PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Fields (ranked 25159 p4p, 6344 weight class) and Jerk McQuirk (ranked 595 p4p, 553 weight class). Jerk McQuirk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fields
vs
McQuirk

193 cm
25
225
0 - 4 - 0

200 cm
18
275
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerk McQuirk!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McQuirk tries to avoid it but Fields manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McQuirk to the ground. McQuirk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McQuirk stuffs the takedown attempt from Fields. Fields gets slowly back to his feet.
McQuirk is looking for the big counter here.
Fields shoots in for a double leg but McQuirk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McQuirk clinches up against the cage.
Fields can't break the clinch.
McQuirk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fields up against the cage.
Fields tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McQuirk just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McQuirk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fields uses from the top position.

Fields drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fields jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fields prevents McQuirk from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields trying to control but McQuirk is working from the bottom.
McQuirk pulls Fields in close to prevent any damage.
McQuirk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fields is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fields seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McQuirk for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McQuirk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fields goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Jerk McQuirk has been cut.
McQuirk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McQuirk wants it to stay on the feet.

McQuirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McQuirk smiles and moves away.
McQuirk fails with a takedown attempt.

McQuirk tries to keep at a distance but Fields has taken the fight into the clinch.
McQuirk wants to break free but Fields has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuirk tries to pull guard but Fields holds him up against the cage and eventually McQuirk drops back down to his feet.
McQuirk is trying to pull guard but Fields has him pressed against the cage.
Fields drops down looking for an ankle pick but McQuirk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fields throws the left hand but McQuirk avoids the punch easily.
Fields shoots in for a takedown but McQuirk shows good takedown defense.
McQuirk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fields sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McQuirk somewhat.
Fields defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McQuirk.

McQuirk clinches up against the cage.
Fields gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McQuirk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fields is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McQuirk can't fight it off and eventually Fields manages to take the fight to the floor. McQuirk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fields passes McQuirk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fields tries to pass to full mount but McQuirk defends it.
Fields is trying to control. McQuirk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Will Fields will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerk McQuirk's cut.
That's time! Fields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fields looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

McQuirk pushes Fields off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fields misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Fields. No joy for McQuirk on that attempt.
McQuirk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McQuirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fields moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields shoots in but no luck this time.

Fields gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fields tries to pull guard but McQuirk holds him up against the cage and eventually Fields drops back down to his feet.
Fields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McQuirk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fields is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McQuirk to keep the fight standing.
McQuirk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fields gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McQuirk is pressed up against the cage. Fields has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McQuirk down to the mat. McQuirk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fields misses with a looping right.
McQuirk dives in and grabs Fields's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fields pushes down on McQuirk's head and hops out.
Fields fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuirk fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two 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 fails with a takedown attempt.
McQuirk moves to clinch but Fields breaks away

and Fields counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

McQuirk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fields is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McQuirk as Fields tries to tie him up.
Fields jumps guard but McQuirk stands there with Fields around his waist. Fields gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Fields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Fields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McQuirk shoots in but Fields avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McQuirk sprawls well. McQuirk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fields gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Fields's head coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fields misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fields gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McQuirk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fields scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fields wants to free his trapped foot but McQuirk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fields trying to control from McQuirk's half guard. McQuirk has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McQuirk is trying to control the position but Fields postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerk McQuirk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jerk McQuirk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

McQuirk 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 McQuirk off to one side.
Fields with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Will Fields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Fields moves into the clinch successfully.
Fields looking for a takedown.
Fields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McQuirk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fields misses with a knee strike.
Fields is trying to maintain a safe position but McQuirk gets an underhook and turns Fields into the cage.
Fields tries to pull guard but McQuirk holds him up against the cage and eventually Fields drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fields has a couple of punches blocked by McQuirk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fields avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McQuirk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fields wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

McQuirk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fields uses from the top position.
Fields lands a couple of elbows.
Fields content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Fields decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McQuirk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fields defends it nicely.
McQuirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McQuirk misses with a body shot.
McQuirk has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McQuirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Fields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fields shoots in for a takedown but McQuirk shows good takedown defense.
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch but McQuirk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Fields rushes McQuirk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McQuirk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McQuirk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fields stalling in the clinch.
Fields has McQuirk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McQuirk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fields jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McQuirk walks away with a smile on his face. Fields gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields shoots for a double leg takedown but McQuirk sprawls well. He's pushed Fields's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Fields backs off McQuirk throws a huge counter combo but Fields manages to avoid it all.

Fields clinches with his opponent.
Fields is trying to drag McQuirk to the mat but McQuirk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fields is trying to push McQuirk away but McQuirk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McQuirk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McQuirk as Fields tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on McQuirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McQuirk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fields jumps guard but McQuirk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fields misses with a body punch.
Fields is trying to maintain a safe position but McQuirk gets an underhook and turns Fields into the cage.
McQuirk can't break the clinch.
Fields has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

McQuirk jumps guard.
McQuirk keeping moving, preventing Fields from controlling successfully.
Fields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fields wants to control from the top but McQuirk keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Fields showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Will Fields!