PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronson Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mirko Filipovic enters the cage!

Fields
vs
Filipovic

200 cm
22
230 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

188 cm
21
218 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronson Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Filipovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fields somewhat.
Fields fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fields moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Fields clinches up with Filipovic and pushes him back against the cage.

Fields breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fields avoids the head kick by Filipovic.

Fields drops Filipovic with a beautiful combination! Filipovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fields is looking for the KO!

Filipovic is rocked!

It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fields will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filipovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Fields finish him?
Filipovic lands an overhand right.
Filipovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Fields throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipovic.
Fields fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Fields throws a left and a right that both miss
and Filipovic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fields is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filipovic looks to land a combination but Fields avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields fails with a takedown attempt.
Fields is breathing heavily.
Fields throws a head kick that misses
and Filipovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Filipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fields circles away quickly and effectively.
Filipovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fields's head.
Filipovic connects with a high kick.

Fields is rocked!
Filipovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Fields is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filipovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fields seems to have got his legs back now.
Fields swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filipovic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Filipovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Filipovic swinging wildly here.
Filipovic cracks Fields with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fields throws a combination that misses
and Filipovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fields.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fields tries to score with some ground and pound. Filipovic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Fields is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Filipovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Filipovic wants to control but Fields postures up.
Fields tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Filipovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Filipovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Filipovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to get back to his feet but Fields is dominant here and he's now got Filipovic's back!
Fields biding his time, looking for the opening.
Filipovic staying busy and making it hard for Fields to control.
Fields throwing sloppy strikes.
You can see the frustration on Filipovic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Filipovic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Fields stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Filipovic to get to his feet.
Filipovic swinging wildly here.
Fields throws a head kick that misses
and Filipovic counters with a left and a right that stings Fields.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Filipovic both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields misses with a double jab.
Fields swings for the body but Filipovic moves out of range.
Fields misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.

Fields closes the distance and clinches.
Filipovic working hard to break the clinch.
Fields holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Fields has him pressed against the cage.

Fields pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic throws a combination. Fields tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch but Filipovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fields jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filipovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fields throws a big shot that misses.
Filipovic lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bronson Fields will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fields swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Filipovic counters with a head kick.
Filipovic misses with a double jab

and Fields counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fields.

Fields pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filipovic looks to land a right hand but Fields moved out of range.
Fields throws a combination that misses
and Filipovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fields throws out a loose jab but Filipovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fields tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipovic swivels and escapes.
Filipovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A combination from Filipovic does no damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Filipovic, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filipovic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fields misses with a double jab
and Filipovic counters with a two punch combo.
Fields takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields misses with a combination
and Filipovic counters with a left and a right that stings Fields.
Fields doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Filipovic misses the target.
Fields tries to clinch up.

Fields rushes Filipovic and presses him up against the cage.
Filipovic is trying to force a seperation but Fields has the dominant position.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch but Fields keeps him there for the moment.

Fields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filipovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fields misses with the body kick
and Filipovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Fields has Filipovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Filipovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Fields gets control of Filipovic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fields will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Fields had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Filipovic defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic stops Fields from standing up.
Fields is trying to control the position but Filipovic postures up.
Filipovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Filipovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filipovic wants to get up but he can't break Fields's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to stand and escape but instead Fields has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Filipovic controls Fields momentarily but Fields frees himself.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses

and Fields counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Filipovic trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Filipovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Fields has a good base and remains in mount.
Filipovic regains half guard.
Fields is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is looking to improve his position.
Fields is looking to take a break and control but Filipovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Fields wants to work for an arm triangle but Filipovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Filipovic is trying to stand.
Fields is keen to just control but Filipovic is a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fields gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Filipovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Fields dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Fields rushes Filipovic and presses him up against the cage.

Fields pulls guard successfully.
Filipovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Filipovic throws and elbow that misses. Fields uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filipovic's guard. Nice move by Fields!
Fields lands a couple of digs.
Fields will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Filipovic trying to keep a closed guard but Fields is proving a slippery customer.

Fields decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fields shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Filipovic lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipovic scores with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Fields clinches up against the cage.
Filipovic stops a takedown attempt from Fields.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fields.
Filipovic has a couple of punches blocked by Fields.
Fields prevents Filipovic from breaking the clinch.
Fields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Filipovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Fields with a series of wild strikes but Fields uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bronson Fields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Filipovic.
Fields throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Filipovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Filipovic slips under a jab.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two 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.
A jab from Fields misses.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Fields or perhaps it was just good defense by Filipovic which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Fields misses
and Filipovic counters with a three punch combo that has Fields backing up. Fields nods at Filipovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Fields dodges the punch combination from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a wild combination.

Fields shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fields has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Filipovic's face.
Filipovic is looking to improve his position but Fields isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields landing shots from mount.
Fields working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Fields jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Filipovic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Filipovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fields prevents Filipovic from improving his position.
Fields is trying to control. Filipovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fields takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Filipovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fields counters with a one-two to the body.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Filipovic misses the jab.
Filipovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Fields.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
Fields doesn't manage to clinch there - Filipovic circles away.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Fields has managed to clinch.
Filipovic tries to circle away but Fields has him pinned against the cage.
Filipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Fields won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fields creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Filipovic can't break the clinch.

Fields wants the takedown. Filipovic is fighting it off but Fields persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Filipovic's guard against the cage.
Filipovic 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.
Filipovic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Filipovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fields.
Mirko Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson Fields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Fields stands up from Filipovic's guard - Fields perhaps looking for a knockout.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Fields showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fields, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

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