Post by The Sandmen on Mar 20, 2013 17:19:28 GMT -5
Dan Hardy looks very relaxed.
Jake Shields looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The Outlaw wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Outlaw moves forward and holds Shields
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Shields struggles and protects himself.
The Outlaw misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Shields gets hold of a leg and trips The Outlaw to the mat!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jake Shields fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Shields's ribs.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Shields is in closed guard... The Outlaw 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 Outlaw
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Dan Hardy's guard...
Dan Hardy has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to open The Outlaw's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jake Shields. The Outlaw is unable to cover himself now!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields hovers above The Outlaw
Dan Hardy stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields is looking to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Shields is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields is looking to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw 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 The Outlaw
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Outlaw is covering himself! Shields tries to force the situation and The Outlaw clumsily gives his back!
Shields is in rear mount over The Outlaw
Shields tries to end this with a RNC!
The Outlaw manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Shields misses a step and Dan Hardy sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Outlaw has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
An overhand right from Dan Hardy that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Shields's stops that one with his face! How is Shields standing?!
Dan Hardy tries a middle kick
Shields blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Outlaw with a double overhooks!
The Outlaw wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Outlaw moves forward and holds Shields
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Jake Shields doesn't let Dan Hardy get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Hardy fakes a punch to Jake Shields ribs and the tries to trip him
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Shields
Dan Hardy is looking to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Dan Hardy gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Shields
The Outlaw is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Shields's ribs.
Shields is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Dan Hardy has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Dan Hardy!
Shields ducks under...
The Outlaw misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Outlaw is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Shields moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy 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.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dan Hardy is not able to stop The Outlaw ground skills and Jake Shields moves to side mount!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Hardy.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Dan Hardy tries to roll on the ground...
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Shields
Dan Hardy is looking to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Shields
Dan Hardy is looking to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Dan Hardy gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Shields
Dan Hardy tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Dan Hardy passes momentarily but Jake Shields sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shields is holding Dan Hardy's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Jake Shields looks to mount Dan Hardy...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Outlaw tries to escape from the full mount...
The Outlaw struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Shields goes for an armbar!
Dan Hardy breaks the lock and pushes away Jake Shields, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Shields seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Dan Hardy launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Shields's knee!
The Outlaw goes to the body...
He punishes Shields's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shields is clinching with The Outlaw.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields shoots and grab both of Dan Hardy's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Dan Hardy managed to pull back his leg from Jake Shields's grip and move away from him
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Dan Hardy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
The Outlaw shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Hardy shoots and grab Jake Shields's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Shields sprawl and remain on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over The Outlaw!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes The Outlaw against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Hardy is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Dan Hardy slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Hardy's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Outlaw.
Shields's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Shields is holding Dan Hardy's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Shields tries to move to full mount!
The Outlaw won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Shields is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Shields moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Hardy looks to counter!
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Jake Shields, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Dan Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jake Shields sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Hardy didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields fakes some punches
The Outlaw ties him up.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields pushes Dan Hardy against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dan Hardy struggles not allowing Jake Shields improve his position.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Dan Hardy jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Shields
The Outlaw tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Hardy fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Shields
The Outlaw positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shields's being punished here!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Dan Hardy keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shields moves forward and holds The Outlaw
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shields's jaw!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shields grapple with Dan Hardy and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Dan Hardy falls hard on the mat with Jake Shields on top of him
The Outlaw ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Dan Hardy manages to switch to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw 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 clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy has seen better days.
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Dan Hardy's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to free his leg
Dan Hardy moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Outlaw goes down.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
The Outlaw waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jake Shields! He is reversed and nor Dan Hardy is on half guard!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He is not able to do it
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Shields
Dan Hardy tries to open Shields's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Hardy. Shields is unable to cover himself now!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Jake Shields's ribs shows the damage! Dan Hardy is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Outlaw is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
Jake Shields dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Dan Hardy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
The Outlaw shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shields's jaw!
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Hardy embrace and tries to move away...
Dan Hardy pushes Shields forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields tries to take Dan Hardy to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! The Outlaw is with his back on the ground now.
The Outlaw's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Dan Hardy gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Hardy can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to free his leg
Dan Hardy moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Hardy didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The Outlaw ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw 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 open guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy 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 Outlaw
Dan Hardy 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.
The Outlaw misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields tries to improve position.
The Outlaw adjusts and closes his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields is looking to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw 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.
The Outlaw misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields pushes The Outlaw's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! The Outlaw is in trouble now!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Outlaw is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Hardy
Solid shots!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy 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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Hardy can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to free his leg
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Outlaw's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy 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 closed guard over The Outlaw
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
The Outlaw waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jake Shields! He is reversed and nor Dan Hardy is on half guard!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Shields
Dan Hardy aggressively and repeatedly punches Shields.
