewart looking to control.
Malone passes Stewart's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Malone wants to take a breather but Stewart is having none of it. #SUB2#
Malone wants to work for an arm triangle but Stewart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stewart moves into full guard.
Malone working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Stewart has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Malone has passed into side control.
Malone connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stewart some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Malone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stewart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stewart manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Malone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stewart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malone. #SUB2#
Malone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malone is thwarting Stewart's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Malone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malone working the head and body with strikes.
Stewart trying to hold on to Malone's head to control him but Malone postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stewart manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stewart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone wants to control but Stewart is keeping busy.
Stewart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Malone misses with a body shot.
Stewart is looking to counter the offense by Malone and move into the clinch.
Stewart throws a low kick but Malone moves out of range easily.
Malone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stewart.
The crowd cheers as Stewart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malone doesn't seem phased though.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stewart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malone ducks right into an uppercut from Stewart. #CL2#
Malone moves into the clinch.
Malone lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action. #TD#
Stewart tightens his grip and picks Malone up, before dumping him to the ground. Malone manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Malone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stewart is aware though and is defending well.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
Malone 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.#T1#
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart works over Malone with some ground and pound from guard.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Malone is looking for a triangle but Stewart pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Malone 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.
Stewart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stewart works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Stewart is trying to control the action in half guard but Malone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malone wants to improve his position but Stewart is controlling well.
Stewart stalling.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stewart trying to control from half guard but Malone is working away. #SUB2#
Malone looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Stewart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malone is just riding it out for now. Stewart eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Stewart is looking to advance position but Malone won't allow it.
Malone is staying active underneath Stewart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Malone is pressing down on Stewart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stewart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Malone is looking to escape.
Malone is controlling Stewart's trapped leg to prevent Stewart from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.
Stewart trying to mount his opponent but Malone defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malone tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Stewart has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Malone is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Stewart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stewart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

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

Jumping up and down and very excited, Don Stewart waved his t-shirt featuring Vikai Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
Sylvester Malone was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck off...I demand a rematch..'.

 

Event: CFEC 310     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Steel throws a right hand that Stewart ducks under and follows up with a left that Stewart also avoids with ease.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stewart swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Stewart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stewart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jitsu Jim in the buildup to the fight.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Stewart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stewart scrambles back to his feet.
Stewart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stewart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel cracks Stewart with a good jab.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stewart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stewart lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Steel checks a leg kick.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel. That's going to slow Stewart down.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart misses with a leg kick
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel misses with the combination.
Stewart blocks a jab.
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!
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Stewart lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand.
That kick from Stewart tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Stewart closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Stewart pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steel avoids the head kick by Stewart.
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Stewart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stewart thows a leg kick but Steel checks it #TD2#
and Steel counters with a shoot takedown. Stewart fights it but they end up in guard.
Steel wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Stewart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Steel tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stewart lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Stewart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Stewart eventually gives up the hold.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Steel trying to control but Stewart postures up.
Stewart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steel wants to try and get back to his feet.
Stewart scoring with strikes but Steel is staying in there.
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stewart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape. #SUB#
Stewart has hold of Steel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Steel has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Steel squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Stewart wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Steel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stewart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stewart is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steel wants to hold on but Stewart pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Stewart will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stewart has a takedown stuffed.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart ducks right into an uppercut from Steel.
Steel staying out of range there.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel wants to land a leg kick but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart throws out a loose jab but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stewart slips under a jab.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stewart misses with a body punch
and Steel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Stewart misses.
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Stewart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stewart showed some decent athleticism there.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel pulls Stewart in to control the position.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stewart trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Stewart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Steel keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stewart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stewart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel pulls Stewart in close to prevent any damage.
Stewart trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Stewart is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Steel. #CL#
Stewart has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Steel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steel stops a takedown attempt from Stewart.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel counters with a leg kick.
Steel throws a solid leg kick but Stewart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steel.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Stewart defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Steel moves away and avoids it.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stewart has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stewart and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stewart scores with a head kick.
Stewart moves out of range as Steel strikes.#TD#
Stewart gets a double leg takedown into Steel's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel managing to control the position. #T1#
Stewart postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Don Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stewart's guard. #REVB#
Steel trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Steel keeping full guard, as Stewart tries to pass.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but Stewart is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Steel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Stewart tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stewart is aware though and is defending well.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Stewart trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Stewart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stewart scores with a leg kick.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Stewart moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Steel is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Stewart throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Stewart throws a hook but Steel blocks it.

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 Don Stewart.
I think Stewart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

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

Don Stewart managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vikai Gear, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: CEFC Live 65     
Date:   Sep 24, 2018
#R1#
Stewart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stewart thuds a left hand into Face's body.
Face misses with a looping right.#TD#
Stewart closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Face quickly recovers to half guard.
Stewart controlling the action here. #SUB#
Stewart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Face trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart controlling the pace.
Face avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stewart. #T1#
Stewart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Face defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Face can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stewart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stewart is looking to advance position but Face won't allow it.
Stewart stalling away here and it's allowed Face to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stewart content to stall in guard here.
Stewart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart passes Face's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stewart is looking to advance position but Face won't allow it.
Stewart is working hard here to advance position.
Face trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Stewart dominating with strikes here.
Stewart lands a big elbow.
Face really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Stewart working for a guillotine from mount but Face is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Stewart fails to advance to Face's back. #SUB#
Face has left one of his arms exposed and Stewart doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Face screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Stewart!
Don Stewart very nearly forgot to thank Vikai Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: CEFC Live 52     
Date:   Apr 12, 2018
#R1#
Stewart tries for a takedown but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blackburn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blackburn looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackburn. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Stewart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blackburn defends it well.
Stewart shoots for a takedown but Blackburn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice jab there from Blackburn.
Stewart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blackburn scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Stewart darts in and clinches Blackburn up against the cage.
Blackburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stewart tries to work over Blackburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackburn misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards. #T1#
Blackburn gets through Stewart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Blackburn decides to pull guard.
Stewart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Blackburn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stewart defends it easily.
Blackburn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Blackburn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stewart trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Stewart preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Blackburn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stewart defends it easily.#T2#
Stewart passes into half guard.
Blackburn has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blackburn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stewart is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stewart prevents Blackburn from getting the reversal.
Blackburn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Stewart trying to control from half guard but Blackburn is working away. #T3##SUB#
Blackburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Stewart wants to pass to mount but Blackburn is defending the position.
Stewart wants to control but Blackburn is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Stewart.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn is trying to maintain the position but Stewart is very close to passing his half guard.
Stewart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stewart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stewart lands with a punch from half guard.
Stewart prevents Blackburn from improving his position.
Stewart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blackburn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Blackburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Stewart is pressing down on Blackburn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blackburn is holding on for now.
Blackburn trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart is taking a breather. Blackburn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blackburn tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.
Stewart wants to pass to mount but Blackburn is defending the position.
Stewart passes to side control.
Blackburn wants to control but Stewart postures up.
Stewart lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lugh Blackburn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Stewart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackburn.#CL2#
Stewart pushes Blackburn up against the cage in a clinch.
Stewart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards. #TD#
Blackburn jumps guard.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart passes Blackburn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Stewart there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Blackburn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackburn is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Blackburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Blackburn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blackburn won't allow Stewart to pass to mount.
Blackburn is looking to improve his position.
Stewart is trying to control the action in half guard but Blackburn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blackburn trying to control but Stewart postures up.
Blackburn is looking for a sweep. Stewart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Don Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blackburn wants to control but Stewart is keeping busy.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but Blackburn defending well.
Blackburn has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blackburn tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.
Stewart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stewart scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Blackburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
Stewart lands with a punch from half guard.
Blackburn is trying to control but can't.
Stewart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stewart drops an elbow to the side of Blackburn's head.
Stewart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Stewart in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blackburn taking shots to the head.
Stewart landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stewart lands a big shot there that rocks Blackburn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stewart putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stewart lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Blackburn hang on?
Stewart wants to control the pace but Blackburn is squirming around nicely.
Blackburn tries to hold on but Stewart postures up.
Stewart lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Stewart with good strikes from the mount here!
Stewart scoring with strikes but Blackburn is staying in there.
Stewart unloading with bombs!
Stewart cracks Blackburn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stewart raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Blackburn is rocked!
Blackburn is trying to escape the mount.
Oh Blackburn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stewart postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blackburn looks a forlorn figure.
Blackburn is desperately trying to improve his position but Stewart has a good base and remains in mount.
Blackburn seems to have got his legs back now.
Blackburn wants to hold on but Stewart pushes him away.
Blackburn taking shots to the head.
Blackburn wants to control but Stewart is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Stewart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Stewart clinches up with Blackburn and pushes him back against the cage.
Blackburn blocking some punches.
Blackburn pushes Stewart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stewart just leaning against Blackburn, taking a breather.
Stewart lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Blackburn drags the fight down to the ground.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Blackburn keeping full guard, as Stewart tries to pass.
Stewart sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Blackburn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB#
Blackburn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stewart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stewart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blackburn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stewart cracks Blackburn with a solid left hand.
Stewart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart slips nicely into half guard.
Stewart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blackburn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Stewart is trying to work for a kimura but Blackburn is defending well.
Blackburn is not content to let Stewart control the position.#T2#
Ground and pound from Stewart.
Stewart trying to control the action but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Blackburn is looking to control Stewart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackburn avoid being mounted?
Stewart slips a nice elbow through Blackburn's hands, connecting with Blackburn's forehead.
Stewart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
Stewart is nestled in close to Blackburn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB#
Blackburn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart slips a nice elbow through Blackburn's hands, connecting with Blackburn's forehead.
Stewart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blackburn is looking to control Stewart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackburn avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Blackburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Stewart frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blackburn is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Blackburn taking shots to the head.
Stewart lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Blackburn hang on?
The referee warns Blackburn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stewart with the ground and pound from mount.
Stewart looking to finish Blackburn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blackburn!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart landing shots from mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Blackburn is in a horrible position here. Stewart smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stewart lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stewart drops a big elbow. That's hurt Blackburn! More shots from Stewart and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Stewart!
After the big win, Don Stewart made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vikai Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 120     
Date:   Mar 22, 2018
#R1#
Stewart moves out of range of the strikes.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but Rolla avoids it well and moves away.
Rolla throws a shot to the body.
Stewart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rolla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Rolla releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rolla lands a slapping body shot.
Rolla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stewart is looking to clinch but Rolla is avoiding it.
Stewart lands a glancing blow to the side of Rolla's head.
Rolla looks to land a combination but Stewart avoids it well.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rolla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Rolla misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stewart drives through and clinches with Rolla against the cage.
Stewart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rolla prevents a body shot from Stewart.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Rolla controls the action. #T1#
Rolla blocking some punches.
Stewart pushes Rolla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolla blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stewart lands an uppercut.
Rolla pushes Stewart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Stewart scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rolla takes a shot to the head.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
Rolla blocks an uppercut.
Stewart working aggressively here.
A short right from Rolla.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rolla up against the cage.
Stewart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Rolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Stewart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rolla, pushing him back against the cage.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Rolla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Rolla.
Rolla is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Rolla. #BC2#
Rolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stewart tries to clinch but Rolla is having none of it.
Rolla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Rolla lands an overhand right.#CL#
Stewart forces Rolla back against the cage and clinches.
Stewart avoiding damage as Rolla throws knees to the body.
Stewart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rolla backwards.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Rolla avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Rolla.
Stewart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Rolla avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Rolla has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stewart seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rolla can turn it around.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Rolla.
Stewart is looking to control Rolla's arms but Rolla gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stewart has his back to the cage.
Stewart is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rolla lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stewart or not.
Come on Stewart - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Rolla controls the action. #T4#
Stewart goes for a takedown attempt but Rolla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rolla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stewart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolla.
Stewart doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Rolla.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stewart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ronnie Rolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rolla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stewart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rolla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rolla sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Stewart will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Rolla misses with a two punch combination.
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rolla sprawls and moves away.
Rolla displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rolla paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
Don Stewart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolla's elbow.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart throws a punch but it's blocked by Rolla.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rolla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stewart working aggressively here.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Stewart is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rolla lands a right hand.
Stewart throws a head punch that misses.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Rolla controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stewart.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rolla's efforts to push away.
Rolla lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stewart backwards. #BC2#
Rolla breaks the clinch.
Rolla looks to land a combination but Stewart avoids it well.
Rolla throws out a powerful jab.
Stewart closes the distance and clinches up with Rolla, looking for a takedown. Stewart pushes Rolla against the cage but Rolla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rolla feints and then cracks Stewart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stewart down.
Rolla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Rolla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stewart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rolla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 head kick by Rolla misses #TD#
and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stewart is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but Rolla defending well.
Rolla is trying to stand up here but Stewart is controlling him well.
Rolla on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rolla wants to get back to his feet.
Stewart slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rolla is not content to let Stewart control the position.
Stewart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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 is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stewart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stewart is thwarting Rolla's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stewart takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stewart trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla wants to get back to his feet.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Rolla is defending well.
Stewart looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rolla with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stewart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rolla is trying to stand.
Stewart throwing shots but Rolla is blocking nicely.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Stewart has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ronnie Rolla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stewart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rolla finds it's way round the side to connect with Stewart's head.
Rolla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rolla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Rolla tries to keep at a distance but Stewart has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rolla slowing the pace effectively.
Rolla blocks a body shot from Stewart.
Stewart lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stewart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stewart has Rolla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rolla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Rolla.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolla. #T1##BC2#
Rolla breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Rolla. Those never looked like landing.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rolla throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rolla throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stewart.
Stewart motions for Rolla to come forward. Stewart throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rolla unleashes a big counter combination but Stewart bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stewart tries to clinch but Rolla moves out of range.
Rolla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolla lands a lovely overhand right.
Rolla swats away the attempt to clinch by Stewart.
Rolla cracks a nice hook into Stewart's ribs.#T2#
Rolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rolla.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch but Rolla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch but Rolla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stewart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stewart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rolla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rolla has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stewart.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stewart tries to clinch there but Rolla circles away.
Rolla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Rolla looks to land a combination. Stewart sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rolla throws a leg kick #TD#
and Stewart counters with a single leg into guard. Rolla didn't expect that.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Stewart stays in close to Rolla's body and controls the position.
Rolla looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stewart won't allow Rolla to get back to his feet. #T4#
Stewart postures up in Rolla's guard and throws a big left but Rolla blocks it.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stewart stops Rolla from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rolla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Stewart counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolla seems a little lost for a moment, as Stewart dominates the positioning.
Stewart wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Stewart working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Rolla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rolla has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ronnie Rolla!

