PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Spikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Spikes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fields
vs
Spikes

159 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Spikes!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spikes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fields pinned against the cage. Fields gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brandon Spikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spikes throws a head kick that misses.
Spikes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fields doesn't seem bothered though.
Spikes shoots for a takedown but Fields saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fields tries to counter by clinching up but Spikes breaks away and moves out of range.
Fields has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Troy Fields has been cut.

Fields tries to keep at a distance but Spikes has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees to the body from Spikes.
Fields is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spikes is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spikes wants a takedown but no success here.
Troy Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Spikes.
Spikes stalling against the cage.
Fields can't get the takedown.
Fields tries to pull guard but Spikes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fields really is a fat lump.
Spikes can't get the takedown.
Spikes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Spikes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Spikes manages to end up in side control.

Spikes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fields to his feet.
Fields is breathing heavily.
Spikes shoots in looking for a takedown but Fields manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spikes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fields is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fields throwing strikes from guard but Spikes blocks nicely.
Fields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spikes holds on and takes a little breather.
Fields knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spikes on the ground.
Fields would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spikes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Spikes pushes a forearm under Fields's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fields is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Spikes!