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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Gamaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shields has chosen Last Resort - Papa Roach as his entrance music. Ivan Gamaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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147 lbs
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136 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Gamaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Shields!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamaz lands with a nice body kick.
Gamaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shields checks a leg kick.
Shields moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch combination from Gamaz misses.
Shields looks to land a left hand but Gamaz moved out of range nicely.
Shields blocks a head kick by Gamaz.
Gamaz swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Gamaz staying out of range there.
Gamaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gamaz throws a combination that misses
and Shields connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gamaz throws a hook to the side of Shields's head but Shields sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gamaz scores with a punch to the head.
Gamaz looks to land a combination but Shields avoids it well.
Gamaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gamaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gamaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivan Gamaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shields checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Gamaz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shields dodges the punch combination from Gamaz.
Shields scores with a punch to the head.
Gamaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shields counters with a straight right hand.
Gamaz lands a head kick. Shields smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shields avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shields lands a jab.
The fighters circling - Shields throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gamaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Shields.
Nice body punch from Shields.
Gamaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shields counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Gamaz does no damage.
Gamaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Shields throws a hook to the side of Gamaz's head but Gamaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Gamaz.
Shields misses with a lunging right hand
and Gamaz counters with an inside leg kick.
Shields misses with an uppercut. Gamaz saw that one coming.
A combination from Gamaz does no damage.
Gamaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shields to score with a decent uppercut.
Shields lands a lovely overhand right.
Gamaz cracks Shields with a good jab.
A punch lands to the side of Shields 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shields misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Gamaz misses the target.
Gamaz scores with a jab to the body.
Shields looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamaz is just out of range.
Shields bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gamaz's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Shields.
Shields ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shields is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gamaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gamaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Shields throws the left hand but Gamaz avoids the punch easily.
Shields throws a shot from downtown. Gamaz moves away and avoids it.
Shields misses with an uppercut. Gamaz saw that one coming.
Gamaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gamaz misses with a body kick.
Shields might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shields throws a big shot that misses.
Shields misses with an uppercut. Gamaz saw that one coming.
Shields swings widly with a right hand
and Gamaz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gamaz tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Shields throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Gamaz misses with a head kick.
Gamaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gamaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shields's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gamaz under the eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shields, as that shot connected.
Gamaz jabs Shields to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shields cracks Gamaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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 Ivan Gamaz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gamaz throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Gamaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shields throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gamaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gamaz. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gamaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shields has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shields and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shields misses the jab.
Gamaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gamaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gamaz misses with a straight right.
Gamaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Shields connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gamaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shields misses with a looping right.
Shields misses with a right hand
and Gamaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shields throws a jab but it's blocked by Gamaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Shields.
Gamaz throws a looping overhand right but Shields ducks down to avoid it.
Gamaz misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Gamaz misses.
Shields throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gamaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gamaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gamaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gamaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shields counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gamaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Gamaz ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
Shields connects with a single shot there.
Gamaz throws a series of punches but Shields avoids them all with ease.
Shields displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gamaz throws out the jab.
Gamaz throws a low kick but Shields moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws a hook but Gamaz avoids it easily.
Shields slips a jab from Gamaz.
Gamaz swinging wildly here.
Shields throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gamaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Shields.
Michael Shields seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shields connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shields loads up on a big right hand but Gamaz slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Shields.
Shields fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shields is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gamaz.
Gamaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gamaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Gamaz.
Gamaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shields moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gamaz looks to land a combination but Shields avoids it well.
Shields fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab by Shields.
Gamaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shields sizes up Gamaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shields scores with a decent looking hook.
Gamaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Shields is just out of range.
Shields jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gamaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gamaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shields misses with a hook. Gamaz ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gamaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Gamaz misses with an uppercut
enabling Shields to counter with a crisp jab.
Gamaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shields backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields looks to throw the jab but Gamaz is out of range.
Gamaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Shields is just out of range.
Shields blocks a jab.
Gamaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shields slips a jab from Gamaz.
Shields bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gamaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Gamaz.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shields cracks Gamaz with a good jab.
Gamaz looks to throw the jab but Shields is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gamaz throws a right hand that Shields ducks under and follows up with a left that Shields also avoids with ease.
Gamaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shields is able to avoid easily.
Gamaz ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
Shields blocks a head kick by Gamaz.
Shields checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Shields.
Gamaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shields counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shields blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Gamaz.
Gamaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shields connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gamaz momentarily.
Gamaz throws a leg kick but Shields moved away.
Gamaz misses with a few strikes there.
Gamaz moves out of range as Shields strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shields. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shields throws a lazy right hand but Gamaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields misses with a hook
letting Gamaz counter with a right hand.
Shields is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gamaz.
Shields ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gamaz moves away.
Shields misses with a hook. Gamaz ducked under it nicely.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gamaz manages to avoid it.
Gamaz misses with a head kick.
Gamaz throws a nice looking combination but Shields bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gamaz staying out of range there.
A big right from Gamaz misses.
Gamaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields throws a looping overhand right but Gamaz ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Gamaz misses its intended target.
Gamaz throws an overhand right that lands on Shields's shoulder, as Shields tries to avoid the shot.
Gamaz ducks right into an uppercut from Shields.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shields throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gamaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shields stuns Gamaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gamaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Shields lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shields darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gamaz throws a front kick aimed at Shields's knee but Shields avoids it well.
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!
Gamaz looks to throw the jab but Shields is out of range.
Gamaz misses with a low kick.
Gamaz staying out of range there.
Shields lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shields slips under a jab from Gamaz.
Gamaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shields. That did some damage!
Gamaz misses with a head kick.
Gamaz misses with a straight right.
Gamaz throws a low kick but Shields moves out of range easily.
Shields looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gamaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gamaz.
Shields blocks a head kick by Gamaz.
Gamaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gamaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shields throws an overhand right that lands on Gamaz's shoulder, as Gamaz tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Shields.
Shields lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shields.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamaz missing with a left hand there. Shields was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gamaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shields connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gamaz momentarily.
Gamaz slips a straight right by Shields.
Shields cracks Gamaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gamaz ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields scores with a shot to the body.
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamaz.
Gamaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shields is out of range and Gamaz settles back down.
Shields digs a good hook to Gamaz's body.
Shields slips a jab and a cross from Gamaz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gamaz ducks right into an uppercut from Shields.
Gamaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gamaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shields with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shields has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Shields!
Michael Shields managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GMMA Supplements 160, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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