Post by The Sandmen on Aug 3, 2018 14:56:57 GMT -5
Jake Shields 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.
Chris Weidman looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Weidman goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Shields moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Shields's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away Weidman's leg!
Jake Shields is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Weidman.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Weidman struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Weidman struggles to free himself
Weidman breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jake Shields is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
Weidman hold his own hand and breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Chris Weidman looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Chris Weidman tries to open Shields's guard...
Shields breaks the lock and covers himself from Weidman's punches
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Weidman tries to improve position.
Shields adjusts and closes his guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Weidman into his guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Weidman pulls his arm out of danger.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Weidman is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Shields goes for an armbar!
Chris Weidman breaks the lock and pushes away Jake Shields, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
Chris Weidman 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
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Chris Weidman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Weidman moves on the ground
Chris Weidman moves to side mount
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Weidman uses his strength to keep Weidman at a disadvantage
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Weidman tries to move to full mount!
Shields won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Weidman blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Weidman is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Shields measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Weidman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Weidman positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shields covers himself well
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Weidman decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Weidman goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman 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.
Weidman misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
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!
Chris Weidman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman 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 closed guard over Weidman
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Weidman's guard...
Jake Shields is in Weidman open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Shields moves on the ground
Jake Shields moves to side mount
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Weidman.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Hard blow to Shields's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jake Shields is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Shields goes for an armbar!
Chris Weidman breaks the lock and pushes away Jake Shields, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Weidman sprawls and remains on his feet.
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Weidman moves forward looking for some action
Chris Weidman shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Weidman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Weidman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields shoots and grab both of Chris Weidman's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Shields lifted Weidman's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chris Weidman! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chris Weidman doesn't defend himself!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman 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 Weidman
Weidman launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Shields's ribs.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Weidman holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shields misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Chris Weidman 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!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Weidman
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chris Weidman 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
Weidman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shields struggles... Chris Weidman is unable to take him down
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shields is clinching with Weidman.
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Weidman pushes Shields against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Weidman controls Jake Shields in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Shields is hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields shoots and grab one of Chris Weidman's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Weidman lose his balance and falls to the mat
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Weidman is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Shields is in open guard over Weidman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Weidman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Weidman attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Weidman 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.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Weidman goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Shields is in open guard over Weidman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Weidman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Chris Weidman is standing now.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Shields throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Weidman into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Weidman blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Weidman struggles... Jake Shields is unable to take him down
Chris Weidman 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
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Weidman
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Chris Weidman tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Chris Weidman's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Weidman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Weidman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shields leans and gets Chris Weidman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chris Weidman breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Chris Weidman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Chris Weidman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Chris Weidman keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Shields is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Chris Weidman is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Chris Weidman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Chris Weidman sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shields launches a hook to the body
Chris Weidman moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Shields lifts his opponent off the ground!
Brilliant side slam!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jake Shields looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Chris Weidman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman 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 3:20 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Shields is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Weidman holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Jake Shields tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Chris Weidman regains full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Shields struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jake Shields can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman 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
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shields's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Forehead
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Weidman
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Weidman 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.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chris Weidman breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Chris Weidman looks to mount Jake Shields...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jake Shields
Chris Weidman positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chris Weidman is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Shields's ribs
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Jake Shields, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shields is clinching with Weidman.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields launches a few punches towards Weidman's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Weidman seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Weidman is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Chris Weidman looks to mount Jake Shields...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jake Shields
Chris Weidman throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shields breaks the lock showing some skills...
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jake Shields
Weidman tries to open up Shields with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Shields is trying to block them with his hands...
Shields's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chris Weidman rolls Jake Shields to his stomach and takes his back!
Weidman is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has given his back to Chris Weidman who is trying to get one hook in!
Chris Weidman has one hook in!
Weidman is in rear mount over Shields with one hook in
Shields is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shields holds Chris Weidman's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Shields tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki 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 Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Chris Weidman closed his guard around Jake Shields.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman 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 2:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Shields is in open guard over Weidman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Weidman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and launches himself over Jake Shields
Shields counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Weidman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Deep breaths from Chris Weidman who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman 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.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Chris Weidman's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Weidman tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Chris Weidman holds Jake Shields and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Shields is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Jake Shields to the body.
