PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ward
vs
Miller

175 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt

and Miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ward's guard.
Miller trying to move into half guard but instead Ward has managed to sweep!
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Ward sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miller's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller tries to kick Ward off but Ward keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ward manages to pass to mount!
Miller tries to lock up and control but Ward gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Ward has hold of Miller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ward sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Miller is looking to improve his position but Ward isn't that keen on the idea.
Ward trying to control but Miller is having none of it.

Ward working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ward mounts Miller! Really nice guard pass there!
Miller 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Ward wants to finish this one by submission but Miller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ward.
Ward scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miller?
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.
Ward is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Miller can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Miller is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Miller that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ward wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
Ward working Miller over with strikes here.

Ward has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ward tries to push Miller's head away but Miller is holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but Ward has a good base and remains in mount.
Miller is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Miller wants to control but Ward is having none of it.

Ward working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Miller is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is wriggling around trying to escape.

Miller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward mounts Miller! Really nice guard pass there!

Miller tries to improve his position but Ward has taken his back! Ward has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Miller tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ward pushes Miller away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wes Ward!