Post by The Sandmen on Jun 26, 2020 16:58:48 GMT -5
Jake Shields glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Stephen Thompson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Middle kick from Wonderboy.
Shields receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Stephen Thompson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Shields's left thigh
Shields hyper-extended his left leg
Jake Shields throws a combo
Stephen Thompson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Shields swings again, only to get countered once more! Shields is looking bad here!
Jake Shields swings...
hard impact to Wonderboy's face!
Wonderboy's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shields is holding Stephen Thompson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Shields looks to be in very good shape.
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Wonderboy in a double underhook!
Wonderboy doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Wonderboy who put distance between them
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Wonderboy dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stephen Thompson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Wonderboy ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Wonderboy
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Stephen Thompson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Wonderboy
Jake Shields isolates Stephen Thompson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Stephen Thompson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Jake Shields lost his dominant position.
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Wonderboy
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Wonderboy
He is not able to do it
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Stephen Thompson moves to better his position on the ground...
Stephen Thompson viciously slams hammer blows to Shields's face!
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Wonderboy 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!
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Wonderboy blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Stephen Thompson tries to take advantage...
Wonderboy fires a barrage of punches at Shields's head!
This is bad! Wonderboy is just pounding on Jake Shields's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jake Shields
Jake Shields is in open guard over Wonderboy
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Stephen Thompson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Wonderboy
Shields is in open guard over Wonderboy... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Wonderboy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Shields misses a step and Stephen Thompson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wonderboy switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shields struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Wonderboy
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Stephen Thompson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Shields tries to escape from the closed guard
Shields succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jake Shields is in open guard over Wonderboy
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Stephen Thompson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Wonderboy
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Wonderboy rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Stephen Thompson in his guard.
Stephen Thompson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Wonderboy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shields steps forward
Stephen Thompson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Wonderboy moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Shields's thigh!
A right hand from Jake Shields
surprises Wonderboy!
Wonderboy has a small cut in his Left eye
Tremendous strikes from Wonderboy!
Some big punches are landing!
Shields's Chin is beginning to swell
Solid low kick from Stephen Thompson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Stephen Thompson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jake Shields! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A high kick from Stephen Thompson
grazes Shields's head, but he seems okay.
Wonderboy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Wonderboy launches a furious hook!
That hits Shields's chin like a wrecking ball! Shields loses balance and goes to the mat.
Wonderboy is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Wonderboy launches a kick to Shields's thigh
Loud pop!
Wonderboy is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Stephen Thompson's head...
Wonderboy leans out of the way.
Wonderboy is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Stephen Thompson steps back and allows Shields to get back to his feet.
Shields climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Wonderboy decides to launch some tentative punches
Shields launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Wonderboy with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Good front kick from Wonderboy!
Shields stumbles backwards after that one!
Jake Shields moves forward looking for some grappling action
Wonderboy pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Wonderboy
Wonderboy wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Shields misses a step and Stephen Thompson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephen Thompson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Shields from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Shields!
Shields's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Forehead
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephen Thompson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Stephen Thompson launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Shields's knee!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson tries a high kick!
Shields was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Jake Shields seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephen Thompson!
Wonderboy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Wonderboy dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Shields from the ground!
Shields's Mouth is beginning to swell
Stephen Thompson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Shields's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson attempts to cut off Shields with punches
Shields reels from the strikes.
Wonderboy tries to grapple
He puts Shields in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wonderboy and Jake Shields are cliched up against the cage. Wonderboy steps for a throw
Jake Shields is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields pushes Wonderboy against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Wonderboy pushes Shields away and circle away
Shields moves backwards and Stephen Thompson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Wonderboy won't budge, forcing Shields to pull guard.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Shields
Stephen Thompson looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Stephen Thompson forces Jake Shields to open his guard.
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Stephen Thompson 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shields's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shields has a small cut in his Forehead
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Wonderboy spins out, but Jake Shields was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Wonderboy is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Stephen Thompson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Wonderboy is in open guard over Shields now.
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Stephen Thompson storms over Shields with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Wonderboy doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shields's face with his elbows!
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wonderboy's moves.
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Wonderboy is in open guard over Shields... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Stephen Thompson appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Stephen Thompson appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Stephen Thompson appears to be unbreakable
Shields struggles to free himself
That Kneebar from Stephen Thompson appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Shields rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Stephen Thompson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Stephen Thompson, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Wonderboy launches a furious low kick!
Shields receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Shields hyper-extended his leg
That punishment by Stephen Thompson has left Shields staggered! Stephen Thompson should try push forward now and finish this!
Solid low kick from Stephen Thompson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Wonderboy decides to launch some tentative punches
Stephen Thompson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jake Shields paws at Wonderboy.
Wonderboy answers with solid punches!
Shovel hook by Jake Shields
goes nowhere.
Wonderboy throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stephen Thompson's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Wonderboy.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Shields!
Shields's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Left cheek
Shields seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Jake Shields continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Wonderboy is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Jake Shields continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stephen Thompson jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Shields blocks with his arms and moves laterally looking for a counter
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to open up Stephen Thompson's defense faking a few punches.
Stephen Thompson wraps his arms around Shields's arms and counters the punches.
Solid low kick from Stephen Thompson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Shields hyper-extended his left leg
Here comes Stephen Thompson with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Shields's ribs!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Shields was not intelligently defending himself!
Crushing shot to Shields's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Stephen Thompson by TKO (Middle kick) at 2:08 Round 3
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 230 s
Statistics: Stephen Thompson
Punches 39/45 (87%)
Kicks 17/18 (94%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/18 (83%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 201 s
WonderManChild doin' the things he should to get the wins he needs. (Kicks. Kicks are what I refer to).
