PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerry Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Voax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward comes to the cage accompanied by People are strange by The Doors . Voax comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Ripper kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jamie Voax will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ward
vs
Voax

193 cm
23
263 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

218 cm
26
270 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Springfield HW Nutrition

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kerry Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Voax!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Voax on the side of the head.

It looks like Jamie Voax has been cut.

Ward moves into the clinch successfully.
Voax is trying to maintain a safe position but Ward gets an underhook and turns Voax into the cage.
Voax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ward blocks an uppercut.
Voax tries to break free but Ward pushes him back against the cage.

Ward breaks from the clinch.
Ward tries to clinch but Voax moves out of range.
Voax slips under a jab from Ward.
Voax lands a jab to the nose.
Voax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ward counters with a shoot takedown. Voax fights it but they end up in guard.
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 wants to get up but he can't break Voax's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Voax working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.

Voax is working an open guard so Ward takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Voax lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Voax.
Voax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
Ward takes a swing at Voax's ribcage but misses.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Voax sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ward checks a leg kick.
Voax scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ward gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Voax's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Voax is trying to push Ward away but Ward has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from Voax.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Ward ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ward no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Voax trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Voax 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 uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ward misses with a wild combination.
Voax throws a nice looking combination but Ward bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Voax wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Voax connects with a crisp jab.
Voax is looking to land body kicks.

Ward closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Voax quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Voax defending well though.

Voax is defending against the submission attempts here by Ward.
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.
Voax wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Voax looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ward stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Voax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Voax.
Ward misses with a head kick.
Voax jabs at Ward's body.
Voax feints a jab promting Ward to slip. Voax then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ward slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ward swings for the body but Voax moves out of range.
Voax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Voax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ward!
Voax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voax lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Voax throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
Voax scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Voax scores with a push kick.
Ward misses with a two punch combination.
Ward looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Voax lands with a nice body punch.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Voax throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Ward, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Voax throws a nice outside leg kick.
Voax lands a right hook to the body.
Voax lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ward backs up against the cage.
Voax is working the combinations to good effect here.
Voax lands a leg kick that knocks Ward off balance momentarily.
Voax digs a good hook to Ward's body.
Voax lands a right hook to the body.
Voax lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ward backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Voax.
Voax connects with a nice looking jab.
Voax scores with a shot to the body.
Voax is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ward rather than just go for the knockout.
Voax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Voax.
Voax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Voax stalks Ward and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ward's face. Ward staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voax takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Voax sprawls well. Voax wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kerry Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voax goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Voax lands a jab to the head.
Voax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ward has time to react.
Jab from Voax.
A slapping body kick lands there for Voax.
Voax moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Voax scores with a four punch combination!
Voax lands a nice hook to Ward's body. Ward takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Voax fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Voax throws a one two combo.
Voax throws a one two combo.
Voax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jamie Voax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voax lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ward looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Voax lands a jab-cross combination.
Voax's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Voax duly obliges.
Voax lands with a good body shot.
Ward needs to keep his hands up - Voax had a free shot at his head there.
Voax works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Voax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Voax's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Voax throws a series of strikes that have Ward backpedaling.
Voax has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Voax lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Voax lands a two punch combo.
Jamie Voax seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Ward closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ward lands in his opponent's guard.

