PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sideshow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jayson Ward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ward
vs
Sideshow

170 cm
22
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayson Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Sideshow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward swinging wilding here.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Ward both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward throws a head kick that Sideshow semi-blocks.
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sideshow but Sideshow pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ward tries for a takedown but Sideshow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward throws a series of punches but Sideshow avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ward scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ward scores with a three punch combo!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward looks to land a body kick but Sideshow moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jayson Ward will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ward throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sideshow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looks for a takedown but Sideshow sprawls well.
Jayson Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sideshow as Ward shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sideshow.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Ward misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sideshow as Ward shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ward.
Ward looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward throws a leg kick but Sideshow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sideshow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ward closes the distance and clinches up with Sideshow, looking for a takedown. Ward pushes Sideshow against the cage but Sideshow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Sideshow circles away.
Sideshow stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Sideshow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two 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.
Ward looks for the body kick but Sideshow saw that one coming.
Ward looks for a takedown but Sideshow sprawls well.
Ward looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward shoots for a double leg takedown but Sideshow sprawls well. He's pushed Ward's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four 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.
Sideshow blocks a head kick by Ward.
Sideshow avoids a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Sideshow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sideshow 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Sideshow!