PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haddith Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by National Anthem of Hawaii . Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jackson
vs
Stewart

193 cm
22
204 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haddith Stewart!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.

It looks like Haddith Stewart has been cut.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Stewart or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.

Jackson tries to sprawl but Stewart drives through with a takedown into half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stewart lands a nice short elbow.
Stewart is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Stewart has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stewart thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Stewart looking to secure an arm triangle but Jackson defends it well.
Stewart landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stewart wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stewart.
Stewart landing shots from mount.

Stewart goes for an armbar but Jackson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jackson.

Stewart manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jab by Jackson.
Stewart checks the leg kick.
Anthony Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stewart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anthony Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stewart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stewart moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson jabs Stewart to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Stewart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Stewart avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Stewart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haddith Stewart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haddith Stewart's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Stewart slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stewart shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Stewart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Stewart counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson regains half guard, as Stewart was trying to land strikes.
Stewart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stewart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stewart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

Stewart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Stewart is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stewart postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jackson to stand up.
Anthony Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Stewart's ribs.
Stewart blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Stewart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Stewart takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick

and Stewart counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stewart is looking for a kimura here.
Stewart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Stewart looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haddith Stewart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Haddith Stewart's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Stewart dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Stewart's head and hops out.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Stewart counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Haddith Stewart has got the better of the ground game so far.

Stewart gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson is looking to wear down Stewart with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Stewart counters by clinching up.

Stewart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Stewart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson leaves Stewart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick

and Stewart counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stewart stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson misses with a body punch

and Stewart counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
Stewart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stewart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stewart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stewart throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.

Stewart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stewart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stewart.

Stewart drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Stewart off! Stewart jumps back into Jackson's guard.

Stewart postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stewart, into his guard.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Stewart has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Stewart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Stewart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stewart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anthony Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson striking off his back but it's not causing Stewart any problems.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haddith 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haddith Stewart!