PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vlad BrokkenHauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayson Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vlad BrokkenHauser has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

BrokkenHauser
vs
Ward

152 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad BrokkenHauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayson Ward!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BrokkenHauser throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
BrokkenHauser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward avoids the head kick by BrokkenHauser.
BrokkenHauser misses with a series of wild punches.
BrokkenHauser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as BrokkenHauser backs up against the cage.
BrokkenHauser throws a sloppy head kick and Ward moves out of range easily.

Ward rushes BrokkenHauser and presses him up against the cage.
BrokkenHauser is trying to break the clinch but Ward has him pressed against the cage.
BrokkenHauser can't break the clinch.
Ward leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BrokkenHauser wants to get back to striking at distance but Ward won't allow it.

Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BrokkenHauser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ward counters with a body kick that stops BrokkenHauser in his tracks momentarily.
Ward throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
BrokkenHauser throws a combination that misses
and Ward makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. BrokkenHauser really felt that one!
BrokkenHauser misses with a leg kick

and Ward counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BrokkenHauser throws a head kick that misses
and Ward counters with a nice low kick that buckles BrokkenHauser's knee momentarily.
BrokkenHauser swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ward counters with a one-two to the body.
BrokkenHauser throws a head kick that misses

and Ward counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ward works his foot free and advances to mount.
BrokkenHauser is trying desperately to improve position.
BrokkenHauser has given up his back.
BrokkenHauser trying to control the hands but Ward won't let him.
Ward looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

BrokkenHauser is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ward gets his way!
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!
Ward has the hooks in. BrokkenHauser is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ward doesn't have the hooks in and BrokkenHauser manages to turn into his guard.

Ward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. BrokkenHauser manages to get himself to full guard.
BrokkenHauser has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ward has passed into side control.
BrokkenHauser is breathing heavily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BrokkenHauser misses with a lunging right hand
and Ward counters with a nice body kick.
BrokkenHauser misses with a leg kick
and Ward makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. BrokkenHauser really felt that one!

Ward scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ward wants to pass the guard but BrokkenHauser is defending well.

Ward is working for a kimura but BrokkenHauser is defending it quite comfortably.
BrokkenHauser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ward working the head and body with strikes.

Ward postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for BrokkenHauser to stand up.
BrokkenHauser throws a lazy head kick
and Ward counters with a body kick.
BrokkenHauser misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ward makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. BrokkenHauser really felt that one!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BrokkenHauser looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
BrokkenHauser misses with a combination
and Ward counters with a thumping low kick.
BrokkenHauser swings widly with a right hand
and Ward makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. BrokkenHauser really felt that one!
Ward displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ward scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ward fails to land with a series of punches.
BrokkenHauser will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
BrokkenHauser falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ward moves into the clinch.

Ward breaks from the clinch.

Ward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming BrokkenHauser to the mat! BrokkenHauser manages to get full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BrokkenHauser throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

BrokkenHauser is working an open guard so Ward takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ward darts in and clinches BrokkenHauser up against the cage.
BrokkenHauser wants to get back to striking at distance but Ward won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Ward dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ward's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ward duly obliges.
BrokkenHauser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ward.
BrokkenHauser walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ward.
Vlad BrokkenHauser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BrokkenHauser misses with the body kick
and Ward counters with a big head kick but BrokkenHauser shrugs it off.
BrokkenHauser throws a combination that misses

so Ward counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Ward stands up from BrokkenHauser's guard - Ward perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ward throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from BrokkenHauser.
BrokkenHauser has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BrokkenHauser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ward counters with a good, hard body kick but BrokkenHauser shrugs it off.
Ward misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BrokkenHauser throws a sloppy head kick

and Ward holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
BrokkenHauser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ward taking a breather.
BrokkenHauser can't break the clinch.

Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ward, right into the meat.
BrokkenHauser throws a lazy body kick

and Ward counters with a nice double leg into side control. BrokkenHauser won't be happy with that.

Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ward working the ground and pound.

Ward has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
BrokkenHauser throws a head kick that misses

and Ward counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ward breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by BrokkenHauser!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with BrokkenHauser but BrokkenHauser pushes him off and we're back to square one.
BrokkenHauser tries to land a body kick
and Ward counters with a low kick, right behind BrokkenHauser 's knee.
BrokkenHauser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings BrokkenHauser.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ward scores with a three punch combo!
Vlad BrokkenHauser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BrokkenHauser throws a poor cross that misses
and Ward counters with a two punch combo.
BrokkenHauser throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ward counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. BrokkenHauser is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ward lands with a slapping head kick.
BrokkenHauser throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ward counters with a body kick.
BrokkenHauser rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ward counters with a big head kick but BrokkenHauser shrugs it off.
BrokkenHauser takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
BrokkenHauser falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ward counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
BrokkenHauser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Ward lands strikes from half guard.
Jayson Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BrokkenHauser looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BrokkenHauser gets full guard.

BrokkenHauser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ward can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ward is in close to BrokkenHauser's body, working some short punches and elbows.

BrokkenHauser throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
BrokkenHauser is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
BrokkenHauser manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ward bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
BrokkenHauser is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
BrokkenHauser is striking but Ward is not phased and passes to half guard.

Ward stands up and beckons BrokkenHauser to join him on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BrokkenHauser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ward counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Ward breaks the clinch.
A lazy body kick from BrokkenHauser

and Ward counters with a single leg into guard. BrokkenHauser didn't expect that.

BrokkenHauser throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ward escapes and throws BrokkenHauser's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayson Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

BrokkenHauser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ward counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Ward stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows BrokkenHauser to get to his feet.
BrokkenHauser misses with a kick to the body

and Ward counters with a takedown into side control.

Ward tries for a kimura but BrokkenHauser is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ward decides to stand back up.
BrokkenHauser misses with a leg kick
and Ward counters with a flying knee. Nice.
BrokkenHauser misses with a combination
and Ward counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. BrokkenHauser sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BrokkenHauser trying to control but Ward postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BrokkenHauser wants to sweep but Ward has passed to side control!

Ward has hold of BrokkenHauser's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! BrokkenHauser tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ward cranks the arm and BrokkenHauser screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from BrokkenHauser, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jayson Ward!