Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Steward slips a jab and a cross from Mutou.
Steward looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steward tries a head kick but it misses.
Steward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mutou.
Mutou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steward misses with an uppercut. Mutou saw that one coming.
Steward thuds a left hand into Mutou's body.
Steward takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Mutou instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mutou lands a takedown into guard.
Mutou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou stopping the sweep attempt from Steward.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mutou is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steward works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Steward has Mutou pulled in close to control his posture.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
Mutou is in close to Steward's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Steward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Mutou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mutou working some strikes from top position.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mutou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mutou trying to control but Steward is working from the bottom.
Mutou 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.
Mutou is looking to work some ground and pound but Steward has wrist control.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mutou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steward can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mutou postures up and lands a big shot to Steward's brow.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mutou passes Steward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mutou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mutou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steward is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mutou jumps into side control!
Mutou working the ground and pound from side control.
Steward takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Mutou are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steward is letting Mutou control him for a moment.
Steward is looking to regain half guard here but Mutou keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Steward looks to score with a jab to the body but Mutou is just out of range.
Keiji Mutou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steward swings for the body but Mutou moves out of range.
Steward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutou moves away.
Steward tried to score with a low kick but Mutou checks it.
Steward is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mutou.#CUT#
It looks like Steve Steward has been cut.
Mutou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mutou blocks a jab.#TD#
Mutou scores with a takedown into Steward's guard.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mutou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steward's head.
Mutou showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Mutou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
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.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Steward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Mutou and sends Steward crashing to the mat! Mutou follows him down to the mat - Steward regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mutou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Steward is rocked!
Mutou lands a big elbow - Steward is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Mutou!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Pekka vs Steve
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Knochmal keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steward.
A cross from Knochmal lands.
Knochmal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steward.
Knochmal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steward.
Knochmal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steward circles away quickly and effectively.
Steward changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steward lands a jab to the head.
Steward lands a nice looking kick to the body. Knochmal takes a step back to recover.
Knochmal slips a straight right by Steward.
We've been told by Knochmal's head coaches at Stark Combat Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knochmal.
Steward wants to clinch.
Knochmal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knochmal just misses with a punch to the body.
Steward throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knochmal on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knochmal swats away the attempt to clinch by Steward.
Knochmal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Knochmal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steward can pounce on him.
Steward wants to clinch.
Steward looks to land a right hand but Knochmal moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steward.
Knochmal misses with a body shot
and Steward counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Steward misses the target.
Knochmal throws a hook to the side of Steward's head but Steward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knochmal throws a right hand that misses
and Steward counters with a straight right hand.
Knochmal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knochmal misses the shot to the body.
Steward looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steward turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Knochmal misses
and Steward counters with a nice body shot.
Steward avoids the body shot from Knochmal. #T2#
Knochmal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steward counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steward lands with a nice body punch.
Knochmal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knochmal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steward looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knochmal is looking to wear down Steward with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knochmal throws a body punch but Steward moves out of range.
Steward is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knochmal with a body shot.
Steward throws a lazy right hand but Knochmal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knochmal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steward tries to counter with a clinch but Knochmal shakes him off and moves away.
Knochmal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steward pushes Knochmal away with a front kick.
Knochmal misses with a body shot
and Steward counters with a head kick. That will keep Knochmal thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Knochmal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Steward.
Knochmal swings for the body but Steward moves out of range.
Steward blocks a jab.
Steward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Knochmal jabs Steward right on the nose. Steward blinks but takes it well.
Steward cracks the inside of Knochmal's front leg.
Knochmal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steward at a distance.
Steward fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knochmal.
Knochmal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steward has time to react.
Knochmal throws a lazy right hand but Steward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steward moves out of range of the strikes.
Knochmal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steward momentarily.
Knochmal throws a hook but Steward blocks it.
Steward avoids the body shot from Knochmal.
Knochmal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steward fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steward moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knochmal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steward.
A telegraphed right hand from Knochmal misses the target.
Steward throws a head kick but Knochmal moves out of range. #T4#
Steward throws a combination. Knochmal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Knochmal throws a push kick but Steward slaps the foot to one side.
Knochmal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steward moves away.
Knochmal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steward catches Knochmal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steward avoids the body shot from Knochmal.
Steward lands with an overhand left.
Knochmal misses with a hook to the body
and Steward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knochmal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steward looks to land a right hand but Knochmal moved out of range.
Knochmal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steward moves away.
Steward looks to throw the jab but Knochmal is out of range.
Knochmal is looking to counter punch.
Steward is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knochmal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steward takes a swing at Knochmal's ribcage but misses.
Steward tries to clinch up
and Knochmal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steward thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Steward dominated that round.
That's time! Knochmal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Steward turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steward throws a lazy right hand but Knochmal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knochmal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Knochmal sizes up Steward with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Steward has been cut.
Steward lands a really nice looking cross but Knochmal seems unphased.
Knochmal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knochmal scores with a jab to the body.
Steward is looking to clinch.
Knochmal throws a poor cross that misses
and Steward counters with a two punch combo.
Steward misses with a wild body shot.
Knochmal throws a lazy right hand but Steward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steward feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knochmal's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steward pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knochmal throws out the jab.
Knochmal cracks Steward with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steward tries to clinch but Knochmal moves out of range. #T1#
Knochmal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steward.
Knochmal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steward on the side of the head.
Knochmal slips a straight right by Steward.
Knochmal is looking to counter punch.
Knochmal lands with a shot to the body.
Knochmal looks to score with a jab to the body but Steward is just out of range.
Steward throws a body punch but Knochmal moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Steward.
Steward throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Knochmal misses
and Steward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steward takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knochmal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knochmal throws a hook but Steward avoids it easily.
Knochmal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Knochmal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knochmal misses with a combination
and Steward counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knochmal thinking.
Knochmal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steward counters with a left and a right that stings Knochmal. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steward connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knochmal momentarily.
Knochmal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steward avoids the body shot from Knochmal.
Knochmal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knochmal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Steward has Knochmal up against the cage in a clinch.
Knochmal struggles to land a body shot inside as Steward controls his hands.
Knochmal lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steward.
Knochmal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steward is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Knochmal. #BC#
Knochmal breaks from the clinch.
Knochmal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knochmal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steward.
Knochmal throws a hook to the side of Steward's head but Steward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Knochmal loads up on a big right hand but Steward slips the punch.
Steward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knochmal.
Knochmal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knochmal throws a body punch but Steward moves out of range.
Knochmal cracks a nice hook into Steward's ribs.
Knochmal scores with a hook.
Steward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knochmal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steward misses with a hook. Knochmal ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Knochmal finds it's way through Steward's defenses.
Knochmal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steward.
Steward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knochmal misses with a right hand
and Steward makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Knochmal really felt that one!
Steward misses with a straight left.
It looked like Knochmal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Steward takes a swing at Knochmal's ribcage but misses.
Steward blocks a leg kick.
Steward misses with a hook to the body
and Knochmal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steward connects with a right hand. Knochmal shakes it off.
Steward works Knochmal's body with a nice hook.
Steward looks to land a combination but Knochmal avoids it well.
Knochmal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knochmal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knochmal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knochmal looks to land a left hand but Steward moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steward.
Steward tries to clinch up but Knochmal circles away and keeps his distance.
Knochmal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steve Steward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steve Steward's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Knochmal.
Knochmal looks to score with a jab to the body but Steward is just out of range.
Steward appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knochmal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steward.
Steward feints a counter leg kick.
Knochmal keeps the fight on the outside.
Knochmal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steward counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steward throws an overhand right that lands on Knochmal's shoulder, as Knochmal tries to avoid the shot.
Knochmal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knochmal connects with a looping right hand.
Knochmal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steward manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knochmal, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knochmal throws a body punch but Steward moves out of range.
