Post by The Sandmen on Mar 8, 2018 9:26:34 GMT -5
Matt Hughes is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Jake Shields raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Matt Hughes and Jake Shields touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
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 Hughes
Jake Shields throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Hughes is doing a great job covering himself up.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Hughes
Shields moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Jake Shields a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Hughes uses his forearms to block the impact!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Shields positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hughes's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Hughes 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 Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Matt Hughes fakes a punch and launches himself over Jake Shields
Great move by Hughes who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields grapple with Matt Hughes and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Shields shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jake Shields isolates Matt Hughes's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shields is locking that Arm Triangle...
Matt Hughes is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
2:06 Round 1 and Hughes is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Matt Hughes attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields hooks Hughes's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Matt Hughes manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hughes struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hughes goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Hughes
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Hughes can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Jake Shields tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Matt Hughes sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Matt Hughes's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to close the guard.
Hughes put Jake Shields in closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Jake Shields was tooling Matt Hughes for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Hughes lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Jake Shields
Hughes suddenly holds Jake Shields's arm and tries an armbar!
Shields can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Matt Hughes!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Hughes holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Matt Hughes's guard...
Matt Hughes has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shields's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Jake Shields, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Matt Hughes
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Matt Hughes swings and Shields has to retreat
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Hughes
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Shields moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Matt Hughes fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Shields blocks that. He made it look easy!
Hughes misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hughes
Shields shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jake Shields postures up and launches another series of punches!
Hughes pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jake Shields's offensive.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Matt Hughes is on his back after that attempt
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields is holding Matt Hughes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Stand up! This is what Hughes's cornermen are shouting. Jake Shields is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Jake Shields hooks Hughes's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Matt Hughes manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Hughes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shields's being punished here!
Shields has a small cut in his Left cheek
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Matt Hughes tries to open Shields's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Matt Hughes. Shields is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Matt Hughes throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shields's face with those brutal elbows! Shields needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Shields
Hughes launches a barrage of elbows over Shields's face!
Jake Shields blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Hughes is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Shields
Shields launches a few weak punches
Hughes blocks them effectively.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Shields
Hughes 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.
Hughes misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hughes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Hughes is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Jake Shields
Matt Hughes looks to mount Jake Shields...
Matt Hughes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Hughes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Jake Shields
Hughes fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jake Shields's arm and tries an armbar!
Shields holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Matt Hughes.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Matt Hughes takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hughes leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Matt Hughes holds Jake Shields and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Hughes 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 Hughes
Hughes 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Matt Hughes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Crushing shot to Hughes's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Jake Shields
Matt Hughes tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shields is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Matt Hughes pushes Jake Shields down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Hughes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Jake Shields.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Hughes is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Hughes ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Jake Shields a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Hughes uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields breaks the closed guard of Matt Hughes and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to turn in and scramble out. Jake Shields timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Matt Hughes slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Hughes moves on the ground
Hughes cannot take advantage in the ground
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shields misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Shields
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hughes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
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 clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Jake Shields.
Hughes deflects it.
Shields misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hughes goes to the body...
his punches graze Shields's arm.
A left hook from Shields
grazes the chin of Hughes.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Matt Hughes pushes away Shields trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shields doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Matt Hughes
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Matt Hughes tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jake Shields
well done Shields falls hard on the mat
Hughes is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Matt Hughes's head...
Hughes leans out of the way.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Hughes is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields kicks his legs trying to keep Matt Hughes away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Hughes is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Matt Hughes with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Hughes steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Jake Shields is standing now.
Shields steps backwards away from Matt Hughes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A right hand from Jake Shields
misses its target.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Matt Hughes
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Hughes tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Shields moves backwards and circles around Matt Hughes.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields won't budge, forcing Hughes to pull guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields isolates Matt Hughes's left arm looking for an armbar...
Matt Hughes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Jake Shields lost his dominant position.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Shields is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Hughes's ribs.
Hughes is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields hooks Hughes's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Matt Hughes manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Hughes 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?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Matt Hughes hovers above Shields
Good punches to Shields's body.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Hughes moves on the ground
Hughes cannot take advantage in the ground
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to close his guard around Hughes
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Hughes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shields's being punished here!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields is holding Matt Hughes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Matt Hughes takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Hughes
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hughes is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Hughes
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hughes is able to break the lock.
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Hughes isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shields blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hughes's guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
Hughes breaks free.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes 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.
Hughes misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hughes's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Shields looks to be in very good shape.
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Hughes's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shields
Jake Shields takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Hughes shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Matt Hughes breaks that americana attempt!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields sits high on Matt Hughes's chest and pulls his leg underneath Hughes's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Hughes tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jake Shields and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Shields and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Matt Hughes gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jake Shields work his BJJ game.
