Post by The Sandmen on Jan 27, 2016 17:53:57 GMT -5
Jake Shields is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Josh Koscheck looks very relaxed.
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.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Shields and Koscheck move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Jake Shields just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Koscheck may be in trouble!
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Shields with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 1:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Shields
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Koscheck tries to open up Shields with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Shields blocks a few elbows and now Josh Koscheck will have to look for another option here.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields tries to roll on the ground...
Koscheck knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Koscheck doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Koscheck!
Shields ducks under...
Koscheck misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck won't budge, forcing Shields to pull guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Koscheck tries to open up Jake Shields's defense faking a few punches.
Jake Shields wraps his arms around Koscheck's arms and counters the punches.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Koscheck realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Koscheck climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Koscheck is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Josh Koscheck's head...
It lands flush with Josh Koscheck's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Koscheck is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Josh Koscheck with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Koscheck steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Koscheck is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Josh Koscheck's head...
It lands flush with Josh Koscheck's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Koscheck is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Josh Koscheck's head...
It lands flush with Josh Koscheck's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Koscheck is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Josh Koscheck with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Koscheck steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Shields climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Koscheck moves backwards and Jake Shields is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Brilliant combination from Josh Koscheck
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
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.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields circles out and slips free of Josh Koscheck's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shovel hook by Josh Koscheck
goes nowhere.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Koscheck is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Shields is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Koscheck Hyper-extended his arm
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Jake Shields.
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Round 2
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Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
Crushing shot to Koscheck's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
0:22 Round 2 and Koscheck is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 1:00 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
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 Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Shields's face
Shields shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Koscheck is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
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 1:55 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is countered by Josh Koscheck.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
Jake Shields tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck sees and opening and traps him in full 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 looks to be in very good shape.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields tries to open up Koscheck with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Koscheck blocks a few elbows and now Jake Shields will have to look for another option here.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jake Shields tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck regains full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Koscheck's guard...
Koscheck doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
That hit Shields who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Koscheck leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Koscheck's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Koscheck leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shields is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck tries to open up Jake Shields's defense faking a few punches.
Jake Shields wraps his arms around Koscheck's arms and counters the punches.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Koscheck slips out. Shields quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Koscheck slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Some nice shots from Josh Koscheck
that stun Shields.
Shields leads with a punch
Josh Koscheck evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields pushes Josh Koscheck against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shields jumps and tries to free his leg! Koscheck doesn't allow this but Jake Shields is able to get half guard here.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Josh Koscheck seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Koscheck launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Shields leads with a punch
Josh Koscheck avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Shields moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Shields is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Koscheck attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Koscheck quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jake Shields slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Jake Shields attempts to cut off Koscheck with punches
Koscheck avoids getting cornered.
A solid combination from Josh Koscheck
connects with Shields.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Koscheck steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shields steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Koscheck and Shields circle around the center of the cage.
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Koscheck seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Nose
A left hook from Koscheck
grazes the chin of Shields.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck won't budge, forcing Shields to pull guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Josh Koscheck tries to open Shields's guard...
Shields breaks the lock and covers himself from Koscheck's punches
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Shields attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Koscheck slips out. Shields quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Koscheck slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Koscheck is in open guard over Shields now.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck 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.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck tries to jump to side mount.
Jake Shields jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Shields struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields pushes Koscheck's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Koscheck wraps his legs while he holds Jake Shields's head... Tight 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck attempts a sweep single...
Josh Koscheck catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shields misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Koscheck succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shields's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Josh Koscheck tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Josh Koscheck who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields pushes Josh Koscheck against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Koscheck blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Shields looks to be in very good shape.
Koscheck is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Josh Koscheck tries to better his position on the ground...
Koscheck breaks the closed guard of Jake Shields and moves to half guard
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Koscheck gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jake Shields! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jake Shields doesn't defend himself!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Koscheck is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Jake Shields tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Koscheck is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Koscheck 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 full mount over Josh Koscheck
Shields positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Koscheck's being punished here!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Jake Shields tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Koscheck is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jake Shields is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jake Shields rolls Josh Koscheck to his stomach and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over Koscheck
Jake Shields slides his arm under Josh Koscheck's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Josh Koscheck pushes up and slides Jake Shields's arm over his chin.
Shields is in rear mount over Koscheck
Jake Shields isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Koscheck locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jake Shields unil he can pull his arm free! Shields lost his dominant position.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Koscheck blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Shields
Koscheck tries to launch a few punches to Jake Shields
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Shields's defense
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Shields
Koscheck launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jake Shields rolls over himself and stands up while Josh Koscheck rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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.
Josh Koscheck launches a body shot
Shields evades.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Koscheck and Shields circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Koscheck throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Josh Koscheck and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Koscheck seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Shields pushes Josh Koscheck and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Jake Shields's ribs shows the damage! Josh Koscheck is working his opponent ribs!
Jake Shields pushes away Koscheck trying to keep the fight at striking range
Koscheck doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jake Shields
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Koscheck blocks Jake Shields's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Josh Koscheck, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Shields launches a kick
but Josh Koscheck avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jake Shields!