Knochmal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steward.
Knochmal looks to score with a jab to the body but Steward is just out of range.
Steward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knochmal walks into a stiff left hand from Steward.#T1#
Knochmal misses with a looping left.
Steward lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knochmal takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steward landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steward scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steward struggles to land a body shot inside as Knochmal controls his hands.
Steward lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steward lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Knochmal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steward fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steward tries to close the distance and clinch but Knochmal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steward. That's going to slow Knochmal down.
Steward lands with a straight right. Knochmal didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steward cracks the inside of Knochmal's front leg.
Steve Steward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Steward rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knochmal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steward throws the left hand but Knochmal avoids the punch easily.
Steward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Steward.
Knochmal avoids the body shot from Steward. #CL2#
Knochmal tries to keep at a distance but Steward has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knochmal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steward trying to land knees to the body.
Steward connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knochmal's face.
Steward lands a right hand. #BC#
Knochmal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steward scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Steward. Those never looked like landing.
Steward lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Steward misses with a hook to the body
and Knochmal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knochmal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steward sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Steward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steward ducks right into an uppercut from Knochmal.
Steward moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That kick from Steward tenderised Knochmal's leg. Knochmal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harald Knochmal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knochmal tries to move into range but Steward moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knochmal lands with an uppercut that bounces Steward off the cage and back into range.
Steward throws a body shot but no joy.
Knochmal throws a lazy right hand but Steward sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steward let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knochmal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steward connects with the punch.
Steward throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knochmal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steward looks to land a right hand but Knochmal moved out of range.#T4#
Knochmal takes a swing at Steward's ribcage but misses.
Knochmal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knochmal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steward.
Steward with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knochmal to score with a decent uppercut.
Knochmal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steward.
Steward feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knochmal's calf.
Knochmal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steward connects with a leg kick. Knochmal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knochmal misses with a left hand
and Steward counters with a left to the body.
Steward drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knochmal throws a leg kick but Steward checks it.
Steward gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Knochmal gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Steward is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harald Knochmal!
Harald Knochmal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TGC 81
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Steward throws a low kick but Cobb moves out of range easily.
Cobb lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Steward has been cut.
We've been told by Cobb's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cobb clobbers Steward with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steward fakes the leg kick and cracks Cobb in the body.
Steve Steward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steward takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steward.
Steward changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steward. That's going to slow Cobb down.
Steward throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Steward connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Cobb avoids the head kick by Steward.
Good exchange - Steward coming out on top.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Steward lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steward 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.
Steward throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Steward.
Steward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Steward to counter with a crisp jab.
Steward throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Steward rushes Cobb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steward connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cobb's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Steward utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steward misses with a body punch.
Steward with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Steward uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb avoiding damage as Steward throws knees to the body. #T2#
Steward connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steward jerks Cobb's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Cobb drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Steward goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Steward because Cobb was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Steve Steward!
Steve Steward gave a mention to Thomspon 90% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: NJMMA XS 11
Date: Sep 09, 2018

#R1#
Steward throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Steward tries to counter by clinching up but Curtis breaks away and moves out of range.
Curtis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Curtis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Steward has been cut.
The fighters circling - Steward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steward scoring well with a low kick there.
Steward throws a head kick that misses
and Curtis counters with a three punch combo that has Steward backing up. Steward nods at Curtis to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steward. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Steward moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Steward was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Curtis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steward buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curtis connects with a right hand. Steward shakes it off.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Steward was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Curtis there.
Steward lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steward's head.#ROC2#
Steward is rocked!
Steward throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Steward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steward fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steward seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Curtis misses with a combination
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Steward gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steward lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Steward goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Steward.
Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steward landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steward misses with some punches.
Steward misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.
We've been hearing reports that Steward has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Curtis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steward missing with knees to the body.
Steward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Steward lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Curtis blocking some punches. #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!
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steward or not.
Steward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Steward with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Curtis is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Steward lands a shoulder strike.
Steward working aggressively here.
Steward misses with a knee to the head.
Steward goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Curtis pushes Steward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steward misses with a body punch.
Steward tries to land knees in the clinch but Curtis avoids the damage to the body.
Curtis managing to block the knees to the body from Steward.
Steward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Curtis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.#T3#
Steward misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steward looking to throw knees to the head but Curtis is blocking nicely.
Steward working aggressively here.
Steward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curtis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Curtis.
Steward is breathing heavily.
Curtis lands a nice uppercut.
Curtis misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curtis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Steward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Curtis is defending well for now.
Steward's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
Steve Steward's cut is getting worse.
Steward takes a shot to the head.
Steward tries a knee to the head but Curtis blocks it.
Steward misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steward with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
Curtis digs a right hand underneath Steward's ribcage. Steward let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Curtis works Steward's body with a nice hook.
Curtis closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Steward! Curtis dives in looking to finish! Steward is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Curtis!
In his post fight interview, Frank Curtis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: NJMMA Friday Night Fights 2
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1#
Sapolu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sapolu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sapolu is looking to slow Steward down with leg kicks.
Steward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Mickey Sapolu has been cut.
Sapolu throws the kick towards the body but Steward avoids it.
Sapolu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sapolu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sapolu throws a body punch but Steward moves out of range.
Sapolu throws a poor cross that misses
and Steward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sapolu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Steward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steward lands a nice shot that snaps Sapolu's head back.
Steward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sapolu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sapolu connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Steward has been cut.
Sapolu scores with a push kick.
Steward listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steward connects with a right hand. Sapolu shakes it off.#T1#
Sapolu throws a hook but Steward avoids it easily.
Sapolu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steward.
A counter left hand to the body from Steward misses its target.
Sapolu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sapolu misses with a lunging right hand
and Steward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steward misses with a body shot.
Sapolu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steward waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sapolu.
Steward cracks Sapolu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
That has opened up Mickey Sapolu's cut even more.
Sapolu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Steward lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sapolu doesn't seem phased though.
Sapolu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Sapolu.
Sapolu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sapolu ducks under a wild hook from Steward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sapolu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Sapolu ducks right into an uppercut from Steward.
Steward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sapolu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sapolu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sapolu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steward is able to avoid easily.
Sapolu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sapolu takes a swing at Steward's ribcage but misses.
Sapolu throws a leg kick but Steward sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Steward throws a lazy right hand but Sapolu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steward tries to clinch but Sapolu is having none of it.
Steward scores with the left hand. Sapolu knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Steward clinches up with Sapolu and pushes him back against the cage.
Sapolu tries to throw a body punch but Steward avoids it by throwing Sapolu back against the cage.
Good body shot from Sapolu.
Sapolu tries to work over Steward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steward unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Steward misses with a knee strike.
Sapolu looking to throw knees to the head but Steward is blocking nicely.
Steward tries to stall but Sapolu uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Steward pushes Sapolu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sapolu working Steward over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Sapolu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sapolu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steward manages to avoid it.
Sapolu moves out of range as Steward strikes.
Steward takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Steward throws a big shot that misses.
Steward on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steward takes a swing at Sapolu's ribcage but misses.
Sapolu scores with a head kick.
Sapolu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steward thuds his right hand into Sapolu'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!
Steward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sapolu doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by Steward.
Sapolu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steward just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Sapolu throws a lazy head kick
and Steward makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sapolu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steward is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steward tries to clinch there but Sapolu circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sapolu.
Steward takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steward is breathing heavily.
Sapolu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sapolu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sapolu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sapolu cracks the inside of Steward's front leg.
Sapolu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steward has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steward blocks a low kick nicely.
Steward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sapolu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Steward lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sapolu doesn't seem phased though.
Steward lands with an overhand left.
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 Steve Steward will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Steward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Sapolu clinches with his opponent.
Sapolu with a knee to the head.