Our winner, Ronnie Rolla, 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: CEFC Live 49     
Date:   Feb 28, 2018
#R1#
Stewart takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Blackburn.
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Blackburn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blackburn scores with a nice strike.
Stewart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackburn needs to keep his hands up - Stewart had a free shot at his head there.
Blackburn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Good shot there by Stewart.
Stewart moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Blackburn swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackburn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Blackburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blackburn sprawls and moves away.
Blackburn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stewart on the side of the head.
Blackburn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Stewart tries to score with a low kick but Blackburn moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Blackburn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
It seemed like Blackburn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stewart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stewart throws out a leg kick but Blackburn moves out of range and Stewart only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Blackburn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Blackburn ducks down to avoid it.
Stewart swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackburn.
Stewart throws a leg kick but Blackburn moved away.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
Stewart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackburn takes one to the chin there.
Stewart throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackburn.
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blackburn sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Stewart drives through with a takedown into Blackburn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stewart forces his way into 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 Blackburn keeps working. #T2#
Stewart is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stewart works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart lands a couple of good shots and Blackburn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Blackburn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Stewart scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Blackburn is looking for a way out.
Stewart not allowing Blackburn to control his hands. #T3#
Stewart is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Stewart gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Stewart gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Stewart apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Blackburn lands a right hook to the body.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Stewart slips the punch.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackburn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stewart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stewart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stewart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackburn takes one on the button.
Jab by Stewart.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.#T4#
Blackburn connects with a body shot.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
Stewart swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackburn.
Lugh Blackburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackburn lands with a cross.
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 is looking to chop away at Blackburn's legs.
Stewart misses with a looping left.
Blackburn stuns Stewart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Blackburn.
Blackburn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blackburn connects with a right hand. Stewart shakes it off.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Blackburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stewart.
Blackburn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from Blackburn misses.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn slips a straight right by Stewart.
Blackburn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stewart lands with a straight right. Blackburn didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Blackburn connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.
Stewart slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Blackburn moves away and avoids it.
Blackburn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stewart.
Stewart swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Blackburn's head but Blackburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart lunges at Blackburn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blackburn's hand.
Blackburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Stewart throws a shot to the body.
Stewart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stewart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackburn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stewart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Stewart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackburn trying to hold on to Stewart's head to control him but Stewart postures up.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Blackburn is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
Blackburn wants to get back to full guard.
Stewart tries to pass to full mount but Blackburn defends it.
Stewart is stalling here. Blackburn 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 Blackburn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blackburn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Blackburn. #SUB2#
Blackburn is looking for a kimura here.
Blackburn thows a huge punch but Stewart dodges it nicely. #T2#
Stewart has hold of Blackburn's hands but Blackburn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Blackburn seems to be working for a kimura but Stewart defends the submission attempt.
Stewart is trying to control but can't.
Stewart is trying to get back to full guard.
Stewart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blackburn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Blackburn is looking for a triangle here but Stewart uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Don Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackburn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Stewart landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stewart working away.
Stewart in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Blackburn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackburn is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stewart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Blackburn some visible discomfort.
Stewart is working Blackburn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blackburn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stewart cracks Blackburn with a big elbow.
Blackburn is looking for a sweep.
Stewart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Blackburn some visible discomfort.
Stewart trying to control the action but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
Blackburn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Blackburn seems to be working for a kimura but Stewart defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Blackburn seems to be working for a kimura but Stewart defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Blackburn misses with a hook.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Blackburn ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blackburn, as that shot connected.
Stewart fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Blackburn counters by clinching up.
Stewart tries to work over Blackburn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stewart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Stewart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blackburn.
Stewart controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stewart.
Nice body punch from Stewart.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stewart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stewart misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Blackburn decides to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom. #T1#
Stewart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Blackburn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blackburn is trying to control the position but Stewart postures up.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blackburn trying to keep a closed guard but Stewart is proving a slippery customer.
Blackburn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Blackburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stewart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Blackburn avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Blackburn won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
Stewart working a defensive guard but Blackburn passes into half guard.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Blackburn is controlling well. #SUB2#
Blackburn is working for a kimura but Stewart is defending it quite comfortably.
Stewart gets full guard.
Blackburn throwing strikes but missing.
Stewart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Stewart is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blackburn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blackburn won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blackburn won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
Lugh Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackburn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stewart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stewart trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stewart misses with a looping right.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Stewart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4##SUB2#
Stewart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackburn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stewart has managed to get both his arms back between Blackburn's legs - danger averted.
Stewart is in close to Blackburn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Blackburn blocks nicely.
Blackburn is trying to keep Stewart in close.
Stewart stands up over Blackburn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stewart pushing down on Blackburn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Blackburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blackburn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stewart scores with a couple of nice shots.
Don Stewart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blackburn has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stewart is looking to advance position but Blackburn won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Stewart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stewart, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

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

After the big win, Don Stewart made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vikai Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: CEFC 275     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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#TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
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. #TD2#
Stewart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
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.
#R3#
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.#CL#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#CL#
Tupolski darts in and clinches Stewart up against the cage.#T3#
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.#BC#
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.#TD2#
Stewart fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tupolski to the ground. Stewart is now in Tupolski's guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart stops Tupolski from standing up. #ES#
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. #BC#
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.
#R4#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.#TD2#
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!
#R5#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
Stewart has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to land a body kick#TD2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.

 

