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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Layne Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orion Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orion Cook acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Layne Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Cook!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fields pushes Cook up against the cage in a clinch.
Cook tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fields just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fields trying to land knees to the body.
Fields breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fields lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fields has managed to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cook has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fields fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cook drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fields wants to control from the top but Cook keeps moving.
Fields is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cook trying to keep a closed guard but Fields is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cook trying to control the position.
Fields looking to sit in guard and control but Cook gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cook missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cook won't allow Fields to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fields lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cook!
Fields looking for a guillotine from mount but Cook is having none of it.
Fields scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fields looking to finish Cook with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cook!
Fields lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cook hang on?
Fields scoring with strikes but Cook is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cook wants to control but Fields is having none of it.
Fields throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cook regains half guard.
Cook keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cook trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields trying to control the action but Cook is working from the bottom.
Cook tries to get to full guard but Fields has control of the leg.
Cook is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fields's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fields's back!
Cook is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Cook is trying to stick to Fields's back but Fields is turning into Cook. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cook's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fields.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fields.
Fields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Fields dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fields throws a head kick that misses.
Cook moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fields closes the distance and clinches.
Fields struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands.
Cook avoiding damage as Fields throws knees to the body.
Cook fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fields tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
Fields is pressed up against the cage. Cook has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fields down to the mat. Fields avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cook keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Fields.
Fields throws a leg kick but Cook moved away.
Cook moves out of range as Fields throws a body kick.
Fields throws a looping overhand right but Cook ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields has Cook up against the cage in a clinch.
Fields throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cook blocks it with crossed arms.
Cook pulls Fields into guard.
Fields loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fields is in close to Cook's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cook is trying to keep Fields in close.
Fields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields wants to stand but Cook has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cook looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fields is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields throws a big right hand that misses.
Fields scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fields lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fields connects with a couple of short punches.
Fields throws a big right hand that misses.
Fields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fields won't allow Cook to sweep him here.
Fields trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cook is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cook trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Fields dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fields tries to clinch there but Cook circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cook.
Fields uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cook has time to react.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fields pushes Cook up against the cage in a clinch.
Cook wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cook gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fields wants to get back to full guard.
Cook sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fields defending well though.
Fields on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fields is controlling Cook's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fields is looking for a sweep. Cook is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cook.
Fields is trying to get back to full guard.
Cook throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fields taking some punishment here, with Cook in his half guard.
Cook not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fields wants to improve his position but Cook is controlling well.
Cook is nestled in close to Fields, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cook working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cook throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cook seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cook working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fields's head.
Cook missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Orion Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cook.
Fields is looking to improve his position.
Fields is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cook throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cook uses his free foot to push down on Fields's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fields.
Cook breaks from Fields's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cook working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fields is looking to improve his position but Cook isn't that keen on the idea.
Cook fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fields is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The referee warns Fields that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook unloading with bombs!
Cook putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fields is trying desperately to improve position.
Cook lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Layne Fields has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cook scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fields?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook lands a heavy elbow.
Fields is desperately trying to improve his position but Cook has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Cook connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fields sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fields is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cook scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cook lands a nice short elbow.
Layne Fields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fields keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cook is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fields wants to control but Cook is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cook prevents Fields from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fields is looking to escape.
Cook landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fields has hold of Cook's hands but Cook slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fields is defending against the submission attempts here by Cook.
Cook not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook is working for a submission of some sort.
Cook slips a nice elbow through Fields's hands, connecting with Fields's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion Cook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fields 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Layne Fields!
Layne Fields gave a mention to Knockout Nutrition (150Q $25) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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