PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyce Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Conner Stevens was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Fields
vs
Stevens

192 cm
23
346 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boyce Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conner Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stevens takes the fight into the clinch.

Fields turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fields manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
Stevens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens regains half guard.
Fields really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stevens trying to control but Fields postures up.
Fields seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Stevens has Fields up against the cage in a clinch.

Fields has hold of one of Stevens's legs. Stevens is fighting the takedown attempt but Fields gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Stevens 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.
Fields won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.

Fields stands up and waves to Stevens to follow him.

Stevens rushes Fields and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fields has picked Stevens up - he's going for a ride! Fields dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Stevens gets back to full guard.
Fields would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fields postures up.
Fields is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Fields from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields wants to stand but Stevens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stevens looking to control.
Stevens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fields.
Fields throws a big counter combination but Stevens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Fields.

Fields has picked Stevens up - he's going for a ride! Fields dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Stevens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Fields was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens throws a lazy uppercut
and Fields counters with a left and a right that stings Stevens.

Fields closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fields lands in his opponent's guard.
Fields wants to stand but Stevens has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields postures up.
Stevens controlling Fields's posture.
Stevens is trying to control the position but Fields postures up.
Fields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fields tries to stand but Stevens is controlling from the bottom.
Stevens is trying to keep Fields in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Fields changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stevens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fields controls the position.
Fields trying to control the position but Stevens is working away.
Fields working away.
Stevens is not content to let Fields control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face as Fields controls the position.
Fields is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stevens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fields is working away from the top position though.
Fields is controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Stevens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fields is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?

Fields has hold of one of Stevens's legs. Stevens is fighting the takedown attempt but Fields gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stevens has control of Fields's left arm, preventing Fields from doing any damage.
Fields is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fields has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stevens is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyce Fields dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Fields instigates a clinch.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch but Fields keeps him there for the moment.
Stevens is trying to maintain a safe position but Fields gets an underhook and turns Stevens into the cage.

Fields drags the fight down to the ground.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Fields keeps moving.
Stevens throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stevens passes Fields's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevens.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens wants to take a breather but Fields is having none of it.
Stevens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fields knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stevens stalling away here and it's allowed Fields to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stevens forces his way into half guard.
Stevens is looking to advance position but Fields won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stevens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevens works his way into full mount!
Stevens working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stevens throwing strikes but Fields uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Stevens is looking for submissions but instead, Fields has regained full guard.
Stevens looking to sit in guard and control but Fields gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Stevens pushing down on Fields's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fields knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Stevens wants to control but Fields is keeping him busy.
Stevens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevens wants to pass the guard but Fields is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is keen to just control but Fields is a slippery customer.
Stevens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stevens seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stevens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fields knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Conner Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boyce Fields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fields blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevens.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conner Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyce Fields!