Post by The Sandmen on Feb 17, 2018 1:29:11 GMT -5
Nick Diaz looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Ferocious staredown by Shields while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Nick Diaz has fight Jake Shields 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Jake Shields today.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
Nick Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Diaz only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Diaz evades.
Nick Diaz tries a hook to the body
and hits Shields ribs hard
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Jake Shields fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nick Diaz tries a hook to the body
and hits Shields ribs hard
Nick Diaz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Diaz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz shoots and grab both of Jake Shields's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Diaz lifted Shields's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Diaz tries to launch a few punches to Jake Shields
Shields is able to achieve closed guard and counter Nick Diaz's punches.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diaz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Nick Diaz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields attempts a triangle from bottom! Nick Diaz slips out. Shields quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Nick Diaz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. 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.
Nick Diaz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Nick Diaz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Nick Diaz
well done Diaz falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Diaz tries to hit Jake Shields with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shields steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Shields is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Shields cartwheels towards Diaz!
Diaz fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shields is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Diaz looks to be in very good shape.
Nick Diaz 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 Diaz is on the ground on his back
Diaz tries to hit Jake Shields with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shields steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Shields is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields creates space and allows Nick Diaz to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Nick Diaz is standing now.
Shields is holding Nick Diaz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Jake Shields looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Nick Diaz sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Nick Diaz regains half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Jake Shields isolates Nick Diaz's left arm looking for an armbar...
Nick Diaz manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Jake Shields lost his dominant position.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is countered by Nick Diaz.
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 fakes a move and moves laterally.
Jake Shields and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Diaz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diaz is clinching with Shields.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Diaz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shields struggles... Nick Diaz is unable to take him down
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Shields's face while in the clinch!
Shields pushes Nick Diaz with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz swings...
hard impact to Shields's face!
Shields's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Left cheek
Nick Diaz tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Jake Shields's knows what to do here and blocks them
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Diaz with a double overhooks!
Shields launches a kick
Diaz checks it and keeps distance.
Nick Diaz tries a hook to the body
and hits Shields's ribs hard
Nick Diaz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields won't budge, forcing Diaz to pull guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Diaz leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields breaks the closed guard of Nick Diaz and moves to half guard
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Jake Shields isolates Nick Diaz's right arm looking for an armbar...
Nick Diaz manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Jake Shields lost his dominant position.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Nick Diaz tries to open Shields's guard...
Shields breaks the lock and covers himself from Diaz's punches
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Nick Diaz breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Shields steps backwards away from Nick Diaz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nice punch by Nick Diaz
that nearly tags Shields.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Diaz struggles... Jake Shields is unable to take him down
Diaz steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jake Shields is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Nick Diaz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Diaz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A furious flurry of punches from Nick Diaz
puts Shields in a world of hurt!
Shields has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Shields's chin
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Diaz launches a kick
but Jake Shields avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Nick Diaz's guard...
Nick Diaz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Nick Diaz rolls Jake Shields to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Diaz is in rear mount over Shields
Diaz tries to get a hook in!
Shields rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields has Diaz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Shields manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Diaz
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nick Diaz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields won't budge, forcing Diaz to pull guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Nick Diaz regains full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diaz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Jake Shields
Diaz catch Jake Shields's left arm and tries a kimura
Jake Shields holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Diaz.
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Round 3
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Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jake Shields
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shields struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to close the guard.
Diaz put Jake Shields in closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields tries to escape from the closed guard
Shields succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Diaz is able to break the lock.
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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Diaz's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Diaz is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Shields is in open guard over Diaz... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Diaz rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Nick Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Shields seems staggered and Nick Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shields leads with a punch
Nick Diaz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Nick Diaz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to close the guard.
Diaz put Jake Shields in closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields breaks the closed guard of Nick Diaz and moves to half guard
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
Diaz breaks free.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to turn in and scramble out. Jake Shields timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Nick Diaz slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Shields
Shields attempts a triangle from bottom! Nick Diaz slips out. Shields quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Nick Diaz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Nick Diaz is opening up on Shields and raining down combinations!
Shields doesn't look worried as he defends.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz goes down.
Diaz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is countered by Nick Diaz.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields pushes Diaz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! Diaz is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Nick Diaz
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jake Shields work his BJJ game.
Jake Shields tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Diaz Hyper-extended his left arm
That armbar from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
Diaz struggles to free himself
Diaz's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Diaz is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz 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.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Nick Diaz's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Diaz struggles to free himself
Diaz hold his own hand and breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Shields moves back and takes a deep breath.
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 4
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Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jake Shields who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz pushes off of Jake Shields and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shields holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diaz is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shields ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz paws at Shields.
Shields answers with solid punches!
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Diaz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jake Shields! He is reversed and nor Nick Diaz is on half guard!
