PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Caceres Junior (ranked 0 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
Caceres Junior

167 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

161 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 Los Angeles, Jason Shields!
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, Victor Caceres Junior!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Shields scores with a takedown into Caceres Junior's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Caceres Junior 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.
Shields controlling from the top position.
Caceres Junior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caceres Junior pulls Shields in to control the position.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caceres Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shields paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Caceres Junior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shields looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is looking for a sweep.

Caceres Junior is trying to get an arm triangle but Shields is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caceres Junior trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.

Caceres Junior decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Caceres Junior throws a body kick that misses

and Shields counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shields.
Caceres Junior dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shields blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caceres Junior lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Shields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Caceres Junior pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shields jumps guard but Caceres Junior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shields has Caceres Junior pushed against the cage.
Shields tries to pull guard but Caceres Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Shields drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Shields.
Shields scores a nice knee to the body.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Caceres Junior manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Caceres Junior holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Caceres Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Caceres Junior.
Caceres Junior shoots in but Shields avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Caceres Junior fails with a takedown attempt.

Caceres Junior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shields looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Caceres Junior in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shields throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is trying to escape the position but Caceres Junior is controlling the position.
Caceres Junior's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Caceres Junior working away.
Shields manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Caceres Junior is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shields wants to stand up but Caceres Junior is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Caceres Junior to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields wants to control from the top but Caceres Junior keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Caceres Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Victor Caceres Junior will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Shields changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Caceres Junior looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shields advances nicely into full mount.
Shields can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caceres Junior is looking to escape.
Shields landing strikes, looking to finish!
Caceres Junior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Caceres Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caceres Junior is trying to stand.
Shields thows a huge punch but Caceres Junior dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is thwarting Caceres Junior's attempts to control the position.
Caceres Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shields scores with a couple of nice shots.
Caceres Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
Caceres Junior wants to control but Shields is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Caceres Junior looks like he's trying to stand up.
Caceres Junior is looking to control Shields's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caceres Junior avoid being mounted?
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Caceres Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caceres Junior wants to control but Shields passes into side.

Shields has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Caceres Junior moves in looking to clinch but Shields pushes him off.
Shields wants to clinch up but Caceres Junior keeps it at a distance.
A nice combination there by Shields.

It looks like Victor Caceres Junior has been cut.

Shields drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caceres Junior tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shields is trying to get an arm triangle but Caceres Junior is defending well.

Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres Junior keeps working.
Caceres Junior is trying to buck Shields off.
Caceres Junior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shields stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Caceres Junior avoids the head kick by Shields.
Caceres Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Shields sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Caceres Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Shields or perhaps it was just good defense by Caceres Junior which made him look bad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Caceres Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Shields dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Caceres Junior's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Caceres Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Caceres Junior closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Caceres Junior lands in his opponent's guard.
Caceres Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard.
Shields manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Caceres Junior wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
Shields can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caceres Junior is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres Junior wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
Caceres Junior is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shields is staying active.
Shields scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Caceres Junior?
Shields trying to control but Caceres Junior is having none of it.
Shields lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caceres Junior tries to buck Shields off but he can't manage it.
Shields prevents Caceres Junior from getting the reversal.
Caceres Junior is bucking up trying to escape but Shields cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shields scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Caceres Junior?
Shields working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Caceres Junior wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Caceres Junior is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caceres Junior is trying to stand.
Caceres Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caceres Junior is looking to escape.
Shields landing punches.
Shields can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caceres Junior is looking to escape.
Caceres Junior is working to get back to half guard.
Shields trying to control but Caceres Junior is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caceres Junior working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Shields.
Shields is landing with some decent strikes but Caceres Junior is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shields can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caceres Junior is looking to escape.

Shields has hold of Caceres Junior's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Caceres Junior manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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