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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stewart might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Celly cel - Its Goin Down Tonight . The crowd seem to be enjoying Bennett's choice of entrance music: Illusions. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Stewart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bennett. That snapped Stewart's head back.
Stewart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stewart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bennett on the side of the head.
Bennett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stewart.
Bennett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stewart shoots in but no luck this time.
Bennett scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Bennett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Bennett throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Stewart throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a looping right.
Bennett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stewart at a distance.
Bennett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stewart drops his hands momentarily and Bennett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stewart catches Bennett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bennett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stewart looks to land a left hand but Bennett moved out of range nicely.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
Bennett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett stuns Stewart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Donald Stewart has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennett blocks a jab.
Bennett lands with a straight right. Stewart didn't see that one coming.
Stewart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Bennett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bennett takes a little break here. Stewart wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Stewart taking a bit of punishment here - Bennett scoring with strikes.
Stewart tries to improve position but can't.
Bennett taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to control but Stewart is keeping him busy.
Bennett controlling the position from side mount.
Bennett trying to control the position but Stewart is working away.
Stewart is looking for a sweep.
Stewart parries the strikes from Bennett easily there. Bennett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stewart to escape.
Stewart takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bennett takes a little break here. Stewart wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
It looks like Bennett might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is not content to let Bennett control the position.
Bennett is chipping away with strikes.
Bennett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stewart keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lull in the action here as Bennett stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bennett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Stewart's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stewart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Erik Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Stewart finds it's way through Bennett's defenses.
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt
and Stewart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stewart swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Stewart misses with a few strikes there.
Stewart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stewart wants it to stay on the feet.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
Stewart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bennett.
Donald Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Bennett.
Bennett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Erik Bennett has been cut.
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett cracks Stewart with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bennett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bennett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stewart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
Stewart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bennett checks it well.
Bennett throws a head kick but Stewart moves out of range.
Bennett lands a jab.
Stewart throws an off balance right hand
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Stewart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stewart.
Stewart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bennett!
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stewart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stewart tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stewart has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stewart is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bennett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Erik Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Check out the look on Stewart's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stewart tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Stewart throws a strike aimed at the side of Bennett's head but Bennett avoids it well.
Stewart landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Stewart is trying to ground and pound but Bennett uses the momentary lack of control by Stewart to regain half guard.
Stewart is trying to control. Bennett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Stewart dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bennett connects with the punch.
Bennett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stewart's calf.
Stewart walks into a stiff left hand from Bennett.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Stewart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stewart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennett to score with a decent uppercut.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some wild striking there from Stewart.
Bennett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stewart avoids it really well and circles away.
Stewart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bennett at a distance.
Erik Bennett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart slips a jab from Bennett.
Bennett throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart works Bennett's body with a nice hook.
Stewart misses with a body punch
and Bennett counters with a good low kick that Stewart was not able to check.
Bennett lands a jab to the head.
Stewart just misses with a punch to the body.
Stewart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stewart slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. Stewart saw that one coming.
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bennett lands with a cross.
Bennett takes one on the button.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stewart.
Stewart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennett.
Stewart misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart wants to clinch up but Bennett keeps it at a distance.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Stewart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Stewart throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Bennett gets a double leg takedown into Stewart's guard.
Bennett works over Stewart with some ground and pound from guard.
Bennett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stewart wants to sweep here but Bennett controlling him for the moment.
Stewart is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bennett trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Stewart wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett landing with the ground and pound.
Bennett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stewart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bennett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stewart's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett tries to pass to full mount but Stewart defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bennett really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stewart scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stewart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bennett.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stewart defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Stewart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
Bennett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bennett.
Stewart misses with a straight left.
Stewart slips a straight right by Bennett.
Bennett swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart dodges the punch combination from Bennett.
Bennett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Stewart throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Stewart.
Bennett lands a really nice looking cross but Stewart seems unphased.
Bennett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stewart.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett swings for the body but Stewart moves out of range.
Bennett throws a low kick, looking for Stewart's leg but Stewart calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bennett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bennett as he jumps to the side.
Stewart throws a leg kick which misses Bennett's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennett tries to avoid it.
Bennett looks to land a right hand but Stewart moved out of range.
Bennett slaps away a takedown attempt from Stewart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bennett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stewart at a distance.
Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a leg kick that misses.
Bennett tries a low kick but Stewart avoids it.
Stewart looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stewart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bennett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stewart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bennett dives in and grabs Stewart's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stewart pushes down on Bennett's head and hops out.
Bennett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stewart to score with a decent uppercut.
Bennett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stewart counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stewart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stewart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennett shoots for a double leg takedown but Stewart sprawls well. He's pushed Bennett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donald Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Bennett.
Bennett is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stewart defending well as Bennett loads up on a big left hand.
Bennett takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stewart at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Bennett does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch but Bennett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bennett dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Stewart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bennett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.
Stewart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennett's head backwards.
Bennett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stewart lands a nice looking body shot.
Stewart cracks Bennett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stewart throws a sloppy head kick and Bennett moves out of range easily.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Stewart blocks a head kick by Bennett.
Stewart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bennett.
Bennett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart slips a straight right by Bennett.
Good work by Stewart as he checks the leg kick.
Bennett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stewart throws out the jab.
Bennett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stewart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett swats away the attempt to clinch by Stewart.
Bennett looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart misses the shot to the body.
Stewart fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bennett is out of range.
Donald Stewart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett moves out of range as Stewart strikes.
Bennett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stewart doesn't seem bothered though.
Stewart slips under a jab.
Bennett misses with a few strikes there.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stewart counters with a stiff right hand.
Stewart scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bennett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stewart smiles and moves away.
Bennett moves out of range as Stewart strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett clobbers Stewart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennett connects with a nice looking jab.
Bennett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stewart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bennett is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stewart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stewart slips a jab from Bennett.
Bennett lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Stewart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart connects with a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bennett.
Erik Bennett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bennett blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bennett.
Bennett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stewart tries to avoid it but Bennett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stewart to the ground. Stewart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donald Stewart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Bennett.
Bennett moves out of range as Stewart strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stewart misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bennett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stewart won't be happy with that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The strikes coming from Bennett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bennett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bennett content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Bennett!
A relieved looking Erik Bennett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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