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Diaz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Diaz pulls his arm out of danger.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nick Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nick Diaz positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shields covers himself well
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Nick Diaz cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Jake Shields
Diaz tries to move to full mount!
Shields won't allow him to take this position easily.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Jake Shields
Diaz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Nick Diaz is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Diaz followed by a hard jab
Jake Shields stumbles back.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Nick Diaz
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Nick Diaz
Great move by Shields who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Shields pushes off of Nick Diaz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Diaz stumbles backwards but Jake Shields chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diaz is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shields ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diaz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over Diaz's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Nick Diaz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to turn in and scramble out. Jake Shields timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
Diaz struggles to free himself
Nick Diaz slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Nick Diaz tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Diaz looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Nick Diaz tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Nick Diaz passes momentarily but Jake Shields sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Diaz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shields's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields tries an armbar from the bottom!
Nick Diaz breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Jake Shields
Nick Diaz goes for an americana!
Shields breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Nick Diaz tries to open Shields's guard...
Shields breaks the lock and covers himself from Diaz's punches
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Nick Diaz pushes Shields's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shields rolls and he's now on half guard over Nick Diaz. Nice reversal.
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.
Nick Diaz tries a hook to the body
but Shields manages to dodge it
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Diaz in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz tries to break the clinch... Jake Shields launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Diaz stumbles backwards and Jake Shields shoots an incredible takedown!
Nick Diaz circles around Shields
Nick Diaz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Shields launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Diaz with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields won't budge, forcing Diaz to pull guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Shields struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter Diaz's moves on the ground.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Diaz attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Diaz quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jake Shields slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields cartwheels towards Diaz!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Nick Diaz.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to turn away and scramble out. Jake Shields takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
That rear naked choke from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
Diaz struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Diaz struggles to free himself
He can't lock it up. Nick Diaz 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.
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shields sprawls and remains on his feet.
Diaz moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Diaz with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shields is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Jake Shields looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
That's more than Diaz can stand! His arm is outstretched and he taps before getting an injury.
Winner is Jake Shields by Submission (Armbar) at 2:09 Round 5
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 28/53 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/22 (0%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/33 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 702 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 642 s
Ferocious staredown by Shields while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Nick Diaz has fight Jake Shields 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Jake Shields today.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
Nick Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Diaz only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Diaz evades.
Nick Diaz tries a hook to the body
and hits Shields ribs hard
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Jake Shields fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nick Diaz tries a hook to the body
and hits Shields ribs hard
Nick Diaz leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Diaz shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Nick Diaz shoots and grab both of Jake Shields's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Diaz lifted Shields's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Diaz tries to launch a few punches to Jake Shields
Shields is able to achieve closed guard and counter Nick Diaz's punches.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Diaz
He is not able to do it
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diaz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Nick Diaz tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields attempts a triangle from bottom! Nick Diaz slips out. Shields quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Nick Diaz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. 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.
Nick Diaz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Nick Diaz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Nick Diaz
well done Diaz falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Diaz tries to hit Jake Shields with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shields steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Shields is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Shields cartwheels towards Diaz!
Diaz fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Shields is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Diaz looks to be in very good shape.
Nick Diaz 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 Diaz is on the ground on his back
Diaz tries to hit Jake Shields with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shields steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Shields is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields creates space and allows Nick Diaz to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Nick Diaz is standing now.
Shields is holding Nick Diaz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Jake Shields looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Nick Diaz sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Nick Diaz regains half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Jake Shields isolates Nick Diaz's left arm looking for an armbar...
Nick Diaz manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Jake Shields lost his dominant position.
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is countered by Nick Diaz.
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 fakes a move and moves laterally.
Jake Shields and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Diaz tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diaz is clinching with Shields.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Diaz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shields struggles... Nick Diaz is unable to take him down
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Shields's face while in the clinch!
Shields pushes Nick Diaz with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz swings...
hard impact to Shields's face!
Shields's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Left cheek
Nick Diaz tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Jake Shields's knows what to do here and blocks them
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Diaz with a double overhooks!
Shields launches a kick
Diaz checks it and keeps distance.
Nick Diaz tries a hook to the body
and hits Shields's ribs hard
Nick Diaz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields won't budge, forcing Diaz to pull guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Diaz leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields breaks the closed guard of Nick Diaz and moves to half guard
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Jake Shields isolates Nick Diaz's right arm looking for an armbar...
Nick Diaz manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Jake Shields lost his dominant position.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Nick Diaz tries to open Shields's guard...
Shields breaks the lock and covers himself from Diaz's punches
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Nick Diaz breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Shields steps backwards away from Nick Diaz. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nice punch by Nick Diaz
that nearly tags Shields.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Diaz struggles... Jake Shields is unable to take him down
Diaz steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jake Shields is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Nick Diaz takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Diaz can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A furious flurry of punches from Nick Diaz
puts Shields in a world of hurt!
