PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Layne Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Layne Fields looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Fields
vs
Steel Penn Alliance

192 cm
35
197 lbs
18 - 15 - 1

189 cm
24
201 lbs
5 - 10 - 1

Great wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 18 - 15 - 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 5 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn Alliance throws a big shot that misses.
Fields tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Penn Alliance manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel Penn Alliance cracks Fields with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fields avoids the head kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in looking for a takedown. Fields tries to sprawl out of it but Steel Penn Alliance keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fields manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick but Fields moves out of range.
Fields takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Layne Fields has been cut.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a sloppy head kick and Fields moves out of range easily.
Steel Penn Alliance dives in for a single leg takedown but Fields sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fields fails to land.
Steel Penn Alliance blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fields lands a nice knee to the body.
Steel Penn Alliance looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fields scores with a hook to the body.
Fields is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel Penn Alliance is defending well for now.
Steel Penn Alliance avoiding damage as Fields throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Penn Alliance's elbow.

Fields pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel Penn Alliance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fields is looking to clinch but Steel Penn Alliance is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Steel Penn Alliance.
Fields ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn Alliance.

Steel Penn Alliance darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Steel Penn Alliance seems to be working for a kimura but Fields defends the submission attempt.
Fields is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steel Penn Alliance seems to be working for a kimura but Fields defends the submission attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance is stalling here. Fields is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steel Penn Alliance seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fields has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fields lands a decent elbow from side control.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to control but Fields postures up.
Fields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn Alliance keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Penn Alliance regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fields's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fields.

Steel Penn Alliance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fields pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn Alliance makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn Alliance.

Steel Penn Alliance throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fields won't allow Steel Penn Alliance to sweep him here.
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.

Steel Penn Alliance escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fields gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep here but Fields controlling him for the moment.
Fields is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Black Hand Vegas that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fields wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping the position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep here but Fields controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel Penn Alliance keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but The Steel Penn Alliance will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Layne Fields's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Steel Penn Alliance misses with a head kick.
Fields takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick that misses.
Fields tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Steel Penn Alliance.

Steel Penn Alliance looking to score a takedown here. Fields is defending well but Steel Penn Alliance drives through and ends up in Fields's guard.
Steel Penn Alliance passes Fields's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Steel Penn Alliance is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Fields as he works his way to full guard.
The Steel Penn Alliance has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fields looking for a sweep. Not yet Fields, not yet.
Steel Penn Alliance passes into half guard.

Steel Penn Alliance is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fields is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn Alliance eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in Training inform me that Steel Penn Alliance has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fields sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel Penn Alliance takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fields is trying to control but can't.

Steel Penn Alliance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Fields is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields is trying to control but can't.
Steel Penn Alliance passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fields!
Steel Penn Alliance cracks Fields with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Steel Penn Alliance looking to secure an arm triangle but Fields defends it well.
Fields is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel Penn Alliance moves to take his opponent's back.

Steel Penn Alliance working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Steel Penn Alliance is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fields knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fields for a finish.
Fields rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Fields is defending well.
Fields gets full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance passes Fields's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steel Penn Alliance seems to be working for a kimura but Fields defends the submission attempt.
Fields tries to roll over but Steel Penn Alliance keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Steel Penn Alliance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fields sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fields wants to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel Penn Alliance throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel Penn Alliance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Steel Penn Alliance 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.
That's time! Fields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fields displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fields circles away.
Fields is looking to land body kicks.
Steel Penn Alliance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fields is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick but Fields moves out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fields avoids the head kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Fields is looking to clinch but Steel Penn Alliance is avoiding it.
Steel Penn Alliance walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick that misses
and Fields counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fields chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steel Penn Alliance circles away from the clinch attempt.
Layne Fields is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steel Penn Alliance gets tackled into the cage by Fields. Fields maintains the clinch.
Fields tries a body shot but Steel Penn Alliance blocks it.
Knees to the body from Fields.
Fields softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fields.
Fields lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Steel Penn Alliance fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Layne Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance jumps guard but Fields stands there with Steel Penn Alliance around his waist. Steel Penn Alliance gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fields lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Steel Penn Alliance is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel Penn Alliance 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.
Layne Fields has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fields lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fields tries a body shot but Steel Penn Alliance blocks it.
Fields working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to pull guard but Fields holds him up against the cage and eventually Steel Penn Alliance drops back down to his feet.
Fields has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Penn Alliance.
Fields looking to throw knees to the head but Steel Penn Alliance is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance blocks a body shot from Fields.
Steel Penn Alliance 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 lands a body shot.
Steel Penn Alliance blocks an uppercut.
Fields lands an elbow just above Steel Penn Alliance 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fields.
Steel Penn Alliance takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fields with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fields tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel Penn Alliance avoids it.
Fields stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fields gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Layne Fields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fields sprawls well. Fields wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel Penn Alliance gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fields's waist but Fields gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steel Penn Alliance off to one side.
Fields wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fields tries to clinch there but Steel Penn Alliance circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Layne Fields showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel Penn Alliance has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Steel Penn Alliance!
The Steel Penn Alliance was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.