PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward comes into the arena with I will not bow blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Ward
vs
Preston

180 cm
18
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

166 cm
23
188 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Preston!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward tests Preston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ward misses with a low kick as Preston jumps back.
Preston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
Preston wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt

and Preston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ward's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Preston wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Preston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Preston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Preston passes into half guard.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Preston is proving a slippery customer.

Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Preston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Preston is looking to stand up but Ward won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston is pushing down on Ward's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ward is fighting to maintain full guard but Preston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Preston trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.

Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Preston defends well.
Preston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ward managing to control the position.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tony Preston.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Preston.

Preston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ward sprawls well initially but Preston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Preston wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
Ward pushes Preston off but Preston dives into side control.
Ward tries to bench press Preston off him but Preston keeps the position.

Preston decides to stand back up. Preston steps back and let's Ward get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses with a body kick.
Ward throws a leg kick but Preston sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Preston shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward trying to hold on to Preston's head to control him but Preston postures up.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward wants to control but Preston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Preston will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ward misses with a takedown attempt

and Preston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Preston sits in half guard.
Preston thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
Preston trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Preston is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Preston stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ward to get to his feet.
Ward shoots for a double leg takedown but Preston sprawls well. He's pushed Ward's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ward shoots in but Preston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward lands with a cross.

Preston scores a takedown into full mount!
Preston working Ward over with strikes here.
Ward wants to control but Preston is having none of it.
Preston tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Preston avoids the attempt from Ward to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward regains half guard.
Ward moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ward is trying to control the position but Preston postures up.
Preston trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ward scores with a crisp jab that stopped Preston in his tracks.

Preston feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Preston manages to get himself to full guard.
Tony Preston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Preston trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Preston throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Preston working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Preston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward pushing down on Preston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Preston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ward shoots in but no luck this time.

Ward tries to sprawl but Preston drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Preston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ward is controlling Preston's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Preston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Preston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Preston's back!
Ward not allowing Preston to control his hands.

Ward has managed to slip his arm under Preston's chin. This could be all over... yep, Preston is tapping out! Submission win for Ward.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jordan Ward!