Post by The Sandmen on Aug 12, 2017 14:11:14 GMT -5
Evan Tanner glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Jake Shields shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Evan Tanner and Jake Shields touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
0:12 Round 1 and Shields is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
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 Tanner
Shields tries to improve position.
Tanner adjusts and closes his guard.
Shields misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
As the fight continues it seems that Jake Shields is taking the best of the fight.
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away Tanner's leg!
Jake Shields is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner 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.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner sees an opening and locks his opponent 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to escape from the full mount...
Tanner struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Shields catch Evan Tanner's right arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jake Shields doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Shields goes for an armbar!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock and pushes away Jake Shields, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Jake Shields is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jake Shields tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Evan Tanner sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tanner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tanner misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields pushes Evan Tanner against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shields jumps and tries to free his leg! Tanner doesn't allow this but Jake Shields is able to get half guard here.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Shields tries to get a side mount...
Tanner wraps his leg around Jake Shields leg and prevents him from moving.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shields spins out, but Evan Tanner was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shields is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Tanner misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Tanner's guard.
Tanner didn't see that coming. Shields is in open guard over Tanner now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Jake Shields throws a flurry of punches at Tanner...
Tanner is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Herb Dean 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.
Tanner shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shields steps forward
Tanner feints.
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Evan Tanner swings and Shields has to retreat
Shields is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Tanner is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shields's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Tanner shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Shields pushes Evan Tanner forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Shields is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Jake Shields
Tanner is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks Evan Tanner's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Tanner pushes Jake Shields down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Jake Shields
Tanner goes for an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and pushes away Evan Tanner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Tanner in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tanner pulls his arm out of danger.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields sits up and gets an arm around Tanner's neck!
Tanner pushes Jake Shields back to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Evan Tanner pushes Jake Shields against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Jake Shields struggles not allowing Evan Tanner improve his position.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Evan Tanner a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shields's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Shields
Deep breaths from Jake Shields who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
Tanner blocks those punches
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Tanner moves backwards and circles around Jake Shields.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Low kick by Jake Shields to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
A left hook from Tanner
falls short.
Shields seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shields is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Shields shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Tanner pushes Jake Shields forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Jake Shields, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Tanner
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner tries to open up Shields with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Shields blocks a few elbows and now Evan Tanner will have to look for another option here.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Tanner 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Jake Shields slips his head out and ends up in Evan Tanner's guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Shields climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shields is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner launches an up-kick intended for Jake Shields's head...
It lands flush with Jake Shields's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shields is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields steps back and allows Tanner to get back to his feet.
Evan Tanner is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Evan Tanner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields postures up and breaks the triangle.
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.
Tanner leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jake Shields cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Evan Tanner for headbutt.
Herb Dean allows Shields time to recover... 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Shields breaks the lock.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to turn in and scramble out. Evan Tanner timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jake Shields slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Shields is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Tanner launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Shields's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Shields studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Tanner is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Evan Tanner work his BJJ game.
Tanner tries to move to full mount!
Shields won't allow him to take this position easily.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Shields studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Tanner doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and shows Jake Shields a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Tanner uses his forearms to block the impact!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Shields is in open guard over Tanner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tanner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Shields shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Tanner pushes Jake Shields forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shields leans and gets Evan Tanner's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tanner is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Tanner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Evan Tanner looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Evan Tanner forces Jake Shields to open his guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner tries to improve position.
Shields adjusts and closes his guard.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner tries to open up Jake Shields's defense faking a few punches.
Jake Shields wraps his arms around Tanner's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Shields is moving on the ground...
Tanner tries to counter Shields's moves on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner moves on the ground
Tanner cannot take advantage in the ground
Herb Dean 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.
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Tanner in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Tanner grab one of Jake Shields's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Evan Tanner throw Shields to the mat like a ragdoll
Tanner is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner creates space and allows Jake Shields to stand up.