Event: CEFC Live 48     
Date:   Jan 24, 2018
#R1#
Supertramp throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart's shoulder, as Stewart tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Supertramp blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Supertramp is defended easily by Stewart.
And Stewart counters with a quick kick to the body but Supertramp blocks it.
Supertramp shoots in for a takedown but Stewart shows good takedown defense.
Stewart feinted with a counter takedown.
Supertramp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stewart quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Don Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Supertramp.
Stewart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Supertramp.
Supertramp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stewart. That did some damage!
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Supertramp.
Supertramp slips a straight right by Stewart.#T1#
A jab from Supertramp finds it's way through Stewart's defenses.
Supertramp misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Supertramp catches Stewart right on the button with a cross.
Supertramp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stewart's head backwards.
Supertramp moves forwards but Stewart connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Supertramp has been cut.
Alexander Supertramp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supertramp misses with a left hand
and Stewart counters with a two punch combo.
Stewart throws a body punch but Supertramp moves out of range.
Stewart slaps away a takedown attempt from Supertramp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Supertramp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stewart is fending him off so far but Supertramp persists. Nope, Stewart circles away and we're back to standing.
Stewart has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stewart stuffs the takedown.
Supertramp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stewart wants it to stay on the feet.
Supertramp walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stewart.#T2#
Supertramp moves forwards but Stewart connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Supertramp connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.
Stewart looks for the body kick but Supertramp saw that one coming.
Supertramp throws a right hand that Stewart ducks under and follows up with a left that Stewart also avoids with ease.
Supertramp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BOOM! Stewart lands a beautiful left hook that drops Supertramp. Supertramp tries to recover but Stewart is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Supertramp lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Stewart!
Don Stewart managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vikai Gear, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Syn 543 - Empower     
Date:   Sep 08, 2017
#R1#
Stewart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Naoki but Naoki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Naoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Stewart 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 shot to the body in his stride.
Naoki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Naoki blocks a low kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stewart.
Naoki moves out of range as Stewart strikes.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naoki needs to keep his hands up - Stewart had a free shot at his head there.
Stewart scores with a jab to the head.
Naoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stewart jabs Naoki right on the nose. Naoki blinks but takes it well.
Naoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
Stewart lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart lands with a cross.
Stewart misses with a body kick.
Stewart lands a nice looking body shot.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Naoki is just out of range.
Good work by Naoki as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Naoki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Naoki tried to score with a low kick but Stewart checks it.
Stewart pushes Naoki away with a front kick.
Naoki blocks a jab.
Stewart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Naoki is able to avoid easily.
Stewart has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Naoki. That's going to slow Stewart down.
Stewart takes a swing at Naoki's ribcage but misses.
Stewart throws a body punch but Naoki moves out of range. #TD2#
Naoki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stewart napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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 is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Naoki off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naoki just trying to survive but Stewart is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Stewart biding his time, looking for the opening.
Naoki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Naoki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stewart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Naoki is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Stewart is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Naoki is trying to break free. #T3#
Naoki keeps trying to improve his position.
Stewart punishes Naoki with strikes from the back mount.
Stewart throwing damaging strikes from the back! Naoki could be in trouble here!
Stewart tries to get the hooks in deep but Naoki pushed the leg off.
Stewart has the hooks in. Naoki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Naoki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stewart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Naoki is pressing down on Stewart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Naoki keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully. #T4#
Stewart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Naoki looking to control.
Naoki wants to stand up but Stewart is controlling him.
Naoki wants to sweep here but Stewart controlling him for the moment.
Stewart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stewart won't allow Naoki to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naoki manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Naoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Naoki misses with a head kick.
Naoki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stewart in his tracks.
Naoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stewart.
Stewart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naoki can do to turn this around?
Stewart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Naoki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Naoki scores with a punch to the head.
Naoki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Naoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Naoki saw that one coming.
Naoki throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.
Don Stewart is winning the standup battle so far.
Naoki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stewart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart lands a jab to Naoki's midsection.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Naoki moves away and avoids it.
Naoki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stewart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Naoki can pounce on him. #T1#
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Stewart finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stewart misses with a straight left.
Naoki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stewart checks a leg kick nicely.
Stewart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown but Naoki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stewart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Stewart backs off Naoki throws a huge counter combo but Stewart manages to avoid it all.
Stewart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
Naoki checks a low kick from Stewart.
Naoki throws a fast counter high kick but Stewart manages to duck under it in time.
A big right from Stewart misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
Stewart misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Naoki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stewart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Russian Bears Elite Gym inform me that Naoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Stewart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Stewart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
Stewart looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Naoki passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naoki working away.
Stewart is looking to regain half guard here but Naoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Stewart is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Naoki just content to control the position.
Stewart tries to buck Naoki off but Naoki is having none of it.
Naoki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Stewart is not content to let Naoki control the position.
Stewart gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Stewart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naoki pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Naoki is nestled in close to Stewart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Naoki wants to pass to mount but Stewart is defending the position.
Stewart wants to control but Naoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stewart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Naoki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Naoki's back!
Naoki trying to control the hands but Stewart won't let him.
Naoki looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stewart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takeshi Naoki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Naoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
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.
Stewart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Naoki throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart takes a swing at Naoki's ribcage but misses.
Naoki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stewarts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Stewart feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stewart's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Naoki is keeping the position.
Naoki 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.
Naoki wants to get back to his feet but Stewart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stewart works over Naoki with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Naoki 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.
Stewart seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stewart won't allow Naoki to sweep him here.
Don Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stewart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Stewart misses
and Naoki counters with a straight right hand.
Stewart throws a leg kick that is checked
and Naoki counters with a thumping low kick.
Stewart misses with a shot to the body
and Naoki counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Naoki throws a chopping leg kick but Stewart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Naoki saw that one coming.
Stewart throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Naoki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Naoki tries to work over Stewart's front leg with a kick but Stewart checks it.
Naoki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stewart.
Naoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart is looking to land body kicks.
Stewart thows a leg kick but Naoki checks it
and Naoki counters with a nice body shot.
Naoki slips under a jab from Stewart.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naoki moves away.
Naoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the body from Stewart misses
and Naoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Naoki.
Naoki blocks a jab.
Naoki tries to land a leg kick but Stewart saw it coming and moves away.
Stewart catches Naoki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Naoki is out of range. #T3#
Naoki blocks a low kick nicely.
Stewart throws a solid leg kick but Naoki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stewart.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stewart.
Naoki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Naoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Stewart swinging wildly here.
A cross from Stewart lands.
Naoki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stewart can pounce on him.
Naoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Stewart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naoki.
Stewart fires out a quick counter leg kick but Naoki just manages to avoid it.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Naoki.#TD#
Stewart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Naoki wants to get back to his feet but Stewart passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Stewart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stewart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Stewart wants to work for an arm triangle but Naoki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stewart stalling.

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 Don 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

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

Don Stewart 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.

 

Event: OFC 301: Aftermath     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Al Qarni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stewart dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Qarni. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Stewart.
Stewart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stewart connects with an inside leg kick.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Qarni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Al Qarni throws a leg kick but Stewart checks it.
Stewart throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stewart lands a jab-cross combination.
Al Qarni throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart misses with a low kick as Al Qarni jumps back.
Good shot there by Stewart.
Al Qarni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Al Qarni slips the punch.
Al Qarni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stewart misses the body punch
and Al Qarni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Qarni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Stewart needs to keep his hands up - Al Qarni had a free shot at his head there.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Qarni scores with a hook.
Stewart throws a leg kick but Al Qarni sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stewart scores with a hook to the body. Al Qarni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stewart connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Qarni. Al Qarni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stewart misses with a body shot. #T1#
Stewart is looking to slow Al Qarni down with leg kicks.
Stewart's corner calls for a 1-2. Stewart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Qarni tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stewart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stewart moves out of range as Al Qarni strikes.
Al Qarni scores with a sloppy right hand. Stewart should have avoided that one.
Al Qarni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al Qarni misses with a head kick.
Al Qarni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Qarni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Qarni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stewart has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stewart and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left lands for Stewart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni tried to counter with a leg kick but Stewart avoided it.
Al Qarni lands a slapping body shot.
Al Qarni throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Qarni moves away.
Al Qarni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Stewart moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stewart lands with a right hand.
Al Qarni defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Al Qarni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart throws a body punch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni connects with a high kick.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart throws a low kick, looking for Al Qarni's leg but Al Qarni calmly moves out of range.
Stewart with a jab.
Stewart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fahad Al Qarni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart 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 is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Qarni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Al Qarni throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Al Qarni misses with a straight right.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Qarni but Al Qarni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Qarni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stewart looks to land a body kick but Al Qarni moved away.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Qarni misses with a leg kick.
Stewart avoids the body shot from Al Qarni.
Stewart throws a body punch but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
Stewart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Qarni manages to avoid it.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Qarni.
Good leg kick by Al Qarni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stewart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Qarni lands with a nice body kick.
Stewart throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stewart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stewart throws a leg kick but Al Qarni moved away.
Al Qarni connects with a body shot.
Stewart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Qarni is able to avoid easily.
Stewart will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Qarni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Stewart throws a leg kick but Al Qarni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Stewart misses with a right hand
letting Al Qarni counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart throws a series of punches but Al Qarni moves out of range.
Al Qarni slips under a jab from Stewart.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Qarni misses with a looping left.
Stewart replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Al Qarni blocks it well.
Al Qarni slips a jab and a cross from Stewart.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stewart.
Stewart misses with a hook.
Stewart takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Stewart as he connects with a hook.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Qarni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stewart throws a low kick but Al Qarni avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni 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 misses with a hook. Al Qarni ducked under it nicely.
Al Qarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stewart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Qarni momentarily.
Stewart 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.
Al Qarni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Qarni. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Qarni avoids the head kick by Stewart.
Stewart scores with a nice right hand.
Al Qarni blocks a jab.
Stewart connects with the punch.
Stewart throws a low kick, looking for Al Qarni's leg but Al Qarni calmly moves out of range.
Al Qarni tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stewart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Qarni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Qarni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stewart can pounce on him.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Qarni is looking to counter punch.
Stewart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Qarni is able to avoid easily.
Stewart sizes up Al Qarni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stewart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Qarni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Qarni misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Al Qarni.
Stewart scores with a head kick. Al Qarni tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Al Qarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Al Qarni might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stewart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stewart lands a nice hook to Al Qarni's body. Al Qarni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stewart throws a low kick, looking for Al Qarni's leg but Al Qarni calmly moves out of range.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Qarni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Qarni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stewart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Qarni is fending him off so far but Stewart persists. Nope, Al Qarni circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Stewart misses
and Al Qarni finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
It looked like Al Qarni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Al Qarni blocks the leg kick.
Al Qarni throws a push kick but Stewart slaps the foot to one side.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Al Qarni.
Stewart throws the kick towards the body but Al Qarni avoids it.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Qarni delivers a nice body kick.
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!
Al Qarni lands a nice shot that snaps Stewart's head back. #T2#
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stewart tries to move into range but Al Qarni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Qarni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Qarni slips a straight right by Stewart.
Al Qarni throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Stewart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stewart. That's going to slow Al Qarni down.
Stewart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al Qarni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Qarni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stewart feints and then cracks Al Qarni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Qarni down.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
Al Qarni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Qarni swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Al Qarni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Al Qarni.
Stewart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Qarni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stewart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al Qarni just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Qarni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Qarni moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Qarni moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Stewart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Qarni on the side of the head.
Al Qarni tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stewart throws the kick towards the body but Al Qarni avoids it.
Stewart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Don Stewart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stewart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stewart moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni backing away here, and Stewart unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stewart will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Stewart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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 walks forward, straight into a front kick from Al Qarni.
Nice jab there from Al Qarni.
Stewart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stewart jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Al Qarni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from Stewart tenderised Al Qarni's leg. Al Qarni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Al Qarni's shoulder, as Al Qarni tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Qarni.
Al Qarni walks into a left hand.
Al Qarni blocks a leg kick.
Al Qarni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stewart misses with a hook to the body
and Al Qarni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Qarni missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Qarni lands with an overhand left.
Stewart cracks Al Qarni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al Qarni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Al Qarni moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Fahad Al Qarni will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Qarni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stewart throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Qarni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stewart lands with a good body shot.
Stewart scores with a leg kick.
Al Qarni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Al Qarni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Qarni throws a front kick that sends Stewart stumbling back into the cage.
Stewart throws a leg kick
and Al Qarni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Qarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Qarni.
Stewart cracks Al Qarni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Qarni misses with a body shot.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Qarni thuds a left hand into Stewart's body.
Nice cross by Stewart.#T1#
Al Qarni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Qarni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Qarni slips a jab from Stewart.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Qarni misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Al Qarni.
Stewart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Qarni.
Stewart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stewart scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Qarni.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Qarni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Qarni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Al Qarni's shoulder, as Al Qarni tries to avoid the shot.
Al Qarni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Al Qarni does no damage.
Al Qarni throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target. #T2#
Stewart takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Qarni.
A little feinted left hand from Al Qarni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Qarni.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Qarni. That's going to slow Stewart down.
Al Qarni throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.
Al Qarni throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Al Qarni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stewart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Qarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stewart steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Al Qarni gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Qarni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stewart fails with the takedown
and Al Qarni counters with an outside leg kick.
Al Qarni misses the shot to the body.
Stewart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Al Qarni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Qarni scores with a shot to the side of Stewart's head.
A head punch on the inside from Al Qarni fails to land.
Stewart blocks a body shot from Al Qarni.
Al Qarni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Qarni lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Stewart gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Stewart there.
Al Qarni manages to get to full guard.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stewart trying to control but Al Qarni is working from the bottom.
Al Qarni wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Al Qarni can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stewart controls the pace.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Qarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Al Qarni 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.
Al Qarni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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 Fahad Al Qarni.
I think Al Qarni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: OFC 298: Bleeders     
Date:   Jul 14, 2017
#R1#
Haber checks a leg kick.#TD#
Stewart closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Haber to the mat! Haber manages to get full guard.
Stewart advances to half guard.
Stewart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haber is looking to improve his position.
Haber trying to control but Stewart postures up.
Stewart throwing shots but Haber is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Haber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Stewart trying to control the pace. #T1#
Haber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stewart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stewart's back!
Haber lands shots from the back.
Stewart rolls, trying to escape but Haber keeps control of the position.
Haber tries to get the hooks in deep but Stewart pushed the leg off.
Stewart rolls, trying to escape but Haber keeps control of the position.
Haber loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Stewart hold on?
Haber scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Stewart is keeping busy.
Stewart is trying to break free.
Stewart is working hard here to advance position.
Stewart wants to control his opponent's hands but Haber gets his hands free. #T2##SUB2#
Haber seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Stewart's chin but Stewart turns very nicely into Haber's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Stewart.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haber looking to control.
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 is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haber is on top in guard. #REVB#
Haber is stalling in the full guard.
Stewart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewart, not yet. #T3#
Haber trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart managing to control the position.
Haber is stalling in the full guard.
Stewart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stewart 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.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haber sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stewart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stewart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Stewart.
Haber avoids the body shot from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haber.
Haber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stewart.
Haber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haber has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stewart is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Haber checks a low kick from Stewart.
A cross from Stewart lands.
Haber avoids the body shot from Stewart.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haber shoots in but no luck this time.
Haber throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart lands with a kick to the temple. Haber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Uri Haber has been cut.
Haber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Stewart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Stewart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uri Haber's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stewart.
Stewart cracks the inside of Haber's front leg.
Stewart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haber throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Haber catches Stewart right on the button with a cross.
Haber misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haber. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses
and Haber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stewart lands with a nice body punch.
Haber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stewart's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haber checks it well.
Stewart throws a head kick that Haber semi-blocks.
Stewart misses with a low kick.
Haber misses with a body shot.
A jab from Haber misses.
A quick step to the side and Stewart tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart. #T1#
Haber misses the shot to the body.
Haber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
As Haber backs away, Stewart returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Haber gets caught napping as Stewart dives in and scores a takedown. Haber manages to retain guard.
Stewart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stewart landing with the ground and pound.
Stewart won't allow Haber to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haber is on top in guard. #REVB#
Haber trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haber manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Stewart slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haber looking to control. #T2#
Stewart preventing the sweep.
Haber keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart forces his way into half guard.
Haber is holding on to half guard well.
Haber trying to control but Stewart postures up. #T3#
Haber is doing well to control the position and prevent Stewart from advancing to side control.
Haber is looking to improve his position.
Haber wants to get back to full guard but Stewart has mounted him!
Haber wants to control but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart controlling the pace for now.
Haber really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haber takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Haber is trying to escape the mount.
Stewart takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Haber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Haber wants to control but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart controlling the position easily from mount.
Stewart prevents Haber from getting the reversal.
Stewart controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uri Haber's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stewart connects with the punch.#TD2#
Haber feints and as Stewart raises his hands in defense, Haber changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stewart is trying to keep Haber in close.
Haber throws a big right hand that misses.
Haber passes into half guard.
Stewart wants to control but Haber is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Haber is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stewart trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Haber thows a huge punch but Stewart dodges it nicely.
Haber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Haber. #SUB#
Stewart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Haber is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haber lands a nice short elbow.
Haber is nestled in close to Stewart, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stewart moves into full guard.
Stewart trying to control the position.
Stewart looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Haber is stalling in the full guard.
Haber trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haber stopping the sweep attempt from Stewart.
Haber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stewart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haber throws a big elbow that misses.
Haber postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stewart pulls Haber in close to his closed guard and prevents Haber from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stewart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Stewart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haber defends it easily.
Haber postures up in Stewart's guard and throws a big left but Stewart blocks it.
Haber trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uri Haber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haber trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stewart manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Haber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Haber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stewart is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Haber wants to hit a switch here but Stewart passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Haber there!
Stewart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Haber is looking to escape.
Haber tries to reverse the position but Stewart maintains control.
Stewart with the ground and pound from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stewart wants to control the pace but Haber is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Haber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

