Post by The Sandmen on Sept 6, 2016 11:17:17 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by The Phenom while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Jake Shields looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over The Phenom!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes The Phenom against the cage
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shields tries to dirty boxing while holds The Phenom against cage
The Phenom is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Shields gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Shields blocks Vitor Belfort's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Phenom leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields looks to be in very good shape.
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Phenom leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Shields shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Phenom pushes Jake Shields forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The Phenom breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields catch Vitor Belfort's left arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
The Phenom holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Phenom's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Vitor Belfort keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Vitor Belfort throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Shields is doing a great job covering himself up.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Jake Shields put The Phenom in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to get a side mount...
Shields wraps his leg around Vitor Belfort leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields isolates Vitor Belfort's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Vitor Belfort is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields aggressively and repeatedly punches The Phenom.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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 3:15 in the 1 round
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Inside leg kick from The Phenom
that goes awry.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Phenom's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vitor Belfort holds Jake Shields and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Phenom 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!
Vitor Belfort holds Jake Shields and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jake Shields's arm and tries an armbar!
Shields hold his own hand and breaks The Phenom's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Phenom sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Phenom launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Shields.
The Phenom misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Phenom launches a kick
Shields checks it and keeps distance.
Shields misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort throws a punch
that gets deflected.
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 The Phenom
Shields is in open guard over The Phenom... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Phenom rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Shields misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
The Phenom breaks free.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. The Phenom 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.
Jake Shields is on his feet again.
Shields is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort kicks his legs trying to keep Jake Shields away.
Jake Shields takes a kick to the body.
Shields is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields steps back and allows The Phenom to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Vitor Belfort is standing now.
Vitor Belfort attempts to cut off Shields with punches
Shields avoids getting cornered.
Crisp uppercut by The Phenom followed by a hard jab
Jake Shields stumbles back.
Body kick by Vitor Belfort...
is blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Shields followed by a hard jab
The Phenom deflects the blows.
Some counter punches against Jake Shields
almost hit him as he moves away.
Here comes Vitor Belfort with a vicious middle kick!
Jake Shields dodges that one moving backwards
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
The Phenom shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom pushes off of Jake Shields and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shields holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields pushes off of Vitor Belfort and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The Phenom holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields shoots and grab Vitor Belfort's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Shields scoop up Vitor Belfort's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing The Phenom to the mat
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Phenom grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shields struggles... Vitor Belfort is unable to take him down
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Shields struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom tries to dirty boxing while holds Shields against cage
Shields is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Phenom is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Jake Shields.
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Round 3
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Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Vitor Belfort
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Shields's Nose is beginning to swell
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch to Jake Shields ribs and the tries to trip him
Shields loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom tries to breaks Jake Shields's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
The Phenom launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Shields's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields launches a knee!
The Phenom blocks that knee.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from The Phenom!
Shields blocks with confidence
The Phenom and Shields circle around the center of the cage.
The Phenom is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Shields won't allow him to take this position easily.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Jake Shields put The Phenom in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter The Phenom's moves on the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jake Shields is not able to stop Shields ground skills and Vitor Belfort moves to side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter The Phenom's moves on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort looks to pass to mount...
Shields creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
but Shields manages to dodge it
Vitor Belfort has found an opening in the defense of Shields, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shields's ribs.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
The Phenom doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom is swinging for the fences!
Shields backpedals and creates space. Vitor Belfort is asking him if he is going to fight!
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Vitor Belfort 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
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Vitor Belfort looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Shields moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort is measuring Shields with his jab.
Shields isn't fazed.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Solid shot from Jake Shields to the body.
The Phenom didn't like that.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
The Phenom doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shields is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Shields, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jake Shields who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch to Jake Shields ribs and the tries to trip him
Shields loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort 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 The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields forces Vitor Belfort to open his guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Phenom is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom moves on the ground
The Phenom cannot take advantage in the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
The Phenom doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shields is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort throws a flurry of punches at Shields...
