PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Celly cel - Its Goin Down Tonight . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jordon
vs
Stewart

174 cm
35
190 lbs
20 - 13 - 2

183 cm
28
193 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Dan Jordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon misses with a head kick.
Jordon throws a body kick that misses.
Jordon walks into a straight right hand from Stewart.

It looks like Dan Jordon has been cut.
Jordon throws a nice inside leg kick.

Stewart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jordon did well to prevent Stewart getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordon keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jordon actively working from the bottom here.

Stewart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jordon has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.

Stewart seems to be working for a kimura but Jordon defends the submission attempt.

Jordon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jordon is defending against the submission attempts here by Stewart.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart working Jordon over with strikes.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jordon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jordon.
Stewart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stewart scoring with some ground and pound.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.

Jordon is looking for a triangle here but Stewart uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stewart has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rift Fighting Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jordon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jordon is thwarting Stewart's attempts to control the position.

Jordon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stewart is just riding it out for now. Jordon eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon thows a huge punch but Stewart dodges it nicely.
Stewart is controlling Jordon's trapped leg to prevent Jordon from advancing to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart is looking to improve his position.
Jordon trying to control from Stewart's half guard. Stewart has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jordon.
Jordon passes Stewart's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stewart is pressing down on Jordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stewart trying to keep a closed guard but Jordon is proving a slippery customer.
Jordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stewart trying to control the position here.
Jordon advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jordon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Jordon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stewart, who protects the arm well.
Stewart tries to improve position but can't.

Jordon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stewart has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Stewart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Jordon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Stewart moves into the clinch.

Stewart has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jordon is trying to keep an underhook but Stewart manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Jordon is defending well.
Jordon is looking to control Stewart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jordon avoid being mounted?
Jordon tries to get to full guard but Stewart has control of the leg.
Jordon is refusing to be controlled, as Stewart sits in half guard.
Stewart blocks the strikes from Jordon.
Jordon wants to get back to full guard.
Stewart wants to pass to mount but Jordon is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stewart connects with a nice short shot to Jordon's temple.
Jordon is looking to control Stewart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jordon avoid being mounted?
Stewart slips a nice elbow through Jordon's hands, connecting with Jordon's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon moves into full guard.
Stewart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Jordon is looking for a triangle but Stewart pushes his legs off easily.

Jordon working for a triangle but Stewart defends it easily.

Stewart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stewart landing with the ground and pound.
Stewart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stewart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Jordon working for a triangle but Stewart defends it easily.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Jordon keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon trying to control the position.
Jordon keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stewart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donald Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stewart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jordon's head.
Stewart advances position into side control!
Jordon is looking to regain half guard here but Stewart keeps moving and retains side control.
Jordon regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stewart is trying to work for a kimura but Jordon is defending well.
Stewart scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jordon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stewart scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jordon is trying to get back to full guard.

Stewart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stewart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jordon wants to improve his position but Stewart is controlling well.

Jordon actively working from the bottom here.
Jordon wants to get back to full guard but Stewart has mounted him!
Jordon is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart unloading with bombs!
Jordon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jordon is looking to improve his position.
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Jordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordon wants to get back to full guard.

Jordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Stewart slips a nice elbow through Jordon's hands, connecting with Jordon's forehead.

Jordon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stewart pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Stewart seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jordon with the active half guard here but Stewart passes nicely into side control.
Stewart trying to control the position but Jordon is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Jordon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Stewart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jordon's guard.

Stewart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jordon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stewart has managed to get both his arms back between Jordon's legs - danger averted.
Stewart is in close to Jordon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stewart trying to control but Jordon is working from the bottom.

Jordon looking for a guillotine here but Stewart defends easily.
Stewart landing some decent shots from guard.
Stewart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stewart pushing down on Jordon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stewart seems to be working for a kimura but Jordon defends the submission attempt.
Stewart is pressing down on Jordon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jordon is holding on for now.
Jordon gets back to full guard.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Jordon keeps moving.

Stewart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jordon looking for a guillotine here but Stewart defends easily.

Jordon working for a triangle but Stewart defends it easily.
Stewart is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart landing some decent shots from guard.

Jordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stewart defends well.
Donald Stewart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jordon is trying to keep Stewart in close.
Stewart trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordon keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stewart's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Donald Stewart.
Jordon fakes the leg kick and cracks Stewart in the body.
Jordon staying out of range there.
Jordon throws a head kick that misses.

Stewart clinches with his opponent.
Jordon tries to land a knee to the head but Stewart blocks with his arms.
Dan Jordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Stewart is trying to trip Jordon. He has hold of a leg but Jordon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stewart persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stewart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stewart sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Jordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stewart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart is stalling in the full guard.
Jordon keeping moving, preventing Stewart from controlling successfully.

Jordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stewart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stewart is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart passes Jordon's left leg - he's now in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Stewart!
Donald Stewart very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.