Post by The Sandmen on Jan 3, 2018 0:35:34 GMT -5
Vitor Belfort looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Jake Shields is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Vitor Belfort circles around Shields
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Shields is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Solid jabs from Vitor Belfort.
Nice punches.
0:31 Round 1 and Shields is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
misses its target.
As the fight continues it seems that Jake Shields is taking the best of the fight.
Jake Shields launches a low kick
that almost wrenches The Phenom's knee!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Shields launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Phenom's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Vitor Belfort circles around Shields
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A solid combination from Jake Shields
mostly hits air.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Shields doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Phenom moves backwards and Jake Shields is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shields has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
The Phenom breaks free.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
The Phenom misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shields can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Phenom leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shields stops that one with his ribs!
Jake Shields and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
makes Shields stumble back!
Vitor Belfort and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jake Shields is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shields leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
surprises Shields!
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
The Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to improve position.
The Phenom adjusts and closes his guard.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields moves on the ground
Shields cannot take advantage in the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields is in The Phenom open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields is in open guard over The Phenom... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Phenom rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
The Phenom only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Several good body shots
are evaded by Shields.
Vitor Belfort tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shields is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to jump to side mount.
Jake Shields jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Good looking punches from Jake Shields on the ground
deflected by The Phenom.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jake Shields cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
The Phenom breaks free.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields isolates Vitor Belfort's left arm looking for an armbar...
Vitor Belfort manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Jake Shields lost his dominant position.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Shields has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shields wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom wants nothing of that and pushes Shields.
Shields leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Vitor Belfort moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
A punch from Vitor Belfort
grazes Shields's right cheek.
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Right cheek
Vitor Belfort moves forward and launches a low kick.
Shields blocks that.
Vitor Belfort tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
2:22 Round 2 and The Phenom is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
The Phenom tries to jump to side mount.
Jake Shields jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Vitor Belfort uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks Vitor Belfort's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to free his leg
Jake Shields moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
The Phenom seems staggered and Jake Shields runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
that forces Shields to try and defend better.
A high kick from Vitor Belfort
falls short of the mark.
The Phenom misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
A punch from Vitor Belfort
grazes Shields's right cheek.
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Right cheek
The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Jake Shields moves aside looking for a counter...
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields goes to the body...
his punches graze The Phenom's arm.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Vitor Belfort
tags Shields.
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Every time Jake Shields attempts to get inside
The Phenom misses with a low kick.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Jake Shields
The Phenom is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Phenom is clinching with Shields.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort tries to holds Jake Shields in a clinch against the fence
The Phenom pushes back Shields's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, Shields was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Phenom.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The Phenom throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The Phenom misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Vitor Belfort moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Phenom has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Shields launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
Vitor Belfort's ribs shows the damage! Jake Shields is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The Phenom is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jake Shields just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jake Shields
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort pushes away Shields trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shields stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
The Phenom shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shields's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Vitor Belfort.
Vitor Belfort slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over The Phenom!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes The Phenom against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom is launching some bone breaking punches to Shields's ribs while in the clinch.
Shields blocks.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch to Jake Shields ribs and the tries to trip him
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort looks to pass to mount...
The Phenom slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jake Shields.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Phenom's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
The Phenom put Jake Shields in closed guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Vitor Belfort put Shields in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
That hit Shields who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Phenom from the side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields hooks The Phenom's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Vitor Belfort manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Vitor Belfort cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shields misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Phenom's side.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to move to full mount
The Phenom succeeds
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields is in The Phenom open guard now
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Jake Shields.
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Round 4
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Shields wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom wants nothing of that and pushes Shields.
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields tries to move to full mount!
The Phenom won't allow him to take this position easily.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
The Phenom breaks free.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jake Shields isolates Vitor Belfort's right arm looking for an armbar...
Vitor Belfort manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Jake Shields lost his dominant position.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Vitor Belfort tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Vitor Belfort who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The Phenom is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jake Shields just can't get away!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shields grab one of Vitor Belfort's arm and tries a Hip Throw
The Phenom done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort swings...
hard impact to Shields's face!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phenom shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds Shields
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Shields hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
The Phenom struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Vitor Belfort is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Jake Shields who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields launches a knee while holding The Phenom's in a double underhooks...
Vitor Belfort pushes Jake Shields and that knee goes nowhere!
