Post by The Sandmen on Dec 20, 2012 14:41:05 GMT -5
Evan Tanner 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.
Jake Shields glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Tanner and Shields move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields won't budge, forcing Tanner to pull guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Shields tries to escape from the closed guard
Shields succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shields pulls his arm out of danger.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Shields sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Evan Tanner! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Evan Tanner doesn't defend himself!
Tanner's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner 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 full mount over Evan Tanner
Good looking punches from Jake Shields on the ground
They could take their toll on Tanner.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Middle kick from Shields.
Tanner receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Crisp uppercut by Tanner followed by a hard jab
Jake Shields stumbles back.
Tanner jumps and catches Jake Shields's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Shields breaks the lock and launches himself over Evan Tanner, winning side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner breaths deeply while on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Shields is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner 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.
Tanner is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Evan Tanner passes momentarily but Jake Shields regains full guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tanner stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shields steps backwards away from Evan Tanner. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jake Shields slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
A right hand from Evan Tanner
misses its target.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields is measuring Tanner with his jab.
Tanner isn't fazed.
Good movement from Shields
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tanner sprawls and remains on his feet.
Tanner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Several good body shots
land on Shields.
Crisp uppercut by Tanner followed by a hard jab
Jake Shields stumbles back.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jake Shields jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Tanner misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields is launching some bone breaking punches to Tanner's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Evan Tanner's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields is launching some bone breaking punches to Tanner's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Evan Tanner's eyes.
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tanner takes a break to breathe while holding Jake Shields.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tanner leads with a punch
Jake Shields evades but whiffs with a counter.
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Evan Tanner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields tries to take Evan Tanner to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Tanner is with is back on the ground now.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shields blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tanner's guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. 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.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Tanner pummels back into position.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Shields wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shields moves forward and holds Tanner
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Shields catches an ankle and Tanner is tripped to the mat!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) is cheering him!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Tanner moves forward looking for some action
Evan Tanner shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Evan Tanner
well done Tanner falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner launches an up-kick intended for Jake Shields's head...
Shields leans out of the way.
Shields is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner kicks his legs trying to keep Jake Shields away.
Jake Shields takes a kick to the body.
Shields is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Shields cartwheels towards Tanner!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Evan Tanner.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Tanner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Evan Tanner moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Jake Shields tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Jake Shields tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Evan Tanner shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Evan Tanner breaks that americana attempt!
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Evan Tanner shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Evan Tanner breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Evan Tanner! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Evan Tanner doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Nose
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shields's moves.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Evan Tanner in closed guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner tries to escape from the closed guard
Evan Tanner any adventage in the ground.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Tanner is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jake Shields doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shields launches a furious low kick!
Evan Tanner blocks
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner throws an uppercut
Shields slips it.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jake Shields jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Tanner in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Evan Tanner just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shields may be in trouble!
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jake Shields jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Evan Tanner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Shields climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shields is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Shields cartwheels towards Tanner!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Evan Tanner.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Shields suddenly holds Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Tanner struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Tanner can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Evan Tanner
Solid shots!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jake Shields rolls Evan Tanner to his stomach and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner
Tanner has given his back to Jake Shields who is trying to get one hook in!
Jake Shields has one hook in!
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Jake Shields tries to get his arm under Evan Tanner's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Evan Tanner's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Tanner struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
That Neck Crank from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
Evan Tanner easily defends the attempt.
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jake Shields work his BJJ game.
Jake Shields tries to get his arm under Evan Tanner's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Evan Tanner's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Evan Tanner easily defends the attempt.
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Shields has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Tanner.
Nicely done! Shields now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with two hooks in
Tanner is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shields tries to use some of his tricky moves but Shields's is smart enough to counter him.
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with two hooks in
Evan Tanner doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shields's moves.
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with two hooks in
Shields tries to open up Evan Tanner's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Tanner in the side of the head
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with two hooks in
Jake Shields hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with two hooks in
Shields tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Tanner!
Shields has one of his arm over Evan Tanner's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with two hooks in
Tanner is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Tanner is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shields tries to use some of his tricky moves but Shields's is smart enough to counter him.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields throws his leg over Evan Tanner's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Jake Shields's rear naked choke attempt!
Shields is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Punishing hold!
Tanner struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
Tanner's Left eye is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
Tanner struggles to free himself
Josh Rosenthal breaks Jake Shields's lock! This is over! Tanner didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Jake Shields by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:10 Round 4
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 14/19 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 8/16 (50%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 29/29 (100%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 590 s
Impressive outting by the Shield. Less so by the Tan. Good reffing by the Josh. Good booking by the Traviss. Good comments by the You Guys.
