Post by The Sandmen on May 12, 2014 17:09:37 GMT -5
Jason MacDonald shifts back and forth nervously.
Jake Shields raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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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MacDonald and Shields move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
MacDonald is connecting with a few punches
A solid combination from Jason MacDonald
mostly hits air.
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jason MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Jason MacDonald pushes Shields forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields postures up and launches another series of punches!
MacDonald pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jake Shields's offensive.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald and Jake Shields are cliched up against the cage. MacDonald steps for a throw
Jake Shields is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Deep breaths from Jake Shields who tries a hammer punch to MacDonald's ribs.
That hit MacDonald who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
MacDonald breaths deeply while on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jason MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
MacDonald launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is covering himself! MacDonald tries to force the situation and Shields clumsily gives his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
MacDonald is unable to move under Shields control.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald slides his arm under Jake Shields's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Jake Shields pulls down on Jason MacDonald's hand and staves off danger
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.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
MacDonald wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
MacDonald moves forward and holds Shields
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields pushes off of Jason MacDonald and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
MacDonald stumbles backwards but Jake Shields chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
MacDonald gets hold of a leg and trips Shields to the mat!
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald 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 goes for an armbar!
Jason MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
MacDonald tries to grapple
He puts Shields in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Shields with uppercuts!
Shields is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Shields is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald takes a break to breathe while holding Jake Shields.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
MacDonald pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
MacDonald pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over MacDonald!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes MacDonald against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! MacDonald is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shields ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over MacDonald
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jason MacDonald.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Shields's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Jason MacDonald for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Shields time to recover... 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.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Jake Shields and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
MacDonald tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Jason MacDonald in closed guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Jason MacDonald forces Jake Shields to open his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Jason MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields breaks the closed guard of Jason MacDonald and moves to half guard
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Jason MacDonald tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jason MacDonald who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields slightly pushes MacDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Jake Shields just won't stop and continues to rain punches
MacDonald quickly defends.
Shields misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jason MacDonald who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald and Jake Shields are cliched up against the cage. MacDonald steps for a throw
Shields stays on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Shields's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Jason MacDonald!
Jake Shields is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Shields! It would have finished this fight.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Jake Shields!
That one almost breaks MacDonald's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Shields is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
MacDonald tries to hit Jake Shields with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shields steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Shields is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
MacDonald tries to hit Jake Shields with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shields dodges that
Shields is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields steps back and allows MacDonald to get back to his feet.
Jason MacDonald is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jake Shields
Jake Shields is in open guard over MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over MacDonald
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jason MacDonald holds Jake Shields and prevents him from moving to a better position!
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields is in closed guard... MacDonald 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 MacDonald
Jake Shields hovers above MacDonald
Jason MacDonald stops him from throwing strikes.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields forces Jason MacDonald to open his guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over MacDonald
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 MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of MacDonald's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over MacDonald
Jake Shields pushes MacDonald's leg and tries to move to full mount.
MacDonald rolls and he's now on half guard over Jake Shields. Nice reversal.
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.
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
MacDonald is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
MacDonald is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Shields steps backwards away from Jason MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Jason MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Shields only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Quick hook by Jason MacDonald
glances off Shields's arms.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over MacDonald
Shields tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jake Shields is in half guard over MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of MacDonald's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shields sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
Jake Shields and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
MacDonald moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields struggles a bit before breaking MacDonald's attemp of grappling
MacDonald is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Jason MacDonald in closed guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
MacDonald sits over his knees and pushes away Shields's leg!
Jason MacDonald is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Shields and MacDonald are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Shields is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shields goes for an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Jason MacDonald 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Jason MacDonald in closed guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jake Shields rolls Jason MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald 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.
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Shields suddenly holds Jason MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Nice punches from Jake Shields.
MacDonald staggers backwards. Shields wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Jake Shields swings...
...no good.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
A solid combination from Jason MacDonald
connects with Shields.
Shields is holding Jason MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald
Shields catch Jason MacDonald's left arm and tries a kimura
Jason MacDonald holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Shields goes for an armbar!
