PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Fielding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edinaldo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fielding
vs
Oliveira

210 cm
22
239 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

201 cm
29
265 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexter Fielding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edinaldo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fielding moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.

Fielding dives in and scores a takedown into Oliveira's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Oliveira being controlled here, momentarily.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Fielding controlling him for the moment.

Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Fielding defends easily.

Oliveira working for a triangle but Fielding defends it easily.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fielding. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Fielding from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Oliveira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fielding in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fielding sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fielding postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.

Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fielding can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fielding wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Fielding scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fielding keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliveira's head.

Fielding is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Fielding drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Fielding off! Fielding jumps back into Oliveira's guard.

Fielding is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fielding trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fielding landing with the ground and pound.
Fielding wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fielding loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fielding keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira working a defensive guard but Fielding passes into half guard.
Fielding looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oliveira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fielding seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fielding controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira pushes Fielding off looking to stand but Fielding dives back in and keeps control.
Fielding 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.
Fielding sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fielding thows a huge punch but Oliveira dodges it nicely.
Fielding keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fielding lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Fielding wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fielding takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fielding not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Fielding in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fielding connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.

Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to control but Fielding is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fielding is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira is trying to stand back up but Fielding is controlling him
Fielding working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fielding connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.

Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fielding pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Fielding sits in half guard.

Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fielding takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fielding working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fielding is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fielding is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oliveira is looking to escape.
Fielding is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fielding takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fielding stops Oliveira from getting back to his feet.
Fielding thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fielding is keen to just control but Oliveira is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Fielding dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fielding fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Fielding moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fielding looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fielding.
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Fielding shoots in.
Fielding closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oliveira throws a looping overhand right but Fielding ducks down to avoid it.
Fielding tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding is looking to clinch.
Fielding fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Fielding ducks under and follows up with a left that Fielding also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Fielding does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fielding shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveira pinned against the cage. Oliveira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fielding ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Fielding tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Fielding.
Dexter Fielding is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fielding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Fielding on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fielding tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Fielding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fielding takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fielding fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body. Fielding takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oliveira moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fielding throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Fielding moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fielding.
Fielding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.

Fielding closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fielding blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Oliveira gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Oliveira trying to control from Fielding's half guard. Fielding has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Fielding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.

Fielding looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira trying to control but Fielding is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edinaldo Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Fielding drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oliveira throws a right hand that misses
and Fielding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fielding is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fielding. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fielding is looking to clinch.

Fielding has closed the distance and engaged Oliveira in a clinch.
Fielding looking for a takedown.

Oliveira turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fielding is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira working the head with strikes.
Oliveira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fielding's legs.
Fielding is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oliveira wants to stand but Fielding is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fielding, who protects the arm well.
Fielding sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Oliveira there.

Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Fielding is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fielding manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fielding trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Fielding has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.

Fielding looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.

Fielding is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fielding is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Fielding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dexter Fielding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fielding looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliveira trying to control but Fielding is working from the bottom.
Fielding looking to control.
Fielding thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fielding looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
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!

Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dexter Fielding.
I think Fielding 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!