Post by The Sandmen on Jun 22, 2018 8:13:18 GMT -5
Jake Shields raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Luke Rockhold glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Jake Shields and Luke Rockhold touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Rockhold evades.
Shields lifts Luke Rockhold up off the ground
...big slam!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold 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 Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Shields's ribs.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jake Shields forces Luke Rockhold to open his guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields opts to jump inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rockhold measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Shields tries to improve position.
Rockhold adjusts and closes his guard.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields moves on the ground
Jake Shields moves to side mount
Jake Shields is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Rockhold put Jake Shields in closed guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Rockhold 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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.
Luke Rockhold and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jake Shields is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shields is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
Some big punches are landing!
Shields moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Luke Rockhold checks the kick.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Shields moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shields is launching some bone breaking punches to Rockhold's ribs while in the clinch.
Rockhold blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shields is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Shields
Luke Rockhold aggressively and repeatedly punches Shields.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Shields's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shields stops that one with his ribs!
Brutal-looking high kick from Luke Rockhold!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Rockhold evades.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rockhold
Shields is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Rockhold doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rockhold
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rockhold leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold tries a middle kick
Jake Shields blocks and steps away.
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Rockhold evades.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
A punch from Jake Shields
grazes Rockhold's left cheek.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Shields is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rockhold wraps his legs while he holds Jake Shields's head... Tight guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rockhold misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Brutal-looking high kick from Luke Rockhold!
Shields dodges!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Incredible haymaker from Luke Rockhold!
It misses by a mile.
Shields launches a kick
Rockhold checks it and keeps distance.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
A solid combination from Jake Shields
connects with Rockhold.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shields blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rockhold's guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shields spins out, but Luke Rockhold was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shields is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields opts to jump inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold sits up and gets an arm around Shields's neck!
Shields pushes Luke Rockhold back to the ground.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Rockhold in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Luke Rockhold launches a knee while holding Shields's in a double underhooks...
Jake Shields pushes Luke Rockhold and that knee goes nowhere!
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Some nice shots from Jake Shields
miss their mark.
Rockhold pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Shields throws a lazy kick
Rockhold dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Luke Rockhold tries a high kick!
Shields was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Jake Shields blocks
Shields is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
Shields dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Shields pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rockhold moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Shields jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jake Shields pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold launches a knee while holding Shields's in a double underhooks...
Jake Shields pushes Luke Rockhold and that knee goes nowhere!
Rockhold misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
A punch from Jake Shields
gets blocked by Rockhold.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Shields moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jake Shields moves forward and launches a low kick.
Rockhold blocks that.
Rockhold throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Shields blocks.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rockhold with a double overhooks!
Good movement from Rockhold
who is bobbing and weaving.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Incredible high kick!
Shields deflects and sidesteps.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Jake Shields
Good shot! Rockhold has reasons to be worried.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Luke Rockhold moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Shields's left thigh
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Jake Shields runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rockhold steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jake Shields tries a hook to the body
but Rockhold manages to dodge it
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rockhold seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Here comes Luke Rockhold with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Shields's ribs!
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Here comes Luke Rockhold with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Shields's ribs!
Crushing shot to Shields's body! He's holding his side
Shields seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
surprises Shields!
Shields's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Incredible high kick!
Shields is worried!
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold tries a high kick!
Shields was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Rockhold only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Shields follows Luke Rockhold
only to get counter punched in a big way! Shields needs to stop playing Luke Rockhold's game or he'll get knocked out!
Shields's Right eye is beginning to swell
Bone shattering straight left hand from Luke Rockhold!
Shields is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shields's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rockhold.
Shields has a small cut in his Right cheek
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Shields stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Luke Rockhold is coming in again!
Luke Rockhold tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Rockhold steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Luke Rockhold moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Left cheek
Shields seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Rockhold doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Incredible high kick!
Shields is worried!
Crushing shot to Shields's body! He's holding his side
Shields seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Jake Shields.
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Round 4
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Rockhold seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and launches himself over Shields!
Nice move by Rockhold who clinches and pushes Shields against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold launches a knee while holding Shields's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Shields in the abdomen
Rockhold shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Luke Rockhold takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Rockhold is connecting with a few punches
Rockhold goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Shields fell like he got shot! This is over!
Shields's Right eye is beginning to swell
Shields has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Luke Rockhold by KO (High kick) at 1:04 Round 4
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 23/39 (59%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 272 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 21/43 (49%)
Kicks 11/16 (69%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 272 s
Ohhh. Well...yup.
Luke Rockhold glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Jake Shields and Luke Rockhold touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Rockhold evades.
Shields lifts Luke Rockhold up off the ground
...big slam!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold 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 Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Shields's ribs.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rockhold
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Luke Rockhold's guard...
Jake Shields forces Luke Rockhold to open his guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields opts to jump inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Rockhold measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Shields tries to improve position.
Rockhold adjusts and closes his guard.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Rockhold tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields moves on the ground
Jake Shields moves to side mount
Jake Shields is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Rockhold put Jake Shields in closed guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rockhold
Rockhold attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Rockhold 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.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Luke Rockhold. 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.
Luke Rockhold and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jake Shields is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shields is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Tremendous strikes from Rockhold!
Some big punches are landing!
