PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dagestan Opasevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Opasevich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Мурад Гусев. The key to victory for Dagestan Opasevich has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Opasevich
vs
Field

183 cm
24
185 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

182 cm
27
180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dagestan Opasevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Field!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Opasevich counters with a nice body shot.
Opasevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Opasevich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Field doesn't seem bothered though.
Field misses with a head kick.
Opasevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Field.
Field swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Opasevich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Field manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Field or perhaps it was just good defense by Opasevich which made him look bad.
Field is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opasevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Opasevich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Field takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Field throws a body kick that misses.
Opasevich misses with a wild body shot.
Opasevich jabs at Field's body.
Field throws a head kick that misses.
Opasevich misses with a body shot

and Field counters with a nice double leg into side control. Opasevich won't be happy with that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Field swings around for an armbar but Opasevich sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Field's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Opasevich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Field working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Opasevich.
Opasevich throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Opasevich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Field pulls Opasevich in close to his closed guard and prevents Opasevich from doing any damage or advancing position.
Opasevich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Opasevich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Field swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Opasevich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Opasevich looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field is trying to control the position but Opasevich postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Opasevich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Field swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Field pulls Opasevich in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Opasevich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Opasevich lands a couple of elbows.
Opasevich throwing strikes but missing.
Opasevich passes Field's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opasevich with the ground and pound but Field uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Opasevich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Opasevich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Field works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Opasevich throwing strikes from guard but Field blocks nicely.
Field has his hands on Opasevich's head, controlling the position.
Opasevich postures up in Field's guard and throws a big left but Field blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Opasevich throws and elbow that misses. Field uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Opasevich's guard. Nice move by Field!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Field wants to pass the guard but Opasevich is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dagestan Opasevich dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Opasevich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Opasevich wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Opasevich does no damage.
Opasevich is looking to wear down Field with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice sprawl there from Opasevich as Field shoots in.
Opasevich leaves Field with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dagestan Opasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Field.

Field gets a double leg takedown into Opasevich's guard.

Field drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Opasevich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Field has Opasevich in his guard.
Field keeping moving, preventing Opasevich from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opasevich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Opasevich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Field working a defensive guard here.
Field is pulling down on Opasevich's head. It's preventing any offense from Opasevich, at least for the moment.
Opasevich scoring with some ground and pound.
Opasevich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Opasevich tries to free his leg and advance position but Field is retaining full guard.
Dagestan Opasevich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opasevich is working hard here to advance position.
Opasevich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Opasevich trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Field manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Field postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Opasevich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Field, into his guard.
Opasevich working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opasevich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Field swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Field manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Field swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Opasevich is now in Field's guard. A big mistake from Field there, giving up the dominant position!
Field preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field controls Opasevich momentarily but Opasevich frees himself.
Field wants to sweep but no luck.
Opasevich slips nicely into half guard.
Opasevich is looking to advance position but Field won't allow it.
Field keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Field is looking for a sweep. Opasevich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Field is pressing down on Opasevich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Opasevich works over Field with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Opasevich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Field working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dagestan Opasevich dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Opasevich closes the distance and pushes Field back into the cage.

Opasevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Field with a lazy takedown attempt
and Opasevich counters with a nice body shot.
Field doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Opasevich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Opasevich works Field's body with a nice hook.
Field misses with a body kick.
Opasevich looks to land a combination. Field sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Field misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Opasevich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Opasevich avoids the head kick by Field.
Field takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Opasevich scores with a jab to the body.
Field has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Field there as he acknowledges the shot.
Opasevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Field drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Field drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Opasevich dives on top into guard.
Opasevich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Field swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field controls Opasevich momentarily but Opasevich frees himself.
Field keeping full guard, as Opasevich tries to pass.
Dagestan Opasevich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Opasevich thows a big elbow that misses.
Opasevich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Field looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Opasevich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Opasevich works over Field with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Opasevich.
Opasevich is looking to work some ground and pound but Field has wrist control.
Opasevich postures up in Field's guard and throws a big left but Field blocks it.
Opasevich wants to control from the top but Field keeps moving.
Opasevich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Field is keeping the position for now.
Field wants to sweep here but Opasevich controlling him for the moment.

Opasevich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field trying to keep a closed guard but Opasevich is proving a slippery customer.
Opasevich thows a big elbow that misses.
Opasevich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Opasevich postures up in Field's guard and throws a big left but Field blocks it.
Opasevich wants to pass the guard but Field is keeping the position.
Field working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Opasevich.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Opasevich trying to control but Field is working from the bottom.
Johnny Field has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Opasevich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dagestan Opasevich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Opasevich 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dagestan Opasevich!
Dagestan Opasevich was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.