PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aron Ward (ranked 5835 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Steamer (ranked 7787 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Steamer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ward
vs
Steamer

180 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aron Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Steamer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Steamer persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.

Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steamer sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steamer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Ward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ward tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Steamer.
Steamer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steamer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steamer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steamer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steamer is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steamer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steamer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Ward stands up from Steamer's guard - Ward perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steamer shoots in looking for a takedown. Ward tries to sprawl out of it but Steamer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ward manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steamer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steamer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ward throws a head kick that half lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steamer.
Ward is looking for a counter combo.
Aron Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Steamer.
Ward looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamer shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steamer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A cross from Ward lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steamer.
Steamer looks winded!
Ward misses with a head kick.
Ward misses with a double jab

and Steamer moves into the clinch.
Steamer lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off.

It looks like Aron Ward has been cut.
Steamer is trying to drag Ward to the mat but Ward just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steamer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to break free.
Steamer tries for a takedown but Ward manages to get underhooks.
Steamer tries to pull guard but Ward won't allow it.
Steamer is working for takedown but Ward is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steamer jumps guard but Ward stands there with Steamer around his waist. Steamer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steamer has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ward is trying to pull guard but Steamer has him pressed against the cage.

Steamer breaks the clinch.
Ward throws the kick towards the body but Steamer avoids it.
Steamer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ward looks to land a combination but Steamer avoids it well.
Ward tries a low kick but Steamer avoids it.
Steamer feints the counter takedown.
Steamer is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steamer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aron Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aron Ward's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ward thumps Steamer with a low kick.
Ward throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steamer.
Nice sprawl there from Steamer as Ward shoots in.
Steamer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ward sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steamer somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamer shoots in but no luck this time.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Steamer counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.

Ward gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ward can't break the clinch.
Steamer tries for a takedown but Ward manages to get underhooks.
Aron Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Steamer.
Steamer looking for a takedown.
Steamer is breathing heavily.
Ward tries to pull guard but Steamer won't allow it.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward being controlled against the cage.

Steamer manages to break the clinch.
Steamer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ward throws a head kick but Steamer moves out of range.
Steamer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ward avoids it really well and circles away.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ward counters with a series of strikes. Steamer will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamer avoids a kick to the body.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steamer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ward's knee momentarily.
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steamer.
Aron Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Steamer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Steamer. Steamer gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamer fails with the takedown.
Ward lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steamer will feel that in the morning.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Steamer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ward throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steamer can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward shoots in for a double leg but Steamer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steamer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ward's waist but Ward gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steamer off to one side.
Ward lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aron Ward dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aron Ward's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ward darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steamer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Steamer circles away.
Steamer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steamer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamer slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Steamer feints the counter takedown.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Steamer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steamer shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steamer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aron Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Steamer.
Steamer avoids the head kick by Ward.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steamer circles away.
Steamer tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steamer tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steamer.
Ward throws a big counter combination but Steamer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Steamer moves out of range easily.
Steamer feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamer blocks a head kick by Ward.

Steamer closes the distance and clinches.
Ward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steamer is defending well.

Steamer jumps into guard, dragging Ward to the mat.
Steamer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steamer is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steamer's head.
Ward throws a strike but Steamer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steamer controls the pace.
Steamer wants to stand but Ward has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward working a defensive guard here.
Steamer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward working a defensive guard here.
Steamer throwing strikes but missing.
Steamer won't allow Ward to sweep him here.

Steamer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Steamer dives in for a single leg takedown but Ward sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ward seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

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.
Steamer fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward tried to counter with a leg kick but Steamer avoided it.
Some wild striking there from Ward.
Steamer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ward, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aron Ward!