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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Andres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronson Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Andres could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bronson Fields's chin.
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200 cm
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265 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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200 cm
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230 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Andres! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronson Fields! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fields shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andres defends it nicely. Bronson Fields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fields throws a right and a left that both miss. Andres bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fields pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fields defending against the ground and pound. The ground and pound from Andres seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Fields trying to remain calm as Andres controls from the top position. Fields is pushing Andres's head away, looking to escape. Andres manages to hold on to the position though. Andres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fields has escaped the position, nice work there. Fields is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fields tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Fields is trying desperately to improve position. Andres connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Andres goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fields is on top in guard.
Fields would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Fields looks gassed! Andres uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Andres counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fields won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Andres lands an elbow. Andres throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Andres trying to control the action but Fields is working from the bottom. Andres working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sloppy strikes there by Andres. Andres is looking to take a break and control but Fields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Andres scores with punches from side control. Fields wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Fields can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four 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. Fields throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Andres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Andres in side control, throwing shots but Fields defends. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Andres dominated that round. That's time! Andres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andres with a lazy takedown attempt so Fields counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fields is in close to Andres's body, working some short punches and elbows. Fields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andres swivels though and keeps the full guard. Andres looking to control.
Fields stands up from guard. Let's bang! Andres misses with a combination
and Fields counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fields tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Andres. Andres is not content to let Fields control the position. Fields wants to stand but Andres has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fields decides to return to a standing position. Fields misses with a straight left. Fields throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andres counters with a single leg into guard. Fields didn't expect that. Andres scoring with punches to the head and body. Fields working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andres. Andres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Fields has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Andres off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Fields throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fields scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fields is in the full mount, landing strikes. Fields connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Andres throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Fields looking to control but Andres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Lyoto Andres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fields in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fields dominating with strikes here. Andres is bucking up trying to escape but Fields cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Fields working the ground and pound effectively.
Andres is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fields lands a big shot there that rocks Andres but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fields is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Andres has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Andres! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Andres with a flurry of punches that miss. Andres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Fields is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andres defends well. Andres postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Andres connects with a couple of short punches. Fields working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Andres has passed into half guard!
Fields is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fields looking for subs from the bottom but Andres mounts him! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronson Fields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fields lands a jab-cross combination. Fields throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fields throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andres. Andres drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Fields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fields keeping moving, preventing Andres from controlling successfully. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Andres has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fields looking to control.
Fields utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Andres stands and throws Fields's legs to the side, diving into side control. Fields sneaks back into half guard. Andres missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Fields misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fields pushes Andres off and gets back to his feet. Fields throws a nice looking combination but Andres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Fields throws a combination that misses and Andres counters with a shoot takedown. Fields fights it but they end up in guard. Andres trying to control but Fields is working from the bottom. Fields is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andres is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Fields wants to get back to his feet but Andres is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Andres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Fields is trying to control the position but Andres postures up. Fields avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Andres swats away the attempt to clinch by Fields.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Fields fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Andres closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Andres lands in his opponent's guard. Andres throws a strike but Fields rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Fields trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andres's guard. Fields advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Lyoto Andres showed his dominance in that final round. Well Andres has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Andres!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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