Koscheck ducks under...
Koscheck fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Koscheck misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by Shields followed by a hard jab
Koscheck deflects the blows.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jake Shields tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck regains full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Koscheck holds Jake Shields and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Koscheck waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jake Shields! He is reversed and nor Josh Koscheck is on half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Shields
Shields tries an armbar from the bottom!
Josh Koscheck breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Body shots by Josh Koscheck
Solid blows to Shields's abdomen.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shields's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Jake Shields...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Shields steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jake Shields just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Koscheck quickly defends.
A left hook from Koscheck
grazes the chin of Shields.
Josh Koscheck closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Koscheck tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Koscheck is clinching with Shields.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck is launching some bone breaking punches to Shields's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Jake Shields's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Shields pushes off of Josh Koscheck and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Koscheck holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Josh Koscheck swings...
hard impact to Shields's face!
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.
Koscheck pushes Jake Shields againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Shields cannot escape Josh Koscheck's clinch! Josh Koscheck is just brutalizing Shields with punches time and time again!
Shields has a small cut in his Nose
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch to Jake Shields ribs and the tries to trip him
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Koscheck postures up and breaks the triangle.
Shields misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck tries to open up Jake Shields's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shields in the side of the head
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Josh Koscheck looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Josh Koscheck forces Jake Shields to open his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck tries to open up Jake Shields's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shields in the side of the head
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shields's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
Winner is Josh Koscheck by Split decision
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 13/36 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 3/13 (23%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 846 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 23/39 (59%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 11/13 (85%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 32/78 (41%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 791 s
That was a close one. Koscheck definitely won standup and GnP, but 7 takedowns, 10 attampts, and 12 submissions? When you factor in how long Koscheck was also attacking/punching/GnPing Shields, those are really impressive numbers. I think of the first 10 submissions Shields locked in, though, only 1 was really serious and Koscheck was holding on for dear life. He toughed it out and managed to squeeze out the win in a close one here.
Josh Koscheck looks very relaxed.
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.
Josh Koscheck comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Shields and Koscheck move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Jake Shields just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Koscheck may be in trouble!
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Shields with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Josh Koscheck's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 1:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Josh Koscheck launches a few punches to Shields
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Josh Koscheck in his guard...
Josh Koscheck keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Josh Koscheck is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Koscheck tries to open up Shields with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Shields blocks a few elbows and now Josh Koscheck will have to look for another option here.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields tries to roll on the ground...
Koscheck knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Koscheck doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Bone shattering straight left hand from Josh Koscheck!
Shields ducks under...
Koscheck misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck won't budge, forcing Shields to pull guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Koscheck tries to open up Jake Shields's defense faking a few punches.
Jake Shields wraps his arms around Koscheck's arms and counters the punches.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Koscheck realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Koscheck climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Koscheck is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Josh Koscheck's head...
It lands flush with Josh Koscheck's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Koscheck is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Josh Koscheck with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Koscheck steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Koscheck is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Josh Koscheck's head...
It lands flush with Josh Koscheck's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Koscheck is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Josh Koscheck's head...
It lands flush with Josh Koscheck's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Koscheck is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Josh Koscheck with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Koscheck steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Shields climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Koscheck moves backwards and Jake Shields is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Brilliant combination from Josh Koscheck
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
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.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields circles out and slips free of Josh Koscheck's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shovel hook by Josh Koscheck
goes nowhere.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Koscheck looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Koscheck is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Shields is holding Josh Koscheck's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Koscheck loses balance and goes to the ground.
Koscheck Hyper-extended his arm
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Jake Shields.
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Round 2
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Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
Crushing shot to Koscheck's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
0:22 Round 2 and Koscheck is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 closed guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 1:00 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
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 Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Koscheck works on the ground with his fingers over Shields's face
Shields shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Koscheck is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
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 1:55 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is countered by Josh Koscheck.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
Jake Shields tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck sees and opening and traps him in full 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 looks to be in very good shape.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields tries to open up Koscheck with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Koscheck blocks a few elbows and now Jake Shields will have to look for another option here.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jake Shields tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck regains full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Josh Koscheck's guard...
Koscheck doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
That hit Shields who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Koscheck leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Koscheck's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Koscheck leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shields is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck tries to open up Jake Shields's defense faking a few punches.
Jake Shields wraps his arms around Koscheck's arms and counters the punches.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Koscheck slips out. Shields quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Koscheck slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Some nice shots from Josh Koscheck
that stun Shields.
Shields leads with a punch
Josh Koscheck evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck goes down.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Deep breaths from Josh Koscheck who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields pushes Josh Koscheck against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shields jumps and tries to free his leg! Koscheck doesn't allow this but Jake Shields is able to get half guard here.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Josh Koscheck seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Koscheck launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Shields leads with a punch
Josh Koscheck avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Shields moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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 open guard over Koscheck
Shields is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Koscheck attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Koscheck quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jake Shields slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Jake Shields attempts to cut off Koscheck with punches
Koscheck avoids getting cornered.
