PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Gael Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fields comes to the ring accompanied by The Beast in Me - Johnny Cash. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Fields
vs
Gael Roman

162 cm
27
129 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
130 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Gael Roman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields cracks Roman with an open hand slap.
Fields will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fields tries to clinch up.
Fields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fields somewhat.
Fields throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roman's waist but Roman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fields off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fields moves into the clinch.
Roman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fields lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roman backwards.
Roman is looking to control Fields's arms but Fields gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roman has his back to the ropes.
Fields lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roman backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fields has picked Roman up - he's going for a ride! Fields dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Roman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fields misses with a head shot. Roman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Roman 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.
Roman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fields. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roman trying to keep a closed guard but Fields is proving a slippery customer.
Fields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roman working a defensive guard here.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fields distracts Roman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fields trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fields postures up in Roman's guard and throws a big left but Roman blocks it.
Roman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fields trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roman looking to control.
Roman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fields.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fields throws a big right hand that misses.
Fields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Roman working for a triangle but Fields defends it easily.
Roman looking to control but Fields passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fields lands a nice short elbow.
Roman is looking for a sweep. Fields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fields missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fields.
Roman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roman is trying to control but can't.
Fields not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fields is nestled in close to Roman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roman won't allow Fields to pass to mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fields not doing much here.
Fields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Fields has control of the leg.
Fields missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fields lands with a punch from half guard.
Fields looks to land a strike but Roman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Roman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fields postures up in Roman's guard and throws a big left but Roman blocks it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fields working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fields is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fields trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Fields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fields.
Fields throwing strikes but missing.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fields trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fields postures up in Roman's guard and throws a big left but Roman blocks it.
Fields throws a strike but Roman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Roman wants to control from the top but Fields keeps moving.
Fields wants to stand but Roman is controlling the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fields can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roman controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dante Gael Roman.
Fields throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fields avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Fields closes the distance and pushes Roman back into the ropes.
Fields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roman's elbow.
Fields working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Fields.
Roman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fields creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fields.
Still in the clinch, Fields scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fields misses with a punch to the body.
Fields looking to stall.
Fields scores with a shoulder strike.
Fields scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fields misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fields as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fields avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fields is defending well.
Roman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fields after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Fields dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fields clinches.
Fields fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fields lands a left hand.
Fields pushes Roman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fields stops a takedown attempt from Roman.
Fields misses with a punch on the inside.
Fields scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roman is trying to drag Fields to the mat but Fields just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
The referee calls for Fields to work.
A nice left hand lands by Fields.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields has a couple of punches blocked by Roman.
Fields working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fields works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fields tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Fields - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fields misses with some punches.
Fields misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fields is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Roman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fields is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Roman to the mat. Roman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roman has control of Fields's left arm, preventing Fields from doing any damage.
Roman is trying to keep Fields in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fields is looking to work some ground and pound but Roman has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Roman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fields trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields is looking to work some ground and pound but Roman has wrist control.
Roman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fields manages to get himself to full guard.
Fields keeping moving, preventing Roman from controlling successfully.
Fields might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fields wants to stand but Roman is controlling the position.
Roman wants to control from the top but Fields keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fields wants to stand and escape but Roman is having none of it.
Roman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dante Gael Roman.
Fields fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roman.
Shawn Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Gael Roman.
Fields looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fields avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fields tries to clinch but Roman moves out of range.
Fields tries to clinch but Roman is having none of it.
Fields connects with a leg kick. Roman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fields looks to land a combination but Roman avoids it well.
Fields shoots in looking for a takedown. Roman tries to sprawl out of it but Fields keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Roman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fields tries to clinch there but Roman circles away.
Roman circles away from the clinch attempt.

Fields changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Fields seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fields misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Roman 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.
Roman defending against the ground and pound.
Fields throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Roman works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roman wants to control but Fields is keeping busy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fields not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fields.
Fields missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fields.
Roman tries to roll over but Fields keeps him under control.
Roman wants to control but Fields is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Roman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fields is staying active.
Shawn Fields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fields is controlling the pace.

Dante Gael Roman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Roman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fields.
Fields fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fields tries to clinch but Roman moves out of range.
Roman swats away the attempt to clinch by Fields.
Fields throws out a powerful jab.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Fields.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fields tries a head kick but it misses.
Fields swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roman keeps the fight on the outside.
Dante Gael Roman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman walks into a stiff left hand from Fields.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Roman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fields throws a wild body kick that Roman sees coming a mile off.
Roman checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fields tries to clinch up but Roman circles away and keeps his distance.
Fields scores with a three punch combo!
Fields throws a nice looking combination but Roman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Fields showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fields has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Shawn Fields!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Shawn Fields!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Shawn Fields!

Shawn Fields wins by unanimous decision!
Shawn Fields made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 in his post fight interview.