PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Symphony X (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

X
vs
Shields

176 cm
24
174 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Symphony X!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Shields!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
X ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
X moves out of range as Shields strikes.
A jab from Shields misses.
Shields throws an overhand right that lands on X's shoulder, as X tries to avoid the shot.
X keeps the fight on the outside.
David Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields looks to land a left hand but X moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Shields misses.
X misses with a two punch combination.

X darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields is refusing to be controlled, as X sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
X passes the guard and advances to mount!
X trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
X content just to control the position here.
X wants to control but instead Shields manages to regain half guard.

X stands up out of the half guard.
Shields throws the left hand but X avoids the punch easily.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields keeps the fight on the outside.

X moves into range and clinches up with Shields.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shields struggles to land a body shot inside as X controls his hands.
Shields misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Shields fails to land.
The referee calls for X to work.
Shields lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shields lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shields - that landed with a thud.
Shields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
X tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shields misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shields.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields swings wildly with an uppercut but X uses good head movement to avoid it.
X blocks a body shot from Shields.
X pressing his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Shields.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from X.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shields.
Shields misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Shields as the two fighters clinch.
X swings away with an uppercut that misses.
X slowing the pace effectively.
Shields misses with a punch to the body.
Shields lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shields working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by X.
Shields lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from X.
A left hand lands to the body for Shields.
X trying to stall but Shields improves his position.
Shields misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
X has Shields pressed against the cage.
Shields on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shields tries to throw a body punch but X avoids it by throwing Shields back against the cage.
Shields misses with a punch to the body.
Shields tries a body shot but X blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Shields will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Shields scores with a jab.
Jab from Shields.

X is rocked!

X clinches up with Shields and pushes him back against the cage.
Shields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with X's elbow.
Shields lands a nice shot to the body.
Shields lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields tries a body shot but X blocks it.
Shields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
X is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shields is keeping busy.
Shields scores with an uppercut up the middle.
X's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Shields - that landed with a thud.
X blocking some punches.
X using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shields has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Shields.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shields prevents a body shot from X.
X tries to throw a body punch but Shields avoids it by throwing X back against the cage.
Shields tries to throw a body punch but X avoids it by throwing Shields back against the cage.
X looking to stall.
Shields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shields can't find room to land a body shot as X controls the action.
Shields works on X's body with a couple of short punches.
Shields lands a right hand that snaps the head of X backwards.
X leaning against his opponent.
Shields misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shields throws a head punch that misses.
X blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shields tries a body shot but X blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shields lands a shot to the body.
Shields tried to land a shot to the body but connects with X's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Shields as the two fighters clinch.
Shields fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shields can't find room to land a body shot as X controls the action.
X prevents a body shot from Shields.
Shields lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shields tries to work over X's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shields.
Shields pushes X back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shields tries to work over X's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shields lands a hook to the side of the head.
X is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
X blocks a body shot from Shields.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
X blocks a body shot from Shields.
Shields scores with a hook to the body.
Shields misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shields fails to land.
X's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
X is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shields is defending well for now.
Shields tries a body shot but X blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shields lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
X blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shields fails to land.
X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shields's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Shields scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shields lands a shoulder strike.
Shields misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Shields.
Shields lands with a light punch inside.
Oh X is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shields can't find room to land a body shot as X controls the action.
X seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by X.
Shields fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
X stalls.
Shields struggles to land a body shot inside as X controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Shields cracks a nice hook into X's ribs.

X scores with a takedown into Shields's guard.

Shields is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Shields throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Shields isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. X stacks Shields on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by X!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields being controlled for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is trying to get back to half guard.
Shields prevents X from improving position.
Shields is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on X's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
X seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
X content to control rather than advance.
Shields is looking for a sweep. X is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Shields actively working from the bottom here.
X is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

X stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shields to get to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws a big shot that misses.
David Shields is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
X avoids the body shot from Shields.
X blocks a jab.

X shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
X seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shields does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
X performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shields is refusing to be controlled, as X sits in half guard.

X escapes and gets back to his feet.
X uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shields.

Shields throws a left that rocks X and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Shields dives into side control, looking to finish! Can X regain composure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
X stops Shields from passing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
X is not content to let Shields control the position.
Symphony X has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Shields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
X tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shields 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Shields!