Post by The Sandmen on Nov 25, 2016 9:12:18 GMT -5
Jake Shields looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by Mousasi while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Jake Shields is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The two exchange wildly
Shields is connecting with a few punches
As the fight continues it seems that Gegard Mousasi is taking the best of the fight.
A solid combination from Gegard Mousasi
mostly hits air.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi fires an unorthodox punch to Shields's torso
that goes wide.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Shields!
Some big punches are landing!
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Jake Shields blocks
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mousasi with a double overhooks!
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi is holding Jake Shields against the fence with his fingers all over Shields's face
Shields looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, he slide under Gegard Mousasi arm and move away from danger Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mousasi Hyper-extended his left arm
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shields sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jake Shields looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Gegard Mousasi down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi looks to be in very good shape.
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Mousasi tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shields has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Gegard Mousasi down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jake Shields rolls Gegard Mousasi to his stomach and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Shields is in rear mount over Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shields is in rear mount over Mousasi
Mousasi has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shields is unable to move under Mousasi control.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Shields is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mousasi misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields is in Mousasi open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Shields is in open guard over Mousasi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mousasi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to turn in and scramble out. Jake Shields timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mousasi struggles to free himself
That guillotine looks tight...
Gegard Mousasi slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shields
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mousasi looks to work from half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Shields is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Mousasi seems staggered and Jake Shields runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gegard Mousasi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
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 EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) is cheering him!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
Mousasi breaks free.
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields hooks Mousasi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gegard Mousasi manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields isolates Gegard Mousasi 's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Gegard Mousasi is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over Mousasi's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Middle kick from Mousasi.
The kick just misses.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields tries a hook to the body
and hits Mousasi ribs hard
Jake Shields fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Shields seems staggered and Gegard Mousasi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shields steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gegard Mousasi jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mousasi takes a break to breathe while holding Jake Shields.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shields seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shields is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to turn away and scramble out. Jake Shields takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Gegard Mousasi spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gegard Mousasi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Shields is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Shields is in closed guard... Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields forces Gegard Mousasi to open his guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Jake Shields.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mousasi is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Gegard Mousasi
Brilliant combination from Jake Shields
that forces Mousasi to try and defend better.
Mousasi's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jake Shields fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mousasi's chin
Shields goes to the body...
He punishes Mousasi's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Mousasi ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gegard Mousasi and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jake Shields is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
A punch from Gegard Mousasi
gets blocked by Shields.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Terrible one sided match... Mousasi was not ready to fight a fighter of Jake Shields caliber.
Shields is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jake Shields fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Deep breaths from Gegard Mousasi who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields hooks Mousasi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gegard Mousasi manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shields
Mousasi moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He succeeds!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shields
Shields shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Mousasi is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields rolls him over and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over Mousasi
Jake Shields slides his arm under Gegard Mousasi 's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Gegard Mousasi pulls down on Jake Shields's hand and staves off danger
Shields is in rear mount over Mousasi
Jake Shields isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Mousasi locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jake Shields unil he can pull his arm free! Shields lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shields
Mousasi is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Shields controls the situation despite Gegard Mousasi efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mousasi breaks the lock showing some skills...
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Mousasi avoids a dangerous strike from Shields
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Mousasi misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Shields!
Some big punches are landing!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gegard Mousasi !
Shields ducks under...
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 Mousasi
Deep breaths from Gegard Mousasi who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Mousasi misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields hovers above Mousasi
Good punches to Mousasi's body.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shields suddenly holds Gegard Mousasi 's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Mousasi can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shields
Gegard Mousasi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shields's moves.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Mousasi, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Mousasi looks to be in very good shape.
Nice punch by Gegard Mousasi
that nearly tags Shields.
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.
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi tries a hook to the body
but Shields manages to dodge it
Mousasi misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mousasi
Shields shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields and Gegard Mousasi are cliched up against the cage. Shields hammers Mousasi face and hooks Mousasi leg
Gegard Mousasi is on his back after that trip
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields hooks Mousasi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gegard Mousasi manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields throws up a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Mousasi's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Gegard Mousasi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shields
Shields is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shields attempts a triangle from bottom! Gegard Mousasi slips out. Shields quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gegard Mousasi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Mousasi pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid low kick from Gegard Mousasi .
Shields deflects it.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Jake Shields
tags Mousasi.
Shovel hook by Gegard Mousasi
goes nowhere.
Mousasi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Shields moves backwards and circles around Gegard Mousasi .
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields gets control of Gegard Mousasi 's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Gegard Mousasi shakes him off and staves off danger.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mousasi is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mousasi is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Mousasi throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Jake Shields and Mousasi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jake Shields is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
Shields is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Terrible one sided match... Mousasi was not ready to fight a fighter of Jake Shields caliber.
Jake Shields just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mousasi may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Forehead
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Shields moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mousasi's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shields catch Gegard Mousasi 's left arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Mousasi's eyes...
That kimura looks tight...
Mousasi's arm is bent at an awful angle! Gegard Mousasi 's taps again and again
Winner is Jake Shields by Submission (kimura) at 4:44 Round 4
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 38/51 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 12/13 (92%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 634 s
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 7/33 (21%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/28 (21%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 634 s
Ferocious staredown by Mousasi while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Jake Shields is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The two exchange wildly
Shields is connecting with a few punches
As the fight continues it seems that Gegard Mousasi is taking the best of the fight.
