Post by The Sandmen on Dec 2, 2016 22:33:26 GMT -5
Nick Diaz raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Jake Shields is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Nick Diaz has fight Jake Shields 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Shields is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Nick Diaz!
Shields ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Shields has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shields is in open guard over Diaz... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Diaz rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Diaz climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Diaz is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Nick Diaz's head...
Diaz leans out of the way.
Diaz is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Nick Diaz decides to jump inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Diaz is in open guard over Shields now.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Nick Diaz throws a flurry of punches at Shields...
A lot of them are hitting Shields's face
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Diaz spins out, but Jake Shields was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Diaz is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz decides to jump inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Diaz is in open guard over Shields now.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Nick Diaz tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Diaz looks to work from half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Nick Diaz in closed guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Shields
Diaz is looking to end this fight with strikes
Shields anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Nick Diaz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz throws a looping left hand...
Shields moves aside and dodges.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Jake Shields looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Nick Diaz sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Diaz won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Jake Shields
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Nick Diaz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shields breaks the lock showing some skills...
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to roll on the ground...
Diaz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Diaz jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shields sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Shields moves backwards and Nick Diaz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Some counter punches against Jake Shields
almost hit him as he moves away.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 Diaz
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Nick Diaz's guard...
Diaz doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields is in closed guard... Diaz 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 Diaz
Nick Diaz gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shields spins out, but Nick Diaz was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shields is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Diaz's guard.
Diaz didn't see that coming. Shields is in open guard over Diaz now.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Diaz evades.
Good movement from Diaz
who is bobbing and weaving.
Nick Diaz is measuring Shields with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Nick Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jake Shields jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shields is trying to counter now!
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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Quick hook by Nick Diaz
glances off Shields's arms.
Nick Diaz tries a hook to the body
and hits Shields ribs hard
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Diaz is in open guard over Shields... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shields rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Diaz tries to break the lock slamming Jake Shields against the mat!
Jake Shields doesn't allow Nick Diaz to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Nick Diaz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Diaz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Nick Diaz tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Nick Diaz passes momentarily but Jake Shields sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Diaz is in open guard over Shields... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shields rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Diaz pulls his arm out of danger.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Nick Diaz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Diaz moves on the ground
Nick Diaz moves to side mount
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Jake Shields
Diaz tries to move to full mount!
Shields won't allow him to take this position easily.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Nick Diaz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nick Diaz fakes a punch and launches himself over Jake Shields
Great move by Diaz who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz pushes Jake Shields against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Shields's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Nick Diaz
Shields fails to take Diaz down and both man are still clinching
Diaz is trying to counter now!
Nick Diaz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jake Shields
Diaz fails to take Shields down and both man are still clinching
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz pushes Jake Shields against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Shields's chin! His legs are wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Shields hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz tries to take Jake Shields to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Shields is with his back on the ground now.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Diaz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Diaz shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Shields pushes Nick Diaz forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields is looking to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Nick Diaz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields is looking to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Nick Diaz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Nick Diaz's guard...
Jake Shields is in Diaz open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Diaz holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Jake Shields has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Shields seems staggered and Nick Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nick Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Shields seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Shields's Mouth is beginning to swell
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Nick Diaz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Diaz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Shields's jaw!
Nick Diaz jabs at Shields
to no visible effect.
Shovel hook by Nick Diaz
tags Shields.
Shields's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Left cheek
Brutal combination from Nick Diaz!
Shields is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Nick Diaz's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Diaz.
Incredible haymaker from Nick Diaz!
You can see Jake Shields's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Diaz in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nick Diaz embrace and tries to move away...
Nick Diaz pushes Shields forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Diaz easily blocks and looks for a counter!
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 Diaz
Diaz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shields struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields pushes Nick Diaz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Nick Diaz struggles not allowing Jake Shields improve his position.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Diaz is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz 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.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Diaz is able to break the lock.
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Nick Diaz's punches
Shields measures the resilience of Diaz's chin with an uppercut while Diaz lands some great crosses.
Shields seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Nick Diaz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Diaz 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 Diaz.
Shields seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Nick Diaz
that stun Shields.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Diaz steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nick Diaz tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Shields tries to grapple
Diaz moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Nick Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Diaz into his guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Nick Diaz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Diaz blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Diaz spins out, but Jake Shields was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Diaz is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nick Diaz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nick Diaz's mind is definitely in the fight, Shields just got nailed! Nick Diaz saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Shields is going to have a headache after this one.
