PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Layne Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Burgess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Fields
vs
Burgess

192 cm
30
197 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

190 cm
31
196 lbs
21 - 14 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Layne Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Burgess!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgess throws a right and a left that Fields avoids nicely.
Burgess connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fields momentarily.
A left lands for Fields.
Burgess avoids the head kick by Fields.
Fields moves in looking to clinch but Burgess pushes him off.
Fields slips a straight right by Burgess.
Burgess lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fields doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgess circles away.
Fields tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burgess manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burgess scores with a three punch combo!
Burgess throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burgess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fields wants to clinch
and Burgess counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgess misses the jab.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch but Burgess swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fields is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgess ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgess has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fields.
A clash of legs there as Fields blocks the low kick.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgess swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burgess looks to land a left hand but Fields moved out of range nicely.
Fields looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgess swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burgess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burgess moves out of range of the body kick.
Burgess scoring well with a low kick there.
Layne Fields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fields throws a head kick that misses.
Burgess throws a front kick aimed at Fields's knee but Fields avoids it well.
Burgess misses with a series of wild punches.
Burgess misses with a leg kick.
Burgess feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fieldss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fields tries to clinch but Burgess is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Burgess tries to keep at a distance but Fields has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fields missing with knees to the body.
Burgess lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Layne Fields has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Burgess's face as he tries to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burgess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fields fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burgess connects with the punch.
Burgess misses with a hook.
Burgess keeps the fight on the outside.
Fields throws a head kick that misses.
Burgess throws a jab when Fields was well out of range.
Fields throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burgess throws a looping overhand right but Fields ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Burgess misses.
Fields misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields is looking to clinch but Burgess is avoiding it.
Fields connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burgess's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fields under the eye.
Burgess is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fields.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fields can't find room to land a body shot as Burgess controls the action.
Burgess tries to work over Fields's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fields is pushing Burgess up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fields missing with knees to the body.
Burgess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fields is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fields misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Fields.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burgess.
Fields throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burgesss head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fields goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burgess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fields throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burgess blocks it with crossed arms.
Burgess wants a takedown but no success here.
Layne Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Burgess.

Burgess pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burgess avoids the head kick by Fields.
Fields misses with a head kick.
Burgess thumps Fields with a low kick.
Burgess lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burgess shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Burgess lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fields doesn't seem phased though.
Burgess throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fields.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fields avoids the body shot from Burgess.
Burgess just misses with a punch to the body.
Burgess ducks under a wild hook from Fields.
Fields with a jab.
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 Layne Fields will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Layne Fields's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Burgess scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fields wants to clinch
and Burgess counters with an inside leg kick.
Fields throws a head kick that misses.
Burgess scores with a jab to the head.
Fields moves in looking to clinch but Burgess pushes him off.
Fields throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burgess misses with a hook.
Fields throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fields throws a wild body kick that Burgess sees coming a mile off.
Fields tries to clinch but Burgess is having none of it.
Fields dodges the punch combination from Burgess.
Fields throws a head kick that misses
and Burgess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burgess uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fields.
Nice defenses there by Burgess.
Burgess fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fields is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fields takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fields checks the leg kick.
Burgess lands with a shot to the body.
Fields wants to clinch up but Burgess keeps it at a distance.
Fields throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fields slips a straight right by Burgess.
Fields checks a low kick from Burgess.
Fields throws a leg kick but Burgess sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Fields.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burgess.
Burgess lands with a hook. Fields tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burgess checks a leg kick.
Fields has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burgess.
Burgess misses with a hook.
Burgess dips to his left and cracks Fields with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burgess.
Burgess lands with a shot to the body.
Burgess loads up on a big right hand but Fields slips the punch.
Burgess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fields throws a looping overhand right but Burgess ducks down to avoid it.
Burgess misses with a looping right.
Fields doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgess circles away.
Burgess fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fields looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burgess misses with a double jab.
Fields wants to clinch.
Fields throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burgess counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burgess with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fields moves in looking to clinch but Burgess pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgess checks a low kick from Fields.
Burgess misses with a low kick.
Burgess scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fields in his tracks.
Anthony Burgess seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burgess throws a hook but Fields blocks it.
Burgess chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burgess paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burgess throws a right and a left that Fields avoids nicely.
Burgess throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burgess jabs Fields to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burgess fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fields is out of range.
Fields misses with a head kick.
Fields throws a leg kick but Burgess moved away.
Fields is looking to clinch.
Burgess swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burgess bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fields misses with a leg kick.
Fields avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burgess with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fields throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burgess.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Burgess misses the target.
Burgess jabs Fields right on the nose. Fields blinks but takes it well.
Burgess's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fields under the eye.
Nice body punch from Burgess.
Burgess connects with a looping right hand.
Burgess throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fields wants to clinch up but Burgess keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fields works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Burgess showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Layne Fields's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Fields tries to clinch up but Burgess circles away and keeps his distance.

Fields rushes Burgess and presses him up against the cage.
Burgess being controlled against the cage.
Burgess is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgess trying to land knees to the body.

Burgess breaks the clinch.

Fields moves into the clinch.
Burgess working aggressively here.

Burgess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgess cracks Fields with a good jab.
Fields fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burgess looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fields slips under a jab from Burgess.
Fields fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fields is looking to chop away at Burgess's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burgess swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burgess throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fields moves in looking to clinch but Burgess pushes him off.
Burgess throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fields counters with a nice body kick.
Burgess slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fields tries to clinch there but Burgess circles away.
Fields closes the distance but Burgess moves to the side
and Burgess counters with a leg kick.
Burgess throws a looping overhand right but Fields ducks down to avoid it.
Fields connects with an inside leg kick.
Fields misses with an attempted mid kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fields with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fields blocks a body shot from Burgess.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fields.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burgess avoids it.
Fields is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fields tries to land a knee to the head but Burgess blocks with his arms.
Fields tries to throw a body punch but Burgess avoids it by throwing Fields back against the cage.
Burgess blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burgess has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fields tries to break free but Burgess pushes him back against the cage.
Fields wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Fields.
Fields tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burgess wants a takedown but no success here.
Burgess tries to work over Fields's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Fields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fields is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fields doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgess circles away.
Burgess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fields manages to avoid it.
Fields wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burgess can pounce on him.

Fields gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fields looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burgess - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Fields missing with knees to the body.
Fields throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burgess blocks it with crossed arms.
Burgess prevents a body shot from Fields.
Burgess lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fields backwards.
Fields lands a shoulder strike.
Burgess wants a takedown but no success here.
Burgess effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burgess avoiding damage as Fields throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fields.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgess lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fields is working Burgess over against the cage.

Burgess manages to break the clinch.
Fields misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch but Burgess swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fields connects with a high kick.
Fields wants to clinch.
Burgess works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by Fields.

And that's the end of the fight!
Layne Fields showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fields has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Layne Fields!
After the big win, Layne Fields made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knockout Nutrition (150Q $25) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.