Steward misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sapolu tries a body shot but Steward blocks it.
Sapolu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steward backwards.
Steward will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC2#
Sapolu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sapolu fakes the leg kick and cracks Steward in the body.
Steward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steward connects with an inside leg kick.
Steward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sapolu tries to land a body kick
and Steward counters with a nice uppercut.
Steward works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sapolu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steward misses with a wild combination.
Steward takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
Steve Steward's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Steward scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Sapolu. Beautiful body shot.
Sapolu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Steward moves into range and clinches up with Sapolu.
Sapolu can't find room to land a body shot as Steward controls the action.
Knees to the body from Sapolu.
Sapolu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steward tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steward working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Sapolu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Steward.
Sapolu misses with a low kick.
Steward slips under a jab.
Sapolu throws a sloppy head kick
and Steward counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapolu throws a head kick but Steward moves out of range.
Steward cracks Sapolu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steward just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Sapolu lands with a kick to the temple. Steward shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sapolu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sapolu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steward avoids the head kick by Sapolu.
Sapolu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steward lands a glancing blow to the side of Sapolu's head.#CL#
Steward instigates a clinch.
Steward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sapolu backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Sapolu breaks from the clinch.
Steward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steward lands a glancing blow to the side of Sapolu's head.
Steward just misses with a punch to the body.
Sapolu wants to counter with a clinch but Steward pushes him away.
Steward doesn't manage to clinch there - Sapolu circles away. #T3#
Sapolu connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Steward tumbling to the canvas! Sapolu pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Steward was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mickey Sapolu!

Event: NJMMA #52
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Lloyd keeps the fight on the outside.
Steward misses the body punch
enabling Lloyd to counter with a crisp jab.
Steward throws a body shot but no joy.
Lloyd is looking for a counter combo.
Lloyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steward misses with a right hand
and Lloyd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steward thinking.
Jab, jab by Steward - just one landing.
Lloyd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steward walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lloyd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steward.
A swing and a miss from Steward.
Lloyd ducks under a wild hook from Steward.
Steward takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steve Steward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steward throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lloyd to counter with a crisp jab.
Lloyd lands a two punch combo.
Steward misses with a right hand
and Lloyd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Steward swings widly with a right hand
and Lloyd counters with a left to the body.
Steward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lloyd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steward missing with a left hand there. Lloyd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steward lands with a nice body punch.
Lloyd lands a really nice looking cross but Steward seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Steward has been cut.
Lloyd misses with a straight left.
Steward throws a hook but Lloyd blocks it.
Lloyd keeps the fight on the outside.
Steward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lloyd throws out the jab.
Steward's corner calls for a 1-2. Steward obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steward is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lloyd.
Lloyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the body from Steward misses
and Lloyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lloyd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lloyd duly obliges. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steward tests Lloyd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lloyd cracks Steward with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Steward is rocked!
Steward walks straight into a right hand from Lloyd - that's dropped him! Lloyd jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Steward from any more punishment! Steward complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Lloyd!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Frank Lloyd made sure he mentioned Free Bands inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RS 175 Seek and Strike
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Steward just misses with a punch to the body.
Lydon tries to clinch but Steward is having none of it.
Steward wants to clinch.
Lydon throws out a leg kick but Steward moves out of range and Lydon only half commits. #CL2#
Lydon pushes Steward up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lydon as Steward tries to tie him up.
Lydon misses with a body punch.
Steward with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lydon closes the distance and clinches.
Steward with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steward tries to land a knee to the head but Lydon blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steward is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steward looking to throw knees to the head but Lydon is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Lydon breaks from the clinch.
Steward swings for the body but Lydon moves out of range. #CL2#
Lydon rushes Steward and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lydon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Lydon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lydon scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Steward has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Lydon as the two fighters clinch.
Steward is breathing heavily.
Lydon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lydon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lydon misses with the combination. #CL2#
Lydon clinches up with Steward and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lydon.
Lydon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steward throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lydon blocks it with crossed arms.
Lydon misses with a punch to the body.
Lydon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steward will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lydon up against the cage.
Lydon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steward is defending well for now.#BC2#
Lydon breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Steward tries to keep at a distance but Lydon has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Lydon tries a body shot but Steward blocks it.
Steward takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Lydon. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Lydon has Steward up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Steward's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Lydon manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Steward.#CL2#
Lydon has Steward up against the cage in a clinch.
Lydon is working Steward over against the cage.
A short right from Lydon on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lydon.
Lydon is pushing Steward up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Lydon. #BC2#
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lydon has closed the distance and engaged Steward in a clinch. #T3#
Lydon avoiding damage as Steward throws knees to the body.
Lydon prevents a body shot from Steward.
Lydon tries to work over Steward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steward throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lydon blocks it with crossed arms.
Steward can't find room to land a body shot as Lydon controls the action.
Steward misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lydon lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lydon forces Steward back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Lydon. #BC2#
Lydon manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Lydon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steward, pushing him back against the cage.
Lydon throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lydon has Steward up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Lydon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Lydon is looking to clinch but Steward is avoiding it. #CL2#
Lydon pushes Steward up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch.
Steward swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Lydon darts in and clinches Steward up against the cage.
Lydon tries to throw a body punch but Steward avoids it by throwing Lydon back against the cage.
Steward misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lydon breaks from the clinch.
Lydon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steward seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Steward scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Steward has managed to clinch.
Lydon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steward is looking to control Lydon's arms but Lydon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steward has his back to the cage.
Steward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lydon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lydon tries to throw a body punch but Steward avoids it by throwing Lydon back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydon.
Lydon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lydon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lydon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Steward's cut.
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##CL2#
Lydon rushes Steward and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnny Lydon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Steward.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lydon 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.
A left hand lands to the body for Lydon.
Lydon tries to throw a body punch but Steward avoids it by throwing Lydon back against the cage.
Steward takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lydon.
Lydon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lydon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lydon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Lydon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lydon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lydon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steward.
Lydon scores with a hook to the body.
Lydon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lydon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lydon presses Steward against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steward blocks a body shot from Lydon.
Lydon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lydon lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Lydon gets a clinch.
Steward blocks a body shot from Lydon.
Steward stalling in the clinch but Lydon improves position.
Lydon has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Lydon tries a body shot but Steward blocks it. #BC2#
Lydon manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Lydon has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steward moves in looking to clinch but Lydon pushes him off.
Lydon scores with a one two! Steward had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steward takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Lydon clinches.
Lydon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Lydon. #BC2#
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lydon rushes Steward 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.
A short body shot lands from Lydon as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lydon rushes Steward and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##CL2#
Lydon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steward tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Lydon.
Lydon digs a right hand underneath Steward's ribcage. Steward let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steward blocks a body shot from Lydon. #BC2#
Lydon breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Lydon lands a big head kick that sends Steward tumbling to the mat! Lydon takes a step backwards and waves Steward back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Steward is rocked!#CL2#
Lydon takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Steward is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lydon scores with a shot to the side of Steward's head.
Lydon pushes Steward back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lydon works on Steward's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Lydon manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Lydon closes the distance and pushes Steward back into the cage.
Steward looking to throw knees to the head but Lydon is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lydon clinches.
Steward seems to have got his legs back now.
Lydon struggles to land a body shot inside as Steward controls his hands. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Lydon moves into the clinch.
Steward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lydon is leaning against Steward and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3##BC2#
Lydon breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Lydon clinches.
Lydon scores with a shoulder strike.
Lydon tries a body shot but Steward blocks it.
Steward lands with a left to the head.
Lydon tries to work over Steward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Lydon. #BC2#
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lydon has Steward up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lydon. #BC2#
Lydon manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Lydon moves into range and clinches up with Steward.
