PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Aleksewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pawel Aleksewicz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Aleksewicz
vs
Stewart

178 cm
23
140 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

167 cm
27
140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Aleksewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Stewart !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aleksewicz tries to clinch
and Stewart counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stewart looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aleksewicz tries to clinch
letting Stewart counter with a right hand.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch
and Stewart counters with a series of strikes. Aleksewicz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch there but Stewart circles away.
Aleksewicz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stewart defends well and Aleksewicz ends up having to push Stewart into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aleksewicz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stewart 's efforts to push away.
Aleksewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aleksewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
Aleksewicz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Stewart controls the action.
Aleksewicz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Aleksewicz for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Aleksewicz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aleksewicz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pawel Aleksewicz.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Stewart .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aleksewicz tries to buck Stewart off but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart tries to advance to mount but Aleksewicz instead regains half guard.
Aleksewicz is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksewicz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aleksewicz trying to control here.
Aleksewicz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch up.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt

and Stewart counters with a single leg into guard. Aleksewicz didn't expect that.
Stewart is fighting to break Aleksewicz's control of his arms but Aleksewicz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aleksewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stewart is one step ahead there.
Aleksewicz looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aleksewicz is on top in guard.

Aleksewicz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aleksewicz wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Stewart to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Stewart dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Aleksewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stewart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch

and Stewart decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aleksewicz's guard.
Stewart preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aleksewicz holds on and takes a little breather.
Aleksewicz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stewart trying to control but Aleksewicz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksewicz pulls Stewart in to control the position.
Stewart is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aleksewicz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stewart trying to move into half guard but instead Aleksewicz has managed to sweep!

Aleksewicz tries to stand but Stewart is controlling from the bottom.

Aleksewicz stands and steps away. Stewart gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stewart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stewart counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stewart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aleksewicz moves away.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch but Stewart is having none of it.
Aleksewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stewart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aleksewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aleksewicz is looking to clinch but Stewart is avoiding it.

Aleksewicz pushes Stewart up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aleksewicz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stewart is keeping busy.
Stewart tries to break the clinch but Aleksewicz is controlling the position.

Stewart manages to pull guard.

Aleksewicz stands up from Stewart 's guard - Aleksewicz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch but Stewart moves out of range.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch up but Stewart circles away and keeps his distance.
Aleksewicz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stewart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch up
and Stewart counters with a stiff right hand.
Aleksewicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Stewart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stewart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aleksewicz isn't going anywhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aleksewicz regains half guard there - taking advantage of Stewart 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Aleksewicz tries to clinch but Stewart moves away
letting Stewart counter with a right hand.
Aleksewicz wants to clinch but Stewart slips to the side
and Stewart counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch up

and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aleksewicz is positioning himself well to prevent Stewart advancing to mount.
Aleksewicz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stewart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aleksewicz is adopting a defensive guard.
Stewart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch up but Stewart circles away and keeps his distance.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stewart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martin Stewart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aleksewicz tries to clinch up

and Stewart counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aleksewicz gets full guard.
Aleksewicz is pulling down on Stewart 's head. It's preventing any offense from Stewart , at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksewicz trying to keep a closed guard but Stewart is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aleksewicz seems keen to control Stewart 's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Stewart dives in and scores a takedown into Aleksewicz's guard.
Stewart stopping the sweep attempt from Aleksewicz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stewart trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aleksewicz's guard.
Pawel Aleksewicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Stewart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aleksewicz lands a decent shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Stewart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stewart winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Stewart !
Martin Stewart bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.