Shields moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Luke Rockhold checks the kick.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Shields moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shields is launching some bone breaking punches to Rockhold's ribs while in the clinch.
Rockhold blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shields is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Shields
Luke Rockhold aggressively and repeatedly punches Shields.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Shields's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Luke Rockhold is in open guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Luke Rockhold realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields is holding Luke Rockhold's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Luke Rockhold tries to take advantage...
Rockhold launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shields stops that one with his ribs!
Brutal-looking high kick from Luke Rockhold!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Rockhold evades.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Luke Rockhold is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rockhold
Shields is in closed guard... Rockhold tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Luke Rockhold's guard...
Rockhold doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rockhold
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rockhold leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Luke Rockhold to fight back!
Luke Rockhold tries a middle kick
Jake Shields blocks and steps away.
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Rockhold evades.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
A punch from Jake Shields
grazes Rockhold's left cheek.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Shields is holding Luke Rockhold's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Luke Rockhold loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Luke Rockhold
Luke Rockhold attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Luke Rockhold manages to switch to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over Rockhold's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields pushes Rockhold's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rockhold wraps his legs while he holds Jake Shields's head... Tight guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
Rockhold reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Rockhold misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields tries to pass Luke Rockhold's guard...
Luke Rockhold's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Brutal-looking high kick from Luke Rockhold!
Shields dodges!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Incredible haymaker from Luke Rockhold!
It misses by a mile.
Shields launches a kick
Rockhold checks it and keeps distance.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
A solid combination from Jake Shields
connects with Rockhold.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rockhold goes down.
Crushing shot to Rockhold's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shields blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rockhold's guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shields spins out, but Luke Rockhold was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shields is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Rockhold clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields opts to jump inside Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold didn't see that coming. Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold now.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Rockhold measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold sits up and gets an arm around Shields's neck!
Shields pushes Luke Rockhold back to the ground.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rockhold
Luke Rockhold is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Luke Rockhold attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Rockhold in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Luke Rockhold launches a knee while holding Shields's in a double underhooks...
Jake Shields pushes Luke Rockhold and that knee goes nowhere!
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Some nice shots from Jake Shields
miss their mark.
Rockhold pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Shields throws a lazy kick
Rockhold dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Luke Rockhold tries a high kick!
Shields was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Jake Shields blocks
Shields is trying to counter now!
Luke Rockhold launches a body shot
Shields dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Shields pushes Luke Rockhold and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rockhold moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Shields jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jake Shields pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Luke Rockhold tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Luke Rockhold launches a knee while holding Shields's in a double underhooks...
Jake Shields pushes Luke Rockhold and that knee goes nowhere!
Rockhold misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
A punch from Jake Shields
gets blocked by Rockhold.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Shields moves backwards and Luke Rockhold is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jake Shields moves forward and launches a low kick.
Rockhold blocks that.
Rockhold throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Rockhold launches a furious low kick!
Shields blocks.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rockhold with a double overhooks!
Good movement from Rockhold
who is bobbing and weaving.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Luke Rockhold's punches
Rockhold is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Incredible high kick!
Shields deflects and sidesteps.
Luke Rockhold gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Jake Shields
Good shot! Rockhold has reasons to be worried.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Luke Rockhold moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Shields's left thigh
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
Rockhold seems staggered and Jake Shields runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rockhold steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jake Shields tries a hook to the body
but Rockhold manages to dodge it
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Luke Rockhold jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rockhold seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Here comes Luke Rockhold with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Shields's ribs!
Rockhold is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Here comes Luke Rockhold with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Shields's ribs!
Crushing shot to Shields's body! He's holding his side
Shields seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
A right hand from Luke Rockhold
surprises Shields!
Shields's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Incredible high kick!
Shields is worried!
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rockhold sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Luke Rockhold looks to counter!
Luke Rockhold tries a high kick!
Shields was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Luke Rockhold goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Rockhold only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Shields follows Luke Rockhold
only to get counter punched in a big way! Shields needs to stop playing Luke Rockhold's game or he'll get knocked out!
Shields's Right eye is beginning to swell
Bone shattering straight left hand from Luke Rockhold!
Shields is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shields's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Rockhold looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rockhold.
Shields has a small cut in his Right cheek
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Shields stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Luke Rockhold is coming in again!
Luke Rockhold tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Rockhold steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Luke Rockhold moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Left cheek
Shields seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Rockhold doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Incredible high kick!
Shields is worried!
Crushing shot to Shields's body! He's holding his side
Shields seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Jake Shields.
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Round 4
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Rockhold seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Luke Rockhold fakes a punch and launches himself over Shields!
Nice move by Rockhold who clinches and pushes Shields against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Luke Rockhold launches a knee while holding Shields's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Shields in the abdomen
Rockhold shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Rockhold decides to launch some tentative punches
Luke Rockhold takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Rockhold is connecting with a few punches
Rockhold goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Shields fell like he got shot! This is over!
Shields's Right eye is beginning to swell
Shields has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Luke Rockhold by KO (High kick) at 1:04 Round 4
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 23/39 (59%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 4/8 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 272 s
Statistics: Luke Rockhold
Punches 21/43 (49%)
Kicks 11/16 (69%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 272 s
Ohhh. Well...yup.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!