Post by The Sandmen on Sept 7, 2012 10:19:43 GMT -5
Rory MacDonald shifts back and forth nervously.
Jake Shields looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rory MacDonald is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Rory MacDonald comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Rory MacDonald and Jake Shields touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rory MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Rory shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Shields struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rory struggles and launches a few punches to Shields's head
Those punches are hitting! Shields covers his head!
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Rory MacDonald pushes Shields forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory takes a break to breathe while holding Jake Shields.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Jake Shields fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rory blocks that. It was easy!
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Shields gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rory pummels back into position.
Shields misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Shields pummels back into position.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields circles out and slips free of Rory MacDonald's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rory MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shields pulls his arm out of danger.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rory rolls and he's now on half guard over Jake Shields. Nice reversal.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Rory tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Shields from the side mount!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Shields's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean allows Shields time to recover... 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory showing excellent timing, blasts Jake Shields with a right hand.
Great hook by Rory MacDonald! Jake Shields is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Chin
Rory is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald creates space and allows Jake Shields to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Jake Shields is standing now.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Rory pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Crisp uppercut by Rory followed by a hard jab
Shields deflects the blows.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Rory doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rory MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rory launches a furious hook!
That hits Shields's chin like a wrecking ball! Shields loses balance and goes to the mat.
Shields has a small cut in his Chin
Rory is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
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
Shields climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Rory in a double underhook!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Some nice shots from Rory MacDonald
that stun Shields.
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Shields moves back and takes a deep breath.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Rory, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Jake Shields fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald throws a looping right hand...
Shields moves aside and dodges.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory MacDonald
Great move by Shields who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Rory MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Shields catches an ankle and Rory is tripped to the mat!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields forces Rory MacDonald to open his guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields is moving on the ground...
Rory tries to counter Shields's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Jake Shields hovers above Rory
Rory MacDonald stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away Rory's leg!
Jake Shields is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rory MacDonald.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rory's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shields
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields hovers above Rory
Good punches to Rory's body.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Stand up! This is what Rory's cornermen are shouting. Jake Shields is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rory MacDonald creates enough space to control Jake Shields's leg.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! Rory is in trouble now!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory 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 Rory MacDonald's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory MacDonald chases Shields and launches a few perfect strikes
Shields ducks backwards and avoids them.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields throws an uppercut
Rory slips it.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Rory only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Rory MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Shields!
Nice move by Rory who clinches and pushes Shields against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Rory ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Shields is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rory MacDonald!
Shields is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shields's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Shields has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Rory and Shields circle around the center of the cage.
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rory
Rory wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Shields doesn't stop bleeding.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields slightly pushes Rory into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Jake Shields circles around Rory
A left hook from Shields
falls short.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rory MacDonald can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rory steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rory MacDonald just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shields may be in trouble!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Rory MacDonald launches a body shot
Shields dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Nose
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Jake Shields swings...
hard impact to Rory's face!
Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory MacDonald
Great move by Shields who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
Shields grapple with Rory MacDonald and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Rory MacDonald falls hard on the mat with Jake Shields on top of him
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Jake Shields hovers above Rory
Good punches to Rory's body.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory MacDonald is not able to stop Rory ground skills and Jake Shields moves to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Rory MacDonald jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Rory is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Rory sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Rory uses his strength to keep Rory at a disadvantage
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to escape from the full mount...
Rory MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Jake Shields put Rory in half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Rory MacDonald isolates Jake Shields's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jake Shields manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rory MacDonald lost his dominant position.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Jake Shields who tries a hammer punch to Rory's ribs.
Rory blocks those punches
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rory is clinching with Shields.
Jake Shields pushes away Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rory stumbles backwards and Jake Shields circles to get the center of the cage
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rory seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory MacDonald takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
You can see Shields's blood making stains in the mat.
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shields pulls his arm out of danger.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields tries to escape from the closed guard
Jake Shields any adventage in the ground.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jake Shields cuts to the side and manages to pass to 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice beating Rory MacDonald has received.
Rory 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 4:50 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Rory MacDonald hooks Shields's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jake Shields manages to kick Rory away and scrambles on top!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rory with a double overhooks!
Rory begins to launch a barrage of punches over Shields
this is getting worse and worse for Shields
Shields's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shields doesn't stop bleeding.
Crisp uppercut by Rory followed by a hard jab
Jake Shields stumbles back.
Rory is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rory grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shields struggles... Rory MacDonald is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Shields seems staggered and Rory MacDonald runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Rory MacDonald swings and Shields has to retreat
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Jake Shields's ribs shows the damage! Rory MacDonald is working his opponent ribs!
