PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Galindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galindo comes into the arena with Boss Life blaring out of the sound system. Justin Galindo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Shields's chin.

Galindo
vs
Shields

182 cm
24
209 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

191 cm
26
217 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Galindo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Shields!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Galindo lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Shields sprawling to the canvas. Galindo follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Shields hang on?

Shields is rocked!

It looks like Mike Shields has been cut.

Galindo seems to be looking for submissions.
Shields is still in real trouble! Can Galindo finish him?

Shields kicks off Galindo and gets to his feet.
Shields seems to have recovered his senses.
Shields tries a head kick but it misses.
Shields stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Galindo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galindo thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shields.
Shields displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galindo throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shields dodges the punch combination from Galindo.

Shields closes the distance and pushes Galindo back into the cage.
Shields lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Justin Galindo has been cut.
Shields misses with a knee to the head.
Shields throws an elbow but it misses.
Shields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Galindo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shields throws an elbow but misses.

Galindo gets control of Shields's arms and successfully pulls guard. Galindo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Galindo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Galindo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galindo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shields gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shields content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Galindo is keeping the position.
Shields working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shields loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Galindo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galindo keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Galindo keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.

Galindo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galindo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galindo keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Galindo wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Galindo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shields gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Galindo is breathing heavily.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Galindo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galindo has momentary wrist control but Shields slips an elbow through the middle.
Shields preventing the sweep.
Shields really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galindo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galindo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Shields has one foot on Galindo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shields lands a right hook to the body.
Shields cracks Galindo with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galindo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Shields is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Galindo's half guard.
Shields is trying to control. Galindo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shields drops an elbow to the side of Galindo's head.
Shields landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Galindo taking some punishment here, with Shields in his half guard.
Shields winds up and cracks Galindo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galindo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Galindo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shields thows a big elbow that misses.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Galindo is retaining full guard.
Shields must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Galindo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Galindo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shields defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Galindo's head.
Shields working some strikes from top position.

Galindo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shields defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shields controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shields wants to control from the top but Galindo keeps moving.
Galindo has momentary wrist control but Shields slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields is in close to Galindo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Galindo can't keep his opponent in guard - Shields advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shields lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Justin Galindo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shields defending well as Galindo loads up on a big left hand.
Shields throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Galindo tries to bum rush Shields with a series of wild strikes but Shields uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Galindo.

Shields gets a clinch.
Shields misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Shields.
Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galindo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Shields has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Galindo regains guard immediately.

Shields avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galindo keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.

Galindo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galindo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galindo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shields is one step ahead there.

Galindo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shields is aware though and is defending well.
Shields throws a big right hand that misses.
Shields lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Galindo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shields.
Shields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shields preventing the sweep.
Shields passes Galindo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Galindo is looking for a sweep. Shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shields is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shields scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Galindo is looking for a sweep. Shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shields is pressing down on Galindo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galindo is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Shields there.
Shields prevents Galindo from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Shields.
Galindo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shields trying to control but Galindo is working from the bottom.
Galindo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shields is one step ahead there.

Galindo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Galindo is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shields working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mike Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shields slips nicely into half guard.
Shields seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galindo keeps working.
Shields is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shields working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Galindo tries to get to full guard but Shields has control of the leg.

That's four 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 tries to pass to full mount but Galindo defends it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Galindo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Galindo tests Shields's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shields wants to clinch up but Galindo keeps it at a distance.
Mike Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields throws a nice outside leg kick.

Shields drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Galindo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shields defends well.
Galindo keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields stays in close to Galindo's body and controls the position.
Shields is in close to Galindo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shields looking to sit in guard and control but Galindo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Galindo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shields tries to clinch up.
Galindo misses with a few strikes there.
Justin Galindo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields connects with a high kick.

Shields gets a takedown into half guard.
Galindo moves into full guard.
Shields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Galindo's head.
Shields scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Galindo is looking for a triangle but Shields pushes his legs off easily.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Galindo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Galindo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shields gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Galindo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shields defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Galindo's head.
Shields is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Galindo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Galindo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Galindo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shields gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Galindo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galindo keeps working.
Shields is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shields is trying to control the action in half guard but Galindo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galindo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shields lands with a punch from half guard.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galindo keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shields lands a nice short elbow.
Shields wants to take a breather but Galindo is having none of it.
Galindo is pressing down on Shields's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shields loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Galindo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shields is aware though and is defending well.

Galindo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Galindo looking for a guillotine here but Shields defends easily.
Galindo keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Galindo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Shields avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shields is in close to Galindo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shields scoring with some ground and pound.
Shields working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Galindo's head.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galindo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Galindo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields works over Galindo with some ground and pound from guard.
Galindo 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 with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shields with a nice head shot there.
Galindo has momentary wrist control but Shields slips an elbow through the middle.
Shields content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Galindo keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields stands up over Galindo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shields wants to control from the top but Galindo keeps moving.
Shields advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shields has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Mike Shields!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Mike Shields!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Mike Shields!

Mike Shields wins by unanimous decision!