PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Masterton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterton has chosen Some Scary Music as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Fields
vs
Masterton

190 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

201 cm
18
257 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Graham Masterton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields connects with a high kick.

It looks like Graham Masterton has been cut.
Masterton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Fields closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Masterton jumps guard but Fields stands there with Masterton around his waist. Masterton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Fields tightens his grip and picks Masterton up, before dumping him to the ground. Masterton manages to land in guard.
Fields is looking to stand up but Masterton won't let him.
Fields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fields wants to control from the top but Masterton keeps moving.
Fields throws an elbow that misses. Masterton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fields's guard. Nice move by Masterton!

Fields trying to keep a closed guard but Masterton is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) inform me that Masterton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Masterton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fields. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fields pulls Masterton in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields looking to control.
Masterton stops Fields from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fields looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fields really is a fat lump.
Fields working a defensive guard here.
Fields wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fields not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fields keeping moving, preventing Masterton from controlling successfully.

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

Fields closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masterton quickly recovers to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Masterton is defending against the submission attempts here by Fields.
Masterton is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masterton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Masterton trying to control but Fields postures up.

Masterton is defending against the submission attempts here by Fields.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masterton's head.
Masterton controlling the position well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Masterton is defending against the submission attempts here by Fields.
Fields missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fields tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Masterton has his takedown stuffed
and Fields counters with a three punch combo that has Masterton backing up. Masterton nods at Fields to acknowledge the strikes.

Fields changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Masterton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masterton trying to control but Fields flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!

Masterton showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Fields dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Graham Masterton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fields closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fields lands in his opponent's guard.
Fields would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masterton is breathing heavily.
Fields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masterton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fields throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masterton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fields distracts Masterton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fields loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fields landing some decent shots from guard.
Fields content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fields has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Fields stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Graham Masterton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fields fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Masterton sprawls well initially but Fields persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fields drops an elbow to the side of Masterton's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Raphael Fields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Fields is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masterton sees it coming and defends easily.

Fields is looking for a kimura here.
Fields drops an elbow to the side of Masterton's head.

Fields is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Fields there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masterton defending well though.

Fields is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masterton is just riding it out for now. Fields eventually gives up the hold.

Fields is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masterton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fields.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masterton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fields.
Masterton wants to get back to full guard but Fields has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masterton keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Fields dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Graham Masterton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Fields closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masterton quickly recovers to half guard.

Fields is working for a kimura but Masterton is defending it quite comfortably.
Fields missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields is nestled in close to Masterton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Fields is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Masterton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fields is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masterton sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fields seems to be working for a kimura but Masterton defends the submission attempt.

Fields is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Fields is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fields is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Fields seems to be looking for submissions.
Fields is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masterton can do to turn this around?

Fields seems to be looking for submissions.

Fields is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masterton sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterton taking some punishment here, with Fields in his half guard.
Masterton taking some punishment here, with Fields in his half guard.

Fields wants to work for an arm triangle but Masterton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Fields is looking for a kimura but Masterton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fields to get the leverage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Fields scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Masterton manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields prevents Masterton from improving his position.
Masterton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fields jumps into side control!

Fields tries for a kimura but Masterton is defending well.
Masterton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Fields showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fields has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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