PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barrett Fielding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Eighteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fielding
vs
Eighteen

180 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barrett Fielding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Eighteen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Eighteen misses.
Eighteen scores with a nice strike.
Fielding moves in looking to clinch but Eighteen pushes him off.
Fielding doesn't manage to clinch there - Eighteen circles away.
Fielding fails with a takedown attempt.
Fielding shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barrett Fielding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eighteen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fielding on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eighteen throws a head kick that misses.
Eighteen slips a jab from Fielding.
Eighteen scores with a shot to the body.
Fielding tries for a takedown but Eighteen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Fielding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Eighteen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eighteen.
Eighteen stuffs the takedown attempt from Fielding. Fielding gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Eighteen.
Eighteen lands a nice hook to Fielding's body. Fielding takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Eighteen as Fielding shoots in.
Fielding is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eighteen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fielding misses with a body shot
and Eighteen counters with a left to the body.
Fielding fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eighteen avoids it really well and circles away.
Eighteen throws a one two combo.
Eighteen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fielding shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eighteen throws a sloppy head kick and Fielding moves out of range easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fielding. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Eighteen throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fielding takes one to the side of the head.
Eighteen lands with a nice body punch.
Eighteen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eighteen scores with the left hand. Fielding knows he should have avoided that one.
Eighteen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fielding on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fielding takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fielding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eighteen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fielding looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eighteen tests Fielding's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eighteen lands an overhand right.
Eighteen lands a jab.
Eighteen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fielding had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen stuns Fielding with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eighteen thuds a left hand into Fielding's body.
Fielding misses with a combination
letting Eighteen counter with a right hand.
Eighteen lands with a right hand.
Eighteen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eighteen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fielding in his tracks.
Eighteen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fielding takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eighteen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eighteen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Eighteen.
Eighteen connects with a single shot there.
Dave Eighteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Eighteen finds it's way through Fielding's defenses.
Fielding looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fielding walks into a jab.
Eighteen lands a right hook to the body.
Eighteen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eighteen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eighteen jabs at Fielding's body.
Eighteen throws a wild body kick that Fielding sees coming a mile off.
Eighteen lands with a cross.
Eighteen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fielding takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fielding takes one on the button.
Eighteen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fielding ducks right into an uppercut from Eighteen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Eighteen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Fielding with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eighteen to score with a decent uppercut.
Eighteen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Eighteen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eighteen connects with the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fielding might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.

Eighteen tries to keep at a distance but Fielding has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fielding misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fielding tries a knee to the head but Eighteen blocks it.
Eighteen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Fielding breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fielding throws a body punch but Eighteen moves out of range.
Eighteen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fielding moves in looking to clinch but Eighteen pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eighteen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding tries for a takedown but Eighteen circles away easily
and Eighteen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eighteen lands with a nice body punch.
Fielding fails with a takedown attempt.
Fielding tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eighteen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fielding on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eighteen throws a combination. Fielding tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eighteen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eighteen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Eighteen.
Eighteen scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eighteen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Eighteen.
Fielding takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fielding on the side of the head.
Barrett Fielding is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fielding takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eighteen tests Fielding's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eighteen lands with an uppercut that bounces Fielding off the cage and back into rage.
Eighteen stuns Fielding with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eighteen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Eighteen scores with the left hand. Fielding knows he should have avoided that one.
Eighteen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fielding looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fielding takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fielding takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eighteen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fielding stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eighteen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fielding doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen scores with a three punch combo!
Eighteen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fielding.
Good standup being displayed there by Eighteen as he connects with a hook.
Eighteen lands with a good body shot.
Eighteen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eighteen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eighteen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eighteen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Eighteen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eighteen lands with a shot to the body.
Eighteen stuns Fielding with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Eighteen.
Fielding takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab lands there for Eighteen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fielding takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fielding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eighteen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eighteen connects with the punch.
Eighteen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eighteen tests Fielding's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fielding takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eighteen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eighteen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fielding in his tracks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eighteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dave Eighteen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eighteen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eighteen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Eighteen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Eighteen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eighteen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eighteen.
Fielding falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eighteen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eighteen connects with a body shot.
Fielding tries to close the distance and clinch but Eighteen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fielding swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eighteen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eighteen lands a glancing blow to the side of Fielding's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eighteen, as that shot connected.
A left and a right from Eighteen both land. Nice combination.
Eighteen tests Fielding's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Eighteen lands a right hook to the body.
Fielding on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eighteen looks to land a combination. Fielding sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fielding doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eighteen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Eighteen.
Eighteen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fielding drops his hands momentarily and Eighteen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eighteen lands with a good body shot.
Eighteen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fielding doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Eighteen.
Eighteen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eighteen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eighteen!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Eighteen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fielding doesn't seem phased though.
Fielding tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eighteen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eighteen stuns Fielding with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eighteen lands a nice hook to Fielding's body. Fielding takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fielding takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eighteen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eighteen scores with a hook.
Eighteen digs a good body shot into Fielding's ribs.
Fielding takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eighteen works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fielding takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eighteen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fielding takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fielding has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fielding there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eighteen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fielding at a distance.
Fielding moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eighteen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eighteen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Eighteen.
Nice body punch from Eighteen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eighteen works over Fielding's head and body with a nice combination.
Fielding ducks right into an uppercut from Eighteen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eighteen scores with a decent looking hook.
Eighteen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fielding walks into a stiff left hand from Eighteen.
Eighteen with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Eighteen.
Eighteen's corner calls for a 1-2. Eighteen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fielding shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eighteen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eighteen stalks Fielding and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fielding's face. Fielding staggers backwards, shaken.
Fielding walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barrett Fielding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Eighteen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eighteen lands a lovely overhand right.
Eighteen moves into range and connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Eighteen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eighteen 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Eighteen!