Post by The Sandmen on Jun 14, 2013 17:26:39 GMT -5
Jake Shields glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by The Phenom while John McCarthy recites the rules.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Jake Shields and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Vitor Belfort
Great move by Shields who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Shields's head
Those punches are hitting! Shields covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Vitor Belfort seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Body kick by Vitor Belfort...
just grazes his opponent.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shields moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields fakes some punches
The Phenom ties him up.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields looks to be in very good shape.
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to open up Vitor Belfort's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Phenom in the side of the head
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
BJJ! That is what must be passing through The Phenom's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shields
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields moves on the ground
Shields cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort is looking to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Shields
Blocked by Shields.
John McCarthy 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.
Jake Shields fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Phenom blocks that. He made it look easy!
The Phenom wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields is launching some bone breaking punches to The Phenom's ribs while in the clinch.
The Phenom blocks.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Vitor Belfort
well done The Phenom falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields steps back and allows The Phenom to get back to his feet.
Vitor Belfort is on his feet again.
Vitor Belfort throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Shields's chin! That stops Shields in his tracks!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Shields moves backwards and Vitor Belfort is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shields and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jake Shields closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Vitor Belfort can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) is cheering him!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for The Phenom, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Vitor Belfort tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to open Shields's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Vitor Belfort. Shields is unable to cover himself now!
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
Shields holds Vitor Belfort arms and counters his opponent punches.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields throws up a triangle attempt!
Vitor Belfort postures up and breaks the triangle.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
Shields holds Vitor Belfort arms and counters his opponent punches.
John McCarthy 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 Phenom studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A solid combination from Vitor Belfort
connects with Shields.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
Shields shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
Jake Shields dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom 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 open guard over The Phenom
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields sits high on Vitor Belfort's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Phenom's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Phenom tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jake Shields and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Shields and it cost him top position.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shields's face!
Shields's Right eye is beginning to swell
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort is looking to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields has seen better days.
Shields measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Phenom's side.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom breaks the closed guard of Jake Shields and moves to half guard
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Vitor Belfort keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Stand up! This is what The Phenom's cornermen are shouting. Jake Shields is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to escape from closed guard...
The Phenom struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort pushes Shields's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Phenom who is in full mount! Shields is in trouble now!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Shields
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Vitor Belfort pushes Jake Shields down and prevents his attempts to escape
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jake Shields
The Phenom fails to take Shields down and both man are still clinching
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Middle kick from The Phenom.
The kick just misses.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is countered by Vitor Belfort.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom 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 half guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to free his leg...
The Phenom doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Jake Shields.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
BJJ! That is what must be passing through The Phenom's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shields
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Forehead
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jake Shields looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Chin
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The Phenom breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Shields doesn't allow him!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jake Shields is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Phenom's abdomen
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Vitor Belfort creates enough space to control Jake Shields's leg.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to free his leg
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Phenom's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort 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 Shields's moves.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Vitor Belfort 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 Shields's moves.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields catch Vitor Belfort's right arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Vitor Belfort! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Vitor Belfort doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields catch Vitor Belfort's right arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom 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 full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort 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 Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort 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 Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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.
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
The Phenom measures the resilience of Shields's chin with an uppercut while Shields lands some great crosses.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Shields, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jake Shields
The Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Phenom moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to move to full mount
The Phenom's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort pushes Jake Shields against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Jake Shields struggles not allowing Vitor Belfort improve his position.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Vitor Belfort's head against his chin in the closed guard.
John McCarthy 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shields wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shields moves forward and holds The Phenom
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields shoots and grab Vitor Belfort's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Shields scoop up Vitor Belfort's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing The Phenom to the mat
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jake Shields rolls Vitor Belfort to his stomach and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over The Phenom
Jake Shields slides his arm under Vitor Belfort's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Vitor Belfort pushes up and slides Jake Shields's arm over his chin.
Shields is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shields is unable to move under The Phenom control.
