PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaas Jan Tijhoff (ranked 131 p4p, 744 weight class) and Roger Field (ranked 17 p4p, 88 weight class). Field has chosen Eastbound and Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tijhoff
vs
Field

183 cm
25
164
14 - 5 - 0

178 cm
24
161
13 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Kersikov's Vitamin Clinic (160)
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Field!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field stuffs the takedown.

Field rushes Tijhoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Tijhoff jumps into guard, dragging Field to the mat.
Tijhoff trying to keep a closed guard but Field is proving a slippery customer.

Tijhoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Field is aware though and is defending well.

Field avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Field controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tijhoff's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Field is continuing to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tijhoff shoots in but Field avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tijhoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Field pinned against the cage. Field gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Field gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tijhoff is trying to drag Field to the mat but Field just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Tijhoff has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Field clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Field just trying to survive but Tijhoff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tijhoff keeps control of the position as Field tries to break free.

Field defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Field showing good submission defense here.
Tijhoff throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Field can't escape the position.
Field is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Field is trying to break free.

Tijhoff tightening his grip on Field, looking for the choke.

Tijhoff working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Field is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tijhoff gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Klaas Jan Tijhoff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tijhoff fails with a takedown attempt.

Field forces Tijhoff back against the cage and clinches.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but Field holds him up against the cage and eventually Tijhoff drops back down to his feet.
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Field is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Field.
Tijhoff wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Field.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tijhoff jumps guard but Field turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tijhoff has Field pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Field manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Field - that landed with a thud.
Field lands a nice shot to the body.
Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tijhoff goes for a takedown attempt but Field pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Field has Tijhoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Field avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Field softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Field scores with a shot to the side of Tijhoff's head.
Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Field lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Field.
Tijhoff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tijhoff is looking for a takedown.
Tijhoff blocks an elbow strike from Field.
Tijhoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Field smiles and moves away.
Roger Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Field closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field digs a right hand underneath Tijhoff's ribcage. Tijhoff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage.
Tijhoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Tijhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Field lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Field lands with a right to the head.
Tijhoff tries for a takedown but Field manages to get underhooks.

Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Field has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Field moves into the clinch.
Field lands a nice uppercut.
Tijhoff is trying to drag Field to the mat but Field just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good body shot from Field.
A left hand lands to the body for Field.
Tijhoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Field is leaning against Tijhoff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Field lands a hook that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Field misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tijhoff jumps guard but Field stands there with Tijhoff around his waist. Tijhoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but Field holds him up against the cage and eventually Tijhoff drops back down to his feet.

Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Field has Tijhoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Field scores with a shot to the side of Tijhoff's head.
Tijhoff tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tijhoff drops down looking for an ankle pick but Field pulls his leg out and moves away.

Field instigates a clinch.
Field lands a left hand.
Field lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Field to keep the fight standing.
Field lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Field.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff wants a takedown.

Field breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Field moves into the clinch.
Field pushes Tijhoff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Field breaks the clinch.

Field forces Tijhoff back against the cage and clinches.
Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Field avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Field.
Field stops a takedown attempt from Tijhoff.
Roger Field seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tijhoff wants a takedown.
Field gets through Tijhoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Field misses with a punch to the body.
Tijhoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Field smiles and moves away.

Field drives through and clinches with Tijhoff against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Field as the two fighters clinch.
Tijhoff looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Field showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Field drives through and clinches with Tijhoff against the cage.

Tijhoff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Field controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Field gets to his feet. Tijhoff looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Field closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Field.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Field to keep the fight standing.
Field is working Tijhoff over against the cage.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Field just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Field is pressed up against the cage. Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Field down to the mat. Field avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Field rushes Tijhoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Field lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Field as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Field.
Field lands a shot to the body.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Field to keep the fight standing.

Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Field clinches.

Field is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tijhoff is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Field to the mat. Field regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Field looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tijhoff is one step ahead there.
Field pulls Tijhoff in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tijhoff won't allow Field to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Field pulls Tijhoff in close to his closed guard and prevents Tijhoff from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tijhoff trying to control but Field is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field has Tijhoff pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Field closes the distance and clinches.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Field is leaning against Tijhoff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Field scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but Field holds him up against the cage and eventually Tijhoff drops back down to his feet.

