PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and B A Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hobbs
vs
A Ware

193 cm
20
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Hobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, B A Ware!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware throws a series of punches but Hobbs avoids them all with ease.
Hobbs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ware throws a hook to the side of Hobbs's head but Hobbs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hobbs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ware lands with an uppercut that bounces Hobbs off the cage and back into range.
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!
Ware swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ware has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ware there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like B A Ware has been cut.
Hobbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Ware.
Nice uppercut there from Ware.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs dives in and grabs Ware's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ware pushes down on Hobbs's head and hops out.
Hobbs closes the distance and clinches up with Ware, looking for a takedown. Hobbs pushes Ware against the cage but Ware circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oooooh!!! Hobbs has knocked Ware down with a huge combo! Hobbs steps away and waves a wobbly Ware back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Ware misses its intended target.
Ware misses with a straight left.
Ware takes a swing at Hobbs's ribcage but misses.
Ware loads up on a big right hand but Hobbs slips the punch.
Ware throws a body punch but Hobbs moves out of range.
Good exchange - Ware coming out on top.
Ware takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ware looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ware.
Ware tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ware.
Hobbs ducks under a wild hook from Ware.
Ware throws an overhand right that lands on Hobbs's shoulder, as Hobbs tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Hobbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
B A Ware is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hobbs misses with a head kick.
A jab from Ware misses.
Hobbs blocks a jab.
Hobbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ware circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
Ware misses with a lunging right hand
and Hobbs counters with a left to the body.
Hobbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ware.
Ware moves out of range as Hobbs strikes.
Ware throws a jab but it's blocked by Hobbs.
Hobbs shoots in looking for a takedown. Ware tries to sprawl out of it but Hobbs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ware manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Hobbs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ware can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Hobbs are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ware takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ware is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hobbs cracks Ware with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hobbs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ware's legs.
Hobbs misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Hobbs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on B A Ware's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hobbs shoots for a takedown but Ware saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ware uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hobbs.
Ware slaps away a takedown attempt from Hobbs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Hobbs.
Hobbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ware is fending him off so far but Hobbs persists. Nope, Ware circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ware misses with a lunging right hand
and Hobbs counters with a left and a right that stings Ware.
A big left from Ware misses.
Ware misses with a looping right.
Hobbs slips a jab from Ware.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Hobbs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ware's guard.
Hobbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ware controlling Hobbs's posture.
Ware working a defensive guard here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. B A Ware hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ware rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hobbs counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hobbs.
Ware throws a poor cross that misses

and Hobbs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hobbs.
Ware is trying to control the position but Hobbs postures up.
Hobbs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hobbs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hobbs is fighting to break Ware's control of his arms but Ware is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ware is looking to stand up but Hobbs isn't so interested in that idea.
Hobbs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ware is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hobbs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs postures up.
Hobbs prevents Ware from getting back to his feet.
Ware keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully.
Luke Hobbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ware is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. B A Ware was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hobbs misses with a straight right.
Ware throws a lazy right hand but Hobbs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ware throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hobbs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hobbs fails to land the takedown.
Hobbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ware can do to turn this around?
Hobbs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ware scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Luke Hobbs has been cut.
Ware misses with a left hand
and Hobbs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ware might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hobbs loads up on a big right hand but Ware slips the punch.
Hobbs throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Hobbs misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Hobbs. That snapped Ware's head back.
Hobbs throws a lazy right hand but Ware sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Hobbs dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hobbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ware scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hobbs in his tracks.
Ware throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luke Hobbs is winning the standup battle so far.
Hobbs dives in and grabs Ware's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ware pushes down on Hobbs's head and hops out.
Ware changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Ware.
Ware takes a swing at Hobbs's ribcage but misses.
Ware misses with the combination.
Ware scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hobbs doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware misses with an uppercut.
Hobbs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ware stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ware misses with a hook. Hobbs ducked under it nicely.
Ware misses with a straight left.
Luke Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hobbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ware circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hobbs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hobbs wants to clinch up but Ware keeps it at a distance.
B A Ware has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Hobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hobbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ware circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Ware as Hobbs shoots in.
Hobbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ware is fending him off so far but Hobbs persists. Nope, Ware circles away and we're back to standing.
Hobbs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ware pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ware.
Ware feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hobbss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hobbs closes the distance and clinches up with Ware, looking for a takedown. Hobbs pushes Ware against the cage but Ware circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ware jabs Hobbs right on the nose. Hobbs blinks but takes it well.
Ware changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ware lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hobbs circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Ware.
Ware throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hobbs.
Hobbs wants to clinch up but Ware keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ware.
Hobbs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hobbs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ware scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luke Hobbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hobbs takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Ware drops Hobbs with a nice combination! Ware dives into Hobbs's guard, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ware controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ware trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
B A Ware comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hobbs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Hobbs!