Stephen Thompson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Middle kick from Wonderboy.
Shields receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Stephen Thompson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Shields's left thigh
Shields hyper-extended his left leg
Jake Shields throws a combo
Stephen Thompson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Shields swings again, only to get countered once more! Shields is looking bad here!
Jake Shields swings...
hard impact to Wonderboy's face!
Wonderboy's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shields is holding Stephen Thompson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Shields looks to be in very good shape.
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Wonderboy in a double underhook!
Wonderboy doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Wonderboy who put distance between them
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Wonderboy dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stephen Thompson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Wonderboy ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Wonderboy
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Stephen Thompson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Wonderboy
Jake Shields isolates Stephen Thompson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Stephen Thompson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Jake Shields lost his dominant position.
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Wonderboy
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Wonderboy
He is not able to do it
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Stephen Thompson moves to better his position on the ground...
Stephen Thompson viciously slams hammer blows to Shields's face!
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Wonderboy 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!
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Wonderboy blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Stephen Thompson tries to take advantage...
Wonderboy fires a barrage of punches at Shields's head!
This is bad! Wonderboy is just pounding on Jake Shields's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jake Shields
Jake Shields is in open guard over Wonderboy
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Stephen Thompson's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Wonderboy
Shields is in open guard over Wonderboy... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Wonderboy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Shields misses a step and Stephen Thompson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wonderboy switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shields struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Wonderboy
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Stephen Thompson's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Shields tries to escape from the closed guard
Shields succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jake Shields is in open guard over Wonderboy
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Stephen Thompson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Wonderboy
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Wonderboy rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Stephen Thompson in his guard.
Stephen Thompson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Wonderboy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shields steps forward
Stephen Thompson catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Wonderboy moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Shields's thigh!
A right hand from Jake Shields
surprises Wonderboy!
Wonderboy has a small cut in his Left eye
Tremendous strikes from Wonderboy!
Some big punches are landing!
Shields's Chin is beginning to swell
Solid low kick from Stephen Thompson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Stephen Thompson fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jake Shields! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A high kick from Stephen Thompson
grazes Shields's head, but he seems okay.
Wonderboy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Wonderboy launches a furious hook!
That hits Shields's chin like a wrecking ball! Shields loses balance and goes to the mat.
Wonderboy is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Wonderboy launches a kick to Shields's thigh
Loud pop!
Wonderboy is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Stephen Thompson's head...
Wonderboy leans out of the way.
Wonderboy is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Stephen Thompson steps back and allows Shields to get back to his feet.
Shields climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Wonderboy decides to launch some tentative punches
Shields launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Wonderboy with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Good front kick from Wonderboy!
Shields stumbles backwards after that one!
Jake Shields moves forward looking for some grappling action
Wonderboy pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Wonderboy
Wonderboy wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Shields misses a step and Stephen Thompson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Stephen Thompson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Shields from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Shields!
Shields's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Forehead
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephen Thompson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Stephen Thompson launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Shields's knee!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson tries a high kick!
Shields was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Jake Shields seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Stephen Thompson!
Wonderboy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Wonderboy dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Shields from the ground!
Shields's Mouth is beginning to swell
Stephen Thompson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Shields's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Stephen Thompson attempts to cut off Shields with punches
Shields reels from the strikes.
Wonderboy tries to grapple
He puts Shields in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Wonderboy and Jake Shields are cliched up against the cage. Wonderboy steps for a throw
Jake Shields is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields pushes Wonderboy against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Wonderboy pushes Shields away and circle away
Shields moves backwards and Stephen Thompson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Wonderboy won't budge, forcing Shields to pull guard.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Shields
Stephen Thompson looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Stephen Thompson forces Jake Shields to open his guard.
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Stephen Thompson 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shields's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shields has a small cut in his Forehead
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Wonderboy spins out, but Jake Shields was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Wonderboy is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Stephen Thompson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Wonderboy is in open guard over Shields now.
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Stephen Thompson storms over Shields with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Wonderboy doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shields's face with his elbows!
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Wonderboy's moves.
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Shields
Wonderboy is in open guard over Shields... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Stephen Thompson appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Stephen Thompson appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar from Stephen Thompson appears to be unbreakable
Shields struggles to free himself
That Kneebar from Stephen Thompson appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Shields rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Stephen Thompson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Stephen Thompson, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Wonderboy launches a furious low kick!
Shields receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Shields hyper-extended his leg
That punishment by Stephen Thompson has left Shields staggered! Stephen Thompson should try push forward now and finish this!
Solid low kick from Stephen Thompson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Wonderboy decides to launch some tentative punches
Stephen Thompson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jake Shields paws at Wonderboy.
Wonderboy answers with solid punches!
Shovel hook by Jake Shields
goes nowhere.
Wonderboy throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Stephen Thompson's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Wonderboy.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Shields!
Shields's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Left cheek
Shields seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Jake Shields continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The two exchange wildly
Wonderboy is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Jake Shields continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stephen Thompson jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Shields blocks with his arms and moves laterally looking for a counter
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to open up Stephen Thompson's defense faking a few punches.
Stephen Thompson wraps his arms around Shields's arms and counters the punches.
Solid low kick from Stephen Thompson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Shields hyper-extended his left leg
Here comes Stephen Thompson with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Shields's ribs!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Shields was not intelligently defending himself!
Crushing shot to Shields's body! He's holding his side
Winner is Stephen Thompson by TKO (Middle kick) at 2:08 Round 3
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 230 s
Statistics: Stephen Thompson
Punches 39/45 (87%)
Kicks 17/18 (94%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/18 (83%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 201 s
WonderManChild doin' the things he should to get the wins he needs. (Kicks. Kicks are what I refer to).
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!