PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chester Field (ranked 4104 p4p, 3424 weight class) and Wonder Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Field
vs
Boy

180 cm
25
160
0 - 0 - 0

202 cm
25
163
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chester Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wonder Boy!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Field.
Boy tries to counter with a clinch but Field shakes him off and moves away.
Field fails with a takedown attempt.
Field shoots in looking for a takedown. Boy tries to sprawl out of it but Field keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boy tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boy pinned against the cage. Boy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field misses with a takedown attempt - Boy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boy wants to counter the offense by Field and move into the clinch position.
Chester Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Field shoots for a double leg takedown but Boy sprawls well. He's pushed Field's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boy wants to counter the offense by Field and move into the clinch position.
Field throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boy's waist but Boy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Field off to one side.
Boy throws out a loose jab but Field uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Field darts in looking for a takedown but Boy gets double underhooks and turns Field into the cage.
Field has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Field takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls for Boy to work.
Boy tries to work over Field's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Field has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Field tries to score a body lock takedown but Boy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boy.
Boy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Field can't get the takedown.
Boy lands an elbow that stopped Field in his tracks for a moment.
Field tries for a takedown but Boy manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Boy.
Boy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boy lands an elbow that stopped Field in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Boy.
Boy working aggressively here.
Field is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boy is defending well.
Field is working for takedown but Boy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boy lands an elbow just above Field 's eye.
Field changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Field shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boy defends it nicely.
Boy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boy can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Field accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Field looking to pass the guard.
Field wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Field works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Field is keen to just control but Boy is a slippery customer.

Field seems to be working for a kimura but Boy defends the submission attempt.

Field is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boy has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Field moves out of range as Boy throws a body kick.
Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Field fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boy stuffs the takedown.
Field fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field with a lazy takedown attempt

and Boy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Field drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boy pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field dives in and grabs Boy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boy pushes down on Field's head and hops out.
Boy wants to counter with a clinch but Field pushes him away.
Field shoots in for a takedown but Boy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Field sets himself, and Boy steps forward looking for the clinch! Field avoids it this time.
Field tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Field somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Field fails to land the takedown.
Field fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Field shoots in for a takedown but Boy shows good takedown defense.
Boy wants to counter the offense by Field and move into the clinch position.
Boy leaves Field with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Field doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Boy counters by clinching up.
Field on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Field goes for a takedown attempt but Boy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boy leaves Field with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Field has his takedown stuffed

and Boy moves into the clinch.
Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Field avoids the damage to the body.
Field is working for takedown but Boy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Field prevents a body shot from Boy.
Field wants to take the fight to the mat but Boy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Field blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Field is working for takedown but Boy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Field tries to score a body lock takedown but Boy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy lands a damaging elbow.
Field has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boy after a bit of a struggle.
Boy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Field blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Field.
Boy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boy lands an elbow inside that Field shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field is trying to drag Boy to the mat but Boy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Field is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Field has Boy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Boy.
Boy is pushing Field up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boy has Field pressed against the cage.
Boy receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wonder Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Field fails to land the takedown.
Field misses with a takedown attempt - Boy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boy wants to counter the offense by Field and move into the clinch position.
Field doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Boy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy lands a nice elbow.
Field on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Field drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boy pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Field.
Field looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Field.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Field closes the distance and clinches up with Boy, looking for a takedown. Field pushes Boy against the cage but Boy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Field 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Field might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Field thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boy pulls Field in close to prevent any damage.
Field tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Field trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Field throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Field stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.
Boy has momentary wrist control but Field slips an elbow through the middle.
Boy keeping full guard, as Field tries to pass.
Field postures up in Boy's guard and throws a big left but Boy blocks it.
Field throws a big elbow that misses.

Field drops back looking for a leg! Boy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boy manages to kick Field off! Field jumps back into Boy's guard.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy pulls Field in to control the position.
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Field passes Boy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Field is looking for a kimura but Boy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Field to get the leverage.
Field prevents Boy from improving his position.

Field seems to be working for a kimura but Boy defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Field thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boy's head.

Boy is defending against the submission attempts here by Field.
Field thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boy's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field is pressing down on Boy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boy is holding on for now.
Boy tries to get to full guard but Field has control of the leg.
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Field. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boy keeps trying to improve his position.
Boy is not content to let Field control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Field showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wonder Boy!