PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikita Von Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fields comes to the cage accompanied by Pretty Handsome Awkward. Nikita Von Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fields
vs
Von Li

175 cm
21
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
132 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikita Von Li!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fields moves into the clinch successfully.

Von Li breaks from the clinch.
Von Li blocks a head kick by Fields.
Fields tries for a takedown but Von Li sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Von Li moves out of range of the body kick from Fields.
Fields will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fields swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fields shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fields tries to keep at a distance but Von Li has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fields misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Li tries to score a body lock takedown but Fields shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von Li is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Von Li to keep the fight standing.
Fields can't get the takedown.
Von Li tries to score a body lock takedown but Fields shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fields - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Von Li drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fields pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fields tries to clinch but Von Li moves out of range.
Von Li fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fields looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Li.
Fields shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Li as he jumps to the side.
Fields looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fields tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Von Li swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Li connects with a leg kick. Fields looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Li or perhaps it was just good defense by Fields, which made it look bad.
Fields shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Li manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fields's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Von Li on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fields swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Li.
Von Li has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Fields. No joy for Von Li on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Fields. No joy for Von Li on that attempt.
Von Li throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Li.
Von Li looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Li changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fields tries to avoid it but Von Li manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fields to the ground. Fields escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Fields closes the distance and clinches.

Fields has hold of one of Von Li's legs. Von Li is fighting the takedown attempt but Fields gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Von Li wants to stand and escape but Fields is having none of it.
Fields is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Li has wrist control.

Fields gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Von Li will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fields tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Von Li swivels and escapes.
Fields fails to land the takedown.
Fields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields is looking to slow Von Li down with leg kicks.
Fields misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fields swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Von Li has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Von Li.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fields has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Li after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fields avoids it.

Von Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Li shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fields sprawls well. Fields wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Von Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Fields feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Fields dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fields somewhat.
Fields avoids the head kick by Von Li.
Fields throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Li gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fields counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fields appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jaxon Fields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Fields misses the target.
Fields defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Li.
Jaxon Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Von Li.
Fields misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaxon Fields is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Von Li. No joy for Fields on that attempt.
Fields waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Li.
Von Li tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fields shoots in for a takedown but Von Li shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Li wants to slow Fields down by chopping away at his legs.
Fields appears to be looking for a big counter.
Von Li is looking to clinch.
Fields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Li sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fields somewhat.
Von Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Li stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Von Li wants it to stay on the feet.
Von Li dives in and grabs Fields's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fields pushes down on Von Li's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von Li clinches with his opponent.
Von Li stalling in the clinch but Fields improves position.
Von Li leaning his opponent against the cage.
Von Li has Fields pressed against the cage, preventing Fields from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fields tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Li shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von Li has Fields pressed against the cage.
Fields really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Von Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Li working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Li lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fields backwards.

Von Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fields shoots in but Von Li avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Von Li gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Von Li manages to break the clinch.
Von Li throws a head kick that misses.

Von Li drives through and clinches with Fields against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Von Li - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nikita Von Li seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Li is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fields is working for takedown but Von Li is calmly controlling the position for now.
Von Li taking a breather.

Von Li pulls guard effortlessly.
Fields has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fields showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Von Li 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Von Li is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fields presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikita Von Li 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. This is the final round!

Von Li darts in and clinches Fields up against the cage.
Fields jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Von Li walks away with a smile on his face. Fields gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fields leaves Von Li with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Von Li just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFields.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Li. That's going to slow Fields down.
Fields shoots in for a takedown but Von Li shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Von Li moves into the clinch.
Von Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Von Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fields just stands there and leans against the cage.

Von Li decides to pull guard.
Fields throwing strikes from guard but Von Li blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields trying to control but Von Li is working from the bottom.
Von Li has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fields has passed into side control.
Fields wants to control for a moment but Von Li uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Von Li gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Li keeping moving, preventing Fields from controlling successfully.
Fields preventing the sweep.
Fields postures up.
Fields trying to control but Von Li is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Fields scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Li is looking to clinch but Fields is avoiding it.
Fields tries a head kick but it misses.
Fields scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fields counters with a head kick. That will keep Von Li thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jaxon Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Von Li.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Li lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fields swinging wildly here.
Von Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Fields 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Von Li shoots and misses
and Fields counters with a low kick, right behind Von Li 's knee.
Fields throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields throws a series of strikes that have Von Li backpedaling.
Fields shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Fields. Those never looked like landing.
Von Li drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fields defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Von Li closes the distance and clinches.
Fields jumps guard but Von Li stands there with Fields around his waist. Fields gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fields tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fields stops a takedown attempt from Von Li.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Von Li can't get the takedown.
Von Li is trying to drag Fields to the mat but Fields just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Fields!
A relieved looking Jaxon Fields thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.