Post by The Sandmen on Feb 8, 2019 4:56:39 GMT -5
Kazushi Sakuraba looks very relaxed.
Jake Shields looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Kazushi Sakuraba today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Kazushi Sakuraba and Jake Shields touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Shields
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sakuraba use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jake Shields holds Kazushi Sakuraba and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Shields
0:33 Round 1 and Sakuraba is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Shields's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shields wraps his legs while he holds Kazushi Sakuraba's head... Tight guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Sakuraba tries to get a side mount...
Shields wraps his leg around Kazushi Sakuraba leg and prevents him from moving.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sakuraba blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg
Jake Shields moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Sakuraba is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Shields breaks free.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Deep breaths from Jake Shields who tries a hammer punch to Sakuraba's ribs.
Sakuraba blocks those punches
Shields misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a flurry of punches at Shields...
Shields is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Shields
Sakuraba leans back...
He clobbers Jake Shields's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Shields
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Jake Shields's guard...
Shields doesn't want to free his opponent and Sakuraba continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jake Shields looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Jake Shields is looking to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba throws some knees to the thighs of Jake Shields while in the clinch
Those hits seems to be causing trouble to Jake Shields
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kazushi Sakuraba
well done Sakuraba falls hard on the mat
Crushing shot to Sakuraba's body! He's holding his side
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Shields cartwheels towards Sakuraba!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Kazushi Sakuraba.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba 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 4:00 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jake Shields tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sakuraba is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jake Shields is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sakuraba breaks the lock showing some skills...
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Sakuraba misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba 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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 2
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Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields grab one of Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Kazushi Sakuraba landed hard on his back
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba launches an up-kick intended for Jake Shields's head...
It lands flush with Jake Shields's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields steps back and allows Sakuraba to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Shields trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shields doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kazushi Sakuraba
well done Sakuraba falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba tries to hit Jake Shields with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shields dodges that
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba tries to hit Jake Shields with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shields steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba kicks his legs trying to keep Jake Shields away.
Jake Shields takes a kick to the body.
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba launches an up-kick intended for Jake Shields's head...
It lands flush with Jake Shields's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba kicks his legs trying to keep Jake Shields away.
Jake Shields takes a kick to the body.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Sakuraba climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Sakuraba seems staggered and Jake Shields runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Low kick by Jake Shields to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Jake Shields blocks
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shields misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba gets control of Jake Shields's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Jake Shields shakes him off and staves off danger.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Shields
Pitty-pat punches from Sakuraba
Jake Shields doesn't flinch.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kazushi Sakuraba cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to turn in and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jake Shields slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sakuraba is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sakuraba rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Shields is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jake Shields isolates Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Kazushi Sakuraba is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Sakuraba won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Sakuraba is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Sakuraba is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Terrible one sided match... Shields was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Jake Shields
glances off Sakuraba's arms.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Shields
Shields moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount
Sakuraba's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Sakuraba tries to jump to side mount.
Jake Shields closed his guard around Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Jake Shields's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
Shields struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Shields's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Jake Shields is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Jake Shields put Sakuraba in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Shields's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jake Shields manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shields struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sakuraba 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 Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Shields tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Deep breaths from Kazushi Sakuraba who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
That hit Shields who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Shields tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Shields is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba catch Jake Shields's left arm and tries a kimura
Jake Shields holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba 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 Sakuraba.
Shields moves backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jake Shields moves forward and launches a low kick.
Sakuraba blocks that.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shields and Kazushi Sakuraba are cliched up against the cage. Shields steps for a throw
Sakuraba stays on his feet
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 4
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Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Jake Shields
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't let Jake Shields get in on his legs.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Sakuraba!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes Sakuraba against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots and grab one of Jake Shields's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shields lose his balance and falls to the mat
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Shields's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Jake Shields's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Jake Shields's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shields's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Sakuraba gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jake Shields! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jake Shields doesn't defend himself!
Shields's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Nose
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields did not see that coming! Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sakuraba is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shields rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Shields is moving on the ground...
Sakuraba tries to counter Shields's moves on the ground.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sakuraba looks to work from half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Shields breaks free.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Sakuraba leans back...
He clobbers Jake Shields's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Sakuraba is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Shields's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Jake Shields's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Jake Shields's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jake Shields manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba holds Jake Shields and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba 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 Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba was tooling Jake Shields for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jake Shields lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Shields struggles to free himself
Shields struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That Triangle to Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle to Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Jake Shields tries to roll out but it's too deep and he taps! Awesome technique!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Triangle to Armbar) at 5:00 Round 4
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/59 (49%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 862 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 789 s
Good sub win.
Jake Shields looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Kazushi Sakuraba today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Kazushi Sakuraba and Jake Shields touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Shields
Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sakuraba use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jake Shields holds Kazushi Sakuraba and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Shields
0:33 Round 1 and Sakuraba is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes Shields's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shields wraps his legs while he holds Kazushi Sakuraba's head... Tight guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Sakuraba tries to get a side mount...
Shields wraps his leg around Kazushi Sakuraba leg and prevents him from moving.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Sakuraba blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg
Jake Shields moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Sakuraba is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Shields breaks free.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Deep breaths from Jake Shields who tries a hammer punch to Sakuraba's ribs.
Sakuraba blocks those punches
Shields misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a flurry of punches at Shields...
Shields is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Shields
Sakuraba leans back...
He clobbers Jake Shields's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Shields
Sakuraba struggles on the ground and tries to break Jake Shields's guard...
Shields doesn't want to free his opponent and Sakuraba continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba moves to better his position on the ground...
