PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Ireland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chester Field enters the cage!

Ireland
vs
Field

190 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

191 cm
25
204 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bret Ireland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chester Field!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field shoots in but no luck this time.

Field decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Ireland kicks off Field and gets to his feet.
Field lands with a good body shot.

Field drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ireland scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Field fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Field sizes up Ireland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ireland tries to clinch up.

Ireland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ireland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Field looking for a sweep but Ireland has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Field tries to hold on but Ireland pushes him away.
Field takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ireland looking to control but Field is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ireland controlling the position easily from mount.
Field is trying desperately to improve position.
Ireland controlling the pace for now.
Field wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Field is in bad spot here.
Ireland missing with punches from the back.

Ireland is looking for the choke from the back position but Field is controlling his hands well.
Field is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field staying busy and making it hard for Ireland to control.
Field is trying to get back to his feet but Ireland has full control of the position and if anything, Field has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ireland is riding his opponent, not letting Field buck him off.
Field has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ireland.
Field is trying to break free.
Field trying to control the position but Ireland manages to sink in the hooks.
Ireland has the hooks in. Field is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ireland struggling to keep hold of the position.
Field just trying to survive but Ireland is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Field staying busy and making it hard for Ireland to control.
Ireland controlling well, preventing Field from escaping the position.
Field covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Field trying to control the action but Ireland just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Field right now.
Ireland is not going to allow Field to sit and survive in this position.
Field rolls, trying to escape but Ireland keeps control of the position.

Ireland is persistently looking for the submission but Field is defending it well.
Field wants to control his opponent's hands but Ireland gets his hands free.
Field is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ireland struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ireland gets his hands free as Field looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Field's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Field is still trying to improve position.
Ireland controls the action.

Ireland has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Field tries to escape but Ireland has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ireland gets his hands free as Field looks to control.
Ireland keeps control of the position as Field tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bret Ireland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Field lands a really nice looking cross but Ireland seems unphased.

Field shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ireland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Field postures up.
Field throws a big elbow that misses.
Ireland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Field postures up.
Field lands a couple of digs.
Field makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field with a nice head shot there.
Bret Ireland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ireland has momentary wrist control but Field slips an elbow through the middle.
Field scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Field makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Field wants to pass the guard but Ireland is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Field connects with a couple of short punches.
Ireland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Field's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Field trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ireland will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Field moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Field cracks Ireland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Field shoots in for a double leg but Ireland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ireland is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Field.
A combination from Field does no damage.
Field scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Field throws a series of punches but Ireland avoids them all with ease.
Ireland is looking for a counter combo.
Field throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ireland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ireland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Field pushes Ireland off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Field lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ireland backs up against the cage.
Ireland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ireland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ireland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ireland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Field scores with a nice head shot.
Field scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chester Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ireland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ireland is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Field.
Ireland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Field.
Ireland is looking to counter the offense by Field and move into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field feints a jab promting Ireland to slip. Field then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ireland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Field shoots in for a takedown but Ireland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Field throws a nice looking combination but Ireland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Field is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Field misses.
Field jabs Ireland right on the nose. Ireland blinks but takes it well.
Field might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ireland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ireland is defended easily by Field.
Field lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice sprawl there from Field as Ireland shoots in.
Danga de danga de dang - Field scores with a four punch combination!
Field slaps away a takedown attempt from Ireland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Ireland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ireland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ireland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Field has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Field throws a one two combo.
Field swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ireland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ireland is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Field.
The fighters circle momentarily. Field darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Field looks to land a combination but Ireland avoids it well.
It looked like Ireland was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Field misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Field.
Ireland shoots in looking for a takedown but Field manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ireland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Field lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Field blocks the body kick.
Field scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ireland doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Field coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Field 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!

A decent looking cross lands there for Field.
Ireland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Field misses with a double jab.

Field shoots in and bounces Ireland off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Ireland has his feet on Field's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bret Ireland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Field.

Ireland throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ireland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ireland fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ireland tries a head kick but it misses.
Chester Field seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Field connects with a body shot.
Field closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ireland fails with a takedown attempt.

Field shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Field showed some decent athleticism there.

Ireland kicks off Field and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Field lunges at Ireland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ireland's hand.
Field slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field tries to bum rush Ireland with a series of wild strikes but Ireland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Field misses with a few strikes there.
Field shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ireland eats them both and turns towards Field to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Field throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Ireland gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Field to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Ireland scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Field drives through with a takedown into Ireland's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Ireland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Field changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ireland fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Field throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ireland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Field is in Ireland's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ireland controlling the position.
Field trying to control the position from guard on top but Ireland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Field throws a strike but Ireland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Field controlling Ireland's posture.
Ireland wants to get up but he can't break Field's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Field has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ireland has passed into side control.
Ireland wants to control but Field is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ireland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Field, who protects the arm well.
Field tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Ireland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ireland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Field is looking to reverse the position.
Field holding on.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bret Ireland.
I think Ireland 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!