PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nickolas Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleveland White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cleveland White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ware
vs
White

160 cm
19
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nickolas Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleveland White!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

White clinches up against the cage.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
White dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ware really is a fat lump.

White is trying to trip Ware. He has hold of a leg but Ware is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. White persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
White wants to control from the top but Ware keeps moving.
White postures up in Ware's guard and throws a big left but Ware blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White stands up over Ware, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ware utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White wants to control from the top but Ware keeps moving.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

White postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ware is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of White, into his guard.

Ware would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ware is controlling him.
White has his hands on Ware's head, controlling the position.
Ware is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White pulls Ware in close to prevent any damage.
Ware postures up.
Ware controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by White.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ware manages to work his way to half guard, despite White's best efforts.

Ware looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ware has managed to free his arm - good work.
White throws a strike but Ware avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
White trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ware's guard.
White connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
White trying to control but Ware is working from the bottom.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

White is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ware is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ware has escaped and now he's on top!

White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ware is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ware controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ware loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleveland White dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ware darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
White is trying is best to control the position here.

White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ware wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White moves into full guard.

Ware drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ware has White in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ware working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
White postures up in Ware's guard and throws a big left but Ware blocks it.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White throwing strikes but missing.
Ware preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White throws a big right hand that misses.

White has gone for a leg lock! Ware slips out almost immediately though and dives into White's guard.

Ware might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ware postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! White is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ware, into his guard.

Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White throws a big right hand that misses.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Ware has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
White pushes down on Ware's leg and manages to get into half guard.
White thows a huge punch but Ware dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
White throwing shots but Ware is blocking nicely.

White is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
White working the head and body with strikes.
Ware blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Ware is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
White is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ware has managed to free his arm - good work.
White frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ware blocking the ground and pound.
White trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White thowing shots but they're missing.
White landing punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ware because White loaded up on that one.
White thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleveland White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

White moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Nickolas Ware has been cut.

White closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ware's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White lands a couple of digs.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Ware is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ware keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White throws a big right hand that misses.

Ware is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to control from the top but Ware keeps moving.
White wants to stand but Ware is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

White looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ware!
White tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
White tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

White has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

White gets the takedown into side control.
White throws an elbow but Ware slips to the side and avoids it well.
White lands an elbow.

White decides to stand back up. White steps back and let's Ware get back to his feet.

White shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ware napping and manages to drive through into side control!
White cracks Ware with an elbow. That is naaassty.
White misses with the ground and pound.
Ware is trying to get back to half guard.
White is looking to take a break and control but Ware is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ware defending against the ground and pound.
White trying to control the position but Ware is working away.
White landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
White wants to control but Ware is keeping him busy.
White connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ware some visible discomfort.

Ware is rocked!
White lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ware down.
Oh Ware is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White cracks Ware with a big right hand but Ware just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
White working the head with strikes.
White misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ware avoids any damage from the ground and pound of White.
Ware is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
White in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Ware looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! White turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleveland White!