Lydon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steward's elbow. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steward throws a hook but Lydon avoids it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lydon struggles to land a body shot inside as Steward controls his hands. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Lydon breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Lydon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steward swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Steward gets tackled into the cage by Lydon. Lydon maintains the clinch.
Steward with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Lydon.
Lydon misses with a body punch.
Lydon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steward's elbow.
Steward tries to throw a body punch but Lydon avoids it by throwing Steward back against the cage.
Lydon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steward or not.
Lydon presses Steward against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lydon misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Lydon breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Lydon has managed to clinch.
Steward takes a shot to the head.
Lydon tries to work over Steward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Lydon.
Lydon misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lydon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Steward's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lydon closes the distance and clinches.
Lydon can't find room to land a body shot as Steward controls the action.
Steward manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lydon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steward throws a head punch that misses.
Lydon tries a body shot but Steward blocks it.
Lydon tries to throw a body punch but Steward avoids it by throwing Lydon back against the cage.
Lydon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Lydon has closed the distance and engaged Steward in a clinch.
Steward looking to throw knees to the head but Lydon is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon stalling in the clinch.
Lydon lands a hook that snaps the head of Steward backwards.
Steward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lydon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steward's elbow.
Steward throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Lydon gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lydon manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Steward fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lydon, pushing him back against the cage.
Steward misses with a body punch.
Lydon lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lydon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lydon clinches up with Steward and pushes him back against the cage.
Lydon lands a good knee to the midsection. Steward won't want to take too many of those.
Lydon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lydon works on Steward's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lydon moves into range and clinches up with Steward.
Steward tries to work over Lydon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steward stalling in the clinch but Lydon improves position.
Lydon lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Lydon manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Lydon forces Steward back against the cage and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Lydon.
Steve Steward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lydon taking a breather.#BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Lydon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lydon. #BC2#
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lydon instigates a clinch.
Lydon prevents Steward from breaking the clinch.
Steward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steward tries a body shot but Lydon blocks it.
Lydon is struggling to control the position.
Steward on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lydon takes the fight into the clinch.
Steward is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lydon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Steward throws a punch but it's blocked by Lydon.
Lydon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steward's elbow.
Steward is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lydon lands a shot to the body.
Steward takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lydon lands a body shot.
Lydon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Lydon.
A left hand lands to the body for Lydon. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch.
Johnny Lydon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Steward. Those never looked like landing.
Lydon lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Lydon has closed the distance and engaged Steward in a clinch.
Steward has a couple of punches blocked by Lydon. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lydon forces Steward back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Lydon misses with a body punch. #T4##BC2#
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lydon drives through and clinches with Steward against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lydon.
Lydon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steward or not.
Lydon stalling against the cage.
A short right from Lydon.
Lydon lands a body punch.
Lydon lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Lydon. #BC2#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lydon moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lydon connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Lydon has managed to clinch.
Lydon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steward's elbow. #BC2#
Lydon breaks the clinch.
Johnny Lydon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Lydon has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lydon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lydon 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lydon!
A victorious Johnny Lydon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RS 171 Out Cold
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Destroyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steward has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Destroyer misses with the combination.
Steward tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Destroyer manages to circle out of the way.
Steward misses with the combination. #CL#
Steward gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steward with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pork Destroyer has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steward creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steward tries to work over Destroyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Steward.
Steward trying to land knees to the body.
Steward is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steward manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Steward keeps control of Destroyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steward controlling the action here for a moment.
Steward misses with a knee to the head.
Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but Steward is controlling him.
Destroyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steward landing knees to the head.
Steward misses with a knee strike.
Steward scores with a hook to the body.
Steward tries to land knees in the clinch but Destroyer avoids the damage to the body.
Destroyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steward is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Destroyer is keeping busy.
Steward keeps control of Destroyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Destroyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Steward has double underhooks.
Steward scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steward is working Destroyer over against the cage.
Destroyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Steward has double underhooks.
Destroyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steward lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steward is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Destroyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steward looking to throw knees to the head but Destroyer is blocking nicely.
Destroyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Steward won't allow it.
Steward throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steward lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Destroyer gets underhooks to prevent Steward's takedown attempt. #T3#
Destroyer fails to pull guard.
Steward tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steward wants a takedown but no success here.
Destroyer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Steward.
Destroyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Steward has double underhooks.
Destroyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steward has him pressed against the cage.
Steward throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Destroyer blocks it with crossed arms.
Steward wants to stall.
Steward scores with a shot to the side of Destroyer's head.
Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but Steward has him pressed against the cage.
Steward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steward keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Destroyer's efforts to push away.
Destroyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Destroyer managing to block the knees to the body from Steward.
Destroyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steward tries a knee to the head but Destroyer blocks it.
Steward throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Destroyer blocks it with crossed arms.
Destroyer tries to break the clinch but Steward is controlling the position. #BC2#
Destroyer breaks the clinch.
Steward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Destroyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Destroyer misses.
Steward throws a body shot but no joy.
Destroyer takes a swing at Steward's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steward walks into a left hand.
Destroyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steward.
Steward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steward slips a jab and a cross from Destroyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Steward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pork Destroyer'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#
Steward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destroyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left and a right from Destroyer both land. Nice combination.
Destroyer loads up on a big right hand but Steward slips the punch.
Destroyer walks into a stiff left hand from Steward.
Destroyer throws a sloppy body shot
and Steward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Destroyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Steward.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steward moves away.
Steward tried to counter with a leg kick but Destroyer avoided it.
Destroyer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steward fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steward throws a shot to the body.
Destroyer throws a jab when Steward was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steward takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steward keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steward moves away.#CL#
Steward clinches up against the cage.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Destroyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Destroyer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steward throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Steward.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steward moves away.
Steward misses the shot to the body.
Destroyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steward lands a jab to Destroyer's midsection.
Destroyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Destroyer as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Steward misses with a looping right.
Destroyer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steward misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Destroyer. Beautiful body shot.
Steward lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Steward gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steward landing knees to the body.
Destroyer is breathing heavily.
Destroyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Steward has double underhooks.
Steward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Destroyer can do to turn this around?
Destroyer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steward connects with a nasty looking knee right to Destroyer's face.
Steward softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Destroyer is trying to push Steward away but Steward has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Steward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Destroyer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steve Steward has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steward trying to stall but Destroyer improves his position.
Steward effectively controlling the action here.
Steward has Destroyer pressed against the cage, preventing Destroyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steward can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
Destroyer letting Steward take a breather here.
Steward lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steward trying to land knees to the body.
Steward misses with the head strike.
Steward has Destroyer pressed against the cage, preventing Destroyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Destroyer wants to break free but Steward has control. #BC2#
Destroyer breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Destroyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steward blocks a jab.
A left and a right from Destroyer both land. Nice combination.
Steward misses with a looping right.
Destroyer moves away from the strike by Steward.
Steward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steward swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Steward misses.
Destroyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Steward takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer slips a straight right by Steward.
Steward throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steward throws a poor cross that misses
letting Destroyer counter with a right 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 Steve Steward will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pork Destroyer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Destroyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Steward.
Donk. Steward catches Destroyer right on the button with a cross.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steward.
Steward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steward scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steward is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steward misses with a body shot.
Steward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Destroyer looks to land a combination. Steward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Destroyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Steward.
Steward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Destroyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Destroyer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Destroyer defending well as Steward loads up on a big left hand.
Destroyer takes a swing at Steward's ribcage but misses.
Steward tries to counter by clinching up but Destroyer breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Steward takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destroyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steward.
Destroyer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Destroyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Destroyer dodges the punch combination from Steward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Steward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steward blocks a jab.
A big left from Destroyer misses.
Pork Destroyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Steward pushes Destroyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Steward with a knee to the head.