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rory is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
Rory MacDonald slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Rory MacDonald is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
You can see Shields's blood making stains in the mat.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rory moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Shields with a double overhooks!
Rory is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Rory uses his strength to keep Rory at a disadvantage
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald goes for an americana!
Shields breaks free.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rory MacDonald isolates Jake Shields's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jake Shields manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rory MacDonald lost his dominant position.
Rory misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 Rory's moves.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jake Shields.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Rory catch Jake Shields's left arm and tries a kimura
Jake Shields holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
Shields's Nose is beginning to swell
You can see Shields's blood making stains in the mat.
A left hook from Rory
grazes the chin of Shields.
Rory MacDonald is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
A punch from Rory MacDonald
grazes Shields's left cheek.
Shields launches a kick
but Rory MacDonald avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Shields has a small cut in his Right cheek
Rory MacDonald tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Shields doesn't stop bleeding.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rory MacDonald!
Shields is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Rory is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Shields doesn't stop bleeding.
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rory.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rory.
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Round 5
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Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
Shields wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shields moves forward and holds Rory
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rory takes a break to breathe while holding Jake Shields.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Shields is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Rory MacDonald jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory tries to escape from the closed guard
Rory MacDonald any adventage in the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rory breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
You can see Shields's blood making stains in the mat.
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Jake Shields to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields steps backwards away from Rory MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shields is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
You can see Shields's blood making stains in the mat.
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over Rory's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rory's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Chin
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald 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 Rory
You can see Shields's blood making stains in the mat.
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. 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 grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rory struggles... Jake Shields is unable to take him down
Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Rory MacDonald jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Shields steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Shields doesn't stop bleeding.
Rory tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Rory sits over his knees and pushes away Shields's leg!
Rory MacDonald is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
Rory MacDonald isolates Jake Shields's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jake Shields manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rory MacDonald lost his dominant position.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
Rory's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald hooks Shields's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jake Shields manages to kick Rory away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Rory MacDonald, but it's close.
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 33/52 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/13 (54%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 648 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 6/11 (55%)
GnP strikes 18/27 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 673 s
Both these guys need to do more. Particularly Shields. DO MORE! Kind of a boring fight.
Jake Shields looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rory MacDonald is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Rory MacDonald comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Rory MacDonald and Jake Shields touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rory MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Rory shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Shields struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rory struggles and launches a few punches to Shields's head
Those punches are hitting! Shields covers his head!
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Rory MacDonald pushes Shields forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory takes a break to breathe while holding Jake Shields.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Jake Shields fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rory blocks that. It was easy!
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Shields gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rory pummels back into position.
Shields misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Shields pummels back into position.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields circles out and slips free of Rory MacDonald's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rory MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shields pulls his arm out of danger.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rory rolls and he's now on half guard over Jake Shields. Nice reversal.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Rory tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Shields from the side mount!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory works on the ground with his fingers over Shields's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean allows Shields time to recover... 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory showing excellent timing, blasts Jake Shields with a right hand.
Great hook by Rory MacDonald! Jake Shields is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Chin
Rory is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Rory MacDonald creates space and allows Jake Shields to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Jake Shields is standing now.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Rory pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Crisp uppercut by Rory followed by a hard jab
Shields deflects the blows.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Rory doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rory MacDonald sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Rory launches a furious hook!
That hits Shields's chin like a wrecking ball! Shields loses balance and goes to the mat.
Shields has a small cut in his Chin
Rory is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
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
Shields climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Rory in a double underhook!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Some nice shots from Rory MacDonald
that stun Shields.
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Shields moves back and takes a deep breath.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Rory, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Jake Shields fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald throws a looping right hand...
Shields moves aside and dodges.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory MacDonald
Great move by Shields who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Rory MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Shields catches an ankle and Rory is tripped to the mat!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields forces Rory MacDonald to open his guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields is moving on the ground...
Rory tries to counter Shields's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Jake Shields hovers above Rory
Rory MacDonald stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away Rory's leg!
Jake Shields is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rory MacDonald.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rory's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shields
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rory struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields hovers above Rory
Good punches to Rory's body.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Stand up! This is what Rory's cornermen are shouting. Jake Shields is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rory MacDonald creates enough space to control Jake Shields's leg.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! Rory is in trouble now!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory 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 Rory MacDonald's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory MacDonald chases Shields and launches a few perfect strikes
Shields ducks backwards and avoids them.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields throws an uppercut
Rory slips it.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Rory only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Rory MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Shields!
Nice move by Rory who clinches and pushes Shields against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Rory ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Shields is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rory MacDonald!
Shields is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shields's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Shields has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Rory and Shields circle around the center of the cage.
