PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seany Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ware
vs
Doyle

208 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josiah Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seany Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle tries to clinch but Ware moves out of range.
Ware circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ware fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doyle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Ware closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ware lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ware has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doyle is proving hard to escape from.
Ware controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Doyle trying to keep a closed guard but Ware is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware wants to get up but he can't break Doyle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ware sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Josiah Ware has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ware swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doyle.
Doyle tries to clinch but Ware is having none of it.
Ware really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ware avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doyle throws a head kick that misses.
Doyle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ware swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ware. That snapped Doyle's head back.
Doyle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ware avoids it really well and circles away.
Josiah Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seany Doyle.
Doyle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Ware shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ware not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle trying to control but Ware postures up.
Ware performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ware will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Doyle is trying to stand up here but Ware is controlling him well.
Ware wants to stand but Doyle has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ware in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Josiah Ware has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Doyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Ware drives through and clinches with Doyle against the cage.
Ware is working for takedown but Doyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ware stops a takedown attempt from Doyle.
Doyle trying to stall but Ware improves his position.
Doyle prevents Ware from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle tries for a takedown but Ware manages to get underhooks.
Doyle looks winded!
Ware misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Ware dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Doyle darts in looking for a takedown but Ware gets double underhooks and turns Doyle into the cage.
Doyle is trying to pull guard but Ware turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ware with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ware tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doyle jumps guard but Ware stands there with Doyle around his waist. Doyle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Josiah Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seany Doyle.
Ware with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Doyle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ware smiles and moves away.
Ware dodges the punch combination from Doyle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doyle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle shoots and misses
and Ware counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doyle is breathing heavily.
Ware throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Ware gets the takedown into side control.
Doyle sneaks back into half guard.
Doyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ware seems to be working for a kimura but Doyle defends the submission attempt.

Doyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ware pulls his head out easily.
Ware trying to mount his opponent but Doyle defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ware staying calm.
Ware trying to control the action but Doyle is working from the bottom.
Ware tries to advance to mount but Doyle denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware wants to stand but Doyle is controlling his arm.
Ware controlling from side mount.
Ware wants to stand but Doyle has his arm trapped.
Doyle is letting Ware control him for a moment.

Ware is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doyle has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is looking for a sweep.
Doyle striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Doyle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Doyle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ware connects with a decent elbow.
Ware wants to stand but Doyle has his arm trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ware has control of an arm but Doyle manages to advance to Ware's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Ware dominated that second round.
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!

Doyle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doyle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ware prevents it.
Ware has Doyle pressed against the cage, preventing Doyle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doyle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ware avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ware leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ware wants a takedown.
Doyle looking to slow down the pace here.
Doyle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Josiah Ware has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seany Doyle.
Ware struggles to land a body shot inside as Doyle controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware prevents a body shot from Doyle.
Doyle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ware tries to score a body lock takedown but Doyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Doyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doyle wants to clinch

and Ware counters with a takedown into side control.
Doyle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ware wants to stand but Doyle has his arm trapped.
Doyle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ware wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ware moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ware wants to stand but Doyle has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ware tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ware has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ware is chipping away with strikes.
Doyle being controlled for a moment.
Ware lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Doyle down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ware working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Doyle is letting Ware control him for a moment.

Ware is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doyle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Doyle tries to buck Ware off but Ware is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Doyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Doyle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Ware tries for a kimura but Doyle is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ware scores with a couple of short elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josiah Ware showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ware, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josiah Ware!