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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guerreiro by Curumin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Guilherme Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alves lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shields has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shields and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Alves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Shields on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alves misses with a kick to the body.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Shields is just out of range.
Shields closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alves lands with a punch from half guard.
Shields on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.
Alves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shields gets back to full guard.
Shields is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alves is aware though and is defending well.
Shields utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shields escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shields has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Shields's legs - danger averted.
Shields working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alves trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves works over Shields with some ground and pound from guard.
Alves prevents Shields from getting back to his feet.
Alves working some strikes from top position.
Alves is pushing down on Shields's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shields is fighting to maintain full guard but Alves has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shields looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alves is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shields is staying active underneath Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shields is pressing down on Alves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shields working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alves.
Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shields working for a triangle but Alves defends it easily.
Alves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shields has his foot on Alves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alves works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves cracks Shields with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alves landing with the ground and pound.
Alves is in close to Shields's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shields has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Shields has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shields looking for a guillotine here but Alves defends easily.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Alves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alves throws the kick towards the body but Shields avoids it.
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown but Alves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shields's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Alves misses with a body shot.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Alves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alves is in close to Shields's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shields has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alves has managed to get both his arms back between Shields's legs - danger averted.
Alves working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves passes Shields's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alves prevents Shields from improving his position.
Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shields actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Alves.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.
Alves slips a nice elbow through Shields's hands, connecting with Shields's forehead.
Alves winds up and cracks Shields with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alves wants to work for an arm triangle but Shields is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
Shields looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shields with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alves winds up and cracks Shields with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shields avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alves.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alves connects with a nice short shot to Shields's temple.
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shields is trying to maintain the position but Alves is very close to passing his half guard.
Shields looking for submissions off his back.
Guilherme Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shields actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields trying to control here.
Alves working over Shields with some ground and pound. Shields looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Alves there.
Alves working Shields over with strikes.
Alves is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shields is trying to stand up here but Alves is controlling him well.
Alves winds up and cracks Shields with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alves slips a nice elbow through Shields's hands, connecting with Shields's forehead.
Shields trying to control here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alves working over Shields with some ground and pound. Shields looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alves slips a nice elbow through Shields's hands, connecting with Shields's forehead.
Alves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shields with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alves working over Shields with some ground and pound. Shields looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alves slips a nice elbow through Shields's hands, connecting with Shields's forehead.
Shields is trying to control but can't.
Alves slips a nice elbow through Shields's hands, connecting with Shields's forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shields is looking to improve his position.
Alves working over Shields with some ground and pound. Shields looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shields has hold of Alves's hands but Alves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Alves dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Alves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shields stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alves misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alves, right into the meat.
Alves jabs Shields right on the nose. Shields blinks but takes it well.
Alves scores with a decent looking hook.
Shields looks for a takedown but Alves sprawls well.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Shields does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alves as he jumps to the side.
Alves scores with a jab to the body.
Shields dives in and grabs Alves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes down on Shields's head and hops out.
Guilherme Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guilherme Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Alves.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shields can do to turn this around?
Shields tries for a takedown but Alves circles away easily
and Alves counters with a single leg into guard. Shields didn't expect that.
Shields controls Alves momentarily but Alves frees himself.
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!
Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alves connects with a couple of short punches.
Alves trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Alves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shields's head.
Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shields has momentary wrist control but Alves slips an elbow through the middle.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves landing some decent shots from guard.
Shields working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shields is tightening it up a little... Alves has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alves reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alves taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shields!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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