Jake Shields is on his feet again.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Evan Tanner tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Evan Tanner passes momentarily but Jake Shields regains full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Shields is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shields is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner launches a hook to the body
Jake Shields moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Shields grabs Evan Tanner
Tanner shakes him off.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Tanner shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shields pushes his opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Nice hit!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner shoots and grab Jake Shields's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Tanner scoop up Jake Shields's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Shields to the mat
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shields is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Tanner is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has given his back to Evan Tanner who is trying to get one hook in!
Shields struggles in the ground trying to break Tanner's control
Tanner is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has Tanner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Tanner is unable to move under Shields control.
Tanner is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has Tanner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Tanner is unable to move under Shields control.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields sits up and gets an arm around Tanner's neck!
Tanner pushes Jake Shields back to the ground.
Shields misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Evan Tanner's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
Shields waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Evan Tanner! He is reversed and nor Jake Shields is on half guard!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and launches himself over Shields!
Nice move by Tanner who clinches and pushes Shields against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jake Shields
well done Shields falls hard on the mat
Tanner is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Evan Tanner with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Tanner dodges that
Tanner is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Tanner is in open guard over Shields now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Stand up! This is what Tanner'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 switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tanner struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Tanner tries to move to full mount
Tanner's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Herb Dean 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Evan Tanner fakes a move and moves laterally.
Tanner is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Evan Tanner isolates Jake Shields's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jake Shields is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Tanner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Jake Shields
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shields struggles and frees his leg!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Jake Shields.
Winner is Evan Tanner by Majority decision
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/19 (26%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 925 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 9/1 (900%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 940 s
Neutralized each other. I see.
Jake Shields shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Evan Tanner and Jake Shields touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
0:12 Round 1 and Shields is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
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 Tanner
Shields tries to improve position.
Tanner adjusts and closes his guard.
Shields misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tanner tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
As the fight continues it seems that Jake Shields is taking the best of the fight.
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away Tanner's leg!
Jake Shields is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner 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.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Evan Tanner sees an opening and locks his opponent 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields is holding Evan Tanner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to escape from the full mount...
Tanner struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Shields catch Evan Tanner's right arm and tries a kimura
Evan Tanner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Tanner tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tanner tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jake Shields doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Shields goes for an armbar!
Evan Tanner breaks the lock and pushes away Jake Shields, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Jake Shields is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jake Shields tries to pass Evan Tanner's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Evan Tanner sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Tanner's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tanner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Tanner didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tanner misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields pushes Evan Tanner against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shields jumps and tries to free his leg! Tanner doesn't allow this but Jake Shields is able to get half guard here.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Shields tries to get a side mount...
Tanner wraps his leg around Jake Shields leg and prevents him from moving.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shields spins out, but Evan Tanner was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shields is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Tanner misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Tanner's guard.
Tanner didn't see that coming. Shields is in open guard over Tanner now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Jake Shields throws a flurry of punches at Tanner...
Tanner is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Herb Dean 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.
Tanner shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shields steps forward
Tanner feints.
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Evan Tanner swings and Shields has to retreat
Shields is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Tanner is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shields's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Tanner shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Shields pushes Evan Tanner forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Shields is in closed guard... Tanner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Jake Shields
Tanner is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks Evan Tanner's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Tanner pushes Jake Shields down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Jake Shields
Tanner goes for an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and pushes away Evan Tanner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Tanner in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tanner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tanner pulls his arm out of danger.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields sits up and gets an arm around Tanner's neck!
Tanner pushes Jake Shields back to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Evan Tanner pushes Jake Shields against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Jake Shields struggles not allowing Evan Tanner improve his position.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Evan Tanner a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shields's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Evan Tanner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Shields
Deep breaths from Jake Shields who tries a hammer punch to Tanner's ribs.
Tanner blocks those punches
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Tanner moves backwards and circles around Jake Shields.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Evan Tanner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Low kick by Jake Shields to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Tanner is trying to counter now!
A left hook from Tanner
falls short.
Shields seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shields is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Shields shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Tanner pushes Jake Shields forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Jake Shields, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Tanner
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner tries to open up Shields with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Shields blocks a few elbows and now Evan Tanner will have to look for another option here.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Tanner 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Jake Shields slips his head out and ends up in Evan Tanner's guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Shields climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shields is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner launches an up-kick intended for Jake Shields's head...