Shields's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Chin
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Nick Diaz.
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Round 4
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Diaz launches a furious low kick!
Jake Shields blocks
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Diaz moves backwards and circles around Jake Shields.
Nick Diaz charges at Shields throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Shields is rocked!
Shields's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Diaz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diaz is clinching with Shields.
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Nick Diaz wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shields is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Jake Shields
Diaz gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jake Shields! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jake Shields doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Nose
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields doesn't stop bleeding.
Nick Diaz sits high on Jake Shields's chest and pulls his leg underneath Shields's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Shields tries to roll out. He's too quick for Nick Diaz and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Diaz and it cost him top position.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Nick Diaz rolls Jake Shields to his stomach and takes his back!
Diaz is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has Diaz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Diaz is unable to move under Shields control.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Nick Diaz tries to get his arm under Jake Shields's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Jake Shields's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Diaz is locking that Neck Crank...
Jake Shields easily defends the attempt.
Diaz is in rear mount over Shields
You can see Shields's blood making stains in the mat.
Jake Shields 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 Diaz's moves.
Diaz is in rear mount over Shields
Jake Shields's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diaz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shields's being punished here!
Diaz is in rear mount over Shields
Nick Diaz throws his leg over Jake Shields's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Nick Diaz's rear naked choke attempt!
Shields's Forehead is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke from Nick Diaz appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke from Nick Diaz appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Jake Shields frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Nick Diaz and ends up on top!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jake Shields's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Nick Diaz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shields struggles to free himself
Jake Shields lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Nick Diaz doesn't break the lock and Jake Shields is running out of time!
Shields struggles to free himself
Diaz is locking that Kimura...
Crippling lock!
Hard blow to Shields's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jake Shields loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Winner is Nick Diaz by Submission (Kimura) at 2:13 Round 4
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 36/55 (65%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/11 (64%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/27 (44%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 516 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/1 (400%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 537 s
Jake Shields is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Nick Diaz has fight Jake Shields 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Shields is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Nick Diaz!
Shields ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Shields has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shields is in open guard over Diaz... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Diaz rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Diaz climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Diaz is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Nick Diaz's head...
Diaz leans out of the way.
Diaz is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Nick Diaz decides to jump inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Diaz is in open guard over Shields now.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Nick Diaz throws a flurry of punches at Shields...
A lot of them are hitting Shields's face
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Diaz spins out, but Jake Shields was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Diaz is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz decides to jump inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Diaz is in open guard over Shields now.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Nick Diaz tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Diaz looks to work from half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Nick Diaz in closed guard.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Shields
Diaz is looking to end this fight with strikes
Shields anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Nick Diaz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz throws a looping left hand...
Shields moves aside and dodges.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Jake Shields looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Nick Diaz sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Diaz won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Nick Diaz manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Jake Shields
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Nick Diaz throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shields breaks the lock showing some skills...
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to roll on the ground...
Diaz knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Diaz jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shields sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Shields moves backwards and Nick Diaz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Some counter punches against Jake Shields
almost hit him as he moves away.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 Diaz
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Nick Diaz's guard...
Diaz doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields is in closed guard... Diaz 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 Diaz
Nick Diaz gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shields spins out, but Nick Diaz was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shields is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Diaz's guard.
Diaz didn't see that coming. Shields is in open guard over Diaz now.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Diaz evades.
Good movement from Diaz
who is bobbing and weaving.
Nick Diaz is measuring Shields with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Nick Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jake Shields jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shields is trying to counter now!
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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Quick hook by Nick Diaz
glances off Shields's arms.
Nick Diaz tries a hook to the body
and hits Shields ribs hard
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Diaz is in open guard over Shields... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shields rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Diaz tries to break the lock slamming Jake Shields against the mat!
Jake Shields doesn't allow Nick Diaz to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Nick Diaz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Diaz moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Nick Diaz tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Nick Diaz passes momentarily but Jake Shields sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Diaz is in open guard over Shields... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shields rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Diaz pulls his arm out of danger.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Nick Diaz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Diaz moves on the ground
Nick Diaz moves to side mount
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Jake Shields
Diaz tries to move to full mount!