Steward has Destroyer pressed against the cage, preventing Destroyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steward throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Steward lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Destroyer is trying to pull guard but Steward turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steward is looking to control Destroyer's arms but Destroyer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steward has his back to the cage.
Destroyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Destroyer tries to break the clinch but Steward is controlling the position.
Steward with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steward crunches a lovely knee into Destroyer's ribcage.
Steward lands with a left to the head.
Destroyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steward lands a left hand.
Destroyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Steward.
The referee calls for Steward to work. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Steward fails to land.
Steward swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destroyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steward is looking to control Destroyer's arms but Destroyer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steward has his back to the cage.
Steward will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Destroyer up against the cage.
Steve Steward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Destroyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Destroyer has had enough of the clinch but Steward keeps him there for the moment.
Pork Destroyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Destroyer is trying to force a seperation but Steward has the dominant position.
Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer wants to break free but Steward has control.
Destroyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steward prevents Destroyer from breaking the clinch.
Destroyer can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Destroyer's face as he tries to break the clinch.

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 Steve Steward.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steward, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Steward!
After the big win, Steve Steward made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Power Matrix Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RS 169 No Pain No Gain
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Sapolu tries to clinch up but Steward circles away and keeps his distance.
Steward slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Mickey Sapolu has been cut.
Steward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sapolu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sapolu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steward.
Steward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sapolu's hands.
Steward getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steward thuds his right hand into Sapolu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Sapolu is rocked!
Sapolu bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Steward comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Sapolu falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Sapolu was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Steward!
Steve Steward made sure to mention his sponsor, Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: RS 167 Pure Havoc
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Steward moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Martin Clavaro has been cut.
Steward lands with a good body shot.
Clavaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Clavaro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steward on his heels. He'll look to pass Steward's guard now, I'm sure.
Steward is wriggling around but Clavaro manages to pass to half guard. #REVB##SUB#
Clavaro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steward won't allow Clavaro to pass to mount.
Steward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clavaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Clavaro escapes and gets back to his feet.
Steward with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Clavaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steward digs a good hook to Clavaro's body.
Clavaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steward stuffs the takedown attempt from Clavaro. Clavaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Clavaro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steward lands with a shot to the body.
Steward has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Clavaro is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steward lands a nice hook to Clavaro's body. Clavaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clavaro walks into a jab.#KD2#
Steward feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Clavaro sprawling to the canvas! Clavaro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Steward finish him?! #ROC2#
Clavaro is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steward punishes Clavaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Clavaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clavaro is breathing heavily.
Clavaro bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Steward comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Clavaro falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Clavaro was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Steward!
Steve Steward gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: RS 163 Rising Sun
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Destroyer misses with a combination
and Steward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Destroyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Destroyer keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Destroyer pushes Steward up against the cage in a clinch.
Steward is trying to stall.
Steward scores with a hook to the body.
Steward lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steward trying to control the position but instead, Destroyer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Steward into the cage.
Steward is trying to break free.#T1##BC#
Destroyer breaks the clinch.
Destroyer misses with a hook to the body
and Steward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Destroyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steward.
Steward lands with a good body shot.
Destroyer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Destroyer misses with a looping left.
Destroyer misses with a hook to the body
and Steward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Pork Destroyer has been cut.#CL#
Destroyer darts in and clinches Steward up against the cage.#BC#
Destroyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Destroyer defending well as Steward loads up on a big left hand.
Destroyer ducks right into an uppercut from Steward.
Destroyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steward throws a jab but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Steward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Steward does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Steward stuns Destroyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Destroyer misses with a double jab.
Destroyer 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.
Steward is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steward takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Destroyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Destroyer misses with a head kick.
Destroyer slips a straight right by Steward.
Steward tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Destroyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Destroyer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steward, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Steward.
Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Destroyer breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Destroyer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steward throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Destroyer misses the jab.
Steward throws a jab but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Destroyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steward sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Steward rushes Destroyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steward has Destroyer pressed against the cage.
Steward is trying to maintain a safe position but Destroyer gets an underhook and turns Steward into the cage.
Destroyer is trying to push Steward away but Steward has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steward missing with knees to the body.
Steward misses with a body punch. #T4#
Destroyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steward looking to slow down the pace here.
Steward swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steward trying to stall but Destroyer improves his position.
Steward with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steward.
Destroyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steward has him pressed against the cage.
Steward will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Destroyer up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Steward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pork Destroyer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Destroyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steward is looking to clinch.
A jab from Steward misses.
Destroyer scores with a jab to the head.
Steward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Destroyer.
Destroyer throws an overhand right that lands on Steward's shoulder, as Steward tries to avoid the shot.
Steward is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Destroyer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Steward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steward throws a jab when Destroyer was well out of range.
Destroyer looks to throw the jab but Steward is out of range.
Destroyer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steward sizes up Destroyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steward misses with a takedown attempt - Destroyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steward 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Steward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destroyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Steward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Destroyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Destroyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steward misses with a looping right.#CL#
Destroyer has closed the distance and engaged Steward in a clinch.
Steward throws a knee to the head but misses.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steward keeps control of Destroyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steward lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards.
Steward is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Destroyer is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steward.
Destroyer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steve Steward seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Steward connects with a nasty looking knee right to Destroyer's face. #BC#
Destroyer breaks from the clinch.
Destroyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steward. Steward obviously looking to wear him down.
Steward misses with a wild combination.
Destroyer scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Destroyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steward shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to the liver by Steward. Beautiful body shot.
Destroyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steward circles away quickly and effectively.
Destroyer lunges at Steward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steward's hand.
Pork Destroyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Steward lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steward thuds a left hand into Destroyer's body.#T3#
Steward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Destroyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steward misses with a looping right.
Destroyer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steward manages to circle out of the way.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steward moves away.
Steward is looking for the big counter here.
Steward cracks Destroyer with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Steward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steward 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 Destroyer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Destroyer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steward drops his hands momentarily and Destroyer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Destroyer looks to land a right hand but Steward moved out of range.
Destroyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Destroyer thinks about countering with a head kick.
Steward throws an overhand right that lands on Destroyer's shoulder, as Destroyer tries to avoid the shot.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Steward throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steward throws an overhand right that lands on Destroyer's shoulder, as Destroyer tries to avoid the shot.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steward manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steward. Destroyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destroyer throws a hook but Steward avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer jabs Steward right on the nose. Steward blinks but takes it well.
Steward swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Destroyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Destroyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steward misses with a straight left.
Destroyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steward stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Destroyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steward throws a big shot that misses.
Steward avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Steward lands a head kick. Destroyer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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 Pork Destroyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pork Destroyer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Destroyer scores with a shot to the body.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steward.
Destroyer scores with a hook.
Steward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Destroyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steward takes one to the side of the head.
Destroyer takes a swing at Steward's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steward looks to land a left hand but Destroyer moved out of range nicely.
Steward tries to clinch there but Destroyer circles away.
It looked like Destroyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Destroyer with a hook.
Destroyer connects with the punch.
Destroyer throws a wild body kick that Steward sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer takes a swing at Steward's ribcage but misses.
Steward misses with a left hand
and Destroyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Steward does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Steward avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Steward slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steward takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Destroyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Destroyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steward. Steward obviously looking to wear him down.
Steward misses with a shot to the body
and Destroyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steward moves away.
Steward walks into a straight right hand from Destroyer.
Destroyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Steward on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Destroyer's head coaches at Destroyer MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steward throws a predictable looking body shot
and Destroyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Destroyer digs a good body shot into Steward's ribs.
Pork Destroyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destroyer scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steward at a distance. #T2#
Destroyer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steward stuns Destroyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Destroyer moves into range and clinches up with Steward.#BC#
Destroyer breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steward. Destroyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steward scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Steward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steward tries to move into range but Destroyer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer misses with a straight left.
Steward let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Destroyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steward.
