Post by The Sandmen on Aug 14, 2015 9:56:53 GMT -5
Jake Shields looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Rory MacDonald looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rory MacDonald is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Rory's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rory covers himself well
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields tries to open up Rory MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
Rory MacDonald wraps his arms around Shields's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shields is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Rory dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Rory waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jake Shields! He is reversed and nor Rory MacDonald is on half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Shields from the side mount!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Rory uses his strength to keep Rory at a disadvantage
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald isolates Jake Shields's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jake Shields manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rory MacDonald lost his dominant position.
Rory misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Jake Shields who tries a hammer punch to Rory's ribs.
That hit Rory who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Rory MacDonald tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shields struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rory is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields goes for an armbar!
Rory MacDonald breaks the lock and pushes away Jake Shields, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Jake Shields.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rory fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shields sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rory with a double overhooks!
Jake Shields fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Shields has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rory.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Jake Shields in closed guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to open Rory's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jake Shields. Rory is unable to cover himself now!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to show some ground skills
Rory MacDonald put Shields in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields tries to get a side mount...
Rory wraps his leg around Jake Shields leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Jake Shields in closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) is cheering him!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Rory waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jake Shields! He is reversed and nor Rory MacDonald is on half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Rory MacDonald a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields moves backwards and Rory MacDonald is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rory
Shields shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
Shields pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Rory MacDonald's offensive.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields postures up and launches another series of punches!
Rory pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jake Shields's offensive.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields struggles and launches a few punches to Rory's head
Those punches are hitting! Rory covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald fakes a punch to Jake Shields ribs and the tries to trip him
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shields's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Shields has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rory MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
Rory holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Rory's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Shields and Rory circle around the center of the cage.
Rory MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rory into his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Rory tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Rory MacDonald a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Rory uses his strength to keep Rory at a disadvantage
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory breaks the closed guard of Jake Shields and moves to half guard
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Rory uses his strength to keep Rory at a disadvantage
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Herb Dean 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shields pushes off of Rory MacDonald and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Rory stumbles backwards but Jake Shields chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jake Shields
well done Shields falls hard on the mat
Rory is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Rory launches a kick to Shields's thigh
Loud pop!
Rory is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Rory is in open guard over Shields now.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Rory MacDonald tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Jake Shields closed his guard around Rory MacDonald.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Jake Shields...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Jake Shields efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald sits high on Jake Shields's chest and pulls his leg underneath Shields's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Shields tries to roll out. He's too quick for Rory MacDonald and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Rory and it cost him top position.
Rory misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
Rory is in rear mount over Shields
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shields's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rory
Rory MacDonald hovers above Shields
Good punches to Shields's body.
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rory is in rear mount over Shields
Rory MacDonald throws his leg over Jake Shields's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Rory MacDonald's rear naked choke attempt!
Jake Shields frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Rory MacDonald and ends up on top!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields is looking to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
Good job by Rory blocking and slipping the blows.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rory's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Jake Shields pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rory rolls and he's now on half guard over Jake Shields. Nice reversal.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Shields from the ground!
Rory MacDonald turns out the lights for Shields! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Winner is Rory MacDonald by KO (Hook) at 4:37 Round 3
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/14 (43%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 5/23 (22%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 639 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 3/8 (38%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 618 s
Cory gets it done. Swell job, Cory. Gooo Canadaaaaaaaaa.
Rory MacDonald looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rory MacDonald is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Rory's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rory covers himself well
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields tries to open up Rory MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
Rory MacDonald wraps his arms around Shields's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory MacDonald tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shields is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Rory dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Rory waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jake Shields! He is reversed and nor Rory MacDonald is on half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Shields from the side mount!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Rory uses his strength to keep Rory at a disadvantage
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald isolates Jake Shields's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jake Shields manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rory MacDonald lost his dominant position.
Rory misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Jake Shields who tries a hammer punch to Rory's ribs.
That hit Rory who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Rory MacDonald tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Rory
He succeeds!
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shields struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rory is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields goes for an armbar!
Rory MacDonald breaks the lock and pushes away Jake Shields, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Jake Shields.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Rory fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shields sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rory with a double overhooks!
Jake Shields fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Shields has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rory.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Jake Shields in closed guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to open Rory's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jake Shields. Rory is unable to cover himself now!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to show some ground skills
Rory MacDonald put Shields in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields tries to get a side mount...
Rory wraps his leg around Jake Shields leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Rory put Jake Shields in closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) is cheering him!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Rory waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jake Shields! He is reversed and nor Rory MacDonald is on half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Rory MacDonald a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields moves backwards and Rory MacDonald is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rory
Shields shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald postures up and launches another series of punches!
Shields pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Rory MacDonald's offensive.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields postures up and launches another series of punches!
Rory pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jake Shields's offensive.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields struggles and launches a few punches to Rory's head
Those punches are hitting! Rory covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald fakes a punch to Jake Shields ribs and the tries to trip him
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shields's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Shields has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rory MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rory MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
Rory holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Rory's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Shields and Rory circle around the center of the cage.
Rory MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rory into his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Rory tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Rory MacDonald a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Rory uses his strength to keep Rory at a disadvantage
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Rory MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory breaks the closed guard of Jake Shields and moves to half guard
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Rory uses his strength to keep Rory at a disadvantage
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Herb Dean 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shields pushes off of Rory MacDonald and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Rory stumbles backwards but Jake Shields chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jake Shields
well done Shields falls hard on the mat
Rory is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Rory launches a kick to Shields's thigh
Loud pop!
Rory is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Rory is in open guard over Shields now.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Rory MacDonald tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Rory tries to jump to side mount.
Jake Shields closed his guard around Rory MacDonald.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald looks to mount Jake Shields...
Rory MacDonald slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Rory tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory MacDonald controls the situation despite Jake Shields efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald sits high on Jake Shields's chest and pulls his leg underneath Shields's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Shields tries to roll out. He's too quick for Rory MacDonald and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Rory and it cost him top position.
Rory misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald rolls him over and takes his back!
Rory is in rear mount over Shields
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shields's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Rory
Rory MacDonald hovers above Shields
Good punches to Shields's body.
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rory is in rear mount over Shields
Rory MacDonald throws his leg over Jake Shields's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Rory MacDonald's rear naked choke attempt!
Jake Shields frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Rory MacDonald and ends up on top!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields is looking to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
Good job by Rory blocking and slipping the blows.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Rory's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Jake Shields pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rory rolls and he's now on half guard over Jake Shields. Nice reversal.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Shields from the ground!
Rory MacDonald turns out the lights for Shields! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Winner is Rory MacDonald by KO (Hook) at 4:37 Round 3
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/14 (43%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 5/23 (22%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 639 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 3/8 (38%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 618 s
Cory gets it done. Swell job, Cory. Gooo Canadaaaaaaaaa.