Post by The Sandmen on Feb 27, 2017 9:24:58 GMT -5
Gegard Mousasi shifts back and forth nervously.
Jake Shields glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Mousasi is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Gegard Mousasi and Jake Shields touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Shields moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mousasi is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gegard Mousasi and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Tremendous strikes from Mousasi!
Shields blocks with confidence
Mousasi misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
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
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 is in open guard over Mousasi
Shields tries to improve position.
Mousasi adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
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.
Mousasi leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
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 1:40 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over Mousasi's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
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.
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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mousasi with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Mousasi pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Gegard Mousasi swings and Shields has to retreat
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mousasi with a double overhooks!
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gegard Mousasi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Stand up! This is what Mousasi's cornermen are shouting. Jake Shields is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
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 Mousasi
Shields tries to improve position.
Mousasi adjusts and closes his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
Mousasi holds Jake Shields arms and counters his opponent punches.
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
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mousasi leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Mousasi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Shields moves backwards and circles around Gegard Mousasi .
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gegard Mousasi jumps backwards and frees his leg.
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
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.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Gegard Mousasi
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gegard Mousasi who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi and Jake Shields are cliched up against the cage. Mousasi steps for a throw
Shields stays on his feet
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 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.
Back to the beginning! Gegard Mousasi is standing now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Jake Shields is standing now.
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mousasi
Shields shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields postures up and launches another series of punches!
Mousasi pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jake Shields's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Jake Shields who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Gegard Mousasi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jake Shields paws at Mousasi.
Mousasi swings ineffectively.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Mousasi!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes Mousasi against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields fakes a few punches and advance towards Mousasi trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Gegard Mousasi lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shields opts to jump inside Mousasi's guard.
Mousasi didn't see that coming. Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi now.
Jake Shields is in open guard 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.
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.
Gegard Mousasi is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Mousasi cartwheels towards Shields!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jake Shields.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Jake Shields
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shields
Mousasi tries to escape from the closed guard
Gegard Mousasi any adventage in the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shields
Gegard Mousasi positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shields covers himself well
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mousasi spins out, but Jake Shields was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Mousasi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Gegard Mousasi is on his feet again.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Mousasi dodges that
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Gegard Mousasi opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields fights back with his feet, forcing Mousasi to try something else.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields kicks his legs trying to keep Gegard Mousasi away.
Gegard Mousasi takes a kick to the body.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Gegard Mousasi 's head...
It lands flush with Gegard Mousasi 's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Jake Shields is standing now.
Jake Shields and Mousasi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in open guard over 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 open guard over Mousasi
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Gegard Mousasi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
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 is in open guard 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.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gegard Mousasi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields was tooling Gegard Mousasi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gegard Mousasi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over 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 half guard over Mousasi
Shields tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gegard Mousasi .
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
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.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mousasi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mousasi is clinching with Shields.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mousasi is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shields ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields avoids a dangerous strike from Mousasi
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 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
Jake Shields tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields was tooling Gegard Mousasi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gegard Mousasi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields tries to free his leg
Gegard Mousasi moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid low kick from Gegard Mousasi .
Shields deflects it.
Mousasi misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Mousasi's Nose is beginning to swell
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Shields is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
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.
Back to the beginning! Gegard Mousasi is standing now.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi creates space and allows Jake Shields to stand up.
Shields climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mousasi steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A punch from Gegard Mousasi
gets blocked by Shields.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi 's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Gegard Mousasi closed his guard around Jake Shields.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mousasi with a double overhooks!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punches from Jake Shields.
Mousasi staggers backwards. Shields wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
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 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
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mousasi wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mousasi moves forward and holds Shields
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi is launching some bone breaking punches to Shields's ribs while in the clinch.
Shields blocks.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gegard Mousasi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Gegard Mousasi who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields hooks Mousasi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shields is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Gegard Mousasi manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shields
Gegard Mousasi positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shields covers himself well
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Mousasi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Shields
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mousasi can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mousasi tries to stand up!
Shields doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Shields
Mousasi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jake Shields tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Solid shot from Gegard Mousasi to the body.
Shields blocks in time.
Jake Shields is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some counter punches against Jake Shields
almost hit him as he moves away.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Shields is in open guard over Mousasi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Mousasi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mousasi climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Mousasi opts to jump inside Shields's guard.
Shields fights back with his feet, forcing Mousasi to try something else.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Gegard Mousasi 's head...
It lands flush with Gegard Mousasi 's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Gegard Mousasi 's head...
It lands flush with Gegard Mousasi 's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Shields climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gegard Mousasi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Shields shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shields is in open guard over Mousasi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mousasi hyper-extended his leg
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Gegard Mousasi screams in pain and taps! Mario Yamasaki forces Shields to break the lock.
Winner is Jake Shields by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:13 Round 5
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 9/28 (32%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/11 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/26 (8%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 535 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 23/26 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 14/15 (93%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 690 s
Neither of these man are Dean Malekno. Just throwing that out there.
Jake Shields glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Mousasi is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Gegard Mousasi and Jake Shields touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Shields moves backwards and Gegard Mousasi is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mousasi is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gegard Mousasi and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Tremendous strikes from Mousasi!
Shields blocks with confidence
Mousasi misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields throws a hook
that hits its mark.