Kazushi Sakuraba wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jake Shields looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Kazushi Sakuraba takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Jake Shields is looking to pass Kazushi Sakuraba's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves forward looking for some grappling action
Sakuraba has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sakuraba throws some knees to the thighs of Jake Shields while in the clinch
Those hits seems to be causing trouble to Jake Shields
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kazushi Sakuraba
well done Sakuraba falls hard on the mat
Crushing shot to Sakuraba's body! He's holding his side
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Shields cartwheels towards Sakuraba!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Kazushi Sakuraba.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba 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 4:00 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields looks to mount Kazushi Sakuraba...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jake Shields tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Sakuraba is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jake Shields is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sakuraba breaks the lock showing some skills...
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Sakuraba misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba 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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 2
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Sakuraba shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Sakuraba jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields grab one of Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Kazushi Sakuraba landed hard on his back
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba launches an up-kick intended for Jake Shields's head...
It lands flush with Jake Shields's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields steps back and allows Sakuraba to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushes away Shields trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shields doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kazushi Sakuraba
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Kazushi Sakuraba
well done Sakuraba falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba tries to hit Jake Shields with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shields dodges that
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Sakuraba tries to hit Jake Shields with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shields steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba kicks his legs trying to keep Jake Shields away.
Jake Shields takes a kick to the body.
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba launches an up-kick intended for Jake Shields's head...
It lands flush with Jake Shields's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Shields is standing while Sakuraba is on the ground on his back
Kazushi Sakuraba kicks his legs trying to keep Jake Shields away.
Jake Shields takes a kick to the body.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Sakuraba climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Kazushi Sakuraba goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Sakuraba seems staggered and Jake Shields runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Low kick by Jake Shields to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba launches a furious low kick!
Jake Shields blocks
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kazushi Sakuraba sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shields misses a step and Kazushi Sakuraba sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kazushi Sakuraba gets control of Jake Shields's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Jake Shields shakes him off and staves off danger.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts a sweep single...
Kazushi Sakuraba catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Shields
Pitty-pat punches from Sakuraba
Jake Shields doesn't flinch.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kazushi Sakuraba cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to turn in and scramble out. Kazushi Sakuraba timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jake Shields slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Sakuraba is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sakuraba rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Kazushi Sakuraba looks to counter!
Sakuraba tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Shields is holding Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kazushi Sakuraba loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Jake Shields isolates Kazushi Sakuraba's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Kazushi Sakuraba is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Sakuraba won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Kazushi Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Sakuraba is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Sakuraba is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Terrible one sided match... Shields was not ready to fight a fighter of Kazushi Sakuraba caliber.
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Jake Shields
glances off Sakuraba's arms.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Sakuraba into his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in closed guard over Shields
Shields moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kazushi Sakuraba breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Sakuraba fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Sakuraba tries to move to full mount
Sakuraba's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Sakuraba tries to jump to side mount.
Jake Shields closed his guard around Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Jake Shields's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Punishing hold!
Shields struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Shields's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Jake Shields is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Jake Shields put Sakuraba in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba hooks Shields's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jake Shields manages to kick Sakuraba away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shields struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kazushi Sakuraba gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Sakuraba 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 Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Shields tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Deep breaths from Kazushi Sakuraba who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
That hit Shields who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Shields tries to stand up!
Sakuraba doesn't allow him!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Shields is in closed guard... Sakuraba tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Sakuraba catch Jake Shields's left arm and tries a kimura
Jake Shields holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Sakuraba 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 Sakuraba.
Shields moves backwards and Kazushi Sakuraba is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jake Shields moves forward and launches a low kick.
Sakuraba blocks that.
Sakuraba moves forward looking for some action
Kazushi Sakuraba shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shields and Kazushi Sakuraba are cliched up against the cage. Shields steps for a throw
Sakuraba stays on his feet
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Kazushi Sakuraba.
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Round 4
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Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a punch and launches himself over Jake Shields
Great move by Sakuraba who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't let Jake Shields get in on his legs.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Sakuraba!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes Sakuraba against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots and grab one of Jake Shields's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shields lose his balance and falls to the mat
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Shields's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Jake Shields's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Sakuraba drills Jake Shields's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Shields's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Sakuraba gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jake Shields! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jake Shields doesn't defend himself!
Shields's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Nose
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kazushi Sakuraba realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Sakuraba tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sakuraba decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields did not see that coming! Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Sakuraba is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Sakuraba is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shields rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Kazushi Sakuraba. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Sakuraba
He is not able to do it
Kazushi Sakuraba is in open guard over Shields
Shields is moving on the ground...
Sakuraba tries to counter Shields's moves on the ground.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Kazushi Sakuraba tries to take advantage...
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Sakuraba looks to work from half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba goes for an americana!
Shields breaks free.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Sakuraba leans back...
He clobbers Jake Shields's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Sakuraba is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Sakuraba fires a barrage of punches at Shields's head!
This is bad! Sakuraba is just pounding on Jake Shields's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Kazushi Sakuraba is in half guard over Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in side mount over Jake Shields
Kazushi Sakuraba isolates Jake Shields's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jake Shields manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Kazushi Sakuraba lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Sakuraba
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Kazushi Sakuraba holds Jake Shields and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Sakuraba is trying to counter now!
Sakuraba 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 Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in half guard over Sakuraba
Kazushi Sakuraba was tooling Jake Shields for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jake Shields lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kazushi Sakuraba attempts to move to full guard
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Sakuraba's moves.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Sakuraba
Sakuraba attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Sakuraba quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Shields struggles to free himself
Shields struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That Triangle to Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle to Armbar from Kazushi Sakuraba appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Jake Shields tries to roll out but it's too deep and he taps! Awesome technique!
Winner is Kazushi Sakuraba by Submission (Triangle to Armbar) at 5:00 Round 4
Statistics: Kazushi Sakuraba
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/59 (49%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 862 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 789 s
Good sub win.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!