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

After the fight, Don Stewart was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: OFC 293: Dark Knight     
Date:   Jun 23, 2017
#R1#
Imbula looks to land a left hand but Stewart moved out of range nicely.
Stewart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Imbula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stewart can pounce on him.
Imbula 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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Imbula momentarily.
Stewart misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Imbula releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Imbula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imbula lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Imbula's shoulder, as Imbula tries to avoid the shot.
Imbula looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Imbula throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stewart tries to work over Imbula's front leg with a kick but Imbula checks it.
Imbula let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart throws a poor cross that misses
and Imbula counters with a right hand to the body.
Stewart looks to throw a body kick
and Imbula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart thuds a left hand into Imbula's body.
Imbula bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stewart's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imbula darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Imbula lands with a right hand. #T1#
Imbula misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Stewart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Imbula throws a series of punches but Stewart avoids them all with ease.
Stewart feints and then cracks Imbula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Imbula down.
Imbula comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stewart misses the jab.
Imbula is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stewart rather than just go for the knockout.
Imbula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart misses with a body kick.
Stewart misses with a hook. Imbula ducked under it nicely.
Imbula thuds his right hand into Stewart's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stewart throws a leg kick that is checked
and Imbula counters with a low kick, right behind Stewart 's knee.
Good work by Imbula as he checks the leg kick.
Imbula with a jab.
Stewart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Imbula counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
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 low kick from Stewart misses
and Imbula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stewart lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Imbula has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Imbula and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stewart throws out a loose jab but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart throws a leg kick that is checked
and Imbula counters with a thumping low kick.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart looks to land a combination but Imbula avoids it well.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Imbula makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the liver by Imbula. Beautiful body shot.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
A jab from Stewart finds it's way through Imbula's defenses.
Cheik Imbula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Imbula defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart is looking to chop away at Imbula's legs.
Imbula staying out of range there.
Imbula sizes up Stewart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stewart lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Imbula.
A telegraphed right hand from Imbula misses the target. #T3#
Stewart looks to land a body kick but Imbula moved away.
Imbula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Imbula 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 pâté.
Imbula throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good work by Imbula as he checks the leg kick.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Imbula.
Stewart will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Imbula connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Imbula tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stewart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Imbula.
Imbula connects with a leg kick. Stewart looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Imbula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Imbula was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Imbula tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt - Imbula sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Imbula! But no joy.
Imbula blocks a jab.
Imbula appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stewart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stewart feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Imbulas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Imbula keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
Imbula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stewart. Stewart obviously looking to wear him down.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Imbula's head but Imbula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Imbula on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imbula takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Stewart.
Good leg kick by Stewart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by Stewart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheik Imbula dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stewart wants to land a leg kick but Imbula is out of range.
Imbula wants to counter the offense by Stewart and move into the clinch position.
Stewart cracks Imbula with an open hand slap.
Nice body kick there by Imbula.
Stewart misses with a straight left.
Stewart lands a body shot.
Stewart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Imbula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Imbula lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Imbula throws a body shot but no joy.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Imbula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart is looking to score with low kicks.
Imbula misses with a looping right.
Imbula lands with a hook. Stewart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Imbula scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Stewart is rocked!
Stewart throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Stewart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stewart throws a leg kick that is checked
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.
Stewart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stewart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Imbula scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cheik Imbula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Stewart misses
and Imbula makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stewart really felt that one!
Stewart cracks Imbula with an open hand slap.
Stewart throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stewart throws a push kick but Imbula slaps the foot to one side.
Stewart seems to have got his legs back now.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Imbula.
Imbula misses with a straight left.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Imbula counters with a nice right hand that sends Stewart toppling to the canvas! Stewart scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Imbula finish him?!
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 connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Stewart drives through with a takedown into Imbula's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stewart stopping the sweep attempt from Imbula.#T2#
Imbula is trying to control the position but Stewart postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imbula is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Imbula has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Stewart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Imbula has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stewart has managed to get both his arms back between Imbula's legs - danger averted.
Stewart trying to control but Imbula is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Imbula is on top in guard. #REVB#
Stewart not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Stewart is adopting a defensive guard.
Imbula won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
Imbula trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imbula is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Imbula is now in half guard.
Imbula is looking to take a break and control but Stewart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Imbula is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Stewart is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cheik Imbula!
Our winner, Cheik Imbula, 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: OFC 288: Trees     
Date:   May 31, 2017
#R1#
Stewart catches Muntz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stewart misses with a low kick as Muntz jumps back.
Stewart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thunder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Stewart slips under a jab from Muntz.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stewart misses with a left hand
and Muntz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart lands the left hand.
A low kick from Stewart misses
and Muntz counters with a stiff right hand.
Stewart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stewart scoring well with a low kick there.
Stewart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muntz's sensitive parts.
Muntz blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Stewart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Muntz pushes Stewart off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Stewart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muntz moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Muntz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stewart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Muntz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson Muntz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Muntz misses its intended target.
Stewart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muntz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Muntz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Stewart lands.
Muntz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muntz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
Stewart feints and then cracks Muntz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muntz down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stewart.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart throws a leg kick that misses.
Stewart throws a solid leg kick but Muntz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stewart.#TD#
Stewart closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muntz to the mat! Muntz manages to get full guard.
Stewart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Stewart throws an elbow that misses. Muntz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stewart's guard. Nice move by Muntz!#REVB#
Stewart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Muntz forces his way into half guard.
Muntz is trying to control. Stewart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stewart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Muntz seems content to control.
Stewart trying to hold on to Muntz's head to control him but Muntz postures up.
Muntz slips a nice elbow through Stewart's hands, connecting with Stewart's forehead.
Muntz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Muntz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Stewart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muntz is looking to take a break and control but Stewart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Stewart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Stewart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stewart wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Muntz is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Muntz throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart's shoulder, as Stewart tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart stuns Muntz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Muntz counters with a stiff right hand.
Stewart slips under a jab.
Muntz slips under a jab from Stewart.
Stewart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muntz can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Muntz misses.
Crunch! Stewart slams his shin into Muntz's torso.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Muntz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stewart - the referee stops the clock and Muntz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stewart. Muntz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Muntz circles away easily
letting Muntz counter with a right hand.
Stewart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Stewart lands a jab to the head.
Muntz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stewart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muntz's calf.
Stewart motions for Muntz to come forward. Stewart throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart punishes Muntz's body with a nice straight punch.
Muntz slips a straight right by Stewart.
Muntz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muntz but Muntz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stewart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Muntz moves out of range of the leg kick from Stewart.
Muntz tries a quick counter leg kick but Stewart is wise to it.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Muntz shows good takedown defense.
And Muntz responds with a good body kick, but Stewart manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Muntz.#TD#
Stewart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muntz is looking to regain half guard here but Stewart keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart scores with punches from side control.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Muntz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stewart throwing strikes but Muntz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T3#
You can see the frustration on Stewart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Muntz wants to control for a moment but Stewart uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Muntz prevents Stewart from improving his position.
Muntz 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. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muntz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stewart trying to control but Muntz postures up.
Stewart is looking to improve his position.
Muntz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart dominated that second round.
That's time! Stewart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stewart is defended easily by Muntz.
Stewart tries to score with a low kick but Muntz moves his leg out of the way.
Muntz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stewart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muntz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
Muntz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muntz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stewart is out of range and Muntz settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stewart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Muntz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Muntz sneaks out the side door and pushes Stewart away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Stewart throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Muntz was covering up waiting for the punch and Stewart finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Stewart postures up.
Stewart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muntz is keeping the position for now.
Muntz is trying to control the position but Stewart postures up.
Nelson Muntz has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muntz is on top in guard. #REVB#
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stewart looking to control.
Muntz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stewart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewart, not yet.
Muntz is working Stewart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nelson Muntz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewart, not yet.
Stewart controls Muntz momentarily but Muntz frees himself.
Muntz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3##SUB#
Stewart has his foot on Muntz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muntz works his way back into a safe position though.
Muntz wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stewart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch but Muntz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stewart throws a lazy body kick
and Muntz counters with a good low kick that Stewart was not able to check.
Stewart throws an off balance right hand
and Muntz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stewart connects with a solid leg kick.
Stewart dives in for a single leg takedown but Muntz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Stewart tries to clinch
and Muntz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stewart throws a leg kick but Muntz moved away.
Muntz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muntz.
Stewart scores with a three punch combo!
Muntz jabs Stewart to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Muntz finds it's way round the side to connect with Stewart's head.
Muntz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Muntz connects with an inside leg kick.
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Muntz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stewart has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

