PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aron Ward (ranked 25070 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzone Nostro (ranked 5514 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ward
vs
Nostro

180 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 2 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enzone Nostro!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nostro lands with a good body shot.
Nostro misses with a leg kick
and Ward makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nostro really felt that one!
Nostro throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Ward throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nostro lands a head shot.
Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nostro.

Ward closes the distance and clinches.

Nostro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enzone Nostro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward thows a body kick. Nostro tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nostro sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nostro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nostro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward throws a big elbow that misses.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nostro's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward cracks Nostro with a solid left hand.

Ward stands up from Nostro's guard - Ward perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nostro has a takedown stuffed.
Nostro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nostro lands with a cross.

It looks like Aron Ward has been cut.
Nostro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Ward looking to score a takedown here. Nostro is defending well but Ward drives through and ends up in Nostro's guard.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.

Ward stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nostro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ward swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nostro blocks a head kick by Ward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ward manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nostro on his heels. He'll look to pass Nostro's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ward drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ward jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nostro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Nostro 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.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nostro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Ward is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nostro wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
Nostro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.

Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nostro manages to get himself to full guard.

Ward has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
Nostro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.

Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nostro is one step ahead there.
Nostro is fighting to break Ward's control of his arms but Ward is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nostro cracks Ward with a solid left hand.
Nostro throws a strike but Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ward preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward landing with the ground and pound.
Ward connects with a couple of short punches.

Nostro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.

Ward is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ward is working Nostro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nostro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Ward decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nostro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Nostro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Ward closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nostro's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ward drops back looking for a leg! Nostro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nostro manages to kick Ward off! Ward jumps back into Nostro's guard.
Nostro 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.
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.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ward throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nostro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nostro doesn't manage to clinch there - Ward circles away.
Ward is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ward tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nostro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ward somewhat.

Nostro tries to sprawl but Ward drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Nostro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nostro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nostro.
Nostro misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nostro missing with knees to the body.
Ward goes for a takedown attempt but Nostro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nostro moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Nostro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nostro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ward walks into a left hand.
Nostro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ward on the side of the head.
Nostro shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.
Nostro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nostro is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nostro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nostro.
Ward goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nostro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nostro doesn't seem bothered though.
Aron Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.
Nostro takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Nostro as Ward shoots in.
Nostro tries to counter by closing the distance.

Ward changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nostro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Nostro sneaks out the side door and pushes Ward away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A head kick misses from Nostro.
Nostro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nostro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ward shoots in but Nostro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nostro dives in for a single leg takedown but Ward sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ward looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

Ward looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nostro is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ward's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nostro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Ward is working Nostro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward lands a couple of elbows.

Ward drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nostro dives on top into guard.

Ward has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nostro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward wants to sweep here but Nostro controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enzone Nostro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aron Ward's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ward bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ward lands with a kick to the temple. Nostro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ward leaves Nostro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nostro is looking to clinch.
Nostro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nostro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nostro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nostro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aron Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzone Nostro.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ward closes the distance and pushes Nostro back into the cage.
Ward tries to break free but Nostro pushes him back against the cage.
Ward keeps control of Nostro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Nostro has the dominant position.

Ward jumps guard and drags Nostro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Nostro drops back looking for a leg! Ward is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ward manages to kick Nostro off! Nostro jumps back into Ward's guard.
Ward is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Ward is pressing down on Nostro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nostro is holding on for now.

Ward is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nostro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ward.

Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ward postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nostro to stand up.
Ward fakes the leg kick and cracks Nostro in the body.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Nostro. Nostro gets slowly back to his feet.
Nostro moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Ward throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
Nostro takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nostro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Nostro moves out of range easily.
Nostro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ward.

Nostro gets caught napping as Ward dives in and scores a takedown. Nostro manages to retain guard.
Nostro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nostro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nostro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nostro looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nostro's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ward has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

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