PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Michael Carter II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Layne Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter II's entrance music is Lil Wayne - Six Foot Seven Foot . A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Michael Carter II
vs
Fields

186 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
21
197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hell's Kitchen Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Michael Carter II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Layne Fields!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter II tries a head kick but it misses.
Fields stuffs the takedown attempt from Carter II. Carter II gets slowly back to his feet.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter II swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fields ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter II moves away.
Carter II keeps the fight on the outside.
Fields tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carter II cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter II.
Layne Fields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fields blocks a jab.
Fields throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fields wants to clinch up but Carter II keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter II sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fields throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fields scores with a leg kick.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter II swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fields takes one to the side of the head.
Fields throws a chopping leg kick but Carter II manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Fields.
Carter II fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carter II with a hook.
Fields moves to clinch but Carter II breaks away
and Carter II counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter II throws a hook but Fields blocks it.
Fields moves in looking to clinch but Carter II pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter II checks a leg kick.
Carter II misses with a takedown
and Fields finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Michael Carter II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fields stuffs the takedown attempt from Carter II. Carter II gets slowly back to his feet.
Fields just misses with a punch to the body.
Fields throws a head kick but Carter II moves out of range.
Carter II takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fields throws a sloppy head kick and Carter II moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields throws a sloppy head kick and Carter II moves out of range easily.
Carter II ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fields displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carter II.
Carter II circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fields tries a head kick but it misses.
Fields misses with a right hand

and Carter II counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carter II.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carter II accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fields is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter II throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fields works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fields can't keep his opponent in guard - Carter II advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fields can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fields is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fields trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Layne Fields will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carter II blocks a head kick by Fields.
Fields misses with a hook.
Fields goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fields tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fields wants to clinch

and Carter II counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Carter II.
Carter II advances to half guard.
Carter II looks to land a strike but Fields avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Carter II 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter II trying to control but Fields is working from the bottom.
Carter II passes Fields's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fields keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carter II.
Fields is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Carter II wants to work for an arm triangle but Fields is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fields is pressing down on Carter II's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fields preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carter II with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fields preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fields holds on and takes a little breather.
Carter II working some strikes from top position.
Carter II throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fields lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carter II!
Carter II gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter II moves into full guard.
Fields stopping the sweep attempt from Carter II.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Michael Carter II dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fields moves in looking to clinch but Carter II pushes him off.
Carter II slips a straight right by Fields.
Fields is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter II takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fields wants to clinch
and Fields takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields darts in trying to clinch

and Carter II counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carter II stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carter II lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fields trying to keep a closed guard but Carter II is proving a slippery customer.
Carter II trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two 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.
Carter II throws and elbow that misses. Fields uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carter II's guard. Nice move by Fields!
Fields trying to control but Carter II is working from the bottom.
Fields really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carter II. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fields tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter II is retaining full guard.
Carter II looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fields is one step ahead there.
Carter II is trying to control the position but Fields postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields wanted to stand there but Carter II had control of the position.
Fields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter II is keeping the position for now.
Carter II controls Fields momentarily but Fields frees himself.
Fields content to stall in guard here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carter II looks to throw the jab but Fields is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fields throws a head kick that misses.
Fields stuffs the takedown.
Fields scoring well with a low kick there.
Fields misses with a body shot.
Fields closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carter II counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fields tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carter II counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Michael Carter II showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carter II has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Michael Carter II!