Shields is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shields is unable to move under The Phenom control.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Phenom! Shields has one hook in and keeps working!
Shields is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Shields tries to end this with a RNC!
The Phenom manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
The Phenom is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
misses its target.
Inside leg kick from Shields
that lands on Vitor Belfort's leg.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Shields is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Phenom is clinching with Shields.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch to Jake Shields ribs and the tries to trip him
Shields loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields pushes off of Vitor Belfort and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The Phenom stumbles backwards but Jake Shields chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Shields's head
Those punches are hitting! Shields covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Shields is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Shields gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Shields blocks Vitor Belfort's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jake Shields fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields suddenly holds Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
The Phenom can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields suddenly holds Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
The Phenom can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Phenom can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Vitor Belfort's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Phenom blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Vitor Belfort passes momentarily but Jake Shields regains half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Vitor Belfort down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields suddenly holds Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
The Phenom can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Shields steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom 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.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields catch Vitor Belfort's right arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid shot from Vitor Belfort to the body.
Shields blocks in time.
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Phenom with a double overhooks!
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Vitor Belfort jumps back and jabs
The Phenom seems staggered and Jake Shields runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Jake Shields.
Winner is Jake Shields by Split decision
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/10 (50%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/28 (89%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1004 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 9/32 (28%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1014 s
I see... Kinda expected a bit more damage here, but they kinda tried. Still, for a 5 round fight, that was a bit not-offensive.
Ferocious staredown by The Phenom while John McCarthy recites the rules.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Jake Shields and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Vitor Belfort
Great move by Shields who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Shields's head
Those punches are hitting! Shields covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Vitor Belfort slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Vitor Belfort seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Body kick by Vitor Belfort...
just grazes his opponent.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Phenom is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shields moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields fakes some punches
The Phenom ties him up.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields looks to be in very good shape.
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to open up Vitor Belfort's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Phenom in the side of the head
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
BJJ! That is what must be passing through The Phenom's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shields
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields moves on the ground
Shields cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Vitor Belfort is looking to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Vitor Belfort gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Shields
Blocked by Shields.
John McCarthy 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.
Jake Shields fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Phenom blocks that. He made it look easy!
The Phenom wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields is launching some bone breaking punches to The Phenom's ribs while in the clinch.
The Phenom blocks.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Vitor Belfort
well done The Phenom falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields steps back and allows The Phenom to get back to his feet.
Vitor Belfort is on his feet again.
Vitor Belfort throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Shields's chin! That stops Shields in his tracks!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Shields moves backwards and Vitor Belfort is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shields and The Phenom circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jake Shields closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Vitor Belfort can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) is cheering him!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for The Phenom, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Vitor Belfort tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to open Shields's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Vitor Belfort. Shields is unable to cover himself now!
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
Shields holds Vitor Belfort arms and counters his opponent punches.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields throws up a triangle attempt!
Vitor Belfort postures up and breaks the triangle.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
The Phenom gets a good position on the ground. ..
Shields holds Vitor Belfort arms and counters his opponent punches.
John McCarthy 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 Phenom studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A solid combination from Vitor Belfort
connects with Shields.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
Shields shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Vitor Belfort launches a few punches...
Jake Shields dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Vitor Belfort didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom 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 open guard over The Phenom
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields sits high on Vitor Belfort's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Phenom's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Phenom tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jake Shields and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Shields and it cost him top position.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shields's face!
Shields's Right eye is beginning to swell
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort is looking to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields has seen better days.
Shields measures the resilience of The Phenom's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Phenom's side.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phenom breaks the closed guard of Jake Shields and moves to half guard
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Vitor Belfort keeps control and remains in side mount.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Stand up! This is what The Phenom's cornermen are shouting. Jake Shields is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to escape from closed guard...
The Phenom struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort pushes Shields's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Phenom who is in full mount! Shields is in trouble now!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Vitor Belfort launches a few punches to Shields
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Vitor Belfort pushes Jake Shields down and prevents his attempts to escape
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Vitor Belfort keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jake Shields
The Phenom fails to take Shields down and both man are still clinching
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Middle kick from The Phenom.
