Post by The Sandmen on Sept 24, 2020 21:05:39 GMT -5
Khabib Nurmagomedov is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Jake Shields looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Nurmagomedov is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov moves forward looking for some action
Khabib Nurmagomedov shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields tries to take Khabib Nurmagomedov to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Nurmagomedov is with is back on the ground now.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Jake Shields is on his feet again.
Shields is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov kicks his legs trying to keep Jake Shields away.
Jake Shields takes a kick to the body.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Khabib Nurmagomedov is standing now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields won't budge, forcing Nurmagomedov to pull guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shields spins out, but Khabib Nurmagomedov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shields is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields decides to jump inside Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov didn't see that coming. Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov now.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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 Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields hovers above Nurmagomedov
Good punches to Nurmagomedov's body.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter Nurmagomedov's moves on the ground.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shields spins out, but Khabib Nurmagomedov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shields is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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 Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Nurmagomedov with a double overhooks!
Nurmagomedov tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Nurmagomedov is clinching with Shields.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Khabib Nurmagomedov
well done Nurmagomedov falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches an up-kick intended for Jake Shields's head...
Shields leans out of the way.
Shields is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov kicks his legs trying to keep Jake Shields away.
Jake Shields takes a kick to the body.
Shields is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields creates space and allows Khabib Nurmagomedov to stand up.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is on his feet again.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nurmagomedov sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shields sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Nurmagomedov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shields sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Nurmagomedov is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Nurmagomedov with a double overhooks!
Nurmagomedov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Shields pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Khabib Nurmagomedov's face!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Shields and Nurmagomedov circle around the center of the cage.
Nurmagomedov looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Shields's chin with an uppercut while Shields lands some great crosses.
Nurmagomedov's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Chin
Jake Shields is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Nurmagomedov looks to be in very good shape.
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Shields seems staggered and Khabib Nurmagomedov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Hard blow to Shields's mid-section, he seems hurt
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jake Shields work his BJJ game.
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Khabib Nurmagomedov shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks that americana attempt!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Shields catch Khabib Nurmagomedov's left arm and tries a kimura
Khabib Nurmagomedov holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Nurmagomedov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jake Shields doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields suddenly holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Nurmagomedov can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jake Shields holds Khabib Nurmagomedov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Shields tries an armbar from the bottom!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jake Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov sits over his knees and pushes away Shields's leg!
Shields closes his legs around Khabib Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is not able to move away now!
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Deep breaths from Jake Shields who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks those punches
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Khabib Nurmagomedov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Nurmagomedov decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields did not see that coming! Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Stand up! This is what Shields's cornermen are shouting. Khabib Nurmagomedov is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Nurmagomedov looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jake Shields sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Nurmagomedov blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Shields pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Shields is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Nurmagomedov doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Shields positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Nurmagomedov's being punished here!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields is looking to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields hooks Nurmagomedov's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Shields's face!
Jake Shields blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Jake Shields, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Nurmagomedov cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shields can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
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 Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Nurmagomedov is able to break the lock.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jake Shields!
Nurmagomedov is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Shields
Blocked by Shields.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nurmagomedov grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Khabib Nurmagomedov
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nurmagomedov blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes for an americana!
Shields breaks free.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Nurmagomedov struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Nurmagomedov pulls his arm out of danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Khabib Nurmagomedov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nurmagomedov blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and launches himself over Shields!
Jake Shields is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Nurmagomedov and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nurmagomedov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nurmagomedov rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Khabib Nurmagomedov is standing now.
Nurmagomedov is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Khabib Nurmagomedov's head...
It lands flush with Khabib Nurmagomedov's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Nurmagomedov is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Nurmagomedov looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to turn away and scramble out. Khabib Nurmagomedov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Jake Shields spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields rolls him over and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shields is unable to move under Nurmagomedov control.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov tries to open up Shields with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Shields blocks a few elbows and now Khabib Nurmagomedov will have to look for another option here.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Nurmagomedov pulls his arm out of danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Jake Shields's guard...
Shields doesn't want to free his opponent and Nurmagomedov continues in closed guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields isolates Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Khabib Nurmagomedov is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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 Khabib Nurmagomedov
Shields catch Khabib Nurmagomedov's left arm and tries a kimura
Khabib Nurmagomedov holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jake Shields takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Khabib Nurmagomedov shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Nurmagomedov's eyes...
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks that americana attempt!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Shields goes for an armbar!
Nurmagomedov struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock and pushes away Jake Shields, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Nurmagomedov looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shields is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Shields shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Nurmagomedov pushes Jake Shields forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jake Shields holds Khabib Nurmagomedov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields attempts a triangle from bottom! Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out. Shields quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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 Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shields can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Nurmagomedov is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Tremendous strikes from Shields!
Some big punches are landing!
Nurmagomedov's Chin is beginning to swell
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Chin
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shields sprawls and remains on his feet.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Nurmagomedov in a double underhook!