Destroyer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Steward misses the body punch
and Steward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut. Steward saw that one coming.
Destroyer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Destroyer throws a big shot that misses.
Destroyer throws a sloppy body shot
and Steward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Destroyer. Beautiful body shot.
Destroyer misses with a hook. Steward ducked under it nicely.
Steward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
Steward misses with a looping left.
Steward blocks a head kick by Destroyer.
Steward smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Steward misses.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Steward fails with a takedown attempt. #T4##CL#
Destroyer takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steward has Destroyer pressed against the cage, preventing Destroyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Destroyer breaks the clinch.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
Steward fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Destroyer on the side of the head.
A big left from Steward misses.
Steward looks to land a left hand but Destroyer moved out of range nicely.
Destroyer lands a nice shot that snaps Steward's head back.
Destroyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Destroyer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steward thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pork Destroyer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Destroyer 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pork Destroyer!

Event: RS 160 Bone Crushing
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Steward throws a body shot but no joy.
Steward blocks a jab.
Jones dives in and grabs Steward's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steward pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Steve Steward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Steward throws a big shot that misses.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Steward closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Steward stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Steve Steward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Jones.
Steward is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steward is keeping busy.
Steward landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones jumps guard but Steward stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steward - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steward.
Steward lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steward scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jay Jones has been cut.
Jones tries to pull guard but Steward holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones looks winded!
Jones is trying to pull guard but Steward turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Steward is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steward - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steward stalling against the cage.
Jones wants a takedown.
Steward has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Steward pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Steward lands the left hand.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steward tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steward to the ground. Steward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Steward misses the target.
Steward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Steward backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Steward manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Steward closes the distance and clinches.
Steward avoiding damage.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steward avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steward slowing the pace effectively.
Steward connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steward with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Steward breaks from the clinch.
Steve Steward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones. #T3#
Steward misses the jab.#CL#
Steward forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Steward lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Steward lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steward working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steward creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steward lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Steward.
Steward lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steward blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #KD#
Steward drops Jones with a big knee straight up the middle! Jones is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Jones is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Jay Jones's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steward circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jones to the canvas! Jones doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Steward keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Steward!
After the big win, Steve Steward made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Power Matrix Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RS Friday Night Fights XIII
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Sapolu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steward has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sapolu moves in looking to clinch but Steward pushes him off.
Sapolu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steward was well out of range. Poor timing from Sapolu.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sapolu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steward backwards.
Steward has had enough of the clinch but Sapolu keeps him there for the moment.
Sapolu misses with a punch to the body.
Steward lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sapolu tries to work over Steward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sapolu misses with some punches.
Sapolu misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Steward pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapolu 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steward darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sapolu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steward lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Steward finds it's way through Sapolu's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Mickey Sapolu has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steward is looking to clinch but Sapolu is avoiding it. #T1#
Sapolu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sapolu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steward manages to avoid it.
Sapolu closes the distance but Steward moves to the side
and Steward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sapolu misses the body punch
and Steward counters with a straight right hand.
Steward connects with a right hand. Sapolu shakes it off.
Nice uppercut there from Steward.
Sapolu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steward counters with a stiff right hand.
Steward takes a swing at Sapolu's ribcage but misses.
Sapolu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mickey Sapolu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Sapolu.
Sapolu tries to clinch up.#CL#
Sapolu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Sapolu throws a punch but it's blocked by Steward.
Steward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Sapolu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steward's elbow.
Steward working hard to break the clinch.
Sapolu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sapolu lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Steward has been cut.
Steward has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sapolu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steward can turn it around.
Sapolu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steward has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sapolu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steward backwards.
Steward is trying to force a seperation but Sapolu has the dominant position.
Sapolu tries to throw a body punch but Steward avoids it by throwing Sapolu back against the cage.
Sapolu misses with a knee strike.
Sapolu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steward's efforts to push away.
Sapolu lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steward tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Sapolu.
Sapolu connects with a knee to the head. #T3#
Steward prevents a body shot from Sapolu.
Sapolu scores with a hook to the body.
Sapolu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sapolu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sapolu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sapolu tries to work over Steward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steward pushes Sapolu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steward can't find room to land a body shot as Sapolu controls the action.
Steward tries to break free but Sapolu pushes him back against the cage.
Sapolu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steward blocks a body shot from Sapolu.
Steward prevents a body shot from Sapolu.
Sapolu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steward blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Sapolu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sapolu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steward.
Sapolu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sapolu with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sapolu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapolu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sapolu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steward backwards.
Sapolu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sapolu.
Sapolu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sapolu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Steward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sapolu misses with some punches.
Steward has had enough of the clinch but Sapolu keeps him there for the moment.
Sapolu swings wildly with an uppercut but Steward uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Sapolu dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Sapolu tries to clinch but Steward moves away
and Steward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sapolu's hands.
Steward throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sapolu.
Sapolu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Sapolu moves into range and clinches up with Steward.
Sapolu tries to throw a body punch but Steward avoids it by throwing Sapolu back against the cage.
Steward has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sapolu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steward is working for takedown but Sapolu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sapolu has a couple of punches blocked by Steward.
A frustrated look appears on Steward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sapolu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steward misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sapolu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steward lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steward lands with a light punch inside.
Sapolu prevents a body shot from Steward. #T1#
Sapolu connects with a knee to the head.
Steward can't break the clinch.
Sapolu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steward's efforts to push away.
Sapolu gets through Steward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steward tries to pull guard but Sapolu won't allow it.
Mickey Sapolu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Steward.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steward.
Mickey Sapolu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Sapolu manages to break the clinch.
Sapolu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steward misses with a looping left.
As Steward tries to get set, Sapolu tries to push him back and clinch up but Steward manages to avoid the attempt.
Steward throws a body punch but Sapolu moves out of range.
Steve Steward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steward lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Sapolu.
Steward shoots in for a takedown but Sapolu shows good takedown defense.
Steward scores with a jab. Sapolu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steward pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Sapolu tries to clinch there but Steward circles away.
Nice cross by Steward.
Steward chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sapolu can pounce on him.
Sapolu scores with a body shot.
Steward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sapolu moves away.
Steward misses the jab.
Sapolu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steward paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Sapolu has managed to clinch.
Sapolu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sapolu can't find room to land a body shot as Steward controls the action.
Steward stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sapolu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steward backwards.
Sapolu scores with a shot to the side of Steward's head.
Sapolu misses with the head strike.
Sapolu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sapolu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steward's elbow. #T3#
Steward fails to pull guard.
Sapolu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sapolu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steward can do to turn this around?
Steward misses with a punch to the body.
Sapolu scores with a knee to the head.
Steward tries to break free but Sapolu pushes him back against the cage.
Steward lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steward throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sapolu blocks it with crossed arms.
Steward tries to break the clinch but Sapolu is controlling the position.
Steward pushes Sapolu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sapolu lands with a left to the head.
Sapolu struggles to land a body shot inside as Steward controls his hands.
Sapolu working aggressively here.
Sapolu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steward has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sapolu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sapolu misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sapolu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stewards head.
Sapolu tries a knee to the head but Steward blocks it.
Sapolu working aggressively here.
Sapolu lands with a right to the head.
Sapolu gets through Steward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sapolu throws a punch but it's blocked by Steward.
Sapolu throws a punch but it's blocked by Steward.
Steward blocking some punches.
Steward has had enough of the clinch but Sapolu keeps him there for the moment.
Steward tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #KD#
Sapolu drops Steward with a big knee straight up the middle! Steward is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Steward is rocked!#CL#
Steward gets tackled into the cage by Sapolu. Sapolu maintains the clinch.
Steward is still on wobbly legs! Can Sapolu finish him?
Steward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sapolu has him pressed against the cage.
Sapolu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Steward! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sapolu is unloading with more strikes now! Steward drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Sapolu!