A high kick from Jake Shields
misses badly. Shields slips and falls!
The Phenom is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
The Phenom opts to jump inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields now.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Phenom blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Phenom blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to open up Shields with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Shields is trying to block them with his hands...
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom moves on the ground
Vitor Belfort moves to side mount
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom moves on the ground
The Phenom cannot take advantage in the ground
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom struggles on the ground and tries to break Jake Shields's guard...
Vitor Belfort is in Shields open guard now
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields is moving on the ground...
The Phenom tries to counter Shields's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom moves on the ground
Vitor Belfort moves to side mount
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Vitor Belfort has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shields stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shields is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Phenom looks to work from half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Phenom struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom tries to get a side mount...
Shields wraps his leg around Vitor Belfort leg and prevents him from moving.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Stand up! This is what Shields's cornermen are shouting. Vitor Belfort is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jake Shields is not able to stop Shields ground skills and Vitor Belfort moves to side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Jake Shields...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Shields struggles to free himself
Shields's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The Phenom is locking that Armbar...
Shields Hyper-extended his arm
Shields struggles to free himself
Shields struggles to free himself
Jake Shields breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The Phenom tries to grapple
He puts Shields in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort shoots and grab one of Jake Shields's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shields lose his balance and falls to the mat
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to move to full mount
The Phenom's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The Phenom misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jake Shields work his BJJ game.
Jake Shields gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Phenom spins out, but Jake Shields was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Phenom is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
The Phenom showing excellent timing, blasts Jake Shields with a right hand.
Great hook by Vitor Belfort! Jake Shields is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Phenom is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. The Phenom is in open guard over Shields now.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Phenom looks to work from half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to free his leg
Vitor Belfort uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shields's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Vitor Belfort pushes Jake Shields down and prevents his attempts to escape
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Vitor Belfort.
Winner is Vitor Belfort by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 20/34 (59%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/24 (50%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/16 (19%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 806 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 10/27 (37%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 5/12 (42%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/3 (33%)
Time on the ground 826 s
Jake Shields is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Vitor Belfort circles around Shields
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Shields is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Solid jabs from Vitor Belfort.
Nice punches.
0:31 Round 1 and Shields is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
misses its target.
As the fight continues it seems that Jake Shields is taking the best of the fight.
Jake Shields launches a low kick
that almost wrenches The Phenom's knee!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Shields launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Phenom's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Vitor Belfort circles around Shields
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A solid combination from Jake Shields
mostly hits air.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Shields doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Vitor Belfort sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Phenom moves backwards and Jake Shields is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shields has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
The Phenom breaks free.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
The Phenom misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Vitor Belfort takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shields can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Phenom leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shields stops that one with his ribs!
Jake Shields and The Phenom engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
makes Shields stumble back!
Vitor Belfort and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jake Shields is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shields leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
surprises Shields!
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
The Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to improve position.
The Phenom adjusts and closes his guard.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields moves on the ground
Shields cannot take advantage in the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields is in The Phenom open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields is in open guard over The Phenom... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Phenom rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
The Phenom only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Several good body shots
are evaded by Shields.
Vitor Belfort tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shields is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to jump to side mount.
Jake Shields jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Good looking punches from Jake Shields on the ground
deflected by The Phenom.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jake Shields cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
The Phenom breaks free.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields isolates Vitor Belfort's left arm looking for an armbar...
Vitor Belfort manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Jake Shields lost his dominant position.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Shields has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shields wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom wants nothing of that and pushes Shields.
Shields leads with a punch
Vitor Belfort avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Vitor Belfort moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
A punch from Vitor Belfort
grazes Shields's right cheek.
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Right cheek
Vitor Belfort moves forward and launches a low kick.
Shields blocks that.
Vitor Belfort tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
2:22 Round 2 and The Phenom is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
The Phenom tries to jump to side mount.
Jake Shields jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to The Phenom's cheek from the guard.
Vitor Belfort uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks Vitor Belfort's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Vitor Belfort manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to free his leg
Jake Shields moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
The Phenom seems staggered and Jake Shields runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
that forces Shields to try and defend better.
A high kick from Vitor Belfort
falls short of the mark.
The Phenom misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
A punch from Vitor Belfort
grazes Shields's right cheek.
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Right cheek
The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Jake Shields moves aside looking for a counter...
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields goes to the body...
his punches graze The Phenom's arm.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Vitor Belfort
tags Shields.