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

A less than humble Don Stewart misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: USFC 154     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Edwards blocks the low kick.
Edwards lands a nice hook to Stewart's body. Stewart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart defending well as Edwards loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Edwards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stewart can pounce on him.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Stewart.
Edwards throws a fast counter high kick but Stewart manages to duck under it in time.
Edwards misses with a low kick as Stewart jumps back.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edule Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Stewart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stewart shoots in for a double leg but Edwards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stewart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
Edwards 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 scores with a hook to the body. Edwards takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Stewart blocks the low kick.
Stewart lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Stewart.
Edwards 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.
Edwards keeps Stewart at a distance using the push kick.
Stewart lands a nice shot to the body.
Edule Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards throws a right hand that misses
and Stewart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stewart tries to work over Edwards's front leg with a kick but Edwards checks it.
Edwards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edwards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards misses with the combination.
Stewart looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Stewart appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Stewart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stewart showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart drops an elbow to the side of Edwards's head. #T2#
Edwards controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stewart stalling away here and it's allowed Edwards to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edwards is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Stewart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stewart is looking to sweep but instead, Edwards has passed into half guard.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stewart keeps working. #T3#
Stewart wants to get back to full guard.
Stewart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edwards is working away from the top position though.
Stewart is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Edwards trying to mount his opponent but Stewart defends it. #SUB#
Stewart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edwards pulls his head out easily.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Stewart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stewart gets back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Edwards has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Stewart to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Edwards is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Stewart pulls down on the head and he's put Edwards to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Stewart!
Don 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.

 

Event: USFC 145     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Mac Airt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stewart doesn't seem phased though.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stewart connects with a nice looking jab.
Stewart throws a shot to the body.
Stewart thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mac Airt if he has to take too many more of those.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac Airt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mac Airt lands a glancing blow to the side of Stewart's head.
Mac Airt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Stewart throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
Stewart half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stewart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Stewart connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Stewart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mac Airt doesn't seem phased though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.#T2#
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart staying out of range there.
Stewart jabs Mac Airt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Mac Airt circles away easily
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mac Airt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Stewart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Stewart slips under a jab.
Stewart slips a jab from Mac Airt.
An attempted straight right counter from Stewart misses the target.
A low kick from Stewart misses
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stewart tries to work over Mac Airt's front leg with a kick but Mac Airt checks it.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Mac Airt with a nice cross.
Mac Airt lands a nice looking body shot.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt - Mac Airt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Stewart drives through and clinches with Mac Airt against the cage. #BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Stewart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mac Airt's head backwards.
Stewart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mac Airt to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Stewart dives in and scores a takedown into Mac Airt's guard.#T4#
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!
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet but Stewart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've been hearing that Stewart has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stewart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mac Airt is looking to stand up but Stewart isn't so interested in that idea.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Mac Airt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Stewart.
A leg kick checked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Stewart swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stewart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart fails to land the takedown.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Stewart is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Stewart shoots in but Mac Airt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stewart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mac Airt has time to react.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Stewart misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Stewart throws a leg kick
and Mac Airt counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stewart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stewart.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stewart, as that shot connected.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Stewart avoids it easily.
Stewart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stewart. Stewart obviously looking to wear him down.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stewart blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Stewart misses the target.
Good work by Mac Airt as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Stewart
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart slips under a jab.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Mac Airt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stewart connects with a solid leg kick.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stewart.#TD#
Stewart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mac Airt on his heels. He'll look to pass Mac Airt's guard now, I'm sure.
Stewart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand and escape but Stewart is having none of it. #T3#
Stewart landing some decent shots from guard. #ES2#
Mac Airt 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 is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Stewart.
Stewart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Mac Airt cracks a nice hook into Stewart's ribs.#TD#
Stewart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Mac Airt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stewart is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4##BC2#
Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mac Airt sprawls well. Mac Airt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Mac Airt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mac Airt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mac Airt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stewart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mac Airt.
Stewart misses with a body kick.
Mac Airt lands a slapping body shot.
Stewart wants to land a leg kick but Mac Airt is out of range.
Mac Airt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart misses with a body punch
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Mac Airt lands a big right hand that sends Stewart crashing to the mat! Mac Airt stays standing though and waves Stewart back to his feet!#ROC2#
Stewart is rocked!#T1#
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oh Stewart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stewart lands with a good body shot.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Stewart avoids it easily.
Stewart seems to have got his legs back now.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stewart throws a leg kick that misses.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Stewart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stewart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Stewart.
Mac Airt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stewart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Stewart is predictable there
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stewart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart staying out of range there.#T3#
Stewart tries to land a leg kick but Mac Airt saw it coming and moves away.
Stewart throws a front kick aimed at Mac Airt's knee but Mac Airt avoids it well.
Good work by Mac Airt as he checks the leg kick.
Stewart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
As Mac Airt backs away, Stewart returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Stewart slips the punch.
Stewart delivers a nice body kick.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Stewart is predictable there
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Stewart tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Mac Airt.
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!
Mac Airt scores with a nice right hand.
Stewart gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mac Airt gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Post fight, Cormac Mac Airt took to the microphone: '"With a host, with a valiant band Well did he go into Connacht. Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.

 

Event: USFC 140     
Date:   Feb 26, 2017
#R1#
Zharkov throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Stewart misses the target.
Zharkov throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Stewart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zharkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zharkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Stewart chips away with some ground and pound.
Zharkov controls Stewart momentarily but Stewart frees himself.
Stewart working some strikes from top position.
Stewart distracts Zharkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zharkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Stewart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stewart preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stewart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stewart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Zharkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stewart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stewart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Zharkov is pulling down on Stewart's head to control his posture.
Stewart trying to control but Zharkov is working from the bottom.
Zharkov trying to control the position.
Zharkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart works over Zharkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Stewart advances position into side control!
Stewart looks up at the clock and then as Zharkov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stewart smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stewart scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zharkov to see if he's OK.#ROC#
Zharkov is rocked!
Stewart looks up at the clock and then as Zharkov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stewart smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zharkov is still in real trouble! Can Stewart finish him?
Stewart scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Zharkov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Stewart can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Stewart!
A very excited looking Don 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: USFC 133     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Stewart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stewart lands with a nice body punch.
Stewart connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Angelov has been cut.#TD#
Stewart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Angelov did well to prevent Stewart getting side control.
Stewart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Angelov tries to kick Stewart off but Stewart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Angelov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stewart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Angelov wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Angelov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angelov pushes Stewart off but Stewart dives into side control.
Angelov tries to escape but Stewart is in control.
Angelov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Angelov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stewart scoring with punches from side control.
Stewart lands a few punches from side control.
Stewart scores with punches from side control.
Angelov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Angelov pushes Stewart away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stewart gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Angelov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stewart landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Stewart goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Angelov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stewart but great work by Angelov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angelov tries to stand but Stewart is controlling his head.
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 manages to get back to half guard.
Stewart keeping hold of Angelov's head, controlling as best he can.
Angelov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart trying to control here. #T3#
Stewart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Angelov tries to stand but Stewart is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Stewart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Angelov defends well.
Angelov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stewart is proving hard to escape from.
Stewart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stewart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Angelov wants to stand but Stewart has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Angelov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stewart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Angelov has managed to get both his arms back between Stewart's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Angelov won't allow Stewart to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stewart holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Stewart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Angelov defends well.
Angelov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Angelov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stewart has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Angelov is looking to defend but Stewart has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Angelov! Stewart pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Angelov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Stewart!
Don Stewart decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: USFC 128     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Stewart.
Yip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yip throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yip sizes up Stewart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stewart connects with a body shot.
A big right from Yip misses.
Stewart shoots in but no luck this time.
Stewart takes one to the chin there.
Yip with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stewart to score with a decent uppercut.
Yip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Donk. Yip catches Stewart right on the button with a cross.
Yip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yip lands a slapping body shot.
Yip lands with a nice combination. Stewart backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Yip moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stewart's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yip under the eye.
Yip throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Stewart counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stewart cracks Yip with a big right hand but Yip just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yip parries the strikes from Stewart easily there. Stewart is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yip to escape.
Yip is looking for a sweep.
Yip keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Stewart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Stewart working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stewart wants to control but Yip is keeping him busy.
Stewart lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yip is looking for a sweep.
Stewart wants to control but Yip is keeping him busy.
Yip sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Yip is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Yip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stewart trying to control from half guard but Yip is working away.
Stewart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yip moves into full guard.
Yip keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Yip looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yip wants to control the position but Stewart says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stewart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yip controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Stewart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Yip dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stewart slips a straight right by Yip.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Yip is quick to defend against it.
Yip misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franky Yip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart connects with a leg kick. Yip looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Stewart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Yip manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yip stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stewart.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yip's waist but Yip gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stewart off to one side.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Yip sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yip feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart takes one on the button.
Yip throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stewart throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Yip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yip throws a good cross that connects.
Yip connects with a right hand. Stewart shakes it off.
Yip throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Stewart misses
and Yip counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
Stewart lands with a straight right. Yip didn't see that one coming.
Yip throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Yip misses its intended target.
Yip misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Yip - just one landing.
Yip thuds a left hand into Stewart's body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yip sizes up Stewart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stewart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yip stuns Stewart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yip misses with a two punch combination.
Yip slaps away a takedown attempt from Stewart, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Yip gets the takedown into side control.
Yip working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stewart is not content to let Yip control the position. #T3#
Stewart can't do much from the bottom here.
Yip wants to control but Stewart is keeping him busy.
Yip is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yip working away.
Stewart is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yip works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stewart is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart trying to control but Yip flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Yip.
Stewart is covering up but some of the strikes from Yip are getting through and doing damage.
Yip has the hooks in. Stewart is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Yip gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Yip really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stewart.
Yip connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Stewart to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franky Yip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yip lands with a right hand.
Yip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.
Nice sprawl there from Stewart as Yip shoots in.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stewart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yip looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Stewart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yip.
Yip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but Yip avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yip's sensitive parts.
Yip scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yip misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Yip. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yip takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yip was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Good leg kick by Stewart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yip tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stewart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yip's waist but Yip gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stewart off to one side.
Stewart swats away the attempt to clinch by Yip.
Stewart fails with the takedown
and Yip counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yip scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yip jabs at Stewart's body.
Yip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yip lands a glancing blow to the side of Stewart's head.
Yip throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Stewart decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yip's guard.
Yip trying to control the position here.
Stewart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stewart trying to control but Yip is working from the bottom. #T3#
Yip is trying to hold Stewart in close to prevent damage but Stewart has managed to pass into half guard.
Stewart uses his free foot to push down on Yip's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yip.
Yip sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stewart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stewart lands with a punch from half guard.
Yip is positioning himself well to prevent Stewart advancing to mount. #T4#
Yip is trying to maintain the position but Stewart is very close to passing his half guard.
Franky Yip has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stewart stalling away here and it's allowed Yip to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Franky Yip is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yip controlling the position.
Stewart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Yip has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stewart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stewart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Yip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yip has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Yip!