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
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
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 is in open guard over Mousasi
Shields tries to improve position.
Mousasi adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
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.
Mousasi leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Gegard Mousasi looks to counter!
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 1:40 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over Mousasi's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
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.
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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mousasi with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Mousasi pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mousasi studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Gegard Mousasi swings and Shields has to retreat
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mousasi with a double overhooks!
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gegard Mousasi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Stand up! This is what Mousasi's cornermen are shouting. Jake Shields is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
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 Mousasi
Shields tries to improve position.
Mousasi adjusts and closes his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
Mousasi holds Jake Shields arms and counters his opponent punches.
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
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mousasi leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Mousasi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Shields moves backwards and circles around Gegard Mousasi .
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gegard Mousasi jumps backwards and frees his leg.
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
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.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Gegard Mousasi
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gegard Mousasi who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi and Jake Shields are cliched up against the cage. Mousasi steps for a throw
Shields stays on his feet
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 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.
Back to the beginning! Gegard Mousasi is standing now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Jake Shields is standing now.
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mousasi
Shields shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields postures up and launches another series of punches!
Mousasi pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jake Shields's offensive.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Jake Shields who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Gegard Mousasi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jake Shields paws at Mousasi.
Mousasi swings ineffectively.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Mousasi!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes Mousasi against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields fakes a few punches and advance towards Mousasi trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Gegard Mousasi lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Mousasi is on the ground on his back
Shields opts to jump inside Mousasi's guard.
Mousasi didn't see that coming. Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi now.
Jake Shields is in open guard 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.
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.
Gegard Mousasi is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Mousasi cartwheels towards Shields!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jake Shields.
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Jake Shields
Gegard Mousasi looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shields
Mousasi tries to escape from the closed guard
Gegard Mousasi any adventage in the ground.
Gegard Mousasi is in closed guard over Shields
Gegard Mousasi positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shields covers himself well
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mousasi spins out, but Jake Shields was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Mousasi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Gegard Mousasi is on his feet again.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Mousasi dodges that
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Gegard Mousasi opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields fights back with his feet, forcing Mousasi to try something else.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields kicks his legs trying to keep Gegard Mousasi away.
Gegard Mousasi takes a kick to the body.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Gegard Mousasi 's head...
It lands flush with Gegard Mousasi 's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Jake Shields is standing now.
Jake Shields and Mousasi engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in open guard over 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 open guard over Mousasi
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Gegard Mousasi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
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 is in open guard 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.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gegard Mousasi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields was tooling Gegard Mousasi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gegard Mousasi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over 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 half guard over Mousasi
Shields tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gegard Mousasi .
Jake Shields is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
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.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mousasi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mousasi is clinching with Shields.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mousasi is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shields ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields avoids a dangerous strike from Mousasi
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 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
Jake Shields tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields is looking to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields was tooling Gegard Mousasi for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gegard Mousasi lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields tries to free his leg
Gegard Mousasi moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields pushes Gegard Mousasi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid low kick from Gegard Mousasi .
Shields deflects it.
Mousasi misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Mousasi's Nose is beginning to swell
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Shields is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
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.
Back to the beginning! Gegard Mousasi is standing now.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi creates space and allows Jake Shields to stand up.
Shields climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mousasi steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A punch from Gegard Mousasi
gets blocked by Shields.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mousasi goes down.
Crushing shot to Mousasi's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi 's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Gegard Mousasi closed his guard around Jake Shields.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mousasi with a double overhooks!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punches from Jake Shields.
Mousasi staggers backwards. Shields wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Gegard Mousasi 's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
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 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
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mousasi wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mousasi moves forward and holds Shields
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi is launching some bone breaking punches to Shields's ribs while in the clinch.
Shields blocks.
Gegard Mousasi gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gegard Mousasi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Deep breaths from Gegard Mousasi who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Gegard Mousasi can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Mousasi
Jake Shields hooks Mousasi's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shields is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Gegard Mousasi manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Gegard Mousasi is in open guard over Shields
Gegard Mousasi positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shields covers himself well
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Mousasi blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Shields
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mousasi can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mousasi tries to stand up!
Shields doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Shields
Mousasi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jake Shields tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Solid shot from Gegard Mousasi to the body.
Shields blocks in time.
Jake Shields is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some counter punches against Jake Shields
almost hit him as he moves away.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Shields is in open guard over Mousasi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Mousasi rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mousasi climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Mousasi opts to jump inside Shields's guard.
Shields fights back with his feet, forcing Mousasi to try something else.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Gegard Mousasi 's head...
It lands flush with Gegard Mousasi 's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Gegard Mousasi 's head...
It lands flush with Gegard Mousasi 's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Mousasi is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Gegard Mousasi with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mousasi steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Shields climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gegard Mousasi didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Mousasi
Shields shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shields is in open guard over Mousasi... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mousasi hyper-extended his leg
Mousasi struggles to free himself
Gegard Mousasi screams in pain and taps! Mario Yamasaki forces Shields to break the lock.
Winner is Jake Shields by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:13 Round 5
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 9/28 (32%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/11 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/26 (8%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 535 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 23/26 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 14/15 (93%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 690 s
Neither of these man are Dean Malekno. Just throwing that out there.