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Every time Jake Shields attempts to get inside
The Phenom misses with a low kick.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Jake Shields
The Phenom is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Phenom is clinching with Shields.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort tries to holds Jake Shields in a clinch against the fence
The Phenom pushes back Shields's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, Shields was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Phenom.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The Phenom throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The Phenom misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Vitor Belfort moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Phenom has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Shields launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
Vitor Belfort's ribs shows the damage! Jake Shields is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The Phenom is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jake Shields just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields pushes away The Phenom trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Phenom doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jake Shields
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort pushes away Shields trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shields stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
The Phenom shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shields's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Vitor Belfort.
Vitor Belfort slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over The Phenom!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes The Phenom against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom is launching some bone breaking punches to Shields's ribs while in the clinch.
Shields blocks.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch to Jake Shields ribs and the tries to trip him
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort looks to pass to mount...
The Phenom slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jake Shields.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Phenom's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
The Phenom put Jake Shields in closed guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to show some ground skills
Vitor Belfort put Shields in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
That hit Shields who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Phenom from the side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields hooks The Phenom's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Vitor Belfort manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Vitor Belfort cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shields misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Phenom's side.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to move to full mount
The Phenom succeeds
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields is in The Phenom open guard now
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Jake Shields.
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Round 4
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Shields wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom wants nothing of that and pushes Shields.
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields tries to move to full mount!
The Phenom won't allow him to take this position easily.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
The Phenom breaks free.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jake Shields isolates Vitor Belfort's right arm looking for an armbar...
Vitor Belfort manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Jake Shields lost his dominant position.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Vitor Belfort tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Vitor Belfort who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The Phenom is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jake Shields just can't get away!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shields grab one of Vitor Belfort's arm and tries a Hip Throw
The Phenom done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort swings...
hard impact to Shields's face!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phenom shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Vitor Belfort is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phenom wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Phenom moves forward and holds Shields
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Shields hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields launches a few hard punches to Vitor Belfort's ribs!
The Phenom struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
Vitor Belfort is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Jake Shields who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields launches a knee while holding The Phenom's in a double underhooks...
Vitor Belfort pushes Jake Shields and that knee goes nowhere!
A high kick from Jake Shields
misses badly. Shields slips and falls!
The Phenom is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
The Phenom opts to jump inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields now.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Phenom blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Phenom blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to open up Shields with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Shields is trying to block them with his hands...
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom moves on the ground
Vitor Belfort moves to side mount
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom moves on the ground
The Phenom cannot take advantage in the ground
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom struggles on the ground and tries to break Jake Shields's guard...
Vitor Belfort is in Shields open guard now
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields is moving on the ground...
The Phenom tries to counter Shields's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom moves on the ground
Vitor Belfort moves to side mount
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Vitor Belfort has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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The Phenom launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shields stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shields is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Phenom looks to work from half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Phenom struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom tries to get a side mount...
Shields wraps his leg around Vitor Belfort leg and prevents him from moving.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Stand up! This is what Shields's cornermen are shouting. Vitor Belfort is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jake Shields is not able to stop Shields ground skills and Vitor Belfort moves to side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Jake Shields...
Vitor Belfort slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Shields struggles to free himself
Shields's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The Phenom is locking that Armbar...
Shields Hyper-extended his arm
Shields struggles to free himself
Shields struggles to free himself
Jake Shields breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The Phenom tries to grapple
He puts Shields in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort shoots and grab one of Jake Shields's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shields lose his balance and falls to the mat
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to move to full mount
The Phenom's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The Phenom misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jake Shields work his BJJ game.
Jake Shields gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. The Phenom spins out, but Jake Shields was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
The Phenom is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Torinto Palasport Olimpico (Turin, Italy) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
The Phenom showing excellent timing, blasts Jake Shields with a right hand.
Great hook by Vitor Belfort! Jake Shields is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Phenom is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. The Phenom is in open guard over Shields now.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Phenom looks to work from half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to free his leg
Vitor Belfort uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shields's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Vitor Belfort pushes Jake Shields down and prevents his attempts to escape
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Vitor Belfort.
Winner is Vitor Belfort by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 20/34 (59%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/24 (50%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/16 (19%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 806 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 10/27 (37%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 5/12 (42%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/3 (33%)
Time on the ground 826 s