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields tries a kimura
Hughes breaks the lock.
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Good leg kicks from Jake Shields.
Matt Hughes defends with ease.
Matt Hughes paws at Shields.
Shields swings ineffectively.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Hughes jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shields sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Hughes moves forward looking for some action
Matt Hughes shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Shields is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Matt Hughes and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Hughes is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Jake Shields
Hughes tries to open up Shields with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Shields blocks a few elbows and now Matt Hughes will have to look for another option here.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Jake Shields
Hughes tries to open up Jake Shields's defense faking a few punches.
Jake Shields wraps his arms around Hughes's arms and counters the punches.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Jake Shields
Hughes looks to be in very good shape.
Matt Hughes looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Shields
Hughes looks to be in very good shape.
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Shields
Shields covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields attempts a triangle from bottom! Matt Hughes slips out. Shields quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Matt Hughes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Matt Hughes tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Matt Hughes who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hughes is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shields pushes off of Matt Hughes and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Hughes stumbles backwards but Jake Shields chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shields and Matt Hughes are cliched up against the cage. Shields steps for a throw
Matt Hughes is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Matt Hughes gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Hughes
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hughes is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Hughes attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Hughes 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Hughes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Hughes launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Hughes's guard...
Hughes doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Jake Shields is looking to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Shields positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hughes's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Hughes misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away Hughes's leg!
Hughes closes his legs around Jake Shields's leg. Shields is not able to move away now!
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Matt Hughes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hughes can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes 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.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Hughes's guard...
Jake Shields is in Hughes open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over Hughes
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hughes is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Hughes
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Shields catch Matt Hughes's left arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That kimura looks tight...
Matt Hughes holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Jake Shields by Split decision
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/15 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 41/92 (45%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1073 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/12 (42%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/18 (11%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1105 s
Another damned close one. Damage output near identical.
Jake Shields raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Matt Hughes and Jake Shields touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
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 Hughes
Jake Shields throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Hughes is doing a great job covering himself up.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Hughes
Shields moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Jake Shields a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Hughes uses his forearms to block the impact!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Shields positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hughes's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Hughes 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 Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Hughes decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Matt Hughes fakes a punch and launches himself over Jake Shields
Great move by Hughes who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields grapple with Matt Hughes and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Shields shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jake Shields isolates Matt Hughes's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shields is locking that Arm Triangle...
Matt Hughes is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
2:06 Round 1 and Hughes is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Matt Hughes attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields hooks Hughes's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Matt Hughes manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hughes struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Hughes is trying to counter now!
Matt Hughes tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hughes goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Hughes
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Hughes can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Jake Shields tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Matt Hughes sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields tries to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Matt Hughes's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to close the guard.
Hughes put Jake Shields in closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Jake Shields was tooling Matt Hughes for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Hughes lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Jake Shields
Hughes suddenly holds Jake Shields's arm and tries an armbar!
Shields can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Matt Hughes!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Hughes holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Matt Hughes's guard...
Matt Hughes has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shields's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Jake Shields, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Matt Hughes
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Matt Hughes swings and Shields has to retreat
Hughes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Hughes
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Shields moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Matt Hughes breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Matt Hughes fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Shields blocks that. He made it look easy!
Hughes misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hughes
Shields shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jake Shields postures up and launches another series of punches!
Hughes pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jake Shields's offensive.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hughes goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Matt Hughes is on his back after that attempt
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields is holding Matt Hughes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Stand up! This is what Hughes's cornermen are shouting. Jake Shields is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Jake Shields hooks Hughes's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Matt Hughes manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Hughes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shields's being punished here!
Shields has a small cut in his Left cheek
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Matt Hughes tries to open Shields's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Matt Hughes. Shields is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Matt Hughes throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Shields's face with those brutal elbows! Shields needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Shields
Hughes launches a barrage of elbows over Shields's face!
Jake Shields blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Hughes is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Hughes uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Shields
Shields launches a few weak punches
Hughes blocks them effectively.
Matt Hughes is in closed guard over Shields
Hughes 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.
Hughes misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hughes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Hughes is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Jake Shields
Matt Hughes looks to mount Jake Shields...
Matt Hughes slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Hughes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Jake Shields
Hughes fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jake Shields's arm and tries an armbar!
Shields holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Matt Hughes.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Matt Hughes takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hughes leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Matt Hughes holds Jake Shields and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Hughes 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 Hughes
Hughes 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Matt Hughes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Crushing shot to Hughes's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Jake Shields
Matt Hughes tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shields is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Matt Hughes pushes Jake Shields down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Matt Hughes is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Hughes doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Jake Shields.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Hughes is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Hughes ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes tries to move on the ground and shows Jake Shields a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Hughes uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields breaks the closed guard of Matt Hughes and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to turn in and scramble out. Jake Shields timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Matt Hughes slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Hughes moves on the ground
Hughes cannot take advantage in the ground
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Hughes's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hughes blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shields misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Shields
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hughes blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
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 clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Solid low kick from Jake Shields.
