PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen D12 Fight Music as his entrance music. Tim Hendricks looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Fields
vs
Hendricks

190 cm
18
278 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

190 cm
21
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 3 - 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fields shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hendricks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Fields drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hendricks dives on top into guard.

Hendricks postures up.

Hendricks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fields has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hendricks has managed to get both his arms back between Fields's legs - danger averted.
Hendricks slips nicely into half guard.

Fields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendricks pulls his head out easily.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields is trying is best to control the position here.
Fields is trying to maintain the position but Hendricks is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hendricks is looking to take a break and control but Fields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fields wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fields is trying to control but Hendricks passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fields can't do much from the bottom here.
Fields is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hendricks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

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.
Hendricks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fields keeps working.
Fields is trying to control Hendricks's posture but Hendricks avoids it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fields is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Fields's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hendricks shoots in for a double leg but Fields sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hendricks looks winded!
Fields fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to work over Fields's front leg with a kick but Fields checks it.
Hendricks swinging wildly here.
Hendricks fails with a takedown attempt.

Fields changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hendricks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Fields is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hendricks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fields is chipping away with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Fields working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hendricks is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fields is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Hendricks will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hendricks misses with a shot to the body
and Fields connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Fields gets the takedown into side control.
Fields tries to score with some ground and pound. Hendricks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Fields is trying to get an arm triangle but Hendricks is defending well.

Fields is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hendricks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been informed that Hendricks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fields wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Fields working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hendricks is not content to let Fields control the position.
Fields working away.
Fields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hendricks keeps working.

Fields tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fields has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
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.
Hendricks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Raphael Fields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fields seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fields lands with a punch from half guard.

Fields is looking for a kimura here.

Fields is working for a kimura but Hendricks is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fields has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fields content just to control the position here.

Fields working for a guillotine from mount but Hendricks is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hendricks taking shots to the head.
Fields lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hendricks hang on?

Fields looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Fields is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hendricks can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Fields looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fields is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hendricks is surviving well by controlling Fields's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Fields dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hendricks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fields tries to avoid it but Hendricks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fields to the ground. Fields escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hendricks.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fields feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Raphael Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Hendricks.
Fields tries to clinch but Hendricks is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fields stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raphael Fields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Fields shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hendricks's guard.
Hendricks is wriggling around but Fields manages to pass to half guard.
Hendricks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields is thwarting Hendricks's attempts to control the position.
Hendricks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fields scores with a couple of nice shots.

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 two 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.
Fields scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Fields is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fields could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice strikes from Fields there.

Fields is working for a kimura but Hendricks is defending it quite comfortably.

Fields is working for a kimura but Hendricks is defending it quite comfortably.
Fields working Hendricks over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Fields is working for a kimura but Hendricks is defending it quite comfortably.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fields.

That's four 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.
Fields is nestled in close to Hendricks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fields lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Fields is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hendricks is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Fields!
The defeated Tim Hendricks had this to say: 'I was unlucky and this wont be happening again! fosure!!'.