Voax is working an open guard so Ward takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jab by Voax.
Voax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ward's sensitive parts.
Voax throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Voax lands a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Voax.
Voax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Voax tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Voax swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ward.
Voax pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Voax follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voax tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ward walks into a straight right hand from Voax.
Voax tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Voax.
Left hook, right uppercut from Voax.
Ward is looking to clinch but Voax is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Voax.
Voax misses with the combination.
Ward swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Voax scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Danga de danga de dang - Voax scores with a four punch combination!
Voax works Ward's body with a nice hook.
Voax lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Voax lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Voax lands a body shot.
No joy there for Voax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Voax lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voax jabs at Ward's body.
Voax slips a straight right by Ward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Voax.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voax lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Voax.
Left hook, right uppercut from Voax.
Ward takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Voax looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Voax misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by Voax.
Voax connects with a single shot there.
Voax throws a series of strikes that have Ward backpedaling.
Voax moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jamie Voax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voax scores with a one two! Ward had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Voax lands the left hand.
Voax lands a right hook to the body.
Ward is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Voax fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Ward takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kerry Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voax jabs at Ward's body.
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Voax misses with a series of wild punches.
Voax lands a glancing blow to the side of Ward's head.
Voax lands a nice looking body shot.
Voax displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Voax scores with a kick to the midsection.
Voax lands a slapping body shot.
Voax jabs at Ward's body.
Voax stalks Ward and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ward's face. Ward staggers backwards, shaken.
Ward stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Voax.
Voax moves into range and connects with a jab.
Voax scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Voax lands a nice shot that snaps Ward's head back.
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!
Voax scores with a nice strike.
Voax works over Ward's head and body with a nice combination.
Voax pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ward back to the cage. Voax follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab lands there for Voax.
Voax looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Voax lands with an overhand left.
Voax bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Voax throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Voax throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ward on the side of the head.
Ward closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Voax scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ward drops his hands momentarily and Voax takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Voax displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Voax is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voax connects with a single shot there.
Voax swats away the attempt to clinch by Ward.
Voax fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ward on the side of the head.
That kick from Voax tenderised Ward's leg. Ward is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voax throws a shot to the body.
Voax moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ward takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Voax connects with a nice looking jab.
Voax moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ward takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left and a right from Voax both land. Nice combination.
Voax feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ward's calf.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Voax.
Ward has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Voax finds it's way round the side to connect with Ward's head.
Voax scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Voax punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Voax there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voax slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Voax coming out on top.
Voax throws a series of strikes that have Ward backpedaling.
Ward takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ward takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Voax scores with a body shot.
Voax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Voax scores with a jab to the body.
Ward takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Voax jabs Ward to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick from Voax lands but Ward takes it in his stride.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Voax as he jumps to the side.
Ward takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Voax coming out on top.
The crowd cheers as Voax lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ward doesn't seem phased though.
Voax lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Voax works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ward throws a right hand that Voax ducks under and follows up with a left that Voax also avoids with ease.
Voax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Voax jabs Ward to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Voax connects with a single shot there.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ward has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Voax finds it's way round the side to connect with Ward's head.
Voax lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Voax scores with a four punch combination!
Ward chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Voax can pounce on him.
Voax feints a jab promting Ward to slip. Voax then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ward slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voax feints a jab promting Ward to slip. Voax then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ward slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Voax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Voax connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Voax throws a one two combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Voax, right into the meat.
Voax lands with a nice combination. Ward backs away looking to recover.
Voax connects with the punch.
Voax scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ward in his tracks.
Ward has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Voax looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Voax connects with a leg kick. Ward looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voax lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Voax throws a combination that misses

and Ward counters with a takedown into side control.
Voax is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ward has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Voax sneaks back into half guard.
Voax tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kerry Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voax wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.
Voax avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.

Voax pushes Ward off and gets back to his feet.
Voax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Voax misses with the combination.
Voax fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ward has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Voax throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.

Ward shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Voax napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Voax manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ward's best efforts.
Voax is looking to improve his position.

Ward stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Voax to get to his feet.
Voax bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ward's head.
Voax connects with the punch.
Voax throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voax rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Voax lands a nice shot to the body.
Voax fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Voax lands a jab-cross combination.
Voax lands with a nice body punch.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Voax tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Voax to the ground. Voax escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Voax misses.
Voax connects with a nice looking jab.
Ward has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Voax ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Voax jabs at Ward's body.
Voax punishes Ward's body with a nice straight punch.
Ward on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Voax jabs Ward to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Voax connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Voax throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Voax lands with a nice body punch.
Voax scoring well with a low kick there.
Voax tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Voax finds it's way round the side to connect with Ward's head.
Voax lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Voax lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ward backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voax lands a leg kick that knocks Ward off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ward closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Voax did well to prevent Ward getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Voax pushes Ward off and gets back to his feet.
Voax throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Voax dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Voax thuds a left hand into Ward's body.
Voax jabs Ward right on the nose. Ward blinks but takes it well.
Voax scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ward has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voax lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Voax.
Ward drops his hands momentarily and Voax takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Voax digs a good body shot into Ward's ribs.
Voax lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ward backs up against the cage.
Jamie Voax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Voax scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Voax throws a series of strikes that have Ward backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Voax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Voax winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Voax!