The kick just misses.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is countered by Vitor Belfort.
The Phenom tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Phenom 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 half guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to free his leg...
The Phenom doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Vitor Belfort manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Vitor Belfort closed his guard around Jake Shields.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
BJJ! That is what must be passing through The Phenom's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shields
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Forehead
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jake Shields looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Chin
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The Phenom breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Shields doesn't allow him!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jake Shields is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard The Phenom's abdomen
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Vitor Belfort creates enough space to control Jake Shields's leg.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to free his leg
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Phenom's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort 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 Shields's moves.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Vitor Belfort 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 Shields's moves.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields catch Vitor Belfort's right arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Vitor Belfort! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Vitor Belfort doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields catch Vitor Belfort's right arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom 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 full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort 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 Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort 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 Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Vitor Belfort. 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.
Not a desiderable position that Shields is in now. Vitor Belfort is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
The Phenom measures the resilience of Shields's chin with an uppercut while Shields lands some great crosses.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Shields, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jake Shields
The Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over The Phenom's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields is in closed guard... The Phenom tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Vitor Belfort in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The Phenom moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He is not able to do it
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
The Phenom tries to move to full mount
The Phenom's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort pushes Jake Shields against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Jake Shields struggles not allowing Vitor Belfort improve his position.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Vitor Belfort uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Vitor Belfort's head against his chin in the closed guard.
John McCarthy 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shields wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shields moves forward and holds The Phenom
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields shoots and grab Vitor Belfort's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Shields scoop up Vitor Belfort's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing The Phenom to the mat
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jake Shields rolls Vitor Belfort to his stomach and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over The Phenom
Jake Shields slides his arm under Vitor Belfort's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Vitor Belfort pushes up and slides Jake Shields's arm over his chin.
Shields is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shields is unable to move under The Phenom control.
Shields is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Shields is unable to move under The Phenom control.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Phenom! Shields has one hook in and keeps working!
Shields is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Shields tries to end this with a RNC!
The Phenom manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The Phenom looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
The Phenom is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
A right hand from Vitor Belfort
misses its target.
Inside leg kick from Shields
that lands on Vitor Belfort's leg.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Shields is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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The Phenom tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Phenom is clinching with Shields.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Vitor Belfort fakes a punch to Jake Shields ribs and the tries to trip him
Shields loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields pushes off of Vitor Belfort and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
The Phenom stumbles backwards but Jake Shields chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Phenom struggles and launches a few punches to Shields's head
Those punches are hitting! Shields covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Shields is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Shields gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Shields blocks Vitor Belfort's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jake Shields fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Jake Shields looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields suddenly holds Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
The Phenom can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields suddenly holds Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
The Phenom can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Phenom can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Vitor Belfort tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Vitor Belfort's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Phenom blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shields's guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Vitor Belfort tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Vitor Belfort passes momentarily but Jake Shields regains half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Shields
Shields is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shields tries to close his guard around The Phenom
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Shields
The Phenom is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Vitor Belfort down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields suddenly holds Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
The Phenom can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mata Elang International Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Shields steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Vitor Belfort is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over The Phenom
Jake Shields tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
Vitor Belfort tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jake Shields is in half guard over The Phenom
The Phenom 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.
Vitor Belfort gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields pushes The Phenom's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! The Phenom is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Shields catch Vitor Belfort's right arm and tries a kimura
Vitor Belfort holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid shot from Vitor Belfort to the body.
Shields blocks in time.
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises The Phenom with a double overhooks!
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Vitor Belfort jumps back and jabs
The Phenom seems staggered and Jake Shields runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Jake Shields.
Winner is Jake Shields by Split decision
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 11/18 (61%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/10 (50%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/28 (89%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1004 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 4/9 (44%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 9/32 (28%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1014 s
I see... Kinda expected a bit more damage here, but they kinda tried. Still, for a 5 round fight, that was a bit not-offensive.
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!