PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Losser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timothy Losser looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Ware
vs
Losser

208 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 2 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Losser!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Losser blocks a head kick by Ware.
Losser digs a good body shot into Ware's ribs.
Good exchange - Losser coming out on top.
Losser lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ware will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Losser lands with a nice body punch.
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.
Losser just misses with a punch to the body.
Ware throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Losser thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ware uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Losser.
An inside leg kick lands from Losser.
Losser moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Losser moves out of range of the leg kick from Ware.
Ware tries to clinch but Losser is having none of it.
Ware throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Losser.

Ware bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Losser looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ware throws an elbow but Losser slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ware goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Losser rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ware's guard! Nice work there by Losser!
Ware controls Losser momentarily but Losser frees himself.
Losser would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware looking to hit a scissor sweep but Losser is one step ahead there.
Ware will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Josiah Ware has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ware doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Losser takes a swing at Ware's ribcage but misses.
Losser is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ware rather than just go for the knockout.
Ware shoots in looking for a takedown. Losser tries to sprawl out of it but Ware keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Losser manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Losser scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ware goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Losser. No joy for Ware on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Losser misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Losser misses.
Losser looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Losser.
Losser tries a head kick but it misses.
Ware blocks a low kick nicely.
Ware keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Losser tries to land a leg kick but Ware saw it coming and moves away.
Ware takes a swing at Losser's ribcage but misses.

Ware feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ware has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Losser is proving hard to escape from.
Ware tries to free his leg and advance position but Losser is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware is pushing down on Losser's leg trying to pass to half guard. Losser is fighting to maintain full guard but Ware has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ware looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ware is taking a breather. Losser says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Josiah Ware has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ware tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Josiah Ware will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Losser fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ware is out of range.
Ware blocks a low kick nicely.
Losser defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ware.
A solid leg kick lands there for Losser.
Ware moves in looking to clinch but Losser pushes him off.
Ware takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ware checks a leg kick.
Losser motions for Ware to come forward. Losser throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Losser misses with a low kick.
Losser throws a sloppy body shot
and Ware counters with a nice uppercut.
Ware looks for a takedown but Losser sprawls well.
Josiah Ware is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Losser throws a push kick but Ware slaps the foot to one side.
Losser is breathing heavily.

Ware closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Losser's face as Ware controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ware advances to mount.
Ware is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Ware controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware tries to control but Losser wriggling away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josiah Ware.
Losser misses with a wild body shot.
Ware tries to clinch there but Losser circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware shoots in but Losser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Losser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Ware has closed the distance and engaged Losser in a clinch.
Ware is trying to pull guard but Losser turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ware can't break the clinch.
Ware missing with knees to the body.
Ware throws an elbow that misses.

Losser breaks the clinch.
Ware wants to clinch.
Losser scores with a head kick.
Ware fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Losser thumps Ware with a low kick.
Losser takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Losser leaves Ware with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Losser tries to sprawl but Ware drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ware trying to control from Losser's half guard. Losser has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ware not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Ware dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Losser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ware looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ware looks to score with a jab to the body but Losser is just out of range.
Losser swings for the body but Ware moves out of range.
Losser throws a nice outside leg kick.
Losser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Losser stuffs the takedown.
Losser lands with a shot to the body.

Losser gets caught flat footed, as Ware shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ware is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Josiah Ware wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ware misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Losser throws a head kick that misses.
Ware throws a body punch but Losser moves out of range.

Ware moves into range and clinches up with Losser.
Ware blocks a body shot from Losser.
Ware is trying to pull guard but Losser turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Ware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Losser lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ware or not.
Ware drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Losser gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Losser is leaning against Ware and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Losser works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Losser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Ware does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Losser lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Losser.
Timothy Losser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ware shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Losser sprawls well. Losser wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ware gets slowly back to his feet.
Losser moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Losser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ware sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Ware drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Losser is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ware looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Josiah Ware.
Losser looks to score with a jab to the body but Ware is just out of range.
Ware slips a jab and a cross from Losser.
Ware shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Losser defends it nicely.

Ware closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Losser's guard.
Ware prevents Losser from getting back to his feet.
Ware trying to control the position from guard on top but Losser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Josiah Ware just wasn't active enough.
Losser throws a low kick but Ware moves out of range easily.
Ware tries to clinch but Losser is having none of it.
Losser just misses with a punch to the body.

Ware forces Losser back against the cage and clinches.
Ware jumps guard but Losser stands there with Ware around his waist. Ware gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Ware breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ware takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ware shoots in looking for a takedown but Losser manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ware's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Losser chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Timothy Losser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josiah Ware is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Losser avoids a kick to the body.

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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

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