Weidman blocks in time.
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Weidman is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Chris Weidman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chris Weidman looks to pass to mount...
Shields creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
Weidman grabs Jake Shields
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Weidman looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Shields
Weidman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is covering himself! Weidman tries to force the situation and Shields clumsily gives his back!
Weidman is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has given his back to Chris Weidman who is trying to get one hook in!
Shields struggles in the ground trying to break Weidman's control
Weidman clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields has Weidman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Weidman is unable to move under Shields control.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shields sprawls and remains on his feet.
Chris Weidman goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Weidman seems staggered and Jake Shields runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Weidman struggles... Jake Shields is unable to take him down
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Weidman.
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Weidman tries to escape from closed guard...
Shields waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Chris Weidman! He is reversed and nor Jake Shields is on half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Jake Shields tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Chris Weidman's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman 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 1:35 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of Weidman's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Shields shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Weidman pushes Jake Shields forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Shields steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Weidman pulls his arm out of danger.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Weidman struggles on the ground and tries to break Jake Shields's guard...
Shields doesn't want to free his opponent and Weidman continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Weidman is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Weidman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of 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 Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Weidman goes down.
Crushing shot to Weidman's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Weidman's guard...
Jake Shields is in Weidman open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Chris Weidman moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Weidman launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Shields's ribs.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman 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.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to get a side mount...
Weidman wraps his leg around Jake Shields leg and prevents him from moving.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Weidman 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 half guard over Weidman
Jake Shields fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Weidman's face!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to turn away and scramble out. Jake Shields takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Chris Weidman spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Weidman is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shields's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chris Weidman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman 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 Weidman
Jake Shields fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Weidman's face!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Chris Weidman by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1112 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 32/68 (47%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1112 s
Neither of these guys were really able to effectively do much here...Like, they tried, but each was too defensively strong so little percentage of health moved or stayed down below 95% for long, if at all.
Chris Weidman looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Weidman goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Shields moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Shields's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away Weidman's leg!
Jake Shields is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Weidman.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Weidman struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Weidman struggles to free himself
Weidman breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jake Shields is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Chris Weidman's arm and tries an armbar!
Weidman hold his own hand and breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Chris Weidman looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Chris Weidman tries to open Shields's guard...
Shields breaks the lock and covers himself from Weidman's punches
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Weidman tries to improve position.
Shields adjusts and closes his guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Weidman into his guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Weidman pulls his arm out of danger.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Weidman is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Shields goes for an armbar!
Chris Weidman breaks the lock and pushes away Jake Shields, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
Chris Weidman 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
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Chris Weidman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Weidman moves on the ground
Chris Weidman moves to side mount
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Weidman uses his strength to keep Weidman at a disadvantage
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Weidman tries to move to full mount!
Shields won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Weidman blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Weidman is taking this opportunity to rest.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Shields measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Weidman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chris Weidman positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shields covers himself well
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Weidman decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Weidman goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman 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.
Weidman misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
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!
Chris Weidman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman 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 closed guard over Weidman
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Weidman's guard...
Jake Shields is in Weidman open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Shields moves on the ground
Jake Shields moves to side mount
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Chris Weidman.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Hard blow to Shields's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jake Shields is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Shields goes for an armbar!
Chris Weidman breaks the lock and pushes away Jake Shields, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Weidman sprawls and remains on his feet.
Weidman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Weidman moves forward looking for some action
Chris Weidman shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Weidman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Weidman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields shoots and grab both of Chris Weidman's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Shields lifted Weidman's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Chris Weidman! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Chris Weidman doesn't defend himself!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman 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 Weidman
Weidman launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Shields's ribs.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Weidman holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shields misses a step and Chris Weidman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Chris Weidman in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Chris Weidman 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!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Weidman
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chris Weidman 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
Weidman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shields struggles... Chris Weidman is unable to take him down
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shields is clinching with Weidman.