Jason MacDonald 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jake Shields who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields shoots and grab both of Jason MacDonald's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Shields lifted MacDonald's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Jake Shields is in open guard over MacDonald
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Shields suddenly holds Jason MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
Jason MacDonald any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jake Shields isolates Jason MacDonald's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jason MacDonald is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
MacDonald 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) is cheering him!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Jason MacDonald aggressively and repeatedly punches Shields.
Good job by Shields blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
MacDonald tries to improve position.
Shields adjusts and closes his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Jason MacDonald fakes some punches
Shields ties him up.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jake Shields takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jason MacDonald shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jason MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Good looking punches from Jake Shields on the ground
They could take their toll on MacDonald.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Shields controls the situation despite Jason MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Jake Shields by Split decision
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 4/13 (31%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 963 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 14/29 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 934 s
Surprisingly uneventful fight between these two. Shields got some work done with submissions, but I mean...other then that, these guys didn't do much damage at all. Like, most fights have more damage done by one fighter in one round than these 2 did combined over 5 rounds.
Jake Shields raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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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MacDonald and Shields move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
MacDonald is connecting with a few punches
A solid combination from Jason MacDonald
mostly hits air.
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jason MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Jason MacDonald pushes Shields forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields postures up and launches another series of punches!
MacDonald pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Jake Shields's offensive.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Jason MacDonald to fight back!
MacDonald and Jake Shields are cliched up against the cage. MacDonald steps for a throw
Jake Shields is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Deep breaths from Jake Shields who tries a hammer punch to MacDonald's ribs.
That hit MacDonald who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
MacDonald breaths deeply while on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jason MacDonald keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jason MacDonald is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jason MacDonald looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jake Shields sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
MacDonald launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is covering himself! MacDonald tries to force the situation and Shields clumsily gives his back!
MacDonald is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has MacDonald controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
MacDonald is unable to move under Shields control.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald slides his arm under Jake Shields's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Jake Shields pulls down on Jason MacDonald's hand and staves off danger
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.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
MacDonald wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
MacDonald moves forward and holds Shields
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields pushes off of Jason MacDonald and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
MacDonald stumbles backwards but Jake Shields chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
MacDonald gets hold of a leg and trips Shields to the mat!
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald 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 goes for an armbar!
Jason MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
MacDonald tries to grapple
He puts Shields in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jason MacDonald is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Shields with uppercuts!
Shields is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Shields is unable to escape!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald takes a break to breathe while holding Jake Shields.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
MacDonald pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
MacDonald pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jason MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
MacDonald shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over MacDonald!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes MacDonald against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! MacDonald is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shields ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
MacDonald is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over MacDonald
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jason MacDonald.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald works on the ground with his fingers over Shields's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Jason MacDonald for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Shields time to recover... 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.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Jason MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
MacDonald breaks the closed guard of Jake Shields and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
MacDonald tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Jason MacDonald in closed guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Jason MacDonald forces Jake Shields to open his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Jason MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to escape from the full mount...
Jake Shields is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over MacDonald
MacDonald measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to pass Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Jason MacDonald sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields breaks the closed guard of Jason MacDonald and moves to half guard
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Jason MacDonald tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jason MacDonald who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields slightly pushes MacDonald into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Jake Shields just won't stop and continues to rain punches
MacDonald quickly defends.
Shields misses a step and Jason MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jason MacDonald tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jason MacDonald who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
MacDonald and Jake Shields are cliched up against the cage. MacDonald steps for a throw
Shields stays on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Jason MacDonald's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Shields's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Jason MacDonald!
Jake Shields is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Shields! It would have finished this fight.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Jake Shields!
That one almost breaks MacDonald's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Shields is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
MacDonald tries to hit Jake Shields with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Shields steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Shields is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
MacDonald tries to hit Jake Shields with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shields dodges that
Shields is standing while MacDonald is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields steps back and allows MacDonald to get back to his feet.
Jason MacDonald is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jake Shields
Jake Shields is in open guard over MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Jason MacDonald's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over MacDonald
Shields use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jason MacDonald holds Jake Shields and prevents him from moving to a better position!