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Nurmagomedov doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Nurmagomedov forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov slips his head out and ends up in Jake Shields's guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Nurmagomedov struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Nurmagomedov use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jake Shields holds Khabib Nurmagomedov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Shields and Nurmagomedov circle around the center of the cage.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a move and moves laterally.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Nurmagomedov in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Jake Shields doesn't let Khabib Nurmagomedov get in on his legs.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields circles out and slips free of Khabib Nurmagomedov's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Shields is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields hooks Nurmagomedov's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Shields looks to be in very good shape.
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Nurmagomedov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Nurmagomedov use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jake Shields holds Khabib Nurmagomedov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nurmagomedov blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Khabib Nurmagomedov cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jake Shields
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jake Shields work his BJJ game.
Shields measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nurmagomedov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Nurmagomedov uses his strength to keep Nurmagomedov at a disadvantage
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Nurmagomedov's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Nurmagomedov is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields isolates Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Khabib Nurmagomedov is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter Nurmagomedov's moves on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to turn away and scramble out. Jake Shields takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Khabib Nurmagomedov spins out and gets back to his feet.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jake Shields sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields hooks Nurmagomedov's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shields is locking that Kneebar...
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov 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 Khabib Nurmagomedov's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by Split Decision
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 11/24 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 6/17 (35%)
GnP strikes 4/30 (13%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 965 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 18/24 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 30/30 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 948 s
I mean...I guess so? It was pretty even in some ways. Still probably would have given it to Shields, with that takedown and submission dominance.
Jake Shields looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Nurmagomedov is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov moves forward looking for some action
Khabib Nurmagomedov shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields tries to take Khabib Nurmagomedov to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Nurmagomedov is with is back on the ground now.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Jake Shields is on his feet again.
Shields is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov kicks his legs trying to keep Jake Shields away.
Jake Shields takes a kick to the body.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Khabib Nurmagomedov is standing now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields won't budge, forcing Nurmagomedov to pull guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shields spins out, but Khabib Nurmagomedov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shields is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields decides to jump inside Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov didn't see that coming. Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov now.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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 Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields hovers above Nurmagomedov
Good punches to Nurmagomedov's body.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter Nurmagomedov's moves on the ground.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shields spins out, but Khabib Nurmagomedov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shields is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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 Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Nurmagomedov with a double overhooks!
Nurmagomedov tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Nurmagomedov is clinching with Shields.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Khabib Nurmagomedov
well done Nurmagomedov falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches an up-kick intended for Jake Shields's head...
Shields leans out of the way.
Shields is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov kicks his legs trying to keep Jake Shields away.
Jake Shields takes a kick to the body.
Shields is standing while Nurmagomedov is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields creates space and allows Khabib Nurmagomedov to stand up.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is on his feet again.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nurmagomedov sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shields sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Nurmagomedov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shields sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Nurmagomedov is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Nurmagomedov with a double overhooks!
Nurmagomedov jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Khabib Nurmagomedov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Shields pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Khabib Nurmagomedov's face!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Shields and Nurmagomedov circle around the center of the cage.
Nurmagomedov looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Nurmagomedov measures the resilience of Shields's chin with an uppercut while Shields lands some great crosses.
Nurmagomedov's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Chin
Jake Shields is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Nurmagomedov looks to be in very good shape.
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Shields seems staggered and Khabib Nurmagomedov runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Hard blow to Shields's mid-section, he seems hurt
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jake Shields work his BJJ game.
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Khabib Nurmagomedov shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks that americana attempt!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Shields catch Khabib Nurmagomedov's left arm and tries a kimura
Khabib Nurmagomedov holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Nurmagomedov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Nurmagomedov tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jake Shields doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields suddenly holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and tries an armbar!
Nurmagomedov can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jake Shields holds Khabib Nurmagomedov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Nurmagomedov into his guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Shields tries an armbar from the bottom!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jake Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov sits over his knees and pushes away Shields's leg!
Shields closes his legs around Khabib Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is not able to move away now!
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Deep breaths from Jake Shields who tries a hammer punch to Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov blocks those punches
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Shields throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Khabib Nurmagomedov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Nurmagomedov decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields did not see that coming! Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Stand up! This is what Shields's cornermen are shouting. Khabib Nurmagomedov is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Nurmagomedov looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jake Shields sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Nurmagomedov blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Shields pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Shields is in closed guard... Nurmagomedov tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Nurmagomedov doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Shields positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Nurmagomedov's being punished here!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields is looking to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields hooks Nurmagomedov's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov launches a barrage of elbows over Shields's face!
Jake Shields blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Jake Shields, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Nurmagomedov cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shields can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
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 Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Nurmagomedov is able to break the lock.
Nurmagomedov is trying to counter now!
Nurmagomedov moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jake Shields!
