PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Fielding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iliek Boubeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boubeez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 99 Words for boobs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dexter Fielding has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Fielding
vs
Boubeez

210 cm
30
240 lbs
12 - 13 - 1

195 cm
39
285 lbs
28 - 31 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 12 - 13 - 1, 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 28 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iliek Boubeez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fielding fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boubeez checks a low kick from Fielding.

Boubeez tries to keep at a distance but Fielding has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boubeez goes for a takedown attempt but Fielding pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fielding scores with a hook to the body. Boubeez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fielding darts in looking for a takedown but Boubeez gets double underhooks and turns Fielding into the cage.
Fielding prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boubeez throws a head punch that misses.
Boubeez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boubeez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fielding breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fielding misses with an uppercut
and Boubeez counters with a head kick.
Dexter Fielding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fielding goes for a double leg but Boubeez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boubeez continues to drive forward.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boubeez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fielding creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fielding looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Boubeez.
Fielding throws a head punch that misses.
Boubeez presses Fielding against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boubeez is trying to trip Fielding. He has hold of a leg but Fielding is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Boubeez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boubeez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez won't allow Fielding to get back to his feet.
Boubeez stopping the sweep attempt from Fielding.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Boubeez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fielding has his hands on Boubeez's head, controlling the position.
Fielding seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boubeez slips nicely into half guard.
Fielding keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding wants to control but Boubeez is keeping busy.
Boubeez is taking a breather. Fielding says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boubeez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fielding knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fielding.
Fielding misses with a takedown attempt
and Boubeez counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Fielding. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fielding closes the distance but Boubeez moves to the side
and Boubeez counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fielding dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Fielding misses.
Boubeez tries to bum rush Fielding with a series of wild strikes but Fielding uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boubeez moves away from the strike by Fielding.
Fielding moves away from the strike by Boubeez.
Fielding tries to clinch but Boubeez moves out of range.
Boubeez throws a shot from downtown. Fielding moves away and avoids it.

Boubeez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boubeez showed some decent athleticism there.
Boubeez stops Fielding from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Fielding actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iliek Boubeez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boubeez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fielding throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fielding dodges the punch combination from Boubeez.
A cross from Fielding lands.
Boubeez slips a straight right by Fielding.
Fielding misses the shot to the body.

Boubeez clinches with his opponent.
Boubeez tries to pull guard but Fielding won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Boubeez fails to land.
Boubeez goes for a takedown attempt but Fielding pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fielding. Boubeez does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fielding instigates a clinch.
Boubeez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fielding can't find room to land a body shot as Boubeez controls the action.
Boubeez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fielding lands a left hand.

Boubeez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Boubeez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boubeez wants to pass to mount but Fielding is defending the position.
Boubeez wants to stand but Fielding has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez is taking a breather. Fielding says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Fielding looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fielding is looking for a sweep. Boubeez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fielding is trying to control but can't.
Fielding tries to roll over but Boubeez keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fielding defending well though.

Boubeez is working for a submission of some sort.
Fielding is trying to get back to full guard.
Boubeez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Boubeez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fielding sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fielding tries to get to full guard but Boubeez has control of the leg.
Fielding won't allow Boubeez to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fielding pushes Boubeez off looking to stand but Boubeez dives back in and keeps control.
Fielding flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boubeez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fielding is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iliek Boubeez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fielding avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fielding. Boubeez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fielding tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boubeez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Boubeez.
Fielding fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boubeez on the side of the head.
Fielding pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fielding lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fielding steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boubeez.
Fielding lands a nice shot to the body.
Fielding shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boubeez pinned against the cage. Boubeez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Fielding, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fielding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fielding misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Fielding. Those never looked like landing.
Fielding is looking to clinch but Boubeez is avoiding it.
Boubeez dodges the punch combination from Fielding.
Fielding will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dexter Fielding is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fielding fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boubeez is out of range.
Dexter Fielding is winning the standup battle so far.
Fielding shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boubeez sprawls well. Boubeez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fielding gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Fielding. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fielding's head.
Boubeez avoids the body shot from Fielding.
Fielding tries to work over Boubeez's front leg with a kick but Boubeez checks it.
Fielding throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boubeez counters with a stiff right hand.
Fielding wants to clinch up but Boubeez keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boubeez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fielding swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boubeez.
Boubeez slips a jab from Fielding.
Boubeez throws a push kick but Fielding slaps the foot to one side.
A nice combination there by Fielding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fielding - that will leave a mark!
Fielding misses the shot to the body.
Fielding takes a swing at Boubeez's ribcage but misses.
Fielding is looking to wear down Boubeez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boubeez looks for the body kick but Fielding saw that one coming.
Fielding misses with a looping right.
Fielding misses the shot to the body.
Boubeez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fielding paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fielding scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fielding swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boubeez.
Boubeez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boubeez dodges the punch combination from Fielding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fielding lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boubeez circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boubeez checks a leg kick.
Fielding throws a low kick but Boubeez avoids it.
Fielding looks to land a right hand but Boubeez moved out of range.
Fielding throws a hook but Boubeez avoids it easily.
Fielding fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boubeez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Iliek Boubeez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boubeez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dexter Fielding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fielding misses with a combination
and Boubeez counters with a big head kick but Fielding shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fielding misses with a body shot.
Fielding misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Fielding showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boubeez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iliek Boubeez!
In his post fight interview, Iliek Boubeez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.