PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steven maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ware comes to the cage accompanied by Put on. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ware
vs
maxwell

183 cm
22
178 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

187 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, steven maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by maxwell.
A lazy left from Ware finds it's target.
Ware doesn't manage to clinch there - maxwell circles away.
maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Ware.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ware.
Ware trying to control the action but maxwell is working from the bottom.

Ware wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by maxwell, who protects the arm well.
Ware is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware trying to control the action but maxwell is working from the bottom.
maxwell is looking to reverse the position.
maxwell is trying to control Ware's posture but Ware avoids it.
Ware is looking to take a break and control but maxwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
maxwell is looking for a sweep.

Ware is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. maxwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
maxwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ware counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ware.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware fails in his attempt to clinch.
maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ware avoids it really well and circles away.
maxwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Demarcus Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of steven maxwell.
Ware with a lazy takedown attempt

and maxwell counters with a takedown into side control.
maxwell lands a few punches from side control.
Ware tries to bench press maxwell off him but maxwell keeps the position.
maxwell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
maxwell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ware is trying to control maxwell's posture but maxwell avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
maxwell lands a few punches from side control.
Ware parries the strikes from maxwell easily there. maxwell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ware to escape.
Ware avoids any damage from the ground and pound of maxwell.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ware lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ware.
Ware throws a sloppy head kick and maxwell moves out of range easily.
Ware scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Ware drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
maxwell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demarcus Ware dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A chopping leg kick lands by Ware.

Ware shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ware was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Ware goes for an armbar but maxwell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from maxwell.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as maxwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
maxwell lands a couple of elbows.
maxwell works over Ware with some ground and pound from guard.
Ware can't keep his opponent in guard - maxwell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
maxwell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware avoiding damage under a succession of punches from maxwell.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. maxwell lands a nice short elbow.
Ware works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ware lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for maxwell!

Ware swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and maxwell is now in Ware's guard. A big mistake from Ware there, giving up the dominant position!
Ware manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ware is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Ware doesn't manage to clinch there - maxwell circles away.
Ware misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ware lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ware throws a right hand that maxwell ducks under and follows up with a left that maxwell also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware misses with a few strikes there.
Ware is looking to clinch.
Ware throws a sloppy head kick and maxwell moves out of range easily.
Demarcus Ware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ware throws the kick towards the body but maxwell avoids it.
Ware with a lazy takedown attempt

and maxwell counters with a single leg into guard. Ware didn't expect that.

Ware is looking for a triangle but maxwell pushes his legs off easily.
maxwell throws and elbow that misses. Ware uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in maxwell's guard. Nice move by Ware!

Ware postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! maxwell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ware, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
maxwell throws a strike but Ware rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ware is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! maxwell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! maxwell has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

steven maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ware's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ware misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Ware does no damage.
A punch combination from Ware misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware misses with a kick to the body.
maxwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ware as he avoids it easily.
maxwell dives in and grabs Ware's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ware pushes down on maxwell's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ware shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches maxwell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
maxwell is not content to let Ware control the position.
maxwell prevents Ware from moving into mount.
Ware trying to control the action but maxwell is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ware goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, maxwell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ware but great work by maxwell.
The ground and pound from maxwell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ware gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ware regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from maxwell.
steven maxwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ware wants to stand but maxwell is controlling the position.

maxwell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
maxwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
maxwell throws a strike but Ware rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ware slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Ware is trying to get an arm triangle but maxwell is defending well.

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.

Ware thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
maxwell is trying to control Ware's posture but Ware avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demarcus Ware showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ware has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demarcus Ware!