Good job by Shields blocking and slipping the blows.
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Outlaw goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw 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.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Some nice shots from Dan Hardy
that stun Shields.
Shields's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shields launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Outlaw stops that one with his ribs!
Tremendous strikes from The Outlaw!
Shields blocks with confidence
Shields is holding Dan Hardy's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to show some ground skills
Dan Hardy put Shields in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Outlaw is covering himself! Shields tries to force the situation and The Outlaw clumsily gives his back!
Shields is in rear mount over The Outlaw
The Outlaw 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 clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Shields is in rear mount over The Outlaw
Good looking punches from Jake Shields on the ground
They could take their toll on The Outlaw.
Shields is in rear mount over The Outlaw
Shields tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Outlaw! Shields has one hook in and keeps working!
Shields is in rear mount over The Outlaw with one hook in
The Outlaw 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.
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Outlaw.
Nicely done! Shields now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Shields is in rear mount over The Outlaw with two hooks in
Dan Hardy 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.
Shields is in rear mount over The Outlaw with two hooks in
The Outlaw has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Dan Hardy uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Dan Hardy. 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.
The Outlaw pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Outlaw decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Hardy takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
The Outlaw launches a flurry of punches
Shields slips out of danger.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jake Shields pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Shields pushes off of Dan Hardy and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The Outlaw stumbles backwards but Jake Shields chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Shields struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw tries to take Jake Shields to the ground from the clinch...
Shields shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields is launching some bone breaking punches to The Outlaw's ribs while in the clinch.
The Outlaw blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields fakes a punch to Dan Hardy ribs and the tries to trip him
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields is in The Outlaw open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Shields tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Hardy.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Hardy's arm and tries an armbar!
The Outlaw holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Outlaw's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Hardy a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Hardy a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Jake Shields by Split decision
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/21 (24%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 23/69 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 938 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/17 (65%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 938 s
Masterclass on how to fight for 25 mins and do minimal damage, right there. Also, the stats imply Shields took Hardy down and then on the ground, Hardy GnPed Shields. Rinse and repeat, haha.
Jake Shields looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The Outlaw wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Outlaw moves forward and holds Shields
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Shields struggles and protects himself.
The Outlaw misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Shields gets hold of a leg and trips The Outlaw to the mat!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jake Shields fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Shields's ribs.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Shields is in closed guard... The Outlaw 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 Outlaw
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Dan Hardy's guard...
Dan Hardy has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to open The Outlaw's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jake Shields. The Outlaw is unable to cover himself now!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields hovers above The Outlaw
Dan Hardy stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields is looking to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Shields is in closed guard... The Outlaw tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields is looking to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw 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 The Outlaw
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Outlaw is covering himself! Shields tries to force the situation and The Outlaw clumsily gives his back!
Shields is in rear mount over The Outlaw
Shields tries to end this with a RNC!
The Outlaw manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Shields misses a step and Dan Hardy sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Outlaw has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
An overhand right from Dan Hardy that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Shields's stops that one with his face! How is Shields standing?!
Dan Hardy tries a middle kick
Shields blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Outlaw with a double overhooks!
The Outlaw wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Outlaw moves forward and holds Shields
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Jake Shields doesn't let Dan Hardy get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Hardy fakes a punch to Jake Shields ribs and the tries to trip him
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Shields
Dan Hardy is looking to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Dan Hardy gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Shields
The Outlaw is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Shields's ribs.
Shields is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Dan Hardy has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Dan Hardy!
Shields ducks under...
The Outlaw misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Outlaw is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Shields moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy 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.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dan Hardy is not able to stop The Outlaw ground skills and Jake Shields moves to side mount!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Hardy.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Dan Hardy tries to roll on the ground...
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Shields
Dan Hardy is looking to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Shields
Dan Hardy is looking to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Dan Hardy gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Shields
Dan Hardy tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Dan Hardy passes momentarily but Jake Shields sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shields is holding Dan Hardy's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Jake Shields looks to mount Dan Hardy...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Outlaw tries to escape from the full mount...
The Outlaw struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Shields goes for an armbar!
Dan Hardy breaks the lock and pushes away Jake Shields, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Dan Hardy goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Shields seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Dan Hardy launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Shields's knee!
The Outlaw goes to the body...
He punishes Shields's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shields is clinching with The Outlaw.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields shoots and grab both of Dan Hardy's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Dan Hardy managed to pull back his leg from Jake Shields's grip and move away from him
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Dan Hardy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
The Outlaw shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dan Hardy shoots and grab Jake Shields's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Shields sprawl and remain on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over The Outlaw!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes The Outlaw against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Dan Hardy is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Dan Hardy slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Dan Hardy's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Outlaw.
Shields's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Shields is holding Dan Hardy's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Shields tries to move to full mount!