Franky Yip opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: USFC 124     
Date:   Nov 26, 2016
#R1#
Hanson lands a lovely overhand right.
Stewart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanson's waist but Hanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stewart off to one side.
Stewart defending well as Hanson loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.#TD#
Stewart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hanson's guard.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart stops Hanson from standing up.
Stewart with a nice head shot there.
Stewart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Hanson blocks nicely.
We've been hearing that Stewart has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Hanson blocks nicely.
Hanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanson is retaining full guard.
Stewart is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanson has wrist control.
Hanson is looking to stand up but Stewart isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanson.
Hanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Hanson misses with a hook.
Jonathan Hanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.
Hanson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Stewart. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Hanson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stewart throws a hook but Hanson avoids it easily.
Stewart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanson's head backwards.
Hanson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanson lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Stewart drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Stewart is fighting to break Hanson's control of his arms but Hanson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
Stewart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stewart is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanson has wrist control.#SUB#
Stewart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hanson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hanson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Stewart is looking for a triangle but Hanson pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Stewart wants to sweep but no luck.
Stewart has a closed guard, preventing Hanson from standing up.
Stewart looking for a sweep. Not yet Stewart, not yet.
Hanson is looking to stand up but Stewart won't let him.
Stewart wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Stewart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanson is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Stewart throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hanson uses it to pass to side control.
Stewart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonathan Hanson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hanson throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart slips a jab from Hanson.
Hanson misses with a hook.
Hanson throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.
Stewart shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanson sprawls well. He's pushed Stewart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stewart.
Hanson lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart dips to his left and cracks Hanson with an uppercut!
Stewart moves forwards but Hanson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
The fighters circling - Hanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart needs to keep his hands up - Hanson had a free shot at his head there.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt - Hanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hanson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stewart to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stewart prevents Hanson from getting back to his feet.
Hanson 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.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Stewart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stewart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stewart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stewart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stewart connects with a right hand. Hanson shakes it off.
Hanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stewart in his tracks. #T3#
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Hanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stewart shoots in but Hanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Hanson misses.
Stewart takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stewart throws a leg kick that misses.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Hanson finds it's target.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stewart lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hanson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Hanson as Stewart shoots in.
Stewart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Hanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stewart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanson counters with a straight right hand.
Hanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stewart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stewart lands a nice hook to Hanson's body. Hanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Stewart counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stewart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanson 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.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Hanson is looking to stand up but Stewart isn't so interested in that idea.
Hanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stewart.
Stewart trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stewart looks for the body kick but Hanson saw that one coming.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanson lands with a nice body punch.
Hanson connects with a crisp jab.
Hanson throws an overhand right that lands on Stewart's shoulder, as Stewart tries to avoid the shot.
Stewart feinted with a counter takedown.
Stewart looks for a takedown but Hanson sprawls well.
Hanson stalks Stewart and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stewart's face. Stewart staggers backwards, shaken.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Stewart takes a jab right on the kisser.
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.
Hanson digs a good hook to Stewart's body.
Jonathan Hanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanson misses with an uppercut. Stewart saw that one coming.
Stewart takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanson throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Hanson lands a glancing blow to the side of Stewart's head.
Hanson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stewart walks into a left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hanson 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 misses with a leg kick
and Hanson counters with a nice body shot.
Hanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stewart eats them both and turns towards Hanson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Hanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hanson 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Hanson!

Jonathan Hanson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PF 16 - Stewart vs Terror     
Date:   Oct 15, 2016
#R1#
Stewart fails with the takedown.
Stewart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terror.
Stewart tries a low kick but Terror avoids it.
Stewart throws a leg kick but Terror checks it.
Terror throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart throws a hook but Terror avoids it easily.
Terror was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stewart will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stewart wants to slow Terror down by chopping away at his legs.
Stewart lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Terror.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Terror slips the punch.
Terror takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stewart throws a leg kick which misses Terror's front leg but catches the back leg as Terror tries to avoid it.
Terror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart. #T1#
Terror throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Terror sprawls and moves away.
Terror missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stewart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terror.
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Stewart does it's job there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Terror.
No joy there for Terror, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stewart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stewart lands a slapping body shot.
A left and a right from Terror both land. Nice combination.
Stewart misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart is looking to chop away at Terror's legs.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terror was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Terror releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Terror misses with an uppercut. Stewart saw that one coming.#T2##TD#
Stewart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stewart stopping the sweep attempt from Terror.
Stewart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stewart throwing strikes but missing.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Terror blocks nicely.
Stewart trying to control but Terror is working from the bottom.
Stewart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stewart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terror swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Terror pulls Stewart in close to prevent any damage.
Stewart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Terror's head.
Terror keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Terror pulls Stewart in close to his closed guard and prevents Stewart from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stewart's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stewart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stewart stands up over Terror, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stewart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terror swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
Stewart trying to control but Terror is working from the bottom.
Stewart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stewart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Terror wants to sweep here but Stewart controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Terror bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stewart's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Stewart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Terror.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Terror.
Don Stewart is winning the standup battle so far.
Terror throws a low kick but Stewart moves out of range easily.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch but Terror swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Terror doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dark Terror is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Terror.
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Terror's shoulder, as Terror tries to avoid the shot.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart defending well as Terror loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terror moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stewart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terror can do to turn this around?
Stewart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stewart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Terror swivels and escapes.
Stewart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terror staying out of range there.
Terror looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Terror defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stewart.
Nice body punch from Stewart.
Terror slaps away a takedown attempt from Stewart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stewart.
Stewart is looking to slow Terror down with leg kicks.
Terror connects with a body shot.
Terror scores with a body shot.
Terror cracks a nice hook into Stewart's ribs.
Terror moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Terror ducks down to avoid it.
Terror throws a one two combo. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terror rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stewart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stewart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Terror checks it well.
Terror ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stewart swings for the body but Terror moves out of range.
Terror now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Stewart tenderised Terror's leg. Terror is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stewart throws a leg kick
and Terror counters with a stiff right hand.
Stewart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Terror's sensitive parts. #TD#
Stewart throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Terror tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stewart is in Terror's guard.
Stewart won't allow Terror to get back to his feet.
Stewart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Terror swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Terror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Terror trying to keep a closed guard but Stewart is proving a slippery customer.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Terror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Don Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Terror looking for a sweep. Not yet Terror, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terror is trying to keep Stewart in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stewart goes for a double leg but Terror avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Terror continues to drive forward.
Stewart swings for the body but Terror moves out of range.
Terror with the counter takedown but Stewart avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Terror. No joy for Stewart on that attempt.
Stewart throws a low kick, looking for Terror's leg but Terror calmly moves out of range. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stewart looks to land a right hand but Terror moved out of range.
Terror throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart throws a low kick, looking for Terror's leg but Terror calmly moves out of range.
Terror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Terror.
Stewart tries to counter with a takedown but Terror is quick to defend against it.
Terror takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Terror gets caught napping as Stewart dives in and scores a takedown. Terror manages to retain guard.
Terror has momentary wrist control but Stewart slips an elbow through the middle.
Terror utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been informed that Terror has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Terror is trying to keep Stewart in close.
Stewart cracks Terror with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Don Stewart will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stewart scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Terror works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Terror jabs at Stewart's body.
Stewart throws a chopping leg kick but Terror manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Terror throws a right hand that Stewart ducks under and follows up with a left that Stewart also avoids with ease.
Stewart wants to slow Terror down by chopping away at his legs.
Terror has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stewart.
Stewart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Terror's calf.
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Terror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terror's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terror throws a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stewart.
A leg kick checked by Stewart.
Terror takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
A big left from Terror misses.
Stewart tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart shoots in but no luck this time.
Terror swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Stewart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terror but Terror pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Terror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Terror connects with a nice looking jab.
Stewart looks for a takedown but Terror sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terror scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stewart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Terror.#T2#
Stewart shoots in but Terror avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Terror as he connects with a hook.
Terror stuns Stewart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Terror misses with a straight left.
Stewart lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Terror throws a leg kick but Stewart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stewart drops down looking for a counter takedown but Terror sprawls and moves away.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terror.
Stewart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terror.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Stewart coming out on top.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Terror now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stewart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dark Terror has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Stewart tries for a takedown but Terror circles away easily
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terror misses with a hook.
Terror throws out a leg kick but Stewart moves out of range and Terror only half commits.
Stewart appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stewart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stewart tried to score with a low kick but Terror checks it.
A nice side step and Terror releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Terror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt - Terror sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stewart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Terror checks it well.
Terror swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Terror misses with a double jab.
Terror's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stewart under the eye.
Stewart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Terror fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Terror fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stewart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Terror slips under a jab.
Terror unleashes a big counter combination but Stewart bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Terror circles away easily#KD2#
and Terror counters with a crisp one two that drops Stewart! Terror thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stewart to his feet! Stewart is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Stewart is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terror walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stewart checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oh Stewart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Terror! Stewart is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dark Terror!
Dark Terror 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.

