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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Shields (ranked 5276 p4p, 5410 weight class) and Miguel Garces (ranked 561 p4p, 570 weight class). Garces has chosen Light into the Darkness as his entrance music. Justin Shields had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Garces!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garces looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Garces perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shields is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garces scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garces wants to stand up but Shields has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Garces is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shields wants to control but Garces passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Garces's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields trying his best to control but Garces has mounted him.
Shields is looking to improve his position but Garces isn't that keen on the idea.
Shields tries to hold on but Garces pushes him away.
Garces content just to control the position here.
Garces is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Shields works Garces's body with a nice hook.
Garces has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Garces shoots in and drives through. Shields sprawls well.
Shields looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shields tries to keep at a distance but Garces has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Garces.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garces escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miguel Garces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garces has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garces manages to break the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garces.
Shields is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garces wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.
Shields can't do much from the bottom here.
Garces thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields wants to control but Garces postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Shields is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Garces tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garces has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shields wants to control but Garces postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garces or perhaps it was just good defense by Shields, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Shields tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces dominated that round.
That's time! Shields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shields throws a body punch but Garces moves out of range.
Shields fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garces on the side of the head.
Garces takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garces closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Garces wants to advance to full mount but Shields doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Shields can't keep his opponent in guard - Garces advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garces sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces trying to control from half guard but Shields is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garces wants to pass to mount but Shields is defending the position.
Shields wants to control but Garces is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garces is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shields trying to control from the bottom.
Garces missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garces tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shields knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shields controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shields wants to control the action here but instead Garces manages to pass to full mount!
Garces can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shields is looking to escape.
Garces working for a submission but Shields is keeping him at bay.
Shields tries to control the position but Garces now has his back.
Even with his hooks in, Garces manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garces really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Shields.
Garces looking for the choke but no joy.
Garces is punishing Shields with some ground and pound.
Garces avoiding Shields 's attempts to control his hands.
Garces is persistently looking for the submission but Shields is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garces is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shields defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Garces has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Garces stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garces closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shields did well to prevent Garces getting side control.
Garces is breathing heavily.
Shields is looking for a sweep. Garces is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garces has Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Garces has clasped his hands together around Shields's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Miguel Garces has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shields can't do much from the bottom here.
Garces working the ground and pound but Shields is defending the strikes.
Garces fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Shields is not content to let Garces control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces throws an elbow but Shields slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garces's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garces with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garces trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.
Garces wants to pass to mount but Shields is defending the position.
Shields tries to roll over but Garces keeps him under control.
Garces thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Shields trying to control but Garces postures up.
Shields is looking for a sweep. Garces is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garces tries to pass to full mount but Shields defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garces shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shields is trying to defend but Garces finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garces is trying to control the action in half guard but Shields is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shields wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields trying to control but Garces postures up.
Garces is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Shields to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Garces takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Garces from controlling successfully.
Garces wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
Garces sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Garces wants to stand but Shields has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shields. Garces does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garces is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shields's half guard.
Shields tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Garces manages to move to mount!
Shields working to try and regain half guard.
Justin Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garces raining down hammerfists from mount.
Miguel Garces is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shields throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Garces comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garces 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Garces!
Miguel Garces decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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