Shields won't allow him to take this position easily.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Nick Diaz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Nick Diaz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nick Diaz fakes a punch and launches himself over Jake Shields
Great move by Diaz who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz pushes Jake Shields against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Shields's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Nick Diaz
Shields fails to take Diaz down and both man are still clinching
Diaz is trying to counter now!
Nick Diaz tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jake Shields
Diaz fails to take Shields down and both man are still clinching
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz pushes Jake Shields against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Shields's chin! His legs are wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Shields hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz tries to take Jake Shields to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Shields is with his back on the ground now.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Diaz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Diaz shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Shields pushes Nick Diaz forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields is looking to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Nick Diaz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields is looking to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Nick Diaz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Nick Diaz's guard...
Jake Shields is in Diaz open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Diaz holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Jake Shields has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Shields seems staggered and Nick Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nick Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Shields seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Shields's Mouth is beginning to swell
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Nick Diaz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Diaz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Shields's jaw!
Nick Diaz jabs at Shields
to no visible effect.
Shovel hook by Nick Diaz
tags Shields.
Shields's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Left cheek
Brutal combination from Nick Diaz!
Shields is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Nick Diaz's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Diaz.
Incredible haymaker from Nick Diaz!
You can see Jake Shields's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Diaz in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nick Diaz embrace and tries to move away...
Nick Diaz pushes Shields forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Diaz easily blocks and looks for a counter!
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 Diaz
Diaz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shields struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields pushes Nick Diaz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Nick Diaz struggles not allowing Jake Shields improve his position.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Diaz is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz 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.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Diaz is able to break the lock.
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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Nick Diaz's punches
Shields measures the resilience of Diaz's chin with an uppercut while Diaz lands some great crosses.
Shields seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Nick Diaz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Diaz 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 Diaz.
Shields seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Nick Diaz
that stun Shields.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Diaz steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nick Diaz tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Shields tries to grapple
Diaz moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Nick Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Diaz into his guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Nick Diaz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Diaz blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Diaz spins out, but Jake Shields was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Diaz is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Nick Diaz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nick Diaz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nick Diaz's mind is definitely in the fight, Shields just got nailed! Nick Diaz saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Shields is going to have a headache after this one.
Shields's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Chin
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Nick Diaz.
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Round 4
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Diaz launches a furious low kick!
Jake Shields blocks
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Diaz moves backwards and circles around Jake Shields.
Nick Diaz charges at Shields throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Shields is rocked!
Shields's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Diaz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diaz is clinching with Shields.
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Nick Diaz wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shields is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Jake Shields
Diaz gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jake Shields! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jake Shields doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Nose
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields doesn't stop bleeding.
Nick Diaz sits high on Jake Shields's chest and pulls his leg underneath Shields's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Shields tries to roll out. He's too quick for Nick Diaz and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Diaz and it cost him top position.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Nick Diaz in his guard...
Nick Diaz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Nick Diaz rolls Jake Shields to his stomach and takes his back!
Diaz is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has Diaz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Diaz is unable to move under Shields control.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Nick Diaz to fight back!
Nick Diaz tries to get his arm under Jake Shields's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Jake Shields's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Diaz is locking that Neck Crank...
Jake Shields easily defends the attempt.
Diaz is in rear mount over Shields
You can see Shields's blood making stains in the mat.
Jake Shields 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 Diaz's moves.
Diaz is in rear mount over Shields
Jake Shields's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Diaz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shields's being punished here!
Diaz is in rear mount over Shields
Nick Diaz throws his leg over Jake Shields's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Nick Diaz's rear naked choke attempt!
Shields's Forehead is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke from Nick Diaz appears to be unbreakable
That Rear Naked Choke from Nick Diaz appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Jake Shields frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Nick Diaz and ends up on top!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jake Shields's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Nick Diaz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shields struggles to free himself
Jake Shields lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Nick Diaz doesn't break the lock and Jake Shields is running out of time!
Shields struggles to free himself
Diaz is locking that Kimura...
Crippling lock!
Hard blow to Shields's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jake Shields loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Winner is Nick Diaz by Submission (Kimura) at 2:13 Round 4
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 36/55 (65%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/11 (64%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/27 (44%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 516 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/1 (400%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 537 s