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rory
Rory wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Shields doesn't stop bleeding.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields slightly pushes Rory into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Jake Shields circles around Rory
A left hook from Shields
falls short.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rory MacDonald can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rory steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rory MacDonald just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shields may be in trouble!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Rory MacDonald launches a body shot
Shields dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Nose
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Jake Shields swings...
hard impact to Rory's face!
Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Rory MacDonald
Great move by Shields who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
Shields grapple with Rory MacDonald and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Rory MacDonald falls hard on the mat with Jake Shields on top of him
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Jake Shields hovers above Rory
Good punches to Rory's body.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory MacDonald is not able to stop Rory ground skills and Jake Shields moves to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Rory MacDonald jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Rory is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Rory sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Rory MacDonald tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Rory MacDonald manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Rory uses his strength to keep Rory at a disadvantage
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to escape from the full mount...
Rory MacDonald is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Jake Shields put Rory in half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Rory MacDonald isolates Jake Shields's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jake Shields manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rory MacDonald lost his dominant position.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Jake Shields who tries a hammer punch to Rory's ribs.
Rory blocks those punches
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Rory is clinching with Shields.
Jake Shields pushes away Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rory stumbles backwards and Jake Shields circles to get the center of the cage
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Rory seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Rory MacDonald takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
You can see Shields's blood making stains in the mat.
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shields pulls his arm out of danger.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory MacDonald has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields tries to escape from the closed guard
Jake Shields any adventage in the ground.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory MacDonald slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jake Shields cuts to the side and manages to pass to 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice beating Rory MacDonald has received.
Rory 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 4:50 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Rory MacDonald hooks Shields's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jake Shields manages to kick Rory away and scrambles on top!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rory with a double overhooks!
Rory begins to launch a barrage of punches over Shields
this is getting worse and worse for Shields
Shields's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shields doesn't stop bleeding.
Crisp uppercut by Rory followed by a hard jab
Jake Shields stumbles back.
Rory is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rory grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shields struggles... Rory MacDonald is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Rory MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Shields seems staggered and Rory MacDonald runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Rory MacDonald swings and Shields has to retreat
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Jake Shields's ribs shows the damage! Rory MacDonald is working his opponent ribs!
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rory is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
Rory MacDonald slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Rory MacDonald is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
You can see Shields's blood making stains in the mat.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Rory moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Shields with a double overhooks!
Rory is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Rory uses his strength to keep Rory at a disadvantage
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald goes for an americana!
Shields breaks free.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rory MacDonald isolates Jake Shields's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jake Shields manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rory MacDonald lost his dominant position.
Rory misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 Rory's moves.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald looks to pass to mount...
Rory slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jake Shields.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Rory catch Jake Shields's left arm and tries a kimura
Jake Shields holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Rory MacDonald keeps good control and remains in full 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 MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
Shields's Nose is beginning to swell
You can see Shields's blood making stains in the mat.
A left hook from Rory
grazes the chin of Shields.
Rory MacDonald is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
A punch from Rory MacDonald
grazes Shields's left cheek.
Shields launches a kick
but Rory MacDonald avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Shields has a small cut in his Right cheek
Rory MacDonald tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Shields doesn't stop bleeding.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rory MacDonald!
Shields is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Rory is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Shields doesn't stop bleeding.
Rory MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Rory MacDonald catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rory.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rory.
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Round 5
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Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
Shields wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shields moves forward and holds Rory
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rory takes a break to breathe while holding Jake Shields.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Shields is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Rory MacDonald jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Rory tries to escape from the closed guard
Rory MacDonald any adventage in the ground.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rory breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
You can see Shields's blood making stains in the mat.
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rory MacDonald looks to counter!
Rory MacDonald looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Rory MacDonald forces Jake Shields to open his guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields steps backwards away from Rory MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shields is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
You can see Shields's blood making stains in the mat.
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over Rory's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Rory's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Rory MacDonald's Chin
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald 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 Rory
You can see Shields's blood making stains in the mat.
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. 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 grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rory struggles... Jake Shields is unable to take him down
Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Rory MacDonald jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Shields steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rory is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Rory MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Shields doesn't stop bleeding.
Rory tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory MacDonald fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Rory sits over his knees and pushes away Shields's leg!
Rory MacDonald is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields is a bloody mess!
Rory MacDonald isolates Jake Shields's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jake Shields manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rory MacDonald lost his dominant position.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rory tries to cover his face,
Rory's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald hooks Shields's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jake Shields manages to kick Rory away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Rory tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Rory MacDonald, but it's close.
Winner is Rory MacDonald by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 33/52 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/13 (54%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 648 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 8/19 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 6/11 (55%)
GnP strikes 18/27 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 673 s
Both these guys need to do more. Particularly Shields. DO MORE! Kind of a boring fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!