 

Event: PF 12 - Oppelaar va Barkley     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
Stewart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Stewart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stewart wants to control but Blanchard is keeping him busy.
Blanchard tries to improve position but can't.
Blanchard wants to control but Stewart postures up.
Stewart creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blanchard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Blanchard is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Stewart tries for a kimura but Blanchard is defending well.
Blanchard is not content to let Stewart control the position. #SUB#
Stewart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blanchard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stewart's guard! Nice work there by Blanchard! #T1#
Stewart working a defensive guard but Blanchard passes into half guard.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Blanchard is controlling well.
Stewart is refusing to be controlled, as Blanchard sits in half guard.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Blanchard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blanchard is keen to just control but Stewart is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Stewart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Stewart looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Blanchard pushes past his half guard into mount! #T2#
Blanchard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stewart is looking to escape.
Stewart is trying desperately to improve position.
Stewart is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blanchard content just to control the position here.
Stewart wants to hold on but Blanchard pushes him away.#T3#
Stewart is looking to get to half guard.
Stewart sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Blanchard is just content to waste time from the top position. Stewart takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Blanchard is proving a slippery customer.
Blanchard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stewart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blanchard defends well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stewart pulls Blanchard in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Stewart is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Stewart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blanchard trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom. #T5#
Stewart seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stewart dives in and grabs Blanchard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blanchard pushes down on Stewart's head and hops out.
Blanchard looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Blanchard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart feinted with a counter takedown.
Stewart shoots and misses
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanchard misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Stewart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blanchard sprawls well initially but Stewart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Blanchard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stewart is working away from the top position though.
Blanchard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blanchard controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Blanchard is looking to control Stewart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blanchard avoid being mounted?
Blanchard is trying to get back to full guard.
Blanchard tries to kick Stewart off but Stewart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Blanchard is defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Stewart. #SUB#
Stewart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blanchard sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Stewart works his foot free and advances to mount.
Blanchard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stewart lands a couple of good shots and Blanchard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stewart missing with strikes.
Blanchard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stewart.
Stewart loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Blanchard hold on?
Blanchard is keeping busy.
Stewart lands a shot to the body.
Blanchard is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Stewart off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T8#
Stewart loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Blanchard hold on?
Stewart missing with strikes from the back.
Stewart has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Blanchard.
You can see the frustration on Blanchard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanchard keeps trying to improve his position.
Blanchard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stewart.
Blanchard wants to control his opponent's hands but Stewart gets his hands free.
Blanchard tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Stewart tightening his grip on Blanchard, looking for the choke. #T9#
Blanchard tries to break free. #SUB#
Stewart tightening his grip on Blanchard, looking for the choke.
Stewart punishes Blanchard with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanchard is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don 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. This is the final round!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Stewart as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Stewart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blanchard's guard.
Blanchard wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Stewart's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Blanchard wants to stand but Stewart is controlling the position.
Stewart lands a couple of digs.
Blanchard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Don Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stewart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stewart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart pushing down on Blanchard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Blanchard is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Stewart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blanchard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stewart.
Blanchard is trying to control but can't.
Blanchard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stewart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stewart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blanchard controlling the position for now.
Stewart is keen to just control but Blanchard is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stewart scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blanchard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stewart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stewart's back!
Blanchard keeps control of the position easily here as Stewart tries to buck him off.
Stewart trying to control the hands but Blanchard breaks the grip.
Stewart tries to escape but Blanchard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Blanchard misses with punches from the back.
Stewart rolls, trying to escape but Blanchard keeps control of the position.
Stewart rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Stewart wants to control but Blanchard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stewart is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Blanchard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Blanchard is controlling well.
Stewart is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stewart trying to control here.
Stewart is refusing to be controlled, as Blanchard sits in half guard.
Stewart is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stewart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blanchard.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Stewart gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Blanchard manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stewart keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes. #TD#
Stewart manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T5#
Stewart looking to control.
Blanchard is stalling in the full guard.
Stewart trying to control the position. #SUB#
Stewart is looking for a triangle here but Blanchard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stewart sneaks back into half guard.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stewart is refusing to be controlled, as Blanchard sits in half guard.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Blanchard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stewart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stewart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blanchard can do to turn this around?
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Blanchard is proving a slippery customer.
Blanchard trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stewart looking for subs off his back but Blanchard has passed one foot through into half guard. #T7#
Blanchard wants to take a breather but Stewart is having none of it.
Blanchard not doing much here.
Blanchard is trying to control. Stewart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blanchard is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Stewart is trying to get back to full guard.
Stewart keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stewart misses with a left hand
and Blanchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stewart misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Blanchard counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Stewart has his foot on Blanchard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blanchard works his way back into a safe position though.
Blanchard trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart looking to control but Blanchard passes into half guard.
Blanchard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stewart manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9##SUB#
Stewart has his foot on Blanchard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blanchard works his way back into a safe position though.
Blanchard trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart wants to hit a switch here but Blanchard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stewart there!
Stewart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Stewart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blanchard sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tully Blanchard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Don Stewart!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Don Stewart!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Don Stewart!

Don Stewart wins by unanimous decision!

Don Stewart seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PF 9 - Beast vs Walker     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Stewart. That snapped Vieira's head back.
Vieira walks into a left hand.
Stewart scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vieira lands with a cross.
Vieira tries to clinch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Vieira ducks down to avoid it.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vieira as he jumps to the side.
Stewart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Vieira looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stewart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart misses with a straight right.
Donk. Vieira catches Stewart right on the button with a cross.
Stewart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stewart changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stewart throws a jab when Vieira was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vieira stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Stewart lands a lovely overhand right.
Vieira throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart scores with the left hand. Vieira knows he should have avoided that one.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Vieira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vieira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stewart swings for the body but Vieira moves out of range.
Stewart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stewart is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stewart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieira circles away.
Stewart avoids a kick to the body.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Vieira misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieira looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stewart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stewart misses the body punch
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira wants to clinch but Stewart slips to the side#TD#
and Stewart counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vieira!
Vieira is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Stewart tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stewart has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stewart looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vieira is avoiding damage well.
Vieira is not content to let Stewart control the position.
Vieira regains half guard.#T3#
Vieira wants to get back to full guard but Stewart has passed into side control.
Vieira takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vieira is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Stewart is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vieira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vieira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stewart's best efforts.
Stewart tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Vieira is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Vieira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Vieira is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Stewart is looking for a kimura but Vieira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stewart to get the leverage.
Vieira is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Stewart seems to be working for a kimura but Vieira defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Vieira has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Stewart there.
Stewart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vieira!
Stewart working Vieira over with strikes here.
Stewart with good strikes from the mount here!
Vieira is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vieira tries to hold on but Stewart postures up.
Stewart looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vieira working to try and regain half guard.
Stewart is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vieira can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T6#
Stewart breaks from Vieira's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Vieira is rocked!
Stewart lands a big shot there that rocks Vieira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vieira is still in real trouble! Can Stewart finish him?
Stewart raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vieira tries to hold on but Stewart postures up.
Stewart is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Vieira goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Stewart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Don Stewart!
A relieved looking Don Stewart thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PF 7 - Stewart vs Hardy 2     
Date:   Jul 23, 2016
#R1#
Stewart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to avoid it but Stewart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardy to the ground. Hardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Hardy tries to sprawl but Stewart drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stewart. #SUB#
Stewart wants to work for an arm triangle but Hardy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hardy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hardy pushes Stewart off looking to stand but Stewart dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Hardy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stewart keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes. #BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy connects with a body shot.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy 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 walks into a jab.
Hardy stuns Stewart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brian Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hardy stuns Stewart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Hardy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardy.#TD#
Stewart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardy did well to prevent Stewart getting side control.#ES2#
Hardy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stewart keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes. #BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
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 shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stewart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Stewart moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Stewart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Stewart into the ropes.
Stewart dives in and grabs Hardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes down on Stewart's head and hops out.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Stewart throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Stewart throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Hardy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.
Stewart slips a straight right by Hardy.
Hardy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Stewart, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Stewart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardy connects with a body shot that sends Stewart's belly button to the back.
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stewart off to one side.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stewart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hardy 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 pâté.
Stewart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stewart misses with a right hand
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy catches Stewart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stewart tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy scores with a nice head shot.
Hardy slips a jab from Stewart.#T4#
Hardy connects with a crisp jab.
Hardy lands with a straight right. Stewart didn't see that one coming.
Stewart throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Stewart shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stewart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stewart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stewart is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hardy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Stewart needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Hardy slips a straight right by Stewart.#T5#
Stewart misses with a hook.
Hardy with a nice cross.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy misses the jab.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Hardy scores with a one two! Stewart had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stewart throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stewart off to one side.
Stewart shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Stewart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stewart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Hardy throws a series of strikes that have Stewart backpedaling. #T6#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Hardy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stewart tries to move into range but Hardy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardy throws a jab when Stewart was well out of range.
Stewart throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Stewart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Hardy wants to stand but Stewart is controlling the position.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving. #ES2#
Hardy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Stewart is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Stewart. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet. #T7#
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stewart's head backwards.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stewart at a distance.
Hardy lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but Hardy avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardy avoids it really well and circles away.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T8#
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stewart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Stewart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Stewart looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Stewart's head. #T9#
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stewart circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy 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 shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stewart slips a jab from Hardy.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stewart. Stewart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hardy throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stewart.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stewart fails with the takedown.
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Stewart has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stewart there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
Stewart throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
Hardy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range. #TD#
Stewart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hardy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Stewart prevents Hardy from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Stewart.
Hardy tries to escape but Stewart is in control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#ES2#
Hardy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hardy digs a good body shot into Stewart's ribs.
Stewart misses the jab.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stewart throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Stewart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance. #T2#
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart with a poor takedown
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but Hardy avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
Hardy with a nice cross.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Stewart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Stewart shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stewart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.#T3#
Hardy leaves Stewart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brian Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy lands with a hook. Stewart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardy lands a nice hook to Stewart's body. Stewart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stewart shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stewart misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Stewart slips under a jab from Hardy.
Stewart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Stewart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Stewart. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stewart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T5#
Hardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Hardy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stewart closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Stewart pushes Hardy against the ropes but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stewart with a poor takedown
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Hardy.
Stewart takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stewart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.#T6#
Hardy takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Stewart.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Hardy lands.
Stewart slips under a jab from Hardy.
Stewart misses with a hook to the body
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Stewart slips a straight right by Hardy.
Stewart shoots in but Hardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T7#
Donk. Hardy catches Stewart right on the button with a cross.
Hardy misses with a hook.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Stewart moved out of range nicely.
Stewart walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Stewart shoots in.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T8#
Stewart lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Hardy blocks a jab.
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stewart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stewart.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Stewart scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T9#
Hardy pushes Stewart off looking to stand but Stewart dives back in and keeps control.
Stewart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stewart working Hardy over with strikes.
Hardy taking some punishment here, with Stewart in his half guard.
Stewart trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Stewart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hardy is trying to stand back up but Stewart is controlling him
Stewart winds up and cracks Hardy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stewart trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Stewart attempts a counter takedown but Hardy avoids it well and moves away.
Stewart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the ropes. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stewart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stewart somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hardy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stewart circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stewart slips under a jab from Hardy.
Hardy throws a right hand that Stewart ducks under and follows up with a left that Stewart also avoids with ease.
Hardy slips a straight right by Stewart.
Stewart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.#TD#
Stewart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardy did well to prevent Stewart getting side control.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Hardy is trying to stand back up but Stewart is controlling him #SUB#
Stewart is looking for a kimura but Hardy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stewart to get the leverage.
Stewart prevents Hardy from standing back up.
Hardy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stewart scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stewart prevents Hardy from standing back up.
Hardy is staying active underneath Stewart, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Don Stewart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stewart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardy is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Stewart. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Stewart saw that one coming.
Stewart has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Stewart dives in and scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Stewart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##ES2#
Hardy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hardy throws a one two combo. #TD#
Stewart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hardy sprawls well initially but Stewart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though.
Stewart is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stewart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stewart prevents Hardy from standing back up. #SUB#
Hardy is defending against the submission attempts here by Stewart.
Hardy is looking to escape.#T5#
Stewart lands strikes from half guard.
Stewart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hardy is trying to stand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Stewart's head.
Stewart with a poor takedown
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Stewart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T6#
Stewart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the ropes. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Stewart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stewart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Stewart isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Hardy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardy.
Stewart throws an off balance right hand
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Stewart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stewart showed some decent athleticism there.
Hardy tries to kick Stewart off but Stewart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T8##SUB#
Stewart is trying to work for a kimura but Hardy is defending well.
Hardy has hold of Stewart's hands but Stewart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stewart scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hardy tries to kick Stewart off but Stewart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Stewart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardy has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Stewart seems to be working for a kimura but Hardy defends the submission attempt.
Hardy is trying to stand up here but Stewart is controlling him well. #T9#
Stewart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stewart.
Hardy taking some punishment here, with Stewart in his half guard.
Stewart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Stewart is trying to work for a kimura but Hardy is defending well.
Stewart throwing shots but Hardy is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stewart.
Hardy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stewart manages to mount him!
Brian Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Hardy.
I've got Hardy 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Brian Hardy!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Brian Hardy!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Brian Hardy!