Nurmagomedov is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Shields
Blocked by Shields.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Khabib Nurmagomedov's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Nurmagomedov grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Khabib Nurmagomedov
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nurmagomedov blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov goes for an americana!
Shields breaks free.
Nurmagomedov misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Nurmagomedov struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Nurmagomedov pulls his arm out of danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Khabib Nurmagomedov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Shields uses his forearms to block the impact!
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nurmagomedov blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and launches himself over Shields!
Jake Shields is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Nurmagomedov and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nurmagomedov is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Nurmagomedov rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Khabib Nurmagomedov is standing now.
Nurmagomedov is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields launches an up-kick intended for Khabib Nurmagomedov's head...
It lands flush with Khabib Nurmagomedov's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Nurmagomedov is standing while Shields is on the ground on his back
Khabib Nurmagomedov opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Shields's guard.
Shields didn't see that coming. Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields now.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Nurmagomedov looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to turn away and scramble out. Khabib Nurmagomedov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Jake Shields spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Khabib Nurmagomedov catches Jake Shields's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields rolls him over and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shields is unable to move under Nurmagomedov control.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov tries to open up Shields with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Shields blocks a few elbows and now Khabib Nurmagomedov will have to look for another option here.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Nurmagomedov pulls his arm out of danger.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov struggles on the ground and tries to break Jake Shields's guard...
Shields doesn't want to free his opponent and Nurmagomedov continues in closed guard
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields isolates Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Khabib Nurmagomedov is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Khabib Nurmagomedov launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov 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 Khabib Nurmagomedov
Shields catch Khabib Nurmagomedov's left arm and tries a kimura
Khabib Nurmagomedov holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Khabib Nurmagomedov down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jake Shields takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Khabib Nurmagomedov shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Nurmagomedov's eyes...
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks that americana attempt!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Shields goes for an armbar!
Nurmagomedov struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Khabib Nurmagomedov breaks the lock and pushes away Jake Shields, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Nurmagomedov looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shields is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Shields shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Nurmagomedov pushes Jake Shields forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jake Shields holds Khabib Nurmagomedov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields attempts a triangle from bottom! Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out. Shields quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Khabib Nurmagomedov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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 Rungrado 1st of May Stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) are cheering for the fighters.
Nurmagomedov cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shields can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Khabib Nurmagomedov's punches
Nurmagomedov is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Tremendous strikes from Shields!
Some big punches are landing!
Nurmagomedov's Chin is beginning to swell
Nurmagomedov has a small cut in his Chin
Nurmagomedov fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shields sprawls and remains on his feet.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Nurmagomedov in a double underhook!
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Nurmagomedov doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Nurmagomedov forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov slips his head out and ends up in Jake Shields's guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Khabib Nurmagomedov looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Shields switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Nurmagomedov struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight back!
Nurmagomedov use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jake Shields holds Khabib Nurmagomedov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Shields and Nurmagomedov circle around the center of the cage.
Khabib Nurmagomedov fakes a move and moves laterally.
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Nurmagomedov in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nurmagomedov gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Jake Shields doesn't let Khabib Nurmagomedov get in on his legs.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields circles out and slips free of Khabib Nurmagomedov's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Shields is holding Khabib Nurmagomedov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Khabib Nurmagomedov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields hooks Nurmagomedov's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Shields looks to be in very good shape.
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Nurmagomedov can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Nurmagomedov use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jake Shields holds Khabib Nurmagomedov and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Nurmagomedov blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Khabib Nurmagomedov cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jake Shields
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jake Shields work his BJJ game.
Shields measures the resilience of Nurmagomedov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nurmagomedov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to show some ground skills
Nurmagomedov uses his strength to keep Nurmagomedov at a disadvantage
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Khabib Nurmagomedov in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Khabib Nurmagomedov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Nurmagomedov's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Nurmagomedov is able to break the lock.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Khabib Nurmagomedov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Jake Shields isolates Khabib Nurmagomedov's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Khabib Nurmagomedov is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter Nurmagomedov's moves on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to pass Khabib Nurmagomedov's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to turn away and scramble out. Jake Shields takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Khabib Nurmagomedov spins out and gets back to his feet.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to take advantage...
Khabib Nurmagomedov attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jake Shields sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields hooks Nurmagomedov's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shields is locking that Kneebar...
Khabib Nurmagomedov manages to kick Shields away and scrambles on top!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Khabib Nurmagomedov tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Nurmagomedov
He succeeds!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is in closed guard over Shields
Nurmagomedov 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 Khabib Nurmagomedov's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Khabib Nurmagomedov by Split Decision
Statistics: Khabib Nurmagomedov
Punches 11/24 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 6/17 (35%)
GnP strikes 4/30 (13%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 965 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 18/24 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 6/9 (67%)
Submissions 30/30 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 948 s
I mean...I guess so? It was pretty even in some ways. Still probably would have given it to Shields, with that takedown and submission dominance.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!