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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joey Shields (ranked 5032 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daiyan Jesus Valdes (ranked 5044 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.

Shields
vs
Jesus Valdes

199 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daiyan Jesus Valdes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus Valdes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Jesus Valdes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shields's hands.
Shields really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jesus Valdes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shields or perhaps it was just good defense by Jesus Valdes, which made it look bad.
Jesus Valdes looks for a takedown but Shields sprawls well.

Jesus Valdes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus Valdes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesus Valdes throwing strikes from guard but Shields blocks nicely.

Shields has his foot on Jesus Valdes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jesus Valdes works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shields keeping full guard, as Jesus Valdes tries to pass.

Jesus Valdes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shields has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jesus Valdes has managed to get both his arms back between Shields's legs - danger averted.
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
Jesus Valdes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Jesus Valdes shoots in and bounces Shields off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shields doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jesus Valdes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus Valdes slips nicely into half guard.

Jesus Valdes is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shields still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shields has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jesus Valdes is looking to regain half guard here but Shields keeps moving and retains side control.
Shields just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jesus Valdes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Shields wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jesus Valdes, who protects the arm well.
Jesus Valdes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields throwing strikes but Jesus Valdes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daiyan Jesus Valdes dominated that round.
That's time! Shields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jesus Valdes throws a sloppy body shot
and Shields connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Jesus Valdes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jesus Valdes tries for a takedown but Shields manages to get underhooks.
Jesus Valdes jumps guard but Shields stands there with Jesus Valdes around his waist. Jesus Valdes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Shields pulls guard effortlessly.
Jesus Valdes is fighting to break Shields's control of his arms but Shields is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jesus Valdes throws an elbow that misses. Shields uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jesus Valdes's guard. Nice move by Shields!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus Valdes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shields's guard.

Shields looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jesus Valdes is in close to Shields's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus Valdes throws a strike but Shields rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Shields 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.
Jesus Valdes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Shields drops back looking for a leg! Jesus Valdes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jesus Valdes manages to kick Shields off! Shields jumps back into Jesus Valdes's guard.
Shields postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jesus Valdes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shields haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jesus Valdes is looking to stand up but Shields isn't so interested in that idea.

Shields decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus Valdes tries to clinch there but Shields circles away.

Shields clinches up against the cage.
Shields looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shields obliges.
Jesus Valdes keeps control of Shields as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jesus Valdes pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jesus Valdes has closed the distance and engaged Shields in a clinch.

Jesus Valdes gets control of Shields's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jesus Valdes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jesus Valdes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jesus Valdes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jesus Valdes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shields is pressed up against the cage. Jesus Valdes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shields down to the mat. Shields avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joey Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daiyan Jesus Valdes.
Shields blocks a head kick by Jesus Valdes.
Shields avoids the body shot from Jesus Valdes.
Jesus Valdes closes the distance and clinches up with Shields, looking for a takedown. Jesus Valdes pushes Shields against the cage but Shields circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shields throws a sloppy head kick and Jesus Valdes moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus Valdes falls off balance throwing a combination

and Shields counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Shields has picked Jesus Valdes up - he's going for a ride! Shields dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shields circles away from the clinch attempt

so Shields counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Jesus Valdes has an active guard here but Shields has managed to pass into half guard.
Jesus Valdes wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Shields is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Shields decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields slaps away a takedown attempt from Jesus Valdes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jesus Valdes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick from Jesus Valdes is predictable there

and Shields counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jesus Valdes looking for a sweep. Not yet Jesus Valdes, not yet.
Jesus Valdes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shields controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jesus Valdes is striking from the bottom but Shields uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shields postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jesus Valdes to stand up.
Jesus Valdes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jesus Valdes throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Shields to counter with a crisp jab.
Shields dodges the punch combination from Jesus Valdes.
Jesus Valdes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jesus Valdes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shields attempts a counter takedown but Jesus Valdes avoids it well and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus Valdes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shields swivels and escapes.
Shields swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Shields clinches up against the cage.
Shields jumps guard but Jesus Valdes stands there with Shields around his waist. Shields gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jesus Valdes is trying to break the clinch but Shields is controlling him.
Shields is trying to pull guard but Jesus Valdes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Shields's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jesus Valdes throws a combination that misses

and Shields counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jesus Valdes!
Jesus Valdes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jesus Valdes can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus Valdes tries to bench press Shields off him but Shields keeps the position.

Shields tries for a kimura but Jesus Valdes is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus Valdes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Shields showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shields 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Shields!