Hughes deflects it.
Shields misses a step and Matt Hughes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hughes goes to the body...
his punches graze Shields's arm.
A left hook from Shields
grazes the chin of Hughes.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Matt Hughes pushes away Shields trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shields doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Matt Hughes
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Matt Hughes tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jake Shields
well done Shields falls hard on the mat
Hughes is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Matt Hughes's head...
Hughes leans out of the way.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Hughes is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields kicks his legs trying to keep Matt Hughes away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Hughes is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Shields tries to hit Matt Hughes with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Hughes steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Jake Shields is standing now.
Shields steps backwards away from Matt Hughes. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A right hand from Jake Shields
misses its target.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Hughes to fight back!
Brilliant combination from Matt Hughes
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Hughes tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Shields moves backwards and circles around Matt Hughes.
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields won't budge, forcing Hughes to pull guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields isolates Matt Hughes's left arm looking for an armbar...
Matt Hughes manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Jake Shields lost his dominant position.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Shields is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Hughes's ribs.
Hughes is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields hooks Hughes's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Matt Hughes manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Hughes
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Hughes 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?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Matt Hughes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Matt Hughes 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Matt Hughes hovers above Shields
Good punches to Shields's body.
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Hughes moves on the ground
Hughes cannot take advantage in the ground
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to close his guard around Hughes
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Hughes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shields's being punished here!
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Matt Hughes is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields is holding Matt Hughes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Hughes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Hughes...
Matt Hughes takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Hughes
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hughes is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Hughes
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hughes is able to break the lock.
Hughes tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Hughes isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shields blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hughes's guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Jake Shields goes for an americana!
Hughes breaks free.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Hughes 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.
Hughes misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hughes's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Shields looks to be in very good shape.
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Hughes's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shields
Jake Shields takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Hughes shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Matt Hughes breaks that americana attempt!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields sits high on Matt Hughes's chest and pulls his leg underneath Hughes's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Hughes tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jake Shields and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Shields and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Hughes looks to counter!
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Matt Hughes gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hughes breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jake Shields work his BJJ game.
Hughes tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields tries a kimura
Hughes breaks the lock.
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Good leg kicks from Jake Shields.
Matt Hughes defends with ease.
Matt Hughes paws at Shields.
Shields swings ineffectively.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Hughes jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shields sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Hughes moves forward looking for some action
Matt Hughes shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Shields is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Matt Hughes and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Hughes is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Jake Shields
Hughes tries to open up Shields with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Shields blocks a few elbows and now Matt Hughes will have to look for another option here.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Jake Shields
Hughes tries to open up Jake Shields's defense faking a few punches.
Jake Shields wraps his arms around Hughes's arms and counters the punches.
Matt Hughes is in side mount over Jake Shields
Hughes looks to be in very good shape.
Matt Hughes looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Matt Hughes is in half guard over Shields
Hughes looks to be in very good shape.
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Shields
Shields covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields attempts a triangle from bottom! Matt Hughes slips out. Shields quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Matt Hughes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Matt Hughes. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Matt Hughes tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Matt Hughes who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hughes is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shields pushes off of Matt Hughes and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Hughes stumbles backwards but Jake Shields chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shields and Matt Hughes are cliched up against the cage. Shields steps for a throw
Matt Hughes is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Hughes.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Matt Hughes gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Hughes
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hughes is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Matt Hughes tries to take advantage...
Hughes attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Hughes 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Hughes
Hughes tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Hughes can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Hughes launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Hughes's guard...
Hughes doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields is in closed guard... Hughes tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Jake Shields is looking to pass Matt Hughes's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Shields positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Hughes's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Hughes
Matt Hughes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Hughes misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away Hughes's leg!
Hughes closes his legs around Jake Shields's leg. Shields is not able to move away now!
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Matt Hughes's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hughes can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Hughes
Hughes 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.
Matt Hughes gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Hughes's guard...
Jake Shields is in Hughes open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over Hughes
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hughes is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Hughes
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Hughes measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Hughes
Shields catch Matt Hughes's left arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That kimura looks tight...
Matt Hughes holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Jake Shields by Split decision
Statistics: Matt Hughes
Punches 0/15 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 41/92 (45%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1073 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/12 (42%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/18 (11%)
Submissions 22/22 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1105 s
Another damned close one. Damage output near identical.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!