|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Shield (ranked 24962 p4p, 24171 weight class) and Agbay Amiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Shield looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
19
155
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
182 cm
19
160
2 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Shield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agbay Amiga!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shield gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Amiga trying to control from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shield tries to pass to full mount but Amiga defends it.
Amiga manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amiga pulls Shield in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amiga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shield.
Amiga stuffs the takedown.
Amiga counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amiga is fending him off so far but Shield persists. Nope, Amiga circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shield is breathing heavily.
Shield tries to clinch there but Amiga circles away.
Shield tries to clinch up but Amiga circles away and keeps his distance.
Amiga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shield looks to clinch
and Amiga counters with a good, hard body kick but Shield shrugs it off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Amiga.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amiga.
Amiga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amiga is staying tight to Shield's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amiga working away.
Amiga decides to stand back up. Amiga steps back and let's Shield get back to his feet.
Amiga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amiga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No luck for Shield with that takedown attempt.
Amiga follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Amiga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Amiga shoots in but Shield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amiga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shield tries to kick Amiga off in order to stand up. Amiga Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shield is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Agbay Amiga will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shield misses with a double jab.
Shield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amiga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amiga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Amiga responds with a good body kick, but Shield manages to step out the way in time.
Shield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amiga is fending him off so far but Shield persists. Nope, Amiga circles away and we're back to standing.
Amiga shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shield misses with a body shot.
Amiga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shield is trying to escape back to his feet but Amiga uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga stands up and beckons Shield to his feet.
Shield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amiga.
Amiga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shield is looking to get back to is feet but Amiga passes into side control.
Amiga throws a strike aimed at the side of Shield's head but Shield avoids it well.
Amiga decides to stand back up.
Amiga shoots in and bounces Shield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shield is looking to stand back up but Amiga counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Amiga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Amiga wants to stand but Shield has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Amiga seems content to control.
Amiga wants to control but Shield is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amiga prevents Shield from improving his position.
Shield scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Amiga manages to mount him!
Amiga controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shield is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agbay Amiga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Amiga. No joy for Shield on that attempt.
Shield shoots in and drives through. Amiga sprawls well.
Amiga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Amiga avoids the body shot from Shield.
Shield shoots in but Amiga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amiga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shield's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shield to get to his feet.
Amiga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amiga stands up.
Amiga throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shield was covering up waiting for the punch and Amiga finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shield wants to get back to his feet but Amiga passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shield trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Amiga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shield tries to hold on but Amiga pushes him away.
Amiga looking to control but Shield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shield is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shield is working hard here to advance position.
Amiga blocks Shield's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Shield really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amiga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amiga looking to control but Shield is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amiga might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shield haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Agbay Amiga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shield can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agbay Amiga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Amiga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agbay Amiga!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
