PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fields comes to the cage accompanied by The Beast in Me - Johnny Cash. O Hare is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Starland Vocal Band - Afternoon Delight. Eddie O Hare will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Fields
vs
O Hare

162 cm
23
160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
166 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Fields!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie O Hare!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Hare shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fields counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Hare. Fields does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fields fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from O Hare.
O Hare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fields moves away.
O Hare wants to land a leg kick but Fields is out of range.
O Hare misses with a head kick.
Eddie O Hare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fields throws an overhand right that lands on O Hare's shoulder, as O Hare tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Fields blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for O Hare.
O Hare misses with a head kick.

Fields shoots in and gets a takedown into O Hare's guard.
O Hare is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fields pushing down on O Hare's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare is trying to get back to full guard.
Fields throwing shots but O Hare is blocking nicely.
Fields 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.
O Hare tries to roll over but Fields keeps him under control.
O Hare regains full guard. Nicely done.
O Hare looking to control.
Fields is looking to work some ground and pound but O Hare has wrist control.
Fields advances position into side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fields tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
O Hare manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fields is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fields tries to pass to full mount but O Hare defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fields tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Hare knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
O Hare is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Hare manages to get to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

O Hare looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fields advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fields is stalling here. O Hare is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fields seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and O Hare has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fields tries to bench press O Hare off him but O Hare keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Hare tries to move to mount but Fields blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Hare wants to control but Fields is keeping him busy.

O Hare working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fields gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields is not content to let O Hare control the position.
Fields trying to hold on to O Hare's head to control him but O Hare postures up.
Fields controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fields is looking for a sweep. O Hare is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shawn Fields will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fields avoids the head kick by O Hare.
Fields takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fields. O Hare does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of O Hare 's head but he takes it in his stride.
O Hare misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Fields counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for O Hare!
O Hare in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fields sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
O Hare tries to lock up and control but Fields gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fields trying to control but O Hare is having none of it.
Fields with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Hare wants to hold on but Fields pushes him away.
Fields trying to control but O Hare is having none of it.
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 one minute gone in the round.
O Hare tries to reverse the position but Fields maintains control.
Fields with the ground and pound from mount.
Fields landing shots from mount.
O Hare is trying desperately to improve position.
Fields lands a big shot there that rocks O Hare but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fields tries to control but O Hare wriggling away.
Fields lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Hare is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns O Hare that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fields content just to control the position here.
Fields landing strikes from the mount and O Hare is in trouble!
Fields raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fields trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Hare bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fields trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields is pulling down on O Hare's head. It's preventing any offense from O Hare, at least for the moment.
O Hare stops Fields from standing up.
O Hare preventing the sweep.
O Hare wants to control from the top but Fields keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O Hare pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fields throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Hare looks to score with a jab to the body but Fields is just out of range.
Fields fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Hare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fields moves away.
O Hare misses with a low kick.
O Hare drops his hands momentarily and Fields takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O Hare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fields's waist but Fields gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Hare off to one side.
Fields checks a leg kick nicely.
Fields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Hare was well out of range. Poor timing from Fields.
O Hare is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fields rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fields sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fields misses with a jab to the body
and O Hare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Fields shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fields was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Fields dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

O Hare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fields moves away.
O Hare throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Hare jabs Fields to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Hare shoots in for a double leg but Fields sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
O Hare misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by O Hare.
O Hare throws a sloppy body shot

and Fields counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
O Hare wants to sweep but no luck.
Fields wants to control from the top but O Hare keeps moving.

O Hare escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fields gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
O Hare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fields is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

O Hare has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
O Hare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Hare's head.
Shawn Fields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O Hare pulls Fields in close to prevent any damage.
Fields throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O Hare can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fields controls the pace.