Shields is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to roll on the ground...
The Phenom knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort 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.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Shields's ribs.
Shields is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jake Shields's arm and tries an armbar!
Shields holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Vitor Belfort.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks Vitor Belfort's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
The Phenom struggles and frees his leg!
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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Shields ducks under...
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Shields is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Shields launches a furious low kick!
The Phenom blocks.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Shields ducks under...
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Jake Shields a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The Phenom uses his forearms to block the impact!
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shields pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields is in open guard over The Phenom... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Phenom rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
The Phenom is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Vitor Belfort jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Phenom moves backwards and Jake Shields is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Quick hook by Vitor Belfort
glances off Shields's arms.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom 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 side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away The Phenom's leg!
Jake Shields is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Shields suddenly holds Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
The Phenom can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shields leans and gets Vitor Belfort's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jake Shields holds Vitor Belfort and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The Phenom misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Phenom struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Phenom moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Jake Shields checks the kick.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort paws at Shields.
Shields answers with solid punches!
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.
Shields gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Shields blocks Vitor Belfort's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
The Phenom waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jake Shields! He is reversed and nor Vitor Belfort is on half guard!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Phenom is countered by Jake Shields.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Phenom struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Shields from the side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Vitor Belfort realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 4:45 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Shields blocks that. He made it look easy!
The Phenom misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Phenom with a double overhooks!
The Phenom steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Vitor Belfort by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 8/34 (24%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/18 (17%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 3/25 (12%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 885,97
Clinch Damage 6,95
Ground Damage 183,02
Time on the ground 891 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 12/20 (60%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 950,58
Clinch Damage 144,67
Ground Damage 392,67
Time on the ground 871 s
Not entirely sure where the judges gave this to Belfort. Decent fight, but it looked like Shields controlled longer and did more damage...for a longer period of time....
Jake Shields looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over The Phenom!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes The Phenom against the cage
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shields tries to dirty boxing while holds The Phenom against cage
The Phenom is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Shields gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Shields blocks Vitor Belfort's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Phenom leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields looks to be in very good shape.
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
The Phenom leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Shields shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Phenom pushes Jake Shields forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The Phenom breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields catch Vitor Belfort's left arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
The Phenom holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks The Phenom's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Vitor Belfort keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Vitor Belfort throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Shields is doing a great job covering himself up.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Jake Shields put The Phenom in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to get a side mount...
Shields wraps his leg around Vitor Belfort leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields isolates Vitor Belfort's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Vitor Belfort is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields aggressively and repeatedly punches The Phenom.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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 3:15 in the 1 round
The Phenom is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Inside leg kick from The Phenom
that goes awry.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The Phenom's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Vitor Belfort holds Jake Shields and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The Phenom 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!
Vitor Belfort holds Jake Shields and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Vitor Belfort doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jake Shields's arm and tries an armbar!
Shields hold his own hand and breaks The Phenom's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Phenom sprawls and remains on his feet.
The Phenom launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Shields.
The Phenom misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Vitor Belfort
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Phenom launches a kick
Shields checks it and keeps distance.
Shields misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort throws a punch
that gets deflected.
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 The Phenom
Shields is in open guard over The Phenom... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Phenom rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Shields misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
The Phenom breaks free.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. The Phenom 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.
Jake Shields is on his feet again.
Shields is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Vitor Belfort kicks his legs trying to keep Jake Shields away.
Jake Shields takes a kick to the body.
Shields is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields steps back and allows The Phenom to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Vitor Belfort is standing now.
Vitor Belfort attempts to cut off Shields with punches
Shields avoids getting cornered.
Crisp uppercut by The Phenom followed by a hard jab
Jake Shields stumbles back.
Body kick by Vitor Belfort...
is blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Shields followed by a hard jab
The Phenom deflects the blows.
Some counter punches against Jake Shields
almost hit him as he moves away.
Here comes Vitor Belfort with a vicious middle kick!
