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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Shields!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shields. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shields thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shields cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
David Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Shields throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Shields drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Shields is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shields passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones is trying to stand.
Shields thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shields is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Shields is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Shields seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Shields is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Shields is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Shields looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shields seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Shields looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones tries to kick Shields off but Shields keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Shields trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shields lands an overhand right.
Jones avoids the body shot from Shields.
Shields missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shields lands a jab.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shields is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Shields moves into full guard.
That's four 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.
Shields escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Shields dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shields uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shields cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Shields works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shields tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shields to the ground. Shields escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shields is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shields is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!
Shields can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.
Jones working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shields regains half guard.
Shields moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shields looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Shields is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard.
That's four 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.
Shields controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shields looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shields looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shields!
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shields working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shields tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones slips under a jab.
Mike Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shields is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shields gets back to full guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shields working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shields is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control but instead Shields has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Shields is defending well.
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.
Shields looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shields tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Mike Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Shields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shields trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jones manages to pass to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shields has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Shields!
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RATING
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