Post by The Sandmen on Jun 9, 2014 17:14:37 GMT -5
Jake Shields is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Frodo Khasbulaev glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Jake Shields is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Middle kick from Shields.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shields and Frodo Khasbulaev are cliched up against the cage. Shields hammers Frodo face and hooks Frodo leg
Frodo Khasbulaev is on his back after that trip
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Frodo holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over Frodo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Shields is in closed guard... Frodo tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frodo misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frodo leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to show some ground skills
Frodo Khasbulaev put Shields in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Frodo misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields pushes Frodo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! Frodo is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev 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 Frodo Khasbulaev
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Shields controls the situation despite Frodo Khasbulaev efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Shields controls the situation despite Frodo Khasbulaev efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Frodo Khasbulaev down and prevents his attempts to escape
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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Frodo with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Frodo Khasbulaev
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Frodo in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shields grab one of Frodo Khasbulaev's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Jake Shields throw Frodo to the mat like a ragdoll
Frodo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shields is standing while Frodo is on the ground on his back
Shields cartwheels towards Frodo!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frodo Khasbulaev.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Jake Shields is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frodo tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Frodo Khasbulaev gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to move to full guard
Frodo Khasbulaev manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Shields is in closed guard... Frodo tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Frodo tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frodo Khasbulaev gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields is looking to pass Frodo Khasbulaev's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter Frodo's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Frodo misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields pushes Frodo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! Frodo is in trouble now!
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.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Shields.
Frodo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Shields moves backwards and circles around Frodo Khasbulaev.
Frodo pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frodo Khasbulaev closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Shields.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frodo Khasbulaev jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Shields, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Frodo Khasbulaev tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Frodo
He is not able to do it
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Frodo
He succeeds!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Frodo Khasbulaev uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frodo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frodo Khasbulaev throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Shields is doing a great job covering himself up.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Jake Shields isolates Frodo Khasbulaev's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shields is locking that Arm Triangle...
Frodo Khasbulaev is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Frodo Khasbulaev uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo tries to escape from closed guard...
Frodo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frodo Khasbulaev 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 1:55 in the 2 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Frodo
He is not able to do it
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Shields
Frodo is in open guard over Shields... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shields rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frodo Khasbulaev. 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shields wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shields moves forward and holds Frodo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Frodo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Frodo takes a break to breathe while holding Jake Shields.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Middle kick from Shields.
The kick just misses.
Shields misses a step and Frodo Khasbulaev sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Shields's chin
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to cut off Shields with punches
Shields avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shields and Frodo circle around the center of the cage.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frodo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Frodo
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 Frodo
Shields moves on the ground
Jake Shields moves to side mount
Jake Shields is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Jake Shields looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Jake Shields tries to free his leg
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of Frodo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Jake Shields looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Frodo Khasbulaev takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Shields.
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Round 3
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Frodo Khasbulaev moves forward looking for some grappling action
Frodo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields slightly pushes Frodo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Frodo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Frodo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shields struggles... Frodo Khasbulaev is unable to take him down
Frodo Khasbulaev shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frodo into his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Frodo Khasbulaev uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Frodo Khasbulaev uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Shields goes for an armbar!
Frodo Khasbulaev 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Frodo moves backwards and Jake Shields is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Shields
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Frodo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Frodo Khasbulaev a