Post by The Sandmen on Mar 30, 2012 16:55:37 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Shields while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Matt Serra raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Jake Shields and Matt Serra touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shields struggles... Matt Serra is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Matt Serra attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Serra.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra tries to escape from closed guard...
Serra struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra tries to escape from the closed guard
Serra succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Matt Serra is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Matt Serra throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Shields is doing a great job covering himself up.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Serra is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Serra throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Shields.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
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.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Serra is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Shields gets hold of a leg and trips Serra to the mat!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Jake Shields tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
3:05 Round 1 and Shields is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jake Shields tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Serra...
Matt Serra takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Serra 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 Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
Serra misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields suddenly holds Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Serra to fight back!
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Matt Serra's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shields is clinching with Serra.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra grab one of Jake Shields's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Shields done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Serra looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Serra is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Jake Shields.
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Round 2
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Shields moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
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.
Shields and Matt Serra are cliched up against the cage. Shields hammers Serra face and hooks Serra leg
Matt Serra is on his back after that trip
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields is in Serra open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Shields is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 Serra
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Serra can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Jake Shields tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra 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.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
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.
Matt Serra moves forward and launches a low kick.
Shields blocks that.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Serra is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Jake Shields hovers above Serra
Good punches to Serra's body.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
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.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Jake Shields tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Serra...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Shields is in rear mount over Serra
Stand up! This is what Serra's cornermen are shouting. Jake Shields is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Matt Serra! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Matt Serra doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Shields is in rear mount over Serra
Shields steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jake Shields slides his arm under Matt Serra's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Matt Serra pulls down on Jake Shields's hand and staves off danger
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Serra 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.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Serra...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
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 Matt Serra
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra hold his own hand and breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields has seen better days.
Shields launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Serra's ribs.
Serra ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Shields is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Shields controls the situation despite Matt Serra efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields aggressively and repeatedly punches Serra.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Serra tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Jake Shields has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Matt Serra's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Shields is in closed guard... Serra 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 Serra
Jake Shields is looking to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away Serra's leg!
Jake Shields is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Serra...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
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 Matt Serra
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Serra's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Jake Shields
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Matt Serra is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Serra tries to move to full mount!
Shields won't allow him to take this position easily.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Jake Shields put Serra in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice beating Matt Serra has received.
Matt Serra attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shields is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jake Shields!
Serra is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Serra's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Serra!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes Serra against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jake Shields postures up and launches another series of punches!
Serra pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jake Shields's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Serra is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Matt Serra tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jake Shields
Matt Serra fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Serra is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Matt Serra is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Serra wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shields wants nothing of that and pushes Serra.
Matt Serra 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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Serra!
Shields ducks under...
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Serra is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Shields is in closed guard... Serra 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 Serra
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields forces Matt Serra to open his guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Jake Shields fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Serra's face!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Serra has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Serra launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Serra
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Shields tries to open up Matt Serra's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Serra in the side of the head
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Matt Serra closed his guard around Jake Shields.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra 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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Jake Shields.
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Round 4
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Not a desiderable position that Serra is in now. Jake Shields is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jake Shields just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Serra may be in trouble!
A bunch of leg kicks from Matt Serra
are blocked by Shields.
Serra misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Serra has a small cut in his Left eye
A punch from Matt Serra
gets blocked by Shields.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Serra is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Serra's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shields is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Serra...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra 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.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Terrible one sided match... Serra was not ready to fight a fighter of Jake Shields caliber.
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Shields controls the situation despite Matt Serra efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Shields suddenly holds Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Jake Shields by Submission (Armbar) at 2:08 Round 4
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/28 (89%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 658 s
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 658 s
Dominating performance by Shields who took his best game against Matt Serra.
Nice effort tonight from Matt Serra who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!
Matt Serra raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Jake Shields and Matt Serra touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shields struggles... Matt Serra is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Matt Serra attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Serra.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra tries to escape from closed guard...
Serra struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra tries to escape from the closed guard
Serra succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Matt Serra is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Matt Serra throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Shields is doing a great job covering himself up.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Serra is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Serra throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Shields.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
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.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Serra is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Shields gets hold of a leg and trips Serra to the mat!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Jake Shields tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
3:05 Round 1 and Shields is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jake Shields tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Serra...
Matt Serra takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Serra 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 Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
Serra misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields suddenly holds Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Serra to fight back!
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Matt Serra's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shields is clinching with Serra.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra grab one of Jake Shields's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Shields done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Serra looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Serra is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Jake Shields.
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Round 2
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Shields moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
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.
Shields and Matt Serra are cliched up against the cage. Shields hammers Serra face and hooks Serra leg
Matt Serra is on his back after that trip
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields is in Serra open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Shields is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 Serra
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Serra can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Jake Shields tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra 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.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
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.
Matt Serra moves forward and launches a low kick.
Shields blocks that.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Serra is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Jake Shields hovers above Serra
Good punches to Serra's body.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
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.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Jake Shields tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Serra...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Shields is in rear mount over Serra
Stand up! This is what Serra's cornermen are shouting. Jake Shields is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Matt Serra! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Matt Serra doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Shields is in rear mount over Serra
Shields steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jake Shields slides his arm under Matt Serra's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Matt Serra pulls down on Jake Shields's hand and staves off danger
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Serra 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.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Serra...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
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 Matt Serra
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra hold his own hand and breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields has seen better days.
Shields launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Serra's ribs.
Serra ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Shields is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Shields controls the situation despite Matt Serra efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields aggressively and repeatedly punches Serra.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Serra tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Jake Shields has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Matt Serra's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Shields is in closed guard... Serra 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 Serra
Jake Shields is looking to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away Serra's leg!
Jake Shields is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Serra...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
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 Matt Serra
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Serra's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Jake Shields
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Matt Serra is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Serra tries to move to full mount!
Shields won't allow him to take this position easily.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Jake Shields put Serra in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice beating Matt Serra has received.
Matt Serra attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shields is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jake Shields!
Serra is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Serra's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Serra!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes Serra against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jake Shields postures up and launches another series of punches!
Serra pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jake Shields's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Serra is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Matt Serra tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jake Shields
Matt Serra fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Serra is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Matt Serra is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Serra wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shields wants nothing of that and pushes Serra.
Matt Serra 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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Serra!
Shields ducks under...
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Serra is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Shields is in closed guard... Serra 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 Serra
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields forces Matt Serra to open his guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Jake Shields fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Serra's face!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Serra has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Serra launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Serra
Solid shots!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Shields tries to open up Matt Serra's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Serra in the side of the head
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Matt Serra closed his guard around Jake Shields.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra 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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Jake Shields.
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Round 4
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Not a desiderable position that Serra is in now. Jake Shields is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jake Shields just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Serra may be in trouble!
A bunch of leg kicks from Matt Serra
are blocked by Shields.
Serra misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Serra has a small cut in his Left eye
A punch from Matt Serra
gets blocked by Shields.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Serra is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Serra's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shields is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Serra...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra 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.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Terrible one sided match... Serra was not ready to fight a fighter of Jake Shields caliber.
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Shields controls the situation despite Matt Serra efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Shields suddenly holds Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Jake Shields by Submission (Armbar) at 2:08 Round 4
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 16/22 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/28 (89%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 658 s
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 658 s
Dominating performance by Shields who took his best game against Matt Serra.
Nice effort tonight from Matt Serra who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
ManMMA management should pay these guys extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans!