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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 4634 p4p, 3027 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 510 p4p, 372 weight class). Shields comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seven Nation Army kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown. Gavin tries to sprawl out of it but Shields keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gavin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gavin.
Shields throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shields misses the shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gavin enables Shields to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gavin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gavin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gavin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.
Shields sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gavin's guard.
Gavin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shields is working for a submission of some sort.
Gavin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gavin tries to get out of the position.
Shields moves into full mount! Gavin won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gavin is surviving well by controlling Shields's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields has hold of Gavin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gavin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gavin is controlling an arm, preventing Shields from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Shields has hold of Gavin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gavin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shields avoids the attempt from Gavin to control.
Shields working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin tries to hold on but Shields pushes him away.
Gavin prevents Shields from taking his back.
Shields working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gavin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shields.
Shields wants to take his opponent's back but Gavin doesn't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is trying to stand up.
Shields has hold of Gavin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gavin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shields wants to control the pace but Gavin is squirming around nicely.
Shields wants to finish this one by submission but Gavin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shields.
Shields is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gavin is surviving well by controlling Shields's body position as best he can.
Gavin working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields fails to advance to Gavin's back.
Shields trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shields content just to control the position here.
Gavin stops Shields from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gavin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shields.
Shields has control of Gavin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gavin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Shields dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shields swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gavin throws a counter high kick but Shields was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shields has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gavin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Shields throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Gavin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shields tests Gavin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gavin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses.
Shields has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gavin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jake Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Gavin shows good takedown defense.
Shields misses the shot to the body.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt - Gavin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shields shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gavin is trying to defend but Shields finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin is not content to let Shields control the position.
Shields is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gavin has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields controlling the action here.
Shields is looking for a kimura here.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Gavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gavin is trying to stand back up but Shields is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gavin is in trouble now - Shields has advanced to mount!
Jake Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shields takes Gavin's back.
Gavin wants to get back to his feet.
Shields has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gavin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shields has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavin wants to control his opponent's hands but Shields gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shields gets his way!
Shields looking for the choke from the back.
Shields working for a choke but Gavin is defending well.
Gavin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gavin trying to control the position but Shields manages to sink in the hooks.
Well, with Shields on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gavin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Shields is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gavin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gavin for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is looking for the choke from the back position but Gavin is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gavin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gavin fending off the submission attempt from Shields.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Gavin is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Shields has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Gavin taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Shields!
After the fight, Jake Shields was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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