A solid combination from Josh Koscheck
connects with Shields.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Josh Koscheck is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Koscheck steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shields steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Koscheck and Shields circle around the center of the cage.
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Koscheck seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
There is a small laceration on Josh Koscheck's Nose
A left hook from Koscheck
grazes the chin of Shields.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Koscheck won't budge, forcing Shields to pull guard.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Josh Koscheck tries to open Shields's guard...
Shields breaks the lock and covers himself from Koscheck's punches
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Shields attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Koscheck slips out. Shields quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Koscheck slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Koscheck looks to counter!
Josh Koscheck opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Koscheck is in open guard over Shields now.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck 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.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck tries to jump to side mount.
Jake Shields jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Josh Koscheck's guard...
Josh Koscheck has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Shields struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck 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.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields pushes Koscheck's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Koscheck wraps his legs while he holds Jake Shields's head... Tight 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Koscheck attempts a sweep single...
Josh Koscheck catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Koscheck.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Koscheck's cheek from the guard.
Josh Koscheck uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shields misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck tries to escape from the closed guard
Koscheck succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shields's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Josh Koscheck tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Josh Koscheck who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields pushes Josh Koscheck against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Koscheck blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Josh Koscheck shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Koscheck into his guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Shields looks to be in very good shape.
Koscheck is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Josh Koscheck tries to better his position on the ground...
Koscheck breaks the closed guard of Jake Shields and moves to half guard
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Koscheck gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jake Shields! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jake Shields doesn't defend himself!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Koscheck is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Jake Shields tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Koscheck is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Koscheck to fight back!
Koscheck 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 full mount over Josh Koscheck
Shields positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Koscheck's being punished here!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Jake Shields tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Koscheck is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jake Shields is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jake Shields rolls Josh Koscheck to his stomach and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over Koscheck
Jake Shields slides his arm under Josh Koscheck's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Josh Koscheck pushes up and slides Jake Shields's arm over his chin.
Shields is in rear mount over Koscheck
Jake Shields isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Koscheck locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jake Shields unil he can pull his arm free! Shields lost his dominant position.
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Koscheck blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Shields
Koscheck tries to launch a few punches to Jake Shields
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Shields's defense
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Shields
Koscheck launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jake Shields rolls over himself and stands up while Josh Koscheck rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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.
Josh Koscheck launches a body shot
Shields evades.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Koscheck can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Koscheck and Shields circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Koscheck throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Josh Koscheck and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Koscheck seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Shields pushes Josh Koscheck and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Josh Koscheck jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Koscheck moves forward looking for some action
Josh Koscheck shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Jake Shields's ribs shows the damage! Josh Koscheck is working his opponent ribs!
Jake Shields pushes away Koscheck trying to keep the fight at striking range
Koscheck doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jake Shields
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Koscheck blocks Jake Shields's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Josh Koscheck, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Shields launches a kick
but Josh Koscheck avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jake Shields!
Koscheck ducks under...
Koscheck fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Koscheck misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by Shields followed by a hard jab
Koscheck deflects the blows.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Koscheck is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Jake Shields tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck regains full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Koscheck is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Josh Koscheck holds Jake Shields and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Koscheck waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jake Shields! He is reversed and nor Josh Koscheck is on half guard!
Josh Koscheck is in half guard over Shields
Shields tries an armbar from the bottom!
Josh Koscheck breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Josh Koscheck in his guard.
Josh Koscheck keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Body shots by Josh Koscheck
Solid blows to Shields's abdomen.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shields's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Jake Shields...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
Koscheck doesn't allow him!
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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Shields steps backwards away from Josh Koscheck. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jake Shields just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Koscheck quickly defends.
A left hook from Koscheck
grazes the chin of Shields.
Josh Koscheck closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Koscheck tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Koscheck is clinching with Shields.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck is launching some bone breaking punches to Shields's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Jake Shields's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Shields pushes off of Josh Koscheck and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Koscheck holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Josh Koscheck swings...
hard impact to Shields's face!
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.
Koscheck pushes Jake Shields againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Shields cannot escape Josh Koscheck's clinch! Josh Koscheck is just brutalizing Shields with punches time and time again!
Shields has a small cut in his Nose
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Josh Koscheck fakes a punch to Jake Shields ribs and the tries to trip him
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Koscheck postures up and breaks the triangle.
Shields misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Koscheck tries to open up Jake Shields's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shields in the side of the head
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Josh Koscheck looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Josh Koscheck forces Jake Shields to open his guard.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck tries to open up Jake Shields's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shields in the side of the head
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shields's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
Winner is Josh Koscheck by Split decision
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 13/36 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 3/13 (23%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 846 s
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 23/39 (59%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 11/13 (85%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 32/78 (41%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 791 s
That was a close one. Koscheck definitely won standup and GnP, but 7 takedowns, 10 attampts, and 12 submissions? When you factor in how long Koscheck was also attacking/punching/GnPing Shields, those are really impressive numbers. I think of the first 10 submissions Shields locked in, though, only 1 was really serious and Koscheck was holding on for dear life. He toughed it out and managed to squeeze out the win in a close one here.