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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Fields (ranked 3548 p4p, 345 weight class) and Green Cross (ranked 5535 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Fields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Green Cross!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cross dives in for a single leg takedown but Fields sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cross leaves Fields with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cross swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fields shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cross defends it nicely.
Fields on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cross slaps away a takedown attempt from Fields, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields fails to pull guard.
Fields avoids a wild elbow strike from Cross.
Cross lands a left hand.
Fields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cross to keep the fight standing.
Cross is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fields gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fields has Cross pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cross manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fields backwards.
Cross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cross presses Fields against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cross goes for a takedown attempt but Fields pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fields lands a body shot.
Fields shoots and misses
and Cross counters by clinching up.
Fields throws a head punch that misses.
Fields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cross pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cross tries to clinch but Fields moves out of range.
Cross tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cross clinches up with Fields and pushes him back against the cage.
Fields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cross smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to clinch but Fields moves out of range.
Cross scores with a takedown into Fields's guard.
Fields pushes Cross off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fields tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cross is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Cross on the inside.
Fields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fields pulls guard effortlessly.
Cross must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cross is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fields is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cross is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is looking to stand up but Fields won't let him.
Fields has his foot on Cross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cross works his way back into a safe position though.
Fields lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Fields is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cross showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fields wants to sweep here but Cross controlling him for the moment.
Fields manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cross manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fields stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
Cross trying to control the position.
Fields working some strikes from top position.
Fields advances position into side control!
Fields is chipping away with strikes.
Fields works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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 Chris Fields will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fields fails with a takedown attempt.
Cross clinches up with Fields and pushes him back against the cage.
Fields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cross is defending well.
Fields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cross is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fields blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fields is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fields jumps guard but Cross turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Cross - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cross prevents it.
Cross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fields avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cross tries to stall but Fields uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fields lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fields backwards.
Cross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fields pulls guard effortlessly.
Fields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chris Fields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fields is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cross defends well.
Fields looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fields trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross wanted to stand there but Fields had control of the position.
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.
Cross trying to control but Fields is working from the bottom.
Fields looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cross trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fields on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fields tries to get out of the position.
Fields throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cross wants to clinch.
Cross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fields shoots in but Cross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from Fields. Those never looked like landing.
Chris Fields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fields fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cross closes the distance and pushes Fields back into the cage.
Fields tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fields wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cross to keep the fight standing.
Fields fails to pull guard.
Cross has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fields after a bit of a struggle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cross.
Cross has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fields avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fields gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Green Cross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cross tries to clinch up but Fields circles away and keeps his distance.
Cross wants to clinch.
Cross scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cross has closed the distance and engaged Fields in a clinch.
Fields tries for a takedown but Cross manages to get underhooks.
Fields is trying to pull guard but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Fields goes for a takedown attempt but Cross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross drives through and clinches with Fields against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Cross.
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fields tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cross just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cross smiles and moves away.
Cross scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fields doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fields misses with a takedown attempt - Cross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cross clinches.
Fields tries to pull guard but Cross won't allow it.
Fields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cross is defending well.
Cross stalls.
Fields pulls guard effortlessly.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Fields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fields's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Fields.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross wants to stand but Fields is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fields manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fields goes for a takedown attempt but Cross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fields, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cross.
Fields prevents a body shot from Cross.
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 Cross 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.
A big left from Fields misses.
Fields ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Cross shoots in and drives through. Fields sprawls well.
Cross instigates a clinch.
Fields fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fields tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cross just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cross.
Fields is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cross is keeping busy.
Cross jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fields walks away with a smile on his face. Cross gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fields changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cross tries to avoid it but Fields manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cross to the ground. Cross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fields paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fields shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
Cross displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fields up against the cage.
Green Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fields is trying to pull guard but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Fields is trying to pull guard but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Cross lands with a light punch inside.
Fields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cross smiles and moves away.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fields swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fields changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fields circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch but Fields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Fields pushes him off.
Cross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fields.
Fields keeps the fight on the outside.
Chris Fields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fields throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Green Cross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cross has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Green Cross!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Green Cross!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Green Cross!
Green Cross wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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