Jake Shields glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Tanner and Shields move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields won't budge, forcing Tanner to pull guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Shields tries to escape from the closed guard
Shields succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shields pulls his arm out of danger.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Shields sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Evan Tanner! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Evan Tanner doesn't defend himself!
Tanner's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner 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 full mount over Evan Tanner
Good looking punches from Jake Shields on the ground
They could take their toll on Tanner.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Middle kick from Shields.
Tanner receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Crisp uppercut by Tanner followed by a hard jab
Jake Shields stumbles back.
Tanner jumps and catches Jake Shields's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Shields breaks the lock and launches himself over Evan Tanner, winning side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Evan Tanner manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner breaths deeply while on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Shields is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner 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.
Tanner is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Evan Tanner passes momentarily but Jake Shields regains full guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tanner stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shields steps backwards away from Evan Tanner. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Tanner quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jake Shields slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
A right hand from Evan Tanner
misses its target.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields is measuring Tanner with his jab.
Tanner isn't fazed.
Good movement from Shields
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tanner sprawls and remains on his feet.
Tanner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Several good body shots
land on Shields.
Crisp uppercut by Tanner followed by a hard jab
Jake Shields stumbles back.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jake Shields jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Tanner misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields is launching some bone breaking punches to Tanner's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Evan Tanner's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields is launching some bone breaking punches to Tanner's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Evan Tanner's eyes.
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tanner takes a break to breathe while holding Jake Shields.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tanner leads with a punch
Jake Shields evades but whiffs with a counter.
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Evan Tanner is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields tries to take Evan Tanner to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Tanner is with is back on the ground now.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shields blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tanner's guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. 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.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Tanner pummels back into position.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Shields wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shields moves forward and holds Tanner
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Shields catches an ankle and Tanner is tripped to the mat!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) is cheering him!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Tanner moves forward looking for some action
Evan Tanner shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Evan Tanner
well done Tanner falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner launches an up-kick intended for Jake Shields's head...
Shields leans out of the way.
Shields is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner kicks his legs trying to keep Jake Shields away.
Jake Shields takes a kick to the body.
Shields is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Shields cartwheels towards Tanner!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Evan Tanner.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Tanner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Evan Tanner moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Tanner measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Jake Shields tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Jake Shields tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Evan Tanner shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Evan Tanner breaks that americana attempt!
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Evan Tanner shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Evan Tanner breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Evan Tanner! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Evan Tanner doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Evan Tanner's Nose
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shields's moves.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Tanner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Tanner's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tanner's side.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Evan Tanner in closed guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner tries to escape from the closed guard
Evan Tanner any adventage in the ground.
Evan Tanner gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Tanner is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jake Shields doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shields launches a furious low kick!
Evan Tanner blocks
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Evan Tanner throws an uppercut
Shields slips it.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jake Shields jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Tanner in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tanner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Tanner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Evan Tanner just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shields may be in trouble!
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Evan Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jake Shields jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Evan Tanner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Shields climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shields is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Shields cartwheels towards Tanner!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Evan Tanner.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Jake Shields looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Shields suddenly holds Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Tanner struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Tanner struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Tanner can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Evan Tanner
Solid shots!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jake Shields rolls Evan Tanner to his stomach and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner
Tanner has given his back to Jake Shields who is trying to get one hook in!
Jake Shields has one hook in!
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Jake Shields tries to get his arm under Evan Tanner's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Evan Tanner's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Tanner struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
That Neck Crank from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
Evan Tanner easily defends the attempt.
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jake Shields work his BJJ game.
Jake Shields tries to get his arm under Evan Tanner's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Evan Tanner's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Evan Tanner easily defends the attempt.
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with one hook in
Shields has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Tanner.
Nicely done! Shields now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with two hooks in
Tanner is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shields tries to use some of his tricky moves but Shields's is smart enough to counter him.
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with two hooks in
Evan Tanner doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shields's moves.
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with two hooks in
Shields tries to open up Evan Tanner's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Tanner in the side of the head
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with two hooks in
Jake Shields hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with two hooks in
Shields tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Tanner!
Shields has one of his arm over Evan Tanner's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Shields is in rear mount over Tanner with two hooks in
Tanner is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Tanner is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shields tries to use some of his tricky moves but Shields's is smart enough to counter him.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields throws his leg over Evan Tanner's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Jake Shields's rear naked choke attempt!
Shields is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Punishing hold!
Tanner struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Tanner's eyes...
Tanner's Left eye is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
Tanner struggles to free himself
Josh Rosenthal breaks Jake Shields's lock! This is over! Tanner didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Jake Shields by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:10 Round 4
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 14/19 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 8/16 (50%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 29/29 (100%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 590 s
Impressive outting by the Shield. Less so by the Tan. Good reffing by the Josh. Good booking by the Traviss. Good comments by the You Guys.