The Outlaw won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Shields is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Shields moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Dan Hardy looks to counter!
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Jake Shields, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Dan Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jake Shields sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Hardy didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields fakes some punches
The Outlaw ties him up.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields pushes Dan Hardy against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dan Hardy struggles not allowing Jake Shields improve his position.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Dan Hardy jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Shields
The Outlaw tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dan Hardy fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Shields
The Outlaw positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shields's being punished here!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Dan Hardy keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shields moves forward and holds The Outlaw
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shields's jaw!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shields grapple with Dan Hardy and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Dan Hardy falls hard on the mat with Jake Shields on top of him
The Outlaw ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Dan Hardy manages to switch to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw 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 clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy has seen better days.
The Outlaw measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Dan Hardy's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to free his leg
Dan Hardy moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Outlaw goes down.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
The Outlaw waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jake Shields! He is reversed and nor Dan Hardy is on half guard!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He is not able to do it
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Shields
Dan Hardy tries to open Shields's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dan Hardy. Shields is unable to cover himself now!
Dan Hardy is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Outlaw
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Jake Shields's ribs shows the damage! Dan Hardy is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Outlaw is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
Jake Shields dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Dan Hardy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
The Outlaw shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Dan Hardy launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shields's jaw!
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dan Hardy embrace and tries to move away...
Dan Hardy pushes Shields forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields tries to take Dan Hardy to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! The Outlaw is with his back on the ground now.
The Outlaw's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Dan Hardy gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Hardy can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to free his leg
Dan Hardy moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dan Hardy didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The Outlaw ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
The Outlaw tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw 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 open guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy 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 Outlaw
Dan Hardy 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.
The Outlaw misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields tries to improve position.
The Outlaw adjusts and closes his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields is looking to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw 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.
The Outlaw misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields pushes The Outlaw's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! The Outlaw is in trouble now!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Outlaw is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dan Hardy
Solid shots!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy 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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Dan Hardy can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to free his leg
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Outlaw's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Dan Hardy attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Dan Hardy manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Dan Hardy 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 closed guard over The Outlaw
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
The Outlaw waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jake Shields! He is reversed and nor Dan Hardy is on half guard!
Dan Hardy is in half guard over Shields
Dan Hardy aggressively and repeatedly punches Shields.
Good job by Shields blocking and slipping the blows.
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 5
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Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Outlaw goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
The Outlaw 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.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Some nice shots from Dan Hardy
that stun Shields.
Shields's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shields launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Outlaw stops that one with his ribs!
Tremendous strikes from The Outlaw!
Shields blocks with confidence
Shields is holding Dan Hardy's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
The Outlaw tries to show some ground skills
Dan Hardy put Shields in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Outlaw is covering himself! Shields tries to force the situation and The Outlaw clumsily gives his back!
Shields is in rear mount over The Outlaw
The Outlaw 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 clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Shields is in rear mount over The Outlaw
Good looking punches from Jake Shields on the ground
They could take their toll on The Outlaw.
Shields is in rear mount over The Outlaw
Shields tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Outlaw! Shields has one hook in and keeps working!
Shields is in rear mount over The Outlaw with one hook in
The Outlaw 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.
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Outlaw.
Nicely done! Shields now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Shields is in rear mount over The Outlaw with two hooks in
Dan Hardy 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.
Shields is in rear mount over The Outlaw with two hooks in
The Outlaw has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Dan Hardy uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Dan Hardy. 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.
The Outlaw pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Outlaw decides to launch some tentative punches
Dan Hardy takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
The Outlaw launches a flurry of punches
Shields slips out of danger.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jake Shields pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Shields pushes off of Dan Hardy and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The Outlaw stumbles backwards but Jake Shields chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
The Outlaw launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Shields struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Outlaw tries to take Jake Shields to the ground from the clinch...
Shields shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields is launching some bone breaking punches to The Outlaw's ribs while in the clinch.
The Outlaw blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields fakes a punch to Dan Hardy ribs and the tries to trip him
Dan Hardy loses balance and goes to the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Outlaw
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields is in The Outlaw open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Outlaw
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Shields tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Outlaw
Jake Shields tries to pass Dan Hardy's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Dan Hardy
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Dan Hardy.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Dan Hardy
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dan Hardy's arm and tries an armbar!
The Outlaw holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Outlaw's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Dan Hardy is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Hardy a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
The Outlaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields attempts to trap Dan Hardy in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Dan Hardy is in closed guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Dan Hardy a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Jake Shields by Split decision
Statistics: Dan Hardy
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/21 (24%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 23/69 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 938 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/17 (65%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 938 s
Masterclass on how to fight for 25 mins and do minimal damage, right there. Also, the stats imply Shields took Hardy down and then on the ground, Hardy GnPed Shields. Rinse and repeat, haha.