Shields has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Shields's chin
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Diaz launches a kick
but Jake Shields avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Nick Diaz's guard...
Nick Diaz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Nick Diaz rolls Jake Shields to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Diaz is in rear mount over Shields
Diaz tries to get a hook in!
Shields rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields has Diaz controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Shields manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Diaz
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nick Diaz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields won't budge, forcing Diaz to pull guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Nick Diaz regains full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diaz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Jake Shields
Diaz catch Jake Shields's left arm and tries a kimura
Jake Shields holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Diaz.
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Round 3
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Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jake Shields
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shields struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to close the guard.
Diaz put Jake Shields in closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields tries to escape from the closed guard
Shields succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Diaz is able to break the lock.
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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Diaz's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Diaz is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Shields is in open guard over Diaz... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Diaz rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Nick Diaz goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Shields seems staggered and Nick Diaz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shields leads with a punch
Nick Diaz avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nick Diaz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Nick Diaz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to close the guard.
Diaz put Jake Shields in closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields breaks the closed guard of Nick Diaz and moves to half guard
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
Diaz breaks free.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to turn in and scramble out. Jake Shields timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Nick Diaz slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Diaz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Diaz's side.
Nick Diaz is in closed guard over Shields
Shields attempts a triangle from bottom! Nick Diaz slips out. Shields quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Nick Diaz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Nick Diaz is opening up on Shields and raining down combinations!
Shields doesn't look worried as he defends.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Diaz goes down.
Diaz ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is countered by Nick Diaz.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields pushes Diaz's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! Diaz is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Nick Diaz
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jake Shields work his BJJ game.
Jake Shields tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Diaz Hyper-extended his left arm
That armbar from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
Diaz struggles to free himself
Diaz's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Diaz is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz 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.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Nick Diaz's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Diaz struggles to free himself
Diaz hold his own hand and breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
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 HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Shields moves back and takes a deep breath.
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 4
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Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jake Shields who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz pushes off of Jake Shields and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shields holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diaz is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shields ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nick Diaz paws at Shields.
Shields answers with solid punches!
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Diaz waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jake Shields! He is reversed and nor Nick Diaz is on half guard!
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Diaz is taking this opportunity to rest.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Diaz pulls his arm out of danger.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Nick Diaz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nick Diaz positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shields covers himself well
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Nick Diaz cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Jake Shields
Diaz tries to move to full mount!
Shields won't allow him to take this position easily.
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Jake Shields
Diaz is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Nick Diaz is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Diaz followed by a hard jab
Jake Shields stumbles back.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Nick Diaz
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Nick Diaz gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Nick Diaz
Great move by Shields who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Shields pushes off of Nick Diaz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Diaz stumbles backwards but Jake Shields chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Diaz is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shields ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Diaz is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over Diaz's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Nick Diaz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Nick Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in HSBC Arena (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Nick Diaz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Jake Shields tries to pass Nick Diaz's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to turn in and scramble out. Jake Shields timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
Diaz struggles to free himself
Nick Diaz slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Nick Diaz tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Diaz looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Nick Diaz tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Nick Diaz passes momentarily but Jake Shields sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Nick Diaz is in open guard over Shields
Diaz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Shields's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields tries an armbar from the bottom!
Nick Diaz breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Nick Diaz is in side mount over Jake Shields
Nick Diaz goes for an americana!
Shields breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields attempts to trap Nick Diaz in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Nick Diaz tries to open Shields's guard...
Shields breaks the lock and covers himself from Diaz's punches
Nick Diaz is in half guard over Shields
Nick Diaz pushes Shields's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shields rolls and he's now on half guard over Nick Diaz. Nice reversal.
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.
Nick Diaz tries a hook to the body
but Shields manages to dodge it
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Diaz in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz tries to break the clinch... Jake Shields launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Diaz stumbles backwards and Jake Shields shoots an incredible takedown!
Nick Diaz circles around Shields
Nick Diaz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Shields launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Diaz with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Nick Diaz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields won't budge, forcing Diaz to pull guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Diaz
Shields is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Shields struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter Diaz's moves on the ground.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Diaz attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Diaz quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jake Shields slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Diaz misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields cartwheels towards Diaz!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Nick Diaz.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Nick Diaz tries to turn away and scramble out. Jake Shields takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
That rear naked choke from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
Diaz struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Diaz struggles to free himself
He can't lock it up. Nick Diaz 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.
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shields sprawls and remains on his feet.
Diaz moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Diaz with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Shields is holding Nick Diaz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nick Diaz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Jake Shields looks to mount Nick Diaz...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
That's more than Diaz can stand! His arm is outstretched and he taps before getting an injury.
Winner is Jake Shields by Submission (Armbar) at 2:09 Round 5
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 28/53 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/22 (0%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/33 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 702 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 19/28 (68%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 642 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!