PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jessie Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jessie Elliot had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Elliot
vs
Stewart

178 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
145 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jessie Elliot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stewart takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Elliot misses.
Elliot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elliot throws a series of punches but Stewart avoids them all with ease.
Elliot pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stewart back to the cage. Elliot follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Elliot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Elliot cracks a nice hook into Stewart's ribs.
Stewart tries to score a power double leg takedown but Elliot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stewart somewhat.
Elliot misses with a double jab.
Elliot looks to land a combination but Stewart avoids it well.
Elliot misses with a double jab

and Stewart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elliot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stewart's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot is looking to stand up but Stewart won't let him.
Stewart looking to control.
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elliot manages to get himself to full guard.
Elliot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stewart manages to get himself to full guard.

Elliot gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stewart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elliot sprawls well. Elliot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Jessie Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stewart.
Stewart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elliot tries to avoid it but Stewart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elliot to the ground. Elliot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jessie Elliot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt - Elliot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stewart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Elliot throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stewart has a takedown stuffed.
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Elliot.
Stewart keeps the fight on the outside.
Stewart fails to land the takedown.
Stewart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elliot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stewart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Elliot is looking to wear down Stewart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elliot throws a combination. Stewart tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Elliot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stewart in his tracks.
Elliot connects with a right hand. Stewart shakes it off.
Elliot misses with a combination

and Stewart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.
Elliot wants to stand up but Stewart is controlling him.

Stewart decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliot is looking to clinch.
Elliot throws a series of punches but Stewart avoids them all with ease.
Elliot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jessie Elliot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stewart tries to clinch but Elliot moves out of range.
Stewart tries to clinch up.
Stewart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elliot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Elliot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stewart in his tracks.
Stewart fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jessie Elliot 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.

Elliot jabs at Stewart's body.
Elliot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elliot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Elliot moves out of range as Stewart strikes.
Elliot throws a left and a right that both miss

and Stewart moves into the clinch.
Stewart is trying to drag Elliot to the mat but Elliot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Elliot is trying to break the clinch but Stewart has him pressed against the cage.
Stewart is trying to pull guard but Elliot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Stewart has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Elliot uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elliot stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Elliot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stewart, pushing him back against the cage.
Elliot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elliot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Elliot's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Stewart manages to break the clinch.
Elliot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elliot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stewart tries to clinch but Elliot moves away
and Elliot counters with a left and a right that stings Stewart.
Elliot scores with a jab. Stewart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stewart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elliot misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot misses with a double jab.
Elliot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elliot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jessie Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stewart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart tries to pull guard but Elliot won't allow it.
Elliot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stewart has him pressed against the cage.
Stewart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Elliot after a bit of a struggle.
Stewart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Elliot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stewart tries to land knees in the clinch but Elliot avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stewart manages to break the clinch.
Stewart shoots for a double leg takedown but Elliot sprawls well. He's pushed Stewart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elliot throws a nice looking combination but Stewart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stewart doesn't manage to clinch there - Elliot circles away.
Elliot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Elliot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elliot misses with a wild combination.
Elliot misses with a body punch

and Stewart counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stewart.
Stewart is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stewart drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Elliot manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stewart has Elliot in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Elliot gets to his feet - Stewart follows without any prompting.
Elliot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Elliot does no damage.

Stewart moves into the clinch.

Stewart pulls Elliot into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart looking to control.
Elliot would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stewart is trying to keep Elliot in close.
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 Jessie Elliot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Elliot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stewart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elliot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stewart in his tracks.
Elliot tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Stewart counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Elliot doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Elliot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Elliot looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Stewart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Elliot trying to control the position here.

We're going to have a standup here because Jessie Elliot wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Elliot fails to land with a series of punches.
Stewart closes the distance but Elliot moves to the side
and Elliot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot moves out of range of the body kick.
Stewart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart throws a nice head kick!
Jessie Elliot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Elliot counters with a three punch combo that has Stewart backing up. Stewart nods at Elliot to acknowledge the strikes.
Jessie Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stewart.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stewart throws a combination that misses
and Elliot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elliot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elliot misses with a two punch combination.
Stewart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Elliot counter with a right hand.

Oooooh!!! Elliot has knocked Stewart down with a huge combo! Elliot steps away and waves a wobbly Stewart back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Stewart is rocked!

It looks like Paul Stewart has been cut.
Elliot misses with a two punch combination.
Stewart is still on wobbly legs! Can Elliot finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot tries to clinch up.
Elliot connects with a combination that backs up Stewart into the cage. Elliot lands a flurry of punches that gets past Stewart's guard. Stewart is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Elliot bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jessie Elliot!