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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joey Shields (ranked 24832 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Blaha (ranked 4864 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Shields has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Blaha!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaha shoots in but no luck this time.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blaha avoids it really well and circles away.
Blaha throws a counter combo.
Shields really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blaha shoots for a double leg takedown but Shields sprawls well. He's pushed Blaha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blaha shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shields feinted with a counter takedown.
Joey Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Blaha.
Blaha throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Shields is looking to counter the offense by Blaha and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaha with a hook.
Shields tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blaha swivels and escapes.
Shields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blaha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shields somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaha tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shields connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blaha.
Shields looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shields darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shields looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shields.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blaha or perhaps it was just good defense by Shields, which made it look bad.
Shields throws a counter high kick but Blaha was just alert enough to avoid it.
Blaha fails with the takedown.
Blaha just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShields.
Blaha shoots in looking for a takedown. Shields tries to sprawl out of it but Blaha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shields manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shields tries to clinch but Blaha moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shields counters with a head kick. That will keep Blaha thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Blaha goes for a double leg but Shields avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shields continues to drive forward.
Blaha looks winded!
Blaha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shields sprawls well. Shields wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blaha gets slowly back to his feet.
Shields half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shields tries for a takedown but Blaha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Blaha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blaha shoots in but Shields avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields clinches up with Blaha and pushes him back against the cage.
Shields lands a takedown into guard.
Blaha is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
Shields will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blaha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shields's guard.
Blaha passes Shields's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shields trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shields is staying active underneath Blaha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaha is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Shields dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blaha or perhaps it was just good defense by Shields, which made it look bad.
As Blaha tries to get set, Shields tries to push him back and clinch up but Blaha manages to avoid the attempt.
Blaha scores with a leg kick.
Blaha throws a lazy body kick
and Shields counters with a shoot takedown. Blaha fights it but they end up in guard.
Blaha has control of Shields's left arm, preventing Shields from doing any damage.
Blaha 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaha managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Blaha.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blaha has his hands on Shields's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blaha working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shields gets tackled into the cage by Blaha. Blaha maintains the clinch.
Blaha is trying to pull guard but Shields turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blaha is defending well.
Shields struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaha controls his hands.
Blaha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shields gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joey Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Blaha.
Blaha is breathing heavily.
Shields tries to throw a body punch but Blaha avoids it by throwing Shields back against the cage.
Shields goes for a takedown attempt but Blaha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blaha misses with a takedown attempt - Shields sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shields attempts a counter takedown but Blaha avoids it well and moves away.
Jacob Blaha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaha throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Shields was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blaha circles away.
Blaha tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shields tries to counter with a takedown but Blaha is quick to defend against it.
Shields darts in and clinches Blaha up against the cage.
Shields pushes off an throws an elbow but Blaha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shields working aggressively here.
Blaha has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shields after a bit of a struggle.
Shields is trying to maintain a safe position but Blaha gets an underhook and turns Shields into the cage.
Blaha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Shields is looking for a takedown.
Shields fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaha jumps guard.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shields prevents Blaha from getting back to his feet.
Shields avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blaha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaha keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacob Blaha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Shields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Blaha shoots in for a double leg but Shields sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shields was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shields keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shields tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blaha defends well and Shields ends up having to push Blaha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blaha with the counter takedown but Shields avoids it easily.
Blaha goes for a double leg but Shields avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shields continues to drive forward.
Shields tries to counter with a takedown but Blaha is quick to defend against it.
Joey Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Blaha.
Blaha fails with the takedown.
Shields lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blaha, pushing him back against the cage.
Blaha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaha landing knees to the head.
Blaha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaha tries for a takedown but Shields sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blaha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shields at a distance.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt - Blaha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shields throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaha's waist but Blaha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shields off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Blaha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blaha closes the distance but Shields moves to the side
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shields stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Blaha to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shields thinks about countering with a head kick.
Shields has a takedown stuffed.
Blaha tries to clinch
and Shields counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaha tries a head kick but it misses.
Shields changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blaha swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Blaha as Shields shoots in.
Blaha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields avoids the head kick by Blaha.
Blaha rushes Shields and presses him up against the cage.
Shields wants a takedown but no success here.
Blaha takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blaha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shields fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Blaha with a poor takedown
and Shields connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shields closes the distance and pushes Blaha back into the cage.
Shields throws an elbow that misses.
Blaha misses with an elbow strike.
Blaha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Shields's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shields jumps guard but Blaha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blaha can't get the takedown.
Shields successfully pulls guard.
Shields looking for subs off his back but Blaha has passed one foot through into half guard.
Blaha postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shields to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Shields.
Well Shields has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Shields!
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energy
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hype
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