It lands flush with Jake Shields's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shields is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields steps back and allows Tanner to get back to his feet.
Evan Tanner is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Evan Tanner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner throws up a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields postures up and breaks the triangle.
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.
Tanner leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Tanner
Tanner moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Evan Tanner. 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tanner goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Evan Tanner slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jake Shields cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Evan Tanner for headbutt.
Herb Dean allows Shields time to recover... 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Tanner is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Evan Tanner tries a kimura
Shields breaks the lock.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to turn in and scramble out. Evan Tanner timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jake Shields slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evan Tanner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Evan Tanner realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Evan Tanner's punches
Tanner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Shields is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Tanner launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Shields's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Shields studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Tanner is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Evan Tanner work his BJJ game.
Tanner tries to move to full mount!
Shields won't allow him to take this position easily.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Shields studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Tanner doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Tanner tries to move on the ground and shows Jake Shields a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Tanner uses his forearms to block the impact!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tanner is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Tanner
Shields is in open guard over Tanner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tanner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Tanner to fight back!
Tanner reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Tanner
Shields shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Tanner pushes Jake Shields forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shields leans and gets Evan Tanner's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tanner is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Tanner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Evan Tanner looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Evan Tanner forces Jake Shields to open his guard.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Evan Tanner tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner tries to improve position.
Shields adjusts and closes his guard.
Tanner clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner tries to open up Jake Shields's defense faking a few punches.
Jake Shields wraps his arms around Tanner's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Shields is moving on the ground...
Tanner tries to counter Shields's moves on the ground.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner moves on the ground
Tanner cannot take advantage in the ground
Herb Dean 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.
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Tanner in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Tanner grab one of Jake Shields's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Evan Tanner throw Shields to the mat like a ragdoll
Tanner is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner creates space and allows Jake Shields to stand up.
Jake Shields is on his feet again.
Evan Tanner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tanner into his guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Evan Tanner tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Evan Tanner passes momentarily but Jake Shields regains full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Shields is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Evan Tanner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shields is holding Evan Tanner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Evan Tanner shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Tanner launches a hook to the body
Jake Shields moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Shields grabs Evan Tanner
Tanner shakes him off.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Evan Tanner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Tanner shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shields pushes his opponent against the fence and launches a furious kick to the ribs
Nice hit!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Tanner shoots and grab Jake Shields's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Tanner scoop up Jake Shields's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Shields to the mat
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shields is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Tanner is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has given his back to Evan Tanner who is trying to get one hook in!
Shields struggles in the ground trying to break Tanner's control
Tanner is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has Tanner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Tanner is unable to move under Shields control.
Tanner is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has Tanner controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Tanner is unable to move under Shields control.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields sits up and gets an arm around Tanner's neck!
Tanner pushes Jake Shields back to the ground.
Shields misses a step and Evan Tanner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Tanner tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Evan Tanner's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Shields
Tanner tries to escape from closed guard...
Shields waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Evan Tanner! He is reversed and nor Jake Shields is on half guard!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and launches himself over Shields!
Nice move by Tanner who clinches and pushes Shields against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Tanner tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jake Shields
well done Shields falls hard on the mat
Tanner is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Evan Tanner with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Tanner dodges that
Tanner is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Evan Tanner opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Tanner is in open guard over Shields now.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Evan Tanner tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Stand up! This is what Tanner'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 switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tanner struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Evan Tanner tries to take advantage...
Tanner tries to move to full mount
Tanner's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Tanner
He is not able to do it
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Shields
Tanner moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Herb Dean 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Evan Tanner fakes a move and moves laterally.
Tanner is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Tanner uses his strength to keep Tanner at a disadvantage
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Evan Tanner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Evan Tanner isolates Jake Shields's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jake Shields is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Jake Shields
Tanner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Jake Shields
Tanner tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shields struggles and frees his leg!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Jake Shields.
Winner is Evan Tanner by Majority decision
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/19 (26%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 925 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 9/1 (900%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 940 s
Neutralized each other. I see.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!