O Hare is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fields controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fields seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down O Hare for as long as he can get away with.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fields wants to control from the top but O Hare keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Shawn Fields just wasn't active enough.
O Hare chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fields doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Hare drops his hands momentarily and Fields takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O Hare takes a swing at Fields's ribcage but misses.
O Hare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fields.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for O Hare with that takedown attempt.
O Hare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fields connects with a right hand. O Hare shakes it off.
O Hare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Hare throws the kick towards the body but Fields avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fields gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fields lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Hare misses with a body punch.
Fields struggles to land a body shot inside as O Hare controls his hands.
O Hare doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Fields wants the takedown. O Hare is fighting it off but Fields persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in O Hare's guard against the cage.
Fields is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
O Hare is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
O Hare trying to keep a closed guard but Fields is proving a slippery customer.
Fields controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fields might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fields trying to control the position from guard on top but O Hare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Hare swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fields postures up in O Hare's guard and throws a big left but O Hare blocks it.
Fields trying to control the position from guard on top but O Hare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shawn Fields.
O Hare shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fields as he avoids it easily.
Shawn Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie O Hare.
O Hare throws a sloppy head kick and Fields moves out of range easily.
O Hare shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and O Hare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Hare misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Hare throws a push kick but Fields slaps the foot to one side.
Fields misses with a hook. O Hare ducked under it nicely.
Fields uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Hare.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Fields clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

O Hare misses with a body shot.

Fields moves into the clinch.
O Hare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fields.
Fields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Hare takes a shot to the head.
O Hare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fields's elbow.
Fields lands a hook that snaps the head of O Hare backwards.

It looks like Eddie O Hare has been cut.
Fields throws a head punch that misses.
O Hare is pressed up against the cage. Fields has hold of a leg and is looking to drag O Hare down to the mat. O Hare avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fields throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Hare shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fields sprawls well. Fields wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Hare gets slowly back to his feet.
Fields lands a really nice looking cross but O Hare seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Hare throws out a powerful jab.
O Hare misses with a straight left.
O Hare doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fields connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eddie O Hare seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Fields pushes O Hare up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fields fails to land.
Fields lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Hare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fields stalling against the cage.
Fields can't find room to land a body shot as O Hare controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields lands a right hand.
Fields looking to stall.
Fields tries to work over O Hare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fields throws a head punch that misses.
O Hare blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Hare.
O Hare has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fields after a bit of a struggle.
Shawn Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie O Hare.
O Hare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fields.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Hare.
Fields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fields pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Fields.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fields is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fields lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Hare's elbow.
Fields fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Hare is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fields is defending well.
O Hare landing knees to the body.
O Hare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Hare.
A head punch on the inside from Fields fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields misses with a body punch.
Fields misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Hare is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fields pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shawn Fields has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fields lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fields has O Hare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. O Hare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Fields as the two fighters clinch.
Fields throws a punch but it's blocked by O Hare.
Fields can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Hare.
O Hare lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fields tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Hare's elbow.
Fields throws a punch but it's blocked by O Hare.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Fields had his way with Eddie O Hare in that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie O Hare's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Fields avoids the body shot from O Hare.
O Hare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Hare catches Fields with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Hare looks to score with a jab to the body but Fields is just out of range.
O Hare closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fields circles away.
O Hare misses the shot to the body.
O Hare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Hare thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fields moves out of range as O Hare strikes.
Fields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Hare.
O Hare swats away the attempt to clinch by Fields.
Fields slips under a jab from O Hare.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fields counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Hare is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
O Hare shoots in for a takedown but Fields shows good takedown defense.
Fields keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Fields gets caught napping as O Hare dives in and scores a takedown. Fields manages to retain guard.
Fields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Hare tries to free his leg and advance position but Fields is retaining full guard.
Fields wants to sweep but no luck.

Fields manages to escape and get back to his feet.
O Hare tries a head kick but it misses.

Fields shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fields showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fields working the head and body with strikes.
O Hare on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fields has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
O Hare is working to get back to half guard.
Fields trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Hare wants to hold on but Fields pushes him away.
O Hare is working to get back to half guard.
Fields controlling the position easily from mount.
Shawn Fields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields cracks O Hare with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
O Hare is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fields lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
O Hare is looking to get to half guard.
Fields trying to control but O Hare is having none of it.
Eddie O Hare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Hare is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fields lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fields prevents O Hare from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields raining down hammerfists from mount.
O Hare is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fields pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Hare is desperately trying to improve his position but Fields has a good base and remains in mount.
O Hare is squirming around, avoiding Fields's attempts to control the action.
Fields controlling from the full mount.
O Hare sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fields is pressing down on O Hare's thigh, looking to free his foot. O Hare is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fields is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

O Hare is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fields pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Fields showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fields, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Fields!
Shawn Fields retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Shawn Fields made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.