PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Airt has chosen Wolf Blood as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stewart
vs
Mac Airt

183 cm
24
187 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

180 cm
28
175 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cormac Mac Airt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Mac Airt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stewart doesn't seem phased though.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Don Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stewart connects with a nice looking jab.
Stewart throws a shot to the body.
Stewart thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mac Airt if he has to take too many more of those.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.
Mac Airt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac Airt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mac Airt lands a glancing blow to the side of Stewart's head.
Mac Airt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stewart.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
Stewart half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stewart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Stewart connects with a high kick.

It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cormac Mac Airt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Stewart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mac Airt doesn't seem phased though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stewart.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart staying out of range there.
Stewart jabs Mac Airt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stewart tries for a takedown but Mac Airt circles away easily
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stewart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mac Airt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Stewart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Stewart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Stewart slips under a jab.
Stewart slips a jab from Mac Airt.
An attempted straight right counter from Stewart misses the target.
A low kick from Stewart misses
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stewart tries to work over Mac Airt's front leg with a kick but Mac Airt checks it.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt with a nice cross.
Mac Airt lands a nice looking body shot.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a takedown attempt - Mac Airt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stewart is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Stewart drives through and clinches with Mac Airt against the cage.

Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Stewart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mac Airt's head backwards.
Stewart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mac Airt to score with a decent uppercut.

Stewart dives in and scores a takedown into Mac Airt's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mac Airt wants to get back to his feet but Stewart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've been hearing that Stewart has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stewart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mac Airt is looking to stand up but Stewart isn't so interested in that idea.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses.

Mac Airt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Stewart.
A leg kick checked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Stewart swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stewart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart fails to land the takedown.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
Stewart is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Stewart shoots in but Mac Airt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stewart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mac Airt has time to react.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Stewart misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart throws a leg kick
and Mac Airt counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stewart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stewart.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stewart, as that shot connected.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Stewart avoids it easily.
Stewart throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stewart. Stewart obviously looking to wear him down.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stewart blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Stewart misses the target.
Good work by Mac Airt as he checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Airt takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Stewart
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart slips under a jab.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Mac Airt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stewart connects with a solid leg kick.
Stewart looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Airt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stewart.

Stewart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mac Airt on his heels. He'll look to pass Mac Airt's guard now, I'm sure.
Stewart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand and escape but Stewart is having none of it.

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

Mac Airt has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stewart has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stewart is looking to take this one to the mat.

Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Stewart.
Stewart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stewart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Mac Airt cracks a nice hook into Stewart's ribs.

Stewart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mac Airt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stewart is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mac Airt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mac Airt sprawls well. Mac Airt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Stewart connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Mac Airt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mac Airt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mac Airt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stewart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mac Airt.
Stewart misses with a body kick.
Mac Airt lands a slapping body shot.
Stewart wants to land a leg kick but Mac Airt is out of range.
Mac Airt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stewart misses with a body punch
and Mac Airt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mac Airt lands a big right hand that sends Stewart crashing to the mat! Mac Airt stays standing though and waves Stewart back to his feet!

Stewart is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oh Stewart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stewart lands with a good body shot.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Stewart avoids it easily.
Stewart seems to have got his legs back now.
Stewart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stewart throws a leg kick that misses.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Stewart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stewart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Don Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Stewart.
Mac Airt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stewart missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stewart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Stewart ducked under it nicely.
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Stewart is predictable there
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stewart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to land a leg kick but Mac Airt saw it coming and moves away.
Stewart throws a front kick aimed at Mac Airt's knee but Mac Airt avoids it well.
Good work by Mac Airt as he checks the leg kick.
Stewart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
As Mac Airt backs away, Stewart returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stewart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Stewart slips the punch.
Stewart delivers a nice body kick.
Stewart throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Stewart is predictable there
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Mac Airt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mac Airt scores with a nice right hand.
Stewart gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mac Airt gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

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