PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spartacus Solonius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Solonius
vs
Field

190 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
204 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Spartacus Solonius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chester Field!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Solonius gets caught flat footed, as Field shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Solonius kicks Field off and gets to his feet.
Nice jab there from Field.
Field lands a two punch combo.
Field steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solonius.
Field throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solonius throws a hook but Field avoids it easily.
Field changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Field throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solonius's waist but Solonius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Field off to one side.
Chester Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Field darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Solonius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Solonius tries to get out of the position.
Field throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Solonius is trying to control but can't.
Field lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Solonius manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Field postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Field keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Solonius's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Field scoring with punches to the head and body.
Field postures up in Solonius's guard and throws a big left but Solonius blocks it.
Solonius trying to keep a closed guard but Field is proving a slippery customer.
Solonius is looking to stand up but Field isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Solonius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Field with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Field doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Solonius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spartacus Solonius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Field.
Field darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Solonius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Field misses with a wild combination.
Field swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Solonius is looking to counter punch.
Field shoots in but no luck this time.
Field slips under a jab from Solonius.
Field scores with a three punch combo!
Solonius misses the shot to the body.
Field shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Solonius but Solonius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Solonius moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field throws a right hand that Solonius ducks under and follows up with a left that Solonius also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Solonius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Field uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solonius.
Solonius throws a body shot but no joy.
Field fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Solonius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Field throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Solonius's waist but Solonius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Field off to one side.
Solonius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Field throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Solonius to counter with a crisp jab.
Field scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Field shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Field was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Solonius throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Solonius misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solonius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Field will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Field takes a swing at Solonius's ribcage but misses.
Solonius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Field looks to land a combination but Solonius avoids it well.
Field fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Solonius avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Field. Solonius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solonius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Field misses with a takedown attempt - Solonius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Solonius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chester Field will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A left and a right from Field both land. Nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Field.
A countering left hand to the body from Field misses.

Field gets a takedown into half guard.

Solonius pushes Field off and gets back to his feet.
Solonius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Field.
Field fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solonius manages to avoid it.
Field misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solonius.
Solonius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Field sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Field throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solonius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Field tries for a takedown but Solonius circles away easily
and Solonius counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solonius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solonius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Field throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solonius.
Chester Field is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solonius throws a body shot but no joy.
Solonius lands the left hand.
Spartacus Solonius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Field lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Solonius slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Field.
Field avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Field is defended easily by Solonius.
Spartacus Solonius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Field.
Field scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Field closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Field lands in his opponent's guard.

Solonius kicks Field off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Field misses with a few strikes there.
Solonius looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

Field scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Solonius gets full guard.
Field tries to free his leg and advance position but Solonius is retaining full guard.
Solonius is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Solonius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Field doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Field manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Field postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solonius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Field is one step ahead there.
Field working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Solonius's head.
Field landing some decent shots from guard.
Field scoring with some ground and pound.
Field distracts Solonius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Field lands a couple of digs.
Field prevents Solonius from getting back to his feet.
Field with a nice head shot there.
Field is in close to Solonius's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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.
Solonius is trying to keep Field in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Solonius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Solonius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Field in his tracks.
Good shot there by Field.
Solonius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Field sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Solonius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Field misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Solonius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Solonius gets caught napping as Field dives in and scores a takedown. Solonius manages to retain guard.

Solonius has his feet on Field's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Field on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Field fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chester Field will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Solonius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Field keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Field looks for a takedown but Solonius sprawls well.
Field uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solonius.
Field digs a good body shot into Solonius's ribs.
Field scores with a three punch combo!
Field just misses with a punch to the body.
Chester Field seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Field shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Solonius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Field.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Field throwing shots but Solonius is blocking nicely.
Solonius wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Field looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Field working Solonius over with strikes.
Field missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Solonius wants to improve his position but Field is controlling well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Field fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Field displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solonius throws out the jab.
Solonius misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Field is defended easily by Solonius.
Spartacus Solonius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Field.
Solonius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Field.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solonius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Solonius swings for the body but Field moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Field. Those never looked like landing.
Field misses with an uppercut.
Solonius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Solonius throws a hook but Field blocks it.
Field throws a hook to the side of Solonius's head but Solonius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Field with a poor takedown
and Solonius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Field takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Field staying out of range there.
Solonius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Field moves away.
Field looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Solonius is fending him off so far but Field persists. Nope, Solonius circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Field.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Field.
Solonius misses the shot to the body.
Solonius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Solonius stuffs the takedown.
Field slips under a jab from Solonius.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Field.
Field shoots in for a double leg but Solonius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solonius lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Solonius.
Field throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Solonius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Field is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solonius.
Solonius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field throws a hook but Solonius blocks it.
Solonius misses with a jab to the body
and Field counters with a nice uppercut.
Solonius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Field is able to avoid easily.
Field shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Solonius defends it nicely.
Solonius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Field looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Field misses with a straight right.
Field lands with a hook. Solonius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Solonius.
Spartacus Solonius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chester Field is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Solonius lands a nice hook to Field's body. Field takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spartacus Solonius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Field 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chester Field!