The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fields is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Box's half guard. Box is looking to get back to is feet but Fields passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fields advances nicely into full mount. Fields lands a big elbow. Box knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fields on the ground. Fields controlling from the full mount. BOOM! Fields connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fields throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Box has his hands clasped together but Fields breaks the hold and Box is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Fields!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grover Fields!
