Post by The Sandmen on Mar 10, 2016 9:02:46 GMT -5
Jake Shields raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Rory while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rory is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jake Shields moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rory pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Rory MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Rory seems staggered and Jake Shields runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A right hand from Jake Shields
misses its target.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald throws an uppercut
Shields slips it.
Nice punches from Jake Shields.
Rory staggers backwards. Shields wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shields is clinching with Rory.
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Rory's face while in the clinch!
Rory can't take many more shots like those!
Rory MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rory MacDonald
well done Rory falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald launches an up-kick intended for Jake Shields's head...
Shields leans out of the way.
Shields is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Shields opts to jump inside Rory's guard.
Rory didn't see that coming. Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory now.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rory is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rory is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields is in open guard over Rory... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rory 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 Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Rory 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 two exchange wildly
Shields is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jake Shields
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Shields is locking that North South Choke...
Crippling lock!
Rory pushes Jake Shields forward against his back and breaks the lock!
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
Shields catch Rory MacDonald's right arm and tries a kimura
Rory MacDonald holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Rory MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter Rory's moves on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Shields is in rear mount over Rory
Jake Shields isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rory locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jake Shields unil he can pull his arm free! Shields lost his dominant position.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shields is unable to move under Rory control.
Shields is in rear mount over Rory
Rory has given his back to Jake Shields who is trying to get one hook in!
Jake Shields has one hook in!
Shields is in rear mount over Rory with one hook in
Jake Shields isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rory struggles to free himself
Rory locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jake Shields unil he can pull his arm free! Shields lost his dominant position.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rory MacDonald realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Shields misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory opts to jump inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields now.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shields tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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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Rory MacDonald tries a hook to the body
but Shields manages to dodge it
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shields is clinching with Rory.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields was tooling Rory MacDonald for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rory MacDonald lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shields pushes Rory MacDonald against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Rory's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields pushes away Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rory stumbles backwards and Jake Shields circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
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
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away Rory's leg!
Jake Shields is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rory MacDonald.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rory MacDonald shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Shields is locking that Americana...
Rory MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
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 hold his own hand and breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
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!
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory tries to stand up!
Shields doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rory blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Rory tries to stand up!
Shields doesn't allow him!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Rory MacDonald in closed guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rory struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Rory MacDonald launches a body shot
Shields dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Shovel hook by Jake Shields
tags Rory.
Rory MacDonald paws at Shields.
Shields answers with solid punches!
Rory has a small cut in his Nose
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
Rory breaks free.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields hooks Rory's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rory MacDonald manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shields is locking that armbar...
Rory MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Rory MacDonald work his BJJ game.
Rory MacDonald isolates Jake Shields's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jake Shields is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald isolates Jake Shields's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jake Shields is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
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!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields isolates Rory MacDonald's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
Shields is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Rory MacDonald is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Jake Shields has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Rory launches a kick
but Jake Shields avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Jake Shields launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rory's knee!
Rory MacDonald paws at Shields.
Shields answers with solid punches!
Shields is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields isolates Rory MacDonald's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shields is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Rory's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Rory's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory struggles to free himself
Rory's Mouth is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
Rory MacDonald is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rory's being punished here!
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 takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rory MacDonald shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Shields shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Jake Shields by Submission (Americana) at 1:27 Round 3
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 23/31 (74%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 441 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Shields would have none of Rory and practically dominated him in every which way for the entire fight.
Ferocious staredown by Rory while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rory is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jake Shields moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rory pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Rory MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Rory seems staggered and Jake Shields runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A right hand from Jake Shields
misses its target.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory MacDonald throws an uppercut
Shields slips it.
Nice punches from Jake Shields.
Rory staggers backwards. Shields wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shields is clinching with Rory.
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Rory's face while in the clinch!
Rory can't take many more shots like those!
Rory MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rory MacDonald
well done Rory falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald launches an up-kick intended for Jake Shields's head...
Shields leans out of the way.
Shields is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Shields opts to jump inside Rory's guard.
Rory didn't see that coming. Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory now.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rory is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rory is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields is in open guard over Rory... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rory 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 Rory MacDonald to fight back!
Rory attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Rory 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 two exchange wildly
Shields is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jake Shields
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Shields is locking that North South Choke...
Crippling lock!
Rory pushes Jake Shields forward against his back and breaks the lock!
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
Shields catch Rory MacDonald's right arm and tries a kimura
Rory MacDonald holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Rory MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter Rory's moves on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Shields is in rear mount over Rory
Jake Shields isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rory locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jake Shields unil he can pull his arm free! Shields lost his dominant position.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shields is unable to move under Rory control.
Shields is in rear mount over Rory
Rory has given his back to Jake Shields who is trying to get one hook in!
Jake Shields has one hook in!
Shields is in rear mount over Rory with one hook in
Jake Shields isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Rory struggles to free himself
Rory locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jake Shields unil he can pull his arm free! Shields lost his dominant position.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rory MacDonald realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Shields misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory opts to jump inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields now.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shields tries to close his guard around Rory
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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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Rory MacDonald tries a hook to the body
but Shields manages to dodge it
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shields is clinching with Rory.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields was tooling Rory MacDonald for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rory MacDonald lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shields pushes Rory MacDonald against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Rory's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields pushes away Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rory stumbles backwards and Jake Shields circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
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
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away Rory's leg!
Jake Shields is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rory MacDonald.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rory MacDonald shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Shields is locking that Americana...
Rory MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
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 hold his own hand and breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
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!
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory tries to stand up!
Shields doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Rory blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Rory tries to stand up!
Shields doesn't allow him!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Rory MacDonald in closed guard.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Rory struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Rory MacDonald launches a body shot
Shields dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Shovel hook by Jake Shields
tags Rory.
Rory MacDonald paws at Shields.
Shields answers with solid punches!
Rory has a small cut in his Nose
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
Rory breaks free.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields hooks Rory's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Rory MacDonald manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shields is locking that armbar...
Rory MacDonald breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Rory MacDonald work his BJJ game.
Rory MacDonald isolates Jake Shields's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jake Shields is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald isolates Jake Shields's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jake Shields is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields attempts to trap Rory MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
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!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields isolates Rory MacDonald's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
Shields is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Rory MacDonald is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Jake Shields has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Rory launches a kick
but Jake Shields avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Jake Shields launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Rory's knee!
Rory MacDonald paws at Shields.
Shields answers with solid punches!
Shields is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields isolates Rory MacDonald's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shields is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Rory's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Rory's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory struggles to free himself
Rory's Mouth is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
Rory MacDonald is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rory's being punished here!
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 takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rory MacDonald shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Shields shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Jake Shields by Submission (Americana) at 1:27 Round 3
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 23/31 (74%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 441 s
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 459 s
Shields would have none of Rory and practically dominated him in every which way for the entire fight.