Post by The Sandmen on Aug 2, 2019 3:26:07 GMT -5
Josh Koscheck doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Jake Shields raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Koscheck and Shields move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Jake Shields and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Koscheck
Great move by Shields who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck and Jake Shields are cliched up against the cage. Koscheck steps for a throw
Jake Shields is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Shields
Blocked by Shields.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Koscheck uses his strength to keep Koscheck at a disadvantage
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Jake Shields is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Shields is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Koscheck's ribs.
Koscheck blocks Jake Shields's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to show some ground skills
Josh Koscheck put Shields in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields pushes Koscheck's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! Koscheck is in trouble now!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Koscheck's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shields
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jake Shields rolls Josh Koscheck to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Shields is in rear mount over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
John McCarthy 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Koscheck misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Koscheck cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Josh Koscheck looks to pass to mount...
Shields creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Koscheck
Koscheck wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shields's being punished here!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Josh Koscheck wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Koscheck drills Jake Shields's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Shields is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Josh Koscheck is standing now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Koscheck is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Koscheck decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields did not see that coming! Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields now.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Josh Koscheck hovers above Shields
Good punches to Shields's body.
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Josh Koscheck.
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Round 2
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Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Solid kick to the leg from Jake Shields
Koscheck checks it.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Koscheck struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shields's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shields's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Forehead
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Koscheck pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shields's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck tries to jump to side mount.
Jake Shields jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
2:12 Round 2 and Shields is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jake Shields isolates Josh Koscheck's right arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Koscheck manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Jake Shields lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
Shields seems staggered and Josh Koscheck runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Stand up! This is what Koscheck's cornermen are shouting. Jake Shields is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Josh Koscheck wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Josh Koscheck can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Koscheck tries to open up Shields with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Shields is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Koscheck is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shields's face!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Koscheck is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
Jake Shields tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Josh Koscheck has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jake Shields, who is barely covering up!
Shields's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy 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.
Koscheck is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Jake Shields...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shields struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Josh Koscheck throws a flurry of punches at Shields...
A lot of them are hitting Shields's face
Shields's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Shields has a small cut in his Right cheek
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Shields
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Left eye
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Koscheck's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 Koscheck's moves.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Koscheck pushes Jake Shields down and prevents his attempts to escape
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Koscheck hovers above Shields
Good punches to Shields's body.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Koscheck goes for an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Koscheck, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck fires a barrage of punches at Shields's head!
This is bad! Koscheck is just pounding on Jake Shields's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck launches a barrage of elbows over Shields's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Shields doesn't fight back!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shields is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Josh Koscheck! Shields seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Shields's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shields has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Josh Koscheck by TKO (Elbows) at 2:55 Round 3
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 44/69 (64%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 586 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 595 s
Burn.
Jake Shields raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Koscheck and Shields move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Jake Shields and Koscheck engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Josh Koscheck is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Josh Koscheck
Great move by Shields who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Koscheck and Jake Shields are cliched up against the cage. Koscheck steps for a throw
Jake Shields is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Shields
Blocked by Shields.
Koscheck clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Koscheck uses his strength to keep Koscheck at a disadvantage
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Josh Koscheck moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Koscheck wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Jake Shields is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Shields is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Koscheck's ribs.
Koscheck blocks Jake Shields's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to show some ground skills
Josh Koscheck put Shields in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields pushes Koscheck's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! Koscheck is in trouble now!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shields blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Koscheck's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shields
Josh Koscheck tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jake Shields rolls Josh Koscheck to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Shields is in rear mount over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
John McCarthy 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Koscheck misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Josh Koscheck cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Josh Koscheck looks to pass to mount...
Shields creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Koscheck
Koscheck wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shields's being punished here!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Josh Koscheck wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Koscheck drills Jake Shields's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Koscheck is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Shields is in open guard over Koscheck... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Koscheck rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Josh Koscheck is standing now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Koscheck is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Koscheck decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields did not see that coming! Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields now.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Josh Koscheck hovers above Shields
Good punches to Shields's body.
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Josh Koscheck.
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Round 2
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Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Solid kick to the leg from Jake Shields
Koscheck checks it.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Koscheck struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shields's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shields's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Forehead
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Koscheck pulls his arm out of danger.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Josh Koscheck a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shields's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck tries to jump to side mount.
Jake Shields jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Koscheck
Shields is in closed guard... Koscheck tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
2:12 Round 2 and Shields is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jake Shields isolates Josh Koscheck's right arm looking for an armbar...
Josh Koscheck manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Jake Shields lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy 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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Josh Koscheck jumps back and jabs
Shields seems staggered and Josh Koscheck runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Koscheck grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Josh Koscheck
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Stand up! This is what Koscheck's cornermen are shouting. Jake Shields is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He is not able to do it
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Josh Koscheck wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Josh Koscheck can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Josh Koscheck tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Koscheck tries to open up Shields with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Shields is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Koscheck is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Josh Koscheck uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields misses a step and Josh Koscheck sees an opportunity to counter him!
Josh Koscheck fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shields's face!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Koscheck is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Josh Koscheck!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Josh Koscheck
Koscheck tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
Jake Shields tries to pass Josh Koscheck's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Josh Koscheck sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Koscheck measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Koscheck
Josh Koscheck 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.
Josh Koscheck gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Koscheck can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Koscheck
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, England) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Josh Koscheck has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Josh Koscheck tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jake Shields, who is barely covering up!
Shields's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Koscheck
He succeeds!
Josh Koscheck is in closed guard over Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy 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.
Koscheck is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Josh Koscheck is in side mount over Jake Shields
Josh Koscheck looks to mount Jake Shields...
Josh Koscheck slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Koscheck tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shields struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Josh Koscheck throws a flurry of punches at Shields...
A lot of them are hitting Shields's face
Shields's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Shields has a small cut in his Right cheek
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Koscheck throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Shields
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Left eye
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Koscheck's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Josh Koscheck doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 Koscheck's moves.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Josh Koscheck pushes Jake Shields down and prevents his attempts to escape
Koscheck tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Josh Koscheck hovers above Shields
Good punches to Shields's body.
Josh Koscheck is in full mount over Jake Shields
Koscheck goes for an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and pushes away Josh Koscheck, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Josh Koscheck. 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.
Koscheck fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck fires a barrage of punches at Shields's head!
This is bad! Koscheck is just pounding on Jake Shields's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck launches a barrage of elbows over Shields's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Shields doesn't fight back!
Josh Koscheck is in open guard over Shields
Koscheck delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shields is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Josh Koscheck! Shields seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Shields's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shields has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Josh Koscheck by TKO (Elbows) at 2:55 Round 3
Statistics: Josh Koscheck
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 44/69 (64%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 586 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 595 s
Burn.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!