Field pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tijhoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Field paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Field gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Field's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Field has closed the distance and engaged Tijhoff in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but Field forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Field to keep the fight standing.
Field doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Field pushes Tijhoff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tijhoff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Field fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tijhoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Field forces Tijhoff back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Still in the clinch, Field scores with a nice short uppercut.
Field lands with a light punch inside.
Field lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
A short left from Field.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Field to keep the fight standing.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage.
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Tijhoff tries to keep at a distance but Field has taken the fight into the clinch.
Field lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Field really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tijhoff gets tackled into the cage by Field. Field maintains the clinch.
Field pushes Tijhoff back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage.
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Field instigates a clinch.
Tijhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Field breaks the clinch.

Field takes the fight into the clinch.
Tijhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Field lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Field just stands there and leans against the cage.
Field lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tijhoff fails to pull guard.
Tijhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Field lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Field working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tijhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Field lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tijhoff.
Field is working Tijhoff over against the cage.

Field breaks from the clinch.

Field moves into the clinch.
Field lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tijhoff or not.
A short body shot lands from Field as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Field.
A short right from Field on the inside.
Field works on Tijhoff's body with a couple of short punches.
Field scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Field.

Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Field closes the distance and pushes Tijhoff back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Field gets a clinch.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Field just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field lands with a left to the head.
Tijhoff fails to pull guard.
Tijhoff jumps guard but Field turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Field lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tijhoff jumps guard but Field turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.

Field's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Field rushes Tijhoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Field misses with a punch to the body.
Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Field avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Field misses with an elbow over the top.

Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tijhoff misses with a takedown attempt
and Field counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Field has closed the distance and engaged Tijhoff in a clinch.
Field presses Tijhoff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Field lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
A short right from Field.
Tijhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Field tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tijhoff's elbow.
Field working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Field just stands there and leans against the cage.
Field misses with a body punch.
Field doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roger Field is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tijhoff is looking to clinch.
Field looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tijhoff fails with a takedown attempt.

Tijhoff gets tackled into the cage by Field. Field maintains the clinch.
Field stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field lands a left hand.
Tijhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Field can't find room to land a body shot as Tijhoff controls the action.
Field makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Field forces Tijhoff back against the cage and clinches.
Field makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 lands a hook that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Field lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Field lands a hook to the side of the head.
Field lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Field tries a body shot but Tijhoff blocks it.
Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Field lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tijhoff.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Field lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.

Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Tijhoff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Field keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Field dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Field moves into the clinch.

Field breaks the clinch.

Field rushes Tijhoff and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Field.
Field misses with a body punch.
Field lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tijhoff fails to pull guard.
Tijhoff goes for a takedown attempt but Field pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Field has Tijhoff up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Tijhoff jumps guard but Field stands there with Tijhoff around his waist. Tijhoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaas Jan Tijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Field gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tijhoff.
Field lands a right hand.
Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Tijhoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Field lands a shoulder strike.
Field lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Tijhoff is looking for a takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Field breaks from the clinch.

Field instigates a clinch.
Field lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tijhoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Field sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tijhoff somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Field closes the distance and clinches.
Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tijhoff goes for a takedown in the clinch but Field prevents it.

Field breaks the clinch.
Tijhoff is looking to clinch but Field is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Field on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Field closes the distance and pushes Tijhoff back into the cage.
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Field gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Field lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tijhoff backwards.
Tijhoff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Field is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tijhoff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Tijhoff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Field stands and steps away. Tijhoff gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Field takes the fight into the clinch.
Tijhoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Field avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roger Field is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Field creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Field gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tijhoff.
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tijhoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Field walks away with a smile on his face. Tijhoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Field moves into the clinch.

Field pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Field moves into the clinch.
Field makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Field breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Field closes the distance and clinches.

Tijhoff jumps guard and drags Field to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Field trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Field pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tijhoff is keeping the position for now.
Field stays in close to Tijhoff's body and controls the position.

Tijhoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Field is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Field comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Field has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 43:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 43:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 43:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Field!
Roger Field is the new lightweight champion!
Roger Field really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 30th Century Beer Store logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.