MacDonald tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields is in closed guard... MacDonald 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 MacDonald
Jake Shields hovers above MacDonald
Jason MacDonald stops him from throwing strikes.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Jason MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields forces Jason MacDonald to open his guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over MacDonald
MacDonald tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over MacDonald
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 MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of MacDonald's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jason MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over MacDonald
Jake Shields pushes MacDonald's leg and tries to move to full mount.
MacDonald rolls and he's now on half guard over Jake Shields. Nice reversal.
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.
MacDonald looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
MacDonald is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jason MacDonald's punches
MacDonald is on the receiving end of a great combo by Shields.
Shields steps backwards away from Jason MacDonald. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Jason MacDonald jumps back and jabs
Shields only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Quick hook by Jason MacDonald
glances off Shields's arms.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jason MacDonald didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over MacDonald
Shields tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jake Shields is in half guard over MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of MacDonald's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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MacDonald jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shields sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
MacDonald fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to MacDonald's cheek from the guard.
Jason MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries to move to full mount
MacDonald's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He succeeds!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
Jake Shields and MacDonald engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
MacDonald moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields struggles a bit before breaking MacDonald's attemp of grappling
MacDonald is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Jason MacDonald in closed guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
MacDonald sits over his knees and pushes away Shields's leg!
Jason MacDonald is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Shields and MacDonald are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Shields is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shields goes for an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Jason MacDonald 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
MacDonald is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald tries to escape from closed guard...
MacDonald struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jason MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Jason MacDonald in closed guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jake Shields rolls Jason MacDonald to his stomach and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over MacDonald
MacDonald has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
MacDonald 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.
Jason MacDonald gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Shields suddenly holds Jason MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Nice punches from Jake Shields.
MacDonald staggers backwards. Shields wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Jake Shields swings...
...no good.
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
MacDonald is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Jason MacDonald
MacDonald is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
A solid combination from Jason MacDonald
connects with Shields.
Shields is holding Jason MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jason MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jason MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to mount Jason MacDonald...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Jason MacDonald tries to roll on the ground...
MacDonald is trying to counter now!
Jason MacDonald 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 Jason MacDonald
Shields catch Jason MacDonald's left arm and tries a kimura
Jason MacDonald holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Shields goes for an armbar!
Jason MacDonald 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jason MacDonald attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jake Shields who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields shoots and grab both of Jason MacDonald's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Shields lifted MacDonald's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Jake Shields is in open guard over MacDonald
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Shields suddenly holds Jason MacDonald's arm and tries an armbar!
MacDonald can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jake Shields!
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Jason MacDonald uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
MacDonald tries to escape from the closed guard
Jason MacDonald any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Jason MacDonald looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jake Shields isolates Jason MacDonald's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jason MacDonald is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Jason MacDonald tries to take advantage...
Jason MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jason MacDonald shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull MacDonald into his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
MacDonald 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) is cheering him!
Jason MacDonald is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Jason MacDonald in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around MacDonald
He is not able to do it
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Jason MacDonald aggressively and repeatedly punches Shields.
Good job by Shields blocking and slipping the blows.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of MacDonald's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in MacDonald's side.
Jason MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
MacDonald tries to improve position.
Shields adjusts and closes his guard.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
Jason MacDonald fakes some punches
Shields ties him up.
Jason MacDonald is in closed guard over Shields
MacDonald is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jason MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Jake Shields takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jason MacDonald shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jason MacDonald breaks that americana attempt!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Good looking punches from Jake Shields on the ground
They could take their toll on MacDonald.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Jason MacDonald
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Shields controls the situation despite Jason MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Jake Shields by Split decision
Statistics: Jason MacDonald
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 4/13 (31%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 963 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 14/29 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/12 (50%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 934 s
Surprisingly uneventful fight between these two. Shields got some work done with submissions, but I mean...other then that, these guys didn't do much damage at all. Like, most fights have more damage done by one fighter in one round than these 2 did combined over 5 rounds.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!