Jake Shields dodges that one moving backwards
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
The Phenom shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom pushes off of Jake Shields and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shields holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields pushes off of Vitor Belfort and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The Phenom holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields shoots and grab Vitor Belfort's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Shields scoop up Vitor Belfort's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing The Phenom to the mat
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom goes for an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and pushes away Vitor Belfort, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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 Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Phenom grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shields struggles... Vitor Belfort is unable to take him down
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Shields struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom tries to dirty boxing while holds Shields against cage
Shields is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Phenom is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Jake Shields.
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Round 3
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Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Vitor Belfort
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Shields's Nose is beginning to swell
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch to Jake Shields ribs and the tries to trip him
Shields loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
The Phenom tries to breaks Jake Shields's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
The Phenom launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Shields's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields launches a knee!
The Phenom blocks that knee.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from The Phenom!
Shields blocks with confidence
The Phenom and Shields circle around the center of the cage.
The Phenom is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom tries to move to full mount!
Shields won't allow him to take this position easily.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Jake Shields put The Phenom in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter The Phenom's moves on the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
The Phenom is taking this opportunity to rest.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jake Shields is not able to stop Shields ground skills and Vitor Belfort moves to side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter The Phenom's moves on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort looks to pass to mount...
Shields creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort tries a hook to the body
but Shields manages to dodge it
Vitor Belfort has found an opening in the defense of Shields, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Shields's ribs.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
The Phenom doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom is swinging for the fences!
Shields backpedals and creates space. Vitor Belfort is asking him if he is going to fight!
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phenom.
Vitor Belfort 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
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Vitor Belfort looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Shields moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Vitor Belfort is measuring Shields with his jab.
Shields isn't fazed.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Solid shot from Jake Shields to the body.
The Phenom didn't like that.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
The Phenom doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shields is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Shields, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jake Shields who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch to Jake Shields ribs and the tries to trip him
Shields loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort 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 The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields forces Vitor Belfort to open his guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Phenom is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields is looking to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom moves on the ground
The Phenom cannot take advantage in the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Vitor Belfort's guard...
The Phenom doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shields is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort throws a flurry of punches at Shields...
Shields is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to roll on the ground...
The Phenom knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort 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.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Shields's ribs.
Shields is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
The Phenom fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jake Shields's arm and tries an armbar!
Shields holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Vitor Belfort.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks Vitor Belfort's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
The Phenom struggles and frees his leg!
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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Shields ducks under...
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Vitor Belfort was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Shields is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Shields launches a furious low kick!
The Phenom blocks.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Vitor Belfort!
Shields ducks under...
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Jake Shields a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
The Phenom uses his forearms to block the impact!
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shields pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields is in open guard over The Phenom... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Phenom rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
The Phenom is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Vitor Belfort jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Phenom moves backwards and Jake Shields is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Quick hook by Vitor Belfort
glances off Shields's arms.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom 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 side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away The Phenom's leg!
Jake Shields is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Shields suddenly holds Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in The Phenom's eyes...
The Phenom can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shields leans and gets Vitor Belfort's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jake Shields holds Vitor Belfort and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The Phenom misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Phenom struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Phenom moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Jake Shields checks the kick.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort paws at Shields.
Shields answers with solid punches!
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.
Shields gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Shields blocks Vitor Belfort's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
The Phenom waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jake Shields! He is reversed and nor Vitor Belfort is on half guard!
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Phenom is countered by Jake Shields.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The Phenom struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Shields from the side mount!
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Vitor Belfort realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 4:45 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Shields blocks that. He made it look easy!
The Phenom misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Phenom with a double overhooks!
The Phenom steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
Winner is Vitor Belfort by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 8/34 (24%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/18 (17%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 3/25 (12%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 885,97
Clinch Damage 6,95
Ground Damage 183,02
Time on the ground 891 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 12/20 (60%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 950,58
Clinch Damage 144,67
Ground Damage 392,67
Time on the ground 871 s
Not entirely sure where the judges gave this to Belfort. Decent fight, but it looked like Shields controlled longer and did more damage...for a longer period of time....