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Weidman pushes Shields against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Weidman controls Jake Shields in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Shields is hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields shoots and grab one of Chris Weidman's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Weidman lose his balance and falls to the mat
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Weidman is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Shields is in open guard over Weidman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Weidman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Weidman attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Weidman 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.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Weidman goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Shields is in open guard over Weidman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Weidman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Chris Weidman is standing now.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Shields throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Weidman into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Weidman blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Weidman struggles... Jake Shields is unable to take him down
Chris Weidman 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
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Weidman
He succeeds!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Chris Weidman tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Chris Weidman's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Weidman is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Weidman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shields leans and gets Chris Weidman's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chris Weidman breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Chris Weidman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Chris Weidman keeps control and remains in side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Chris Weidman keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Shields is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Chris Weidman to fight back!
Chris Weidman throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Chris Weidman is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Chris Weidman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Chris Weidman sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shields launches a hook to the body
Chris Weidman moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Shields lifts his opponent off the ground!
Brilliant side slam!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Jake Shields looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Chris Weidman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman 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 3:20 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Shields is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Weidman holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Jake Shields tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Chris Weidman regains full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Shields struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jake Shields can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman 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
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shields's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Forehead
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Weidman
He is not able to do it
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Weidman 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.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chris Weidman breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Chris Weidman looks to mount Jake Shields...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jake Shields
Chris Weidman positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Chris Weidman is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Shields's ribs
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Jake Shields, but it's close.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shields is clinching with Weidman.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields launches a few punches towards Weidman's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Weidman seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Weidman is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Chris Weidman looks to mount Jake Shields...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jake Shields
Chris Weidman throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shields breaks the lock showing some skills...
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jake Shields
Weidman tries to open up Shields with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Shields is trying to block them with his hands...
Shields's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chris Weidman rolls Jake Shields to his stomach and takes his back!
Weidman is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has given his back to Chris Weidman who is trying to get one hook in!
Chris Weidman has one hook in!
Weidman is in rear mount over Shields with one hook in
Shields is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shields holds Chris Weidman's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Shields tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki 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 Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Chris Weidman closed his guard around Jake Shields.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman 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 2:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Shields is in open guard over Weidman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Weidman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chris Weidman fakes a punch and launches himself over Jake Shields
Shields counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Weidman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Deep breaths from Chris Weidman who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman 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.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Chris Weidman's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Weidman tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Chris Weidman holds Jake Shields and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Shields is in closed guard... Weidman tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Jake Shields to the body.
Weidman blocks in time.
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Weidman is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Chris Weidman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chris Weidman looks to pass to mount...
Shields creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
Weidman grabs Jake Shields
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Shields
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Weidman looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Shields
Weidman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is covering himself! Weidman tries to force the situation and Shields clumsily gives his back!
Weidman is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has given his back to Chris Weidman who is trying to get one hook in!
Shields struggles in the ground trying to break Weidman's control
Weidman clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields has Weidman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Weidman is unable to move under Shields control.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shields sprawls and remains on his feet.
Chris Weidman goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Weidman seems staggered and Jake Shields runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Weidman struggles... Jake Shields is unable to take him down
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Chris Weidman catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Weidman.
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman 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! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Weidman tries to escape from closed guard...
Shields waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Chris Weidman! He is reversed and nor Jake Shields is on half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Jake Shields tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Chris Weidman's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman 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 1:35 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of Weidman's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Shields shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Weidman pushes Jake Shields forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Shields steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Weidman pulls his arm out of danger.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Weidman struggles on the ground and tries to break Jake Shields's guard...
Shields doesn't want to free his opponent and Weidman continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Weidman is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Chris Weidman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over Shields
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Weidman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of 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 Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Weidman goes down.
Crushing shot to Weidman's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Weidman's guard...
Jake Shields is in Weidman open guard now
Jake Shields is in open guard over Weidman
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Chris Weidman moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Weidman launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Shields's ribs.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman 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.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to get a side mount...
Weidman wraps his leg around Jake Shields leg and prevents him from moving.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Weidman 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 half guard over Weidman
Jake Shields fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Weidman's face!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to turn away and scramble out. Jake Shields takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Chris Weidman spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Weidman is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shields's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Chris Weidman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chris Weidman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman 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 Weidman
Jake Shields fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Weidman's face!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Chris Weidman by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1112 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 32/68 (47%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1112 s
Neither of these guys were really able to effectively do much here...Like, they tried, but each was too defensively strong so little percentage of health moved or stayed down below 95% for long, if at all.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!