Brian Hardy wins by unanimous decision!

Brian Hardy is the new welterweight champion!

 

Event: PF5 - Huia vs Revazshvili     
Date:   Jul 02, 2016
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
We've been told by Hardy's head coaches at LOD: Ground Zero that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stewart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Stewart dives in and scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Stewart postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Stewart won't allow Hardy to get back to his feet.
Stewart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses.
Stewart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
My spies in Thunder MMA inform me that Stewart has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stewart trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hardy wants to stand but Stewart is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stewart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Stewart is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stewart is defended easily by Hardy.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Hardy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stewart doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.
A punch lands to the side of Stewart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Stewart misses.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart misses with an uppercut
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy slips a straight right by Stewart.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Stewart fails to land the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stewart.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Stewart shoots in.
Stewart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stewart throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brian Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Stewart is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Stewart drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hardy defends it well.#T4#
Stewart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Stewart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardy did well to prevent Stewart getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stewart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardy is trying to stand up here but Stewart is controlling him well.
Stewart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stewart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stewart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 prevents Hardy from standing back up.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Hardy is having none of it. #T5#
Hardy is trying to stand.
Stewart stalling.
Hardy is trying to stand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stewart tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardy defends well and Stewart ends up having to push Hardy into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T6#
Stewart has a takedown stuffed.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Hardy.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Hardy tests Stewart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Hardy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardy misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Stewart fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hardy to the ground. Stewart is now in Hardy's 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 trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy wants to stand but Stewart is controlling the position. #T7#
Stewart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stewart connects with a couple of short punches.
Stewart prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Hardy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stewart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stewart prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Stewart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T8#
Stewart works over Hardy with some ground and pound from guard.
Stewart won't allow Hardy to get back to his feet.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Stewart is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stewart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stewart trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Stewart pushes down on Hardy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stewart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Stewart prevents Hardy from standing back up.
Stewart throwing shots but Hardy is blocking nicely. #ES#
Hardy has one foot on Stewart's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stewart throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Stewart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardy counters with a series of strikes. Stewart will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stewart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy cracks Stewart with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hardy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stewart throws a shot to the body.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Hardy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Stewart has a takedown stuffed.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stewart can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
Hardy is looking for a counter combo.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy punishes Stewart's body with a nice straight punch.
Stewart darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Stewart into the ropes.
Stewart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the ropes. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.#T1#
Hardy thuds a left hand into Stewart's body.
Hardy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stewart's head.
Stewart throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stewart thinking.
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Hardy lands with a hook. Stewart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stewart with a poor takedown
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Stewart saw that one coming.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Stewart. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stewart throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Brian Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy throws a big counter combination but Stewart scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hardy slips under a jab.#TD2#
Stewart drives through with a takedown into Hardy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stewart with a nice head shot there.
Stewart postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
Stewart looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hardy wants to get up but he can't break Stewart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB2#
Stewart looking for a guillotine here but Hardy defends easily. #SUB2#
Stewart working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
Hardy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stewart's guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stewart working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily. #SUB2#
Stewart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stewart has a closed guard, preventing Hardy from standing up.
Stewart looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Hardy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stewart's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stewart or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart lands a body shot.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Stewart shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Stewart fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stewart backs up against the ropes. #T6#
Hardy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stewart on the side of the head.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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!
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Stewart misses with a straight right.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Stewart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stewart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T7#
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Stewart dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Stewart throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
Stewart throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardy.
Stewart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stewart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Hardy throws out a powerful jab.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stewart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stewart has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stewart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Stewart throws a poor cross that misses
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stewart fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stewart backs up against the ropes.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Stewart slips under a jab from Hardy.#T9#
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Stewart's head but Stewart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stewart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stewart misses with an uppercut. Hardy saw that one coming.
Stewart shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Hardy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stewart.
Nice jab there from Hardy.
Stewart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardy. That snapped Stewart's head back.
Stewart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stewart throws out the jab. #TD2#
Hardy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Hardy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardy, as that shot connected.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stewart shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stewart throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Stewart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Stewart.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Stewart shakes it off.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stewart has time to react.#T1#
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stewart on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Stewart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Hardy wriggles free and stands up.
Hardy lands with a right hand.
Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Stewart looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hardy digs a good hook to Stewart's body. #T2#
Stewart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Stewart persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy lands with a hook. Stewart tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stewart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stewart fails with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Stewart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart is working Hardy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Stewart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stewart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardy wants to stand up but Stewart is controlling him.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stewart shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
Stewart shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Stewart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy blocks a jab.#T4#
Hardy slips a jab from Stewart.#TD2#
Stewart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hardy on his heels. He'll look to pass Hardy's guard now, I'm sure.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stewart is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Stewart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stewart working some strikes from top position.
Stewart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stewart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Stewart tries to pass. #T5#
Stewart prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Stewart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardy wants to stand up but Stewart is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stewart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy catches Stewart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stewart is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Stewart walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a looping left.
Stewart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T6#
Jab from Hardy.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
Stewart throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Hardy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Stewart fails with the takedown
and Hardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hardy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7##TD2#
Stewart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stewart lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Stewart is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardy defends it well.
Stewart is looking to advance position but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy is trying to stand.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Stewart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardy is just riding it out for now. Stewart eventually gives up the hold.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stewart.
Hardy pushes Stewart off but Stewart dives into side control.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Stewart drags him back down.
Hardy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hardy is pushing Stewart's head away, looking to escape. Stewart manages to hold on to the position though.#T9#
Stewart misses with the ground and pound.
Stewart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hardy some visible discomfort.
Stewart throws an elbow but Hardy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Don Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stewart landing strikes.
Stewart in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stewart working the head and body with strikes.
Stewart looks up at the clock and then as Hardy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stewart smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stewart looks up at the clock and then as Hardy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stewart smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stewart creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#
Hardy is rocked!
Stewart creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oh Hardy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Stewart! That's hurt Hardy! Will he recover? Stewart fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Stewart! Don Stewart retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Don Stewart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PF3 - Varner vs Stewart     
Date:   Jun 04, 2016
#R1#
Varner defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Varner attempts a counter takedown but Stewart avoids it well and moves away.
Stewart slaps away a takedown attempt from Varner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Varner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Stewart counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stewart.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Varner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stewart is looking to work some ground and pound but Varner has wrist control.
Stewart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stewart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Varner's guard.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varner keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varner is trying to stand up here but Stewart is controlling him well.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stewart lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Stewart seems content to control.
Stewart with the ground and pound but Varner uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stewart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stewart lands a couple of elbows.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Varner keeps moving.
Varner wants to stand and escape but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Varner wants to stand but Stewart is controlling the position. #T2#
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses.
Stewart throws a strike but Varner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Varner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Varner from controlling successfully.
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Varner manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Stewart landing some decent shots from guard.
Stewart landing with the ground and pound.
Stewart postures up in Varner's guard and throws a big left but Varner blocks it.
Varner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Varner keeps moving. #T3#
Varner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stewart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stewart working some strikes from top position.
Stewart landing some decent shots from guard.
Stewart connects with a couple of short punches.
Varner wants to stand and escape but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Varner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stewart passes Varner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stewart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Varner is rocked!#SUB2#
Stewart seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Varner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Don Stewart! Don Stewart retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Don Stewart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PF1 - Champions Born     
Date:   Apr 30, 2016
#R1#
Jeeri throws a sloppy head kick and Stewart moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jeeri is defended easily by Stewart.
We've been hearing reports that Stewart has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jeeri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Jeeri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stewart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jeeri.
Stewart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stewart.
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeeri walks into a stiff left hand from Stewart.#TD#
Stewart gets a double leg takedown into Jeeri's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stewart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jeeri has control of Stewart's left arm, preventing Stewart from doing any damage. #T1#
Jeeri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Jeeri is trying to keep Stewart in close.
Jeeri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stewart.
Jeeri looking to control.
Jeeri 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.
Stewart advances to half guard.
Jeeri is not content to let Stewart control the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stewart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jeeri trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stewart manages to pass to mount!
Jeeri working to try and regain half guard.
Stewart controlling from mount.
Stewart misses with a head shot.
Jeeri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Stewart looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stewart wants to control the pace but Jeeri is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Jeeri is looking to improve his position but Stewart isn't that keen on the idea.
Jeeri is squirming around, avoiding Stewart's attempts to control the action.
Jeeri tries to hold on but Stewart postures up.
Stewart lands a nice shot to the head.
Stewart punching from mount but Jeeri doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stewart throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stewart throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stewart working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jeeri is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Jeeri is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jeeri is bucking up trying to escape but Stewart cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stewart landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Jeeri is rocked!
Jeeri working to try and regain half guard.
Jeeri is still in real trouble! Can Stewart finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Stewart moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jeeri has worked his arm free - good work by Jeeri!
Jeeri seems to have recovered his senses.
Stewart working 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.#SUB#
Stewart has hold of Jeeri's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jeeri tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Stewart cranks the arm and Jeeri screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jeeri, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Don Stewart!
Don Stewart is the new welterweight champion!
Don Stewart decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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