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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Gillmeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shields has chosen Drop the world as his entrance music. Kevin Shields has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 Las Vegas, Trevor Gillmeister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Shields!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillmeister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shields throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gillmeister.
Some wild striking there from Shields.
Shields fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gillmeister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shields swinging wildly here.
Gillmeister stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gillmeister wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gillmeister is defended easily by Shields.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Gillmeister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillmeister looks for a takedown but Shields sprawls well.
Shields tries for a takedown but Gillmeister circles away easily
and Gillmeister counters with a left and a right that stings Shields.
Shields shoots in and drives through. Gillmeister sprawls well.
Shields looks gassed!
Gillmeister closes the distance and clinches.
Gillmeister scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gillmeister has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shields avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gillmeister is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shields gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillmeister looking to throw knees to the head but Shields is blocking nicely.
Gillmeister is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gillmeister ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gillmeister no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gillmeister seems keen to control Shields's posture.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gillmeister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shields throwing strikes but missing.
Gillmeister has Shields pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shields loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gillmeister looking for a sweep. Not yet Gillmeister, not yet.
Shields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gillmeister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gillmeister stuffs the takedown.
Gillmeister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shields shoots for a takedown but Gillmeister saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gillmeister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gillmeister throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Gillmeister clinches with his opponent.
Gillmeister manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gillmeister uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gillmeister gets a clinch.
Gillmeister looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gillmeister successfully pulls guard.
Gillmeister on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gillmeister tries to get out of the position.
Gillmeister is trying to keep Shields in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shields won't allow Gillmeister to sweep him here.
Shields got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gillmeister has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shields has managed to get both his arms back between Gillmeister's legs - danger averted.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillmeister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gillmeister is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
Gillmeister pushes Shields off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shields on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shields has a takedown stuffed.
Gillmeister misses with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Shields. No joy for Gillmeister on that attempt.
Gillmeister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shields avoids it really well and circles away.
Gillmeister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shields as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Gillmeister dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shields throws a series of punches but Gillmeister moves out of range.
Gillmeister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shields is fending him off so far but Gillmeister persists. Nope, Shields circles away and we're back to standing.
Shields throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gillmeister counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gillmeister.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gillmeister ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gillmeister no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gillmeister trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gillmeister trying to keep a closed guard but Shields is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Shields postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gillmeister wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
Gillmeister is working hard here to advance position.
Gillmeister pushes Shields off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shields shoots in but Gillmeister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gillmeister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shields's waist but Shields gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gillmeister off to one side.
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.
Shields throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gillmeister moves into range and clinches up with Shields.
Shields stops a takedown attempt from Gillmeister.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Gillmeister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields is pressed up against the cage. Gillmeister 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.
Gillmeister shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shields changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gillmeister tries to avoid it but Shields manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gillmeister to the ground. Gillmeister escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gillmeister cracks a nice hook into Shields's ribs.
Gillmeister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shields's waist but Shields gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gillmeister off to one side.
Gillmeister closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shields circles away.
No luck for Gillmeister with that takedown attempt.
Shields is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gillmeister sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gillmeister has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gillmeister tries to pull guard but Shields won't allow it.
Gillmeister changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shields fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields looks to land a combination but Gillmeister avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Shields. No joy for Gillmeister on that attempt.
Shields misses with a takedown
and Gillmeister counters with a three punch combo that has Shields backing up. Shields nods at Gillmeister to acknowledge the strikes.
Gillmeister lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shields backs up against the cage.
Shields throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gillmeister counters by moving into the clinch.
Shields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gillmeister is pressed up against the cage. Shields has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gillmeister down to the mat. Gillmeister avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
Gillmeister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields closes the distance and clinches up with Gillmeister, looking for a takedown. Shields pushes Gillmeister against the cage but Gillmeister circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gillmeister has a takedown stuffed.
Gillmeister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shields gets the takedown into side control.
Gillmeister tries to escape but Shields is in control.
Sloppy strikes there by Shields.
Shields misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Shields lands a nice forearm strike.
Shields throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gillmeister tries to escape but Shields is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trevor Gillmeister will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gillmeister misses with a takedown attempt - Shields sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gillmeister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shields fails to land the takedown.
Shields tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gillmeister swivels and escapes.
Gillmeister throws a one two combo.
A right-left combo lands from Gillmeister.
Gillmeister throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Gillmeister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shields pinned against the cage. Shields gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Gillmeister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillmeister stuffs the takedown.
Shields blocks a head kick by Gillmeister.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shields scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shields throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillmeister is looking for a sweep. Shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gillmeister is trying to maintain the position but Shields is very close to passing his half guard.
Shields throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gillmeister flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gillmeister looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gillmeister tries to get to full guard but Shields has control of the leg.
Shields thows a huge punch but Gillmeister dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gillmeister misses with a head kick.
Shields misses with a combination
and Gillmeister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gillmeister misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shields shoots in for a double leg but Gillmeister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gillmeister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shields is out of range.
Shields misses with a combination
and Gillmeister counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shields won't be happy with that.
Gillmeister throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gillmeister wants to stand but Shields has his arm trapped.
Shields explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillmeister fails to land the takedown.
Shields swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gillmeister counters with a takedown into side control.
Gillmeister swings around for an armbar but Shields sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gillmeister's guard.
Gillmeister wants to get back to his feet but Shields is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gillmeister wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillmeister has Shields pulled in close to control his posture.
Gillmeister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shields landing with the ground and pound.
Kevin Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trevor Gillmeister is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gillmeister tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Gillmeister showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gillmeister 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Gillmeister!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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