PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shileds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Dragonfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shileds comes to the cage accompanied by Remeber the Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shileds
vs
Dragonfly

181 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

189 cm
29
180 lbs
5 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Shileds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baby Dragonfly!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shileds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shileds wants it to stay on the feet.
Dragonfly dives in and grabs Shileds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shileds pushes down on Dragonfly's head and hops out.
Shileds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dragonfly avoids it really well and circles away.
Dragonfly shoots in but Shileds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jack Shileds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baby Dragonfly.

Shileds drives through and clinches with Dragonfly against the cage.
Dragonfly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Dragonfly has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shileds regains guard immediately.
Dragonfly looking to sit in guard and control but Shileds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dragonfly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shileds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shileds is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragonfly has wrist control.
Dragonfly trying to control the position.
Dragonfly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shileds manages to get himself to full guard.
Dragonfly wants to control from the top but Shileds keeps moving.
Shileds keeping full guard, as Dragonfly tries to pass.
Dragonfly working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragonfly passes into half guard.
Dragonfly frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Dragonfly goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shileds turns into him and now he's in Dragonfly's guard.
Dragonfly looks gassed!
Shileds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dragonfly is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shileds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dragonfly is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shileds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shileds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dragonfly looking for a sweep. Not yet Dragonfly, not yet.
Shileds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shileds throws a big right hand that misses.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shileds working some strikes from top position.
Dragonfly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Shileds postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dragonfly is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shileds, into his guard.
Shileds has a closed guard, preventing Dragonfly from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baby Dragonfly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baby Dragonfly's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shileds gets a takedown into half guard.
Dragonfly is looking to improve his position.

Shileds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Shileds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dragonfly is just riding it out for now. Shileds eventually gives up the hold.
Shileds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dragonfly defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonfly is looking to improve his position.

Shileds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dragonfly is just riding it out for now. Shileds eventually gives up the hold.
Shileds wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shileds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dragonfly sees it coming and defends easily.

Shileds is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Dragonfly as he works his way to full guard.
Shileds throws an elbow that misses. Dragonfly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shileds's guard. Nice move by Dragonfly!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dragonfly is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shileds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shileds has escaped and now he's on top!
Dragonfly is breathing heavily.
Shileds stopping the sweep attempt from Dragonfly.
Shileds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonfly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jack Shileds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shileds would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shileds throwing strikes but missing.
Shileds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Shileds drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dragonfly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shileds has Dragonfly in his guard.
Shileds keeping moving, preventing Dragonfly from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Shileds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baby Dragonfly's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dragonfly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shileds counters with a leg kick.
Shileds closes the distance and clinches up with Dragonfly, looking for a takedown. Shileds pushes Dragonfly against the cage but Dragonfly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dragonfly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shileds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dragonfly somewhat.
Dragonfly fails with an attempt to clinch.

Shileds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dragonfly, pushing him back against the cage.
Dragonfly is trying to drag Shileds to the mat but Shileds just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dragonfly is trying to drag Shileds to the mat but Shileds just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jack Shileds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baby Dragonfly.
Dragonfly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonfly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dragonfly tries to land knees in the clinch but Shileds avoids the damage to the body.
Dragonfly tries for a takedown. No joy.

Shileds has hold of one of Dragonfly's legs. Dragonfly is fighting the takedown attempt but Shileds gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shileds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dragonfly is trying to control the position but Shileds postures up.
Dragonfly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shileds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shileds throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shileds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dragonfly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shileds scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dragonfly can't keep his opponent in guard - Shileds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shileds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Shileds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dragonfly sees it coming and defends easily.
Shileds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dragonfly defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonfly is trying to control but can't.
Dragonfly tries to get to full guard but Shileds has control of the leg.
Shileds with the ground and pound but Dragonfly uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dragonfly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shileds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dragonfly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragonfly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shileds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Shileds has gone for a leg lock! Dragonfly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shileds's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dragonfly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shileds looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shileds looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shileds!
Dragonfly is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Shileds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dragonfly, who protects the arm well.
Shileds 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shileds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shileds 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shileds!
Jack Shileds took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.