Event: RS Friday Fight Night IX
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Altuve slips under a jab from Steward.
Altuve looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Altuve clinches.
Steward goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steward lands an uppercut.
Altuve tries to pull guard but Steward forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Altuve takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steward misses with a punch on the inside.
Steward swings wildly with an uppercut but Altuve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altuve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steward landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altuve trying to control the position but instead, Steward has worked for underhooks and has pushed Altuve into the cage.
Steward misses with some punches.
Altuve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Steward. #T1#
Steward lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steward swings wildly with an uppercut but Altuve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steward pushes Altuve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Steward.
Altuve tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steward just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steward lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
Altuve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steward pushes Altuve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steward lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steward working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Altuve looks winded!
Steward lands a nice shot to the body.
Altuve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steward lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steward.
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!
Steward with a knee to the head. #T2#
Steward throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Altuves head.
Steward is working Altuve over against the cage.
Good body shot from Steward.
Steward lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steward lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steward lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steward lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
Steward lands an uppercut.
Steward softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steward lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steward stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steward.
A right hook to the body lands for Steward.
Steward lands with a left to the head.
Steward gets through Altuve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Steward cracks Altuve with a nice body shot.
Steward is leaning against Altuve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steward digs a right hand into Altuve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Altuve's gas tank.
Steward lands a hook that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
Altuve takes a shot to the head.
Steward scores with a shot to the side of Altuve's head.
Steward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
Steward lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steward is working Altuve over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steward.
Steward throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Altuves head.
Steward scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Steward drops Altuve with a big knee straight up the middle! Altuve is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Altuve is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Marcos Altuve has been cut.#CL#
Steward closes the distance and clinches.
Steward lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Altuve.
Steward pushes Altuve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Steward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
Steward lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Steward.
Steward lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steward lands a right hand that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
Steward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Steward.
Steward lands with a short shot to the head.
Steward lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Steward.
Steward lands a hook that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steward throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Altuves head.
Steward working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Steward.
Altuve is still on wobbly legs! Can Steward finish him?
A knee to the head by Steward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Steward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Altuve's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Steward instigates a clinch.
Altuve seems to have recovered his senses.
Steward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Altuve can do to turn this around?
Altuve has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steward after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steward.
Steward lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steward lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steward has Altuve pressed against the cage, preventing Altuve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steward scores with a shoulder strike.
Steward lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steward lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steward obliges.
Steward throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Altuves head.
Steward lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Altuve or not.
Steward makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Altuve is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steward landing knees to the head.
Steward cracks Altuve with a nice body shot.
A short right from Steward. #T1#
Steward lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steward working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steward lands with a short shot to the head.
Steward lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Altuve to his knees! Steward keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Steward!
After winning the bout, Steve Steward thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RS Friday Fight Night VI
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Steward misses the jab.
McCringleberry misses with a few strikes there.
Steward checks a leg kick nicely.
Steward scores with a jab. McCringleberry acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Steward gets a clinch.
Steward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCringleberry avoids the elbow strike from Steward, against the cage.
Steward misses with an elbow strike.
McCringleberry tries to throw a body punch but Steward avoids it by throwing McCringleberry back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steward just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCringleberry's brow.
McCringleberry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCringleberry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringleberry dodges an elbow strike from Steward.
Steward misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steward misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCringleberry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steward has him pressed against the cage.
McCringleberry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Steward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCringleberry blocks the elbow strike.
McCringleberry blocks an uppercut.
McCringleberry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steward has a couple of punches blocked by McCringleberry.
Steward throws a head punch that misses.
Steward can't find room to land a body shot as McCringleberry controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on McCringleberry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCringleberry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steward looking to throw knees to the head but McCringleberry is blocking nicely.
Steward throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steward lands a body punch.
McCringleberry managing to block the knees to the body from Steward.
Steward tries a body shot but McCringleberry blocks it. #T2#
Steward misses with some punches.
McCringleberry working hard to break the clinch.
McCringleberry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCringleberry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steward misses with an elbow strike.
Steward looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCringleberry looking to slow down the pace here.
Steward putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCringleberry in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCringleberry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCringleberry tries to work over Steward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCringleberry is defending well for now.
Steward throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steward misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Steward misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steward struggles to land a body shot inside as McCringleberry controls his hands.
Steward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCringleberry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steward has him pressed against the cage.
Steward lands with a right to the head.
Steward misses with a punch to the body.
McCringleberry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steward lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steward.
Steward tries to work over McCringleberry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCringleberry avoids the elbow strike from Steward, against the cage.
Steward keeps control of McCringleberry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCringleberry blocks an uppercut.
Steward misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Steward misses with the head strike.
Steward looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Steward.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steward throws an elbow but misses.
Steward unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McCringleberry is trying to push Steward away but Steward has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steward throws a head punch that misses.
McCringleberry blocks an elbow strike from Steward.
Steward prevents McCringleberry from breaking the clinch.
Steward throws an elbow that misses.
Steward swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCringleberry throws a punch but it's blocked by Steward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCringleberry blocking some punches.
McCringleberry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Steward dominated that round.
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#
Steward throws a lazy uppercut
enabling McCringleberry to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Steward has been cut.
McCringleberry throws out a leg kick but Steward moves out of range and McCringleberry only half commits.
Steward is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steward closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCringleberry counters with a two punch combo.
Steward closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Steward closes the distance and clinches.
McCringleberry tries to work over Steward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steward as McCringleberry tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steward throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steward struggles to land a body shot inside as McCringleberry controls his hands.
Steward can't find room to land a body shot as McCringleberry controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steward throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCringleberry avoids a wild elbow strike from Steward.
Steward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steward.
Steward lands an uppercut.
Steward misses with some punches.
Steward throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steward throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCringleberry working hard to break the clinch.
McCringleberry is trying to break the clinch but Steward is controlling him.
Steward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCringleberry tries to break the clinch but Steward is controlling the position.
Steward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steward swings wildly with an uppercut but McCringleberry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steward blocks an uppercut. #T2#
McCringleberry is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steward is keeping busy.
McCringleberry tries to circle away but Steward has him pinned against the cage.
Steward swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Steward.
A bit of stalling here from McCringleberry.
Steward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCringleberry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steward misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steward tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCringleberry avoids the elbow strike from Steward, against the cage.
Steward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCringleberry misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steward.
Steward lands a nice uppercut.
McCringleberry is trying to push Steward away but Steward has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steward swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steward creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steward struggles to land a body shot inside as McCringleberry controls his hands.
Steward softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCringleberry takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steward misses with an elbow strike.
Steward struggles to land a body shot inside as McCringleberry controls his hands.
Steward creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steward as McCringleberry tries to tie him up.
Steward scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
McCringleberry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steward pushes off an throws an elbow but McCringleberry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steward missing with knees to the body.
Steward lands a nice uppercut.
Steward throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steward struggles to land a body shot inside as McCringleberry controls his hands.
McCringleberry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steward has him pressed against the cage.
Steward putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCringleberry in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McCringleberry working hard to break the clinch.
McCringleberry wants to get back to striking at distance but Steward won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steward working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steward prevents McCringleberry from breaking the clinch.
McCringleberry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steward tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Steward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Steward's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McCringleberry avoids the body shot from Steward. #CL2#
Steward closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steward.
Steward lands a knee to the body.
McCringleberry avoids the elbow strike from Steward, against the cage.
Steward gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Hingle McCringleberry has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steward.
Steward landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steward struggles to land a body shot inside as McCringleberry controls his hands.
Steward throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steward lands a knee to the body.
Steward has McCringleberry pressed against the cage, preventing McCringleberry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCringleberry is trying to break the clinch but Steward has him pressed against the cage.