A solid combination from Gegard Mousasi
mostly hits air.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Gegard Mousasi fires an unorthodox punch to Shields's torso
that goes wide.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Shields!
Some big punches are landing!
Mousasi launches a furious low kick!
Jake Shields blocks
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mousasi with a double overhooks!
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi is holding Jake Shields against the fence with his fingers all over Shields's face
Shields looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, he slide under Gegard Mousasi arm and move away from danger Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields is holding Gegard Mousasi 's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mousasi Hyper-extended his left arm
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shields sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jake Shields looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Gegard Mousasi down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi looks to be in very good shape.
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Mousasi tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shields has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Gegard Mousasi down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jake Shields rolls Gegard Mousasi to his stomach and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Shields is in rear mount over Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shields is in rear mount over Mousasi
Mousasi has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shields is unable to move under Mousasi control.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Shields is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mousasi misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields is in Mousasi open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Shields is in open guard over Mousasi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mousasi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to turn in and scramble out. Jake Shields timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mousasi struggles to free himself
That guillotine looks tight...
Gegard Mousasi slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shields
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mousasi looks to work from half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Shields is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Mousasi seems staggered and Jake Shields runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gegard Mousasi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
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 EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) is cheering him!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
Mousasi breaks free.
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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 side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields hooks Mousasi's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gegard Mousasi manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mousasi measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields isolates Gegard Mousasi 's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Gegard Mousasi is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over Mousasi's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Gegard Mousasi takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Middle kick from Mousasi.
The kick just misses.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields tries a hook to the body
and hits Mousasi ribs hard
Jake Shields fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Gegard Mousasi jumps back and jabs
Shields seems staggered and Gegard Mousasi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shields steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gegard Mousasi jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mousasi takes a break to breathe while holding Jake Shields.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shields seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shields is holding Gegard Mousasi 's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gegard Mousasi loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to turn away and scramble out. Jake Shields takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Gegard Mousasi spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Mousasi has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gegard Mousasi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Shields is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Shields is in closed guard... Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields forces Gegard Mousasi to open his guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Jake Shields.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mousasi is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Gegard Mousasi
Brilliant combination from Jake Shields
that forces Mousasi to try and defend better.
Mousasi's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jake Shields fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mousasi's chin
Shields goes to the body...
He punishes Mousasi's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Mousasi ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gegard Mousasi and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jake Shields is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
A punch from Gegard Mousasi
gets blocked by Shields.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Terrible one sided match... Mousasi was not ready to fight a fighter of Jake Shields caliber.
Shields is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jake Shields fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Deep breaths from Gegard Mousasi who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi 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.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields hooks Mousasi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gegard Mousasi manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shields
Mousasi moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Mousasi
He succeeds!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shields
Shields shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Mousasi is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields rolls him over and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over Mousasi
Jake Shields slides his arm under Gegard Mousasi 's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Gegard Mousasi pulls down on Jake Shields's hand and staves off danger
Shields is in rear mount over Mousasi
Jake Shields isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Mousasi locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jake Shields unil he can pull his arm free! Shields lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shields
Mousasi is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gegard Mousasi !
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Shields controls the situation despite Gegard Mousasi efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mousasi breaks the lock showing some skills...
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Mousasi avoids a dangerous strike from Shields
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Mousasi misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Shields!
Some big punches are landing!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gegard Mousasi !
Shields ducks under...
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 Mousasi
Deep breaths from Gegard Mousasi who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Mousasi misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields hovers above Mousasi
Good punches to Mousasi's body.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shields suddenly holds Gegard Mousasi 's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Mousasi can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shields
Gegard Mousasi doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shields's moves.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Mousasi, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Mousasi looks to be in very good shape.
Nice punch by Gegard Mousasi
that nearly tags Shields.
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.
The fighters are clinching.
Gegard Mousasi slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi tries a hook to the body
but Shields manages to dodge it
Mousasi misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mousasi
Shields shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields and Gegard Mousasi are cliched up against the cage. Shields hammers Mousasi face and hooks Mousasi leg
Gegard Mousasi is on his back after that trip
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields hooks Mousasi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gegard Mousasi manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields throws up a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Mousasi's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Gegard Mousasi postures up and breaks the triangle.
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shields
Shields is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shields attempts a triangle from bottom! Gegard Mousasi slips out. Shields quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gegard Mousasi slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Mousasi pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid low kick from Gegard Mousasi .
Shields deflects it.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shovel hook by Jake Shields
tags Mousasi.
Shovel hook by Gegard Mousasi
goes nowhere.
Mousasi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Shields moves backwards and circles around Gegard Mousasi .
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields gets control of Gegard Mousasi 's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Gegard Mousasi shakes him off and staves off danger.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mousasi is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mousasi is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Gegard Mousasi tries to take advantage...
Mousasi throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Jake Shields and Mousasi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jake Shields is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The two exchange wildly
Shields is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Terrible one sided match... Mousasi was not ready to fight a fighter of Jake Shields caliber.
Jake Shields just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mousasi may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Forehead
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Shields moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mousasi's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Jake Shields looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Shields catch Gegard Mousasi 's left arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Mousasi's eyes...
That kimura looks tight...
Mousasi's arm is bent at an awful angle! Gegard Mousasi 's taps again and again
Winner is Jake Shields by Submission (kimura) at 4:44 Round 4
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 38/51 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 12/13 (92%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 634 s
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 7/33 (21%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/28 (21%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 634 s