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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arbi Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fields comes to the cage accompanied by The Beast in Me - Johnny Cash. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arbi Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Minasian on his heels. He'll look to pass Minasian's guard now, I'm sure.
Fields stopping the sweep attempt from Minasian.
Fields lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fields stops Minasian from standing up.
Fields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fields won't allow Minasian to get back to his feet.
Fields controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fields is looking to work some ground and pound but Minasian has wrist control.
Fields seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fields is pushing down on Minasian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Minasian is fighting to maintain full guard but Fields has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fields lands a nice short elbow.
Fields throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minasian pushes Fields off looking to stand but Fields dives back in and keeps control.
Fields stalling.
Minasian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fields.
Fields is nestled in close to Minasian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fields stops Minasian from getting back to his feet.
Fields working over Minasian with some ground and pound. Minasian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Minasian wants to get back to his feet.
Minasian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fields.
Fields missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minasian's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fields is trying to control the action in half guard but Minasian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minasian is trying to stand up here but Fields is controlling him well.
Minasian kicks off Fields and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minasian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minasian lands with a good body shot.
Fields closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Minasian's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fields's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fields looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fields postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minasian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fields preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields throwing strikes from guard but Minasian blocks nicely.
Fields postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fields working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Minasian wants to stand up but Fields is controlling him.
Minasian is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fields tries to throw a body punch but Minasian avoids it by throwing Fields back against the cage.
Fields tries a body shot but Minasian blocks it.
Fields can't find room to land a body shot as Minasian controls the action.
Fields working aggressively here.
Minasian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minasian blocks a body shot from Fields.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian taking a breather.
Minasian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fields keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minasian's efforts to push away.
Minasian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Fields scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minasian scores with a shoulder strike.
Fields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minasian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minasian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fields scores with a shot to the side of Minasian's head.
Fields lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fields doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Fields dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Minasian cracks Fields with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Minasian stuffs the takedown attempt from Fields. Fields gets slowly back to his feet.
Minasian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Minasian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minasian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fields somewhat.
No luck for Fields with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fields defending well as Minasian loads up on a big left hand.
Minasian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Minasian tries to clinch up.
Fields misses with a takedown attempt
and Minasian counters with a left and a right that stings Fields.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minasian stuffs the takedown.
Minasian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fields drives through with a takedown into Minasian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Minasian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fields prevents Minasian from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minasian's head.
Minasian is looking to stand up but Fields isn't so interested in that idea.
Fields throws a big elbow that misses.
Fields working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Minasian's head.
Fields connects with a couple of short punches.
Fields working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minasian wants to get back to his feet but Fields is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Minasian is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fields wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fields here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fields working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fields trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fields won't allow Minasian to get back to his feet.
Fields content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minasian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fields wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Fields postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Minasian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fields throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minasian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fields throws a strike but Minasian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fields is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fields trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fields pushes Minasian off and gets back to his feet.
Fields shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minasian but Minasian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to clinch but Fields moves out of range.
Fields tries to move into range but Minasian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Shawn Fields has been cut.
Arbi Minasian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch but Minasian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fields fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fields changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Minasian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Minasian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fields wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Minasian on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Minasian is trying to get back to his feet.
Shawn Fields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fields misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Fields seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fields landing strikes.
Minasian sneaks out the side door and pushes Fields away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fields shoots for a double leg takedown but Minasian sprawls well. He's pushed Fields's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shawn Fields will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shawn Fields's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A combination from Minasian does no damage.
Arbi Minasian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minasian thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fields is defended easily by Minasian.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fields.
Minasian misses the jab.
Fields looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fields has his takedown stuffed
and Minasian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Minasian gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fields to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Minasian is looking to stand up but Fields isn't so interested in that idea.
Fields trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fields off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fields shoots in and drives through. Minasian sprawls well.
Minasian stuffs the takedown attempt from Fields. Fields gets slowly back to his feet.
Fields wants to clinch.
Minasian with a jab.
Fields is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minasian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fields.
Fields scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minasian is looking to clinch but Fields is avoiding it.
Fields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minasian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fields somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fields slips a straight right by Minasian.
Fields shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Minasian as he jumps to the side.
Minasian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minasian gets caught napping as Fields dives in and scores a takedown. Minasian manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fields.
Fields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fields cracks Minasian with a solid left hand.
Fields prevents Minasian from getting back to his feet.
Fields postures up and lands a big shot to Minasian's brow.
Shawn Fields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Fields from controlling successfully.
Minasian pushes Fields off and gets back to his feet.
Minasian lands the left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fields.
Minasian stuffs the takedown attempt from Fields. Fields gets slowly back to his feet.
Minasian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fields momentarily.
Fields misses with a takedown attempt
and Minasian counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Minasian there.
Fields avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fields fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Minasian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Minasian.
Fields makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fields misses with a body punch.
Fields has a couple of punches blocked by Minasian.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minasian.
Fields tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fields working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Fields.
Fields tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fields tries to work over Minasian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arbi Minasian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minasian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arbi Minasian.
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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Fields!
Shawn Fields really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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