Steward lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McCringleberry blocks an elbow strike from Steward.
Steward scores a nice knee to the body.
McCringleberry blocks an elbow strike.
Steward unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McCringleberry blocks an uppercut.
McCringleberry is trying to break free.
Steward misses with an elbow over the top.
Steward throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steward obliges.
Steward misses with some punches.
McCringleberry tries to break the clinch but Steward is controlling the position.
Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCringleberry dodges an elbow strike from Steward. #T2#
Steward swings wildly with an uppercut but McCringleberry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve Steward seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steward tries to throw a body punch but McCringleberry avoids it by throwing Steward back against the cage.
Steward missing with knees to the body.
Steward scores a nice knee to the body.
McCringleberry blocking some punches.
McCringleberry dodges an elbow strike from Steward.
McCringleberry blocks an elbow strike from Steward.
Steward misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steward lands a shot to the body.
Steward throws a head punch that misses.
Steward throws a punch but it's blocked by McCringleberry.
Steward throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steward swings wildly with an uppercut but McCringleberry uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
McCringleberry takes an elbow to the forehead.
McCringleberry is trying to break free.
Steward tries to throw a body punch but McCringleberry avoids it by throwing Steward back against the cage.
McCringleberry wants to break free but Steward has control.
Steward throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steve Steward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCringleberry tries a body shot but Steward blocks it.
McCringleberry is trying to break the clinch but Steward is controlling him.
Steward blocks a body shot from McCringleberry.
McCringleberry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hingle McCringleberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCringleberry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCringleberry can't break the clinch.
Steward landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on McCringleberry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steward lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCringleberry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steward has him pressed against the cage.
McCringleberry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Steward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steward 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Steward!
Steve Steward seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RS Friday Night Fights III
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Lydon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steward moves away.
Lydon lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Steward has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lydon is trying to maintain a safe position but Steward gets an underhook and turns Lydon into the cage.
Lydon is trying to break the clinch but Steward is controlling him.
Lydon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lydon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steward lands a good knee to the midsection. Lydon won't want to take too many of those.
Lydon wants to get back to striking at distance but Steward won't allow it.
Steward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lydon backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steward.
Steward with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steward misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lydon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steward landing knees to the body.
Steward keeps control of Lydon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steward lands a knee to the body.
Lydon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steward has him pressed against the cage.
Lydon blocking some punches.
Steward lands a good knee to the midsection. Lydon won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Lydon is trying to push Steward away but Steward has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lydon can't break the clinch.
Steward is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lydon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steward stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lydon tries to work over Steward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steward lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steward.
Steward swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lydon tries to stall but Steward uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lydon wants to get back to striking at distance but Steward won't allow it.
Lydon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lydon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lydon looking to stall.
Steward looking to throw knees to the head but Lydon is blocking nicely. #T2#
Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steward putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lydon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Steward.
Steward keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lydon's efforts to push away.
Steward scores a nice knee to the body.
Steward scores a nice knee to the body.
Steward with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lydon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lydon blocks an uppercut.
Lydon trying to stall but Steward improves his position.
Steward tries to land a knee to the head but Lydon blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lydon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steward obliges.
Steward lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steward misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Steward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lydon backwards.
Lydon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lydon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steward is keeping busy.
Steward misses with the head strike.
Steward misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steward misses with a punch on the inside.
Lydon tries a body shot but Steward blocks it.
Lydon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lydon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steward has him pressed against the cage.
Steward swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lydon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steward blocking some punches.
Steward working Lydon over with knees to the body.
Steward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Steward.
Lydon is trying to stall. #T4#
Steward misses with a knee strike.
Lydon misses with the head strike.
Steward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steward with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steward displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lydon up against the cage.
Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lydon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lydon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steward throws a punch but it's blocked by Lydon.
A knee to the head by Steward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Steward.
Steward lands a nice knee to the body.
Steward lands a knee to the head.
Steward lands a good knee to the midsection. Lydon won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Steward dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lydon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lydon throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Steward counters by moving into the clinch.
Steward misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steward is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lydon is trying to stall.
Lydon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steward keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lydon's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Steward fails to land.
Lydon being controlled against the cage.
Steward landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon looking to stall.
Steward with a knee to the head.
Lydon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steward's elbow. #T1#
Steward misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steward.
Steward lands a knee to the head.
Steward working Lydon over with knees to the body.
Lydon is looking to control Steward's arms but Steward gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lydon has his back to the cage.
Steward stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steward looking to throw knees to the head but Lydon is blocking nicely.
Steward lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydon.
Lydon misses with a body punch.
Lydon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steward landing knees to the head.
Lydon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steward is trying to maintain a safe position but Lydon gets an underhook and turns Steward into the cage.
Steward misses with some punches. #T2#
Lydon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lydon is trying to break the clinch but Steward has him pressed against the cage.
Steward scores with a shot to the side of Lydon's head.
Steve Steward seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lydon tries to stall but Steward uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steward connects with a knee to the head.
Steward swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steward misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lydon.
Lydon tries to break free but Steward pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Steward.
Steward throws a head punch that misses.
Lydon wants to break free but Steward has control.
Steward tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steward is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lydon is looking to break free of the clinch but Steward has double underhooks. #T3#
Steward is trying to maintain a safe position but Lydon gets an underhook and turns Steward into the cage.
Steward utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steward - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Lydon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lydon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lydon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lydon working hard to break the clinch.
Steward misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steward tries to land knees in the clinch but Lydon avoids the damage to the body.
Lydon taking a breather.
Lydon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lydon is trying to break the clinch but Steward has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Steward.
Steward is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Steward throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lydon blocks it with crossed arms.
Steward connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lydon's face.
Lydon avoiding damage as Steward throws knees to the body.
Lydon tries to break the clinch but Steward is controlling the position.
Lydon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lydon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steward is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steward looking to stall.
Steward misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steward throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lydon blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steward as Lydon tries to tie him up.
Steward keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lydon's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Steward 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Steward clinches up against the cage.
Steward trying to stall but Lydon improves his position.
Lydon takes a shot to the head.
Steward keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lydon's efforts to push away.
Steward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lydon blocking some punches. #BC#
Lydon manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Lydon misses.
Lydon throws a series of punches but Steward moves out of range.
Steward wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lydon taking a breather. #T1#
Steward has a couple of punches blocked by Lydon.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steward softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steward.
Steward landing knees to the head.
Steward misses with a punch on the inside.
Steward missing with knees to the body.
Steward has a couple of punches blocked by Lydon.
Steward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lydon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steward swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lydon stalling in the clinch but Steward improves position.
Steward misses with a punch on the inside.
Lydon being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydon. #T2##BC#
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lydon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lydon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lydon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steward on the side of the head. #CL2#
Steward has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lydon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lydon tries to circle away but Steward has him pinned against the cage.
Lydon trying to control the position but instead, Steward has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lydon into the cage.
Steward throws a punch but it's blocked by Lydon.
Steward misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steward lands a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steward as Lydon tries to tie him up.
Steward landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3#
Lydon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lydon is defending well for now.
Steward tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lydon avoids it.
Steward misses with a punch on the inside.
Steward landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Come on Steward - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lydon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steward is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steward landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steward lands a knee to the head.
Lydon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steward being controlled against the cage.
Steward using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lydon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Steward throws a head punch that misses.
Lydon looking to stall.
Lydon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steward misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steward is trying to maintain a safe position but Lydon gets an underhook and turns Steward into the cage.
Lydon avoiding damage as Steward throws knees to the body.
Steward unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steward creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steward working Lydon over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lydon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnny Lydon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Steward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steward scores with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Steward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steward 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Steward!
A victorious Steve Steward thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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