PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Drago has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Drago
vs
Fields

190 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Fields!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fields dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fields shoots and misses
letting Drago counter with a right hand.

Fields pushes Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fields can't get the takedown.
Fields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Fields.

Drago lands a takedown into guard.

Fields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fields working a defensive guard here.
Drago won't allow Fields to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago wanted to stand there but Fields had control of the position.

Fields throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Drago escapes and throws Fields's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fields manages to get back to half guard.
Fields trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fields makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fields.
Drago stopping the sweep attempt from Fields.

Fields looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drago has picked Fields up and slammed him! Fields can't keep hold of the triangle and Drago manages to pass to side control!
A control attempt from Fields but he's now mounted!
Fields is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drago prevents Fields from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to get back to his feet but Fields is holding on tight.
Fields really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fields gets back to half guard.

Fields looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fields works his way to full guard. Good work.

Drago stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Fields is just out of range.
Drago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fields.
Drago lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Drago misses

and Fields counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Fields looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Drago wants to stand up but Fields is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fields controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fields shoots in for a double leg but Drago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Fields closes the distance and clinches.

Fields breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago stuffs the takedown attempt from Fields. Fields gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fields.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Fields.
Drago tries to bum rush Fields with a series of wild strikes but Fields uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fields somewhat.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago lands a body shot.
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drago lands with a nice body punch.
Drago throws a combination that misses

and Fields counters with a single leg into guard. Drago didn't expect that.
Fields lands a couple of digs.
Fields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fields slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fields can do to turn this around?

Fields is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Drago is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Drago has escaped and now he's on top!

Ivan Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fields is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fields is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Drago!
Fields tries to control but Drago wriggling away.
Fields takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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 tries to control but Drago wriggling away.
Fields content just to control the position here.
Fields looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fields takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fields working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Fields will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Drago throws a head kick that misses.
Fields takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fields somewhat.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fields shoots for a takedown but Drago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Fields with that takedown attempt.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Fields.
Drago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Drago enables Fields to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Drago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fields trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fields has gone for a leg lock! Drago slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fields's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fields has his foot on Drago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drago works his way back into a safe position though.
Fields wants to control but Drago passes easily into half guard.

Drago stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fields ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Drago misses with a body kick.
Fields bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drago sets himself, and Fields steps forward looking for the clinch! Drago avoids it this time.
Ivan Drago is winning the standup battle so far.
Fields looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drago is fending him off so far but Fields persists. Nope, Drago circles away and we're back to standing.
Fields tries for a takedown but Drago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Fields with that takedown attempt.
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Fields changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drago sprawls well. Drago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fields gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drago misses with an uppercut. Fields saw that one coming.
Drago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fields shoots in but no luck this time.
Drago is looking to counter the offense by Fields and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Drago.
Drago throws a body punch but Fields moves out of range.
Drago digs a good hook to Fields's body.
Fields dives in for a single leg takedown but Drago sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a body punch but Fields moves out of range.
Fields dodges the punch combination from Drago.
Fields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drago defends it well.

Fields has managed to clinch.
Fields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drago tries to move into range but Fields moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drago 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
Post fight, an emotional Ivan Drago said 'I cannot be defeated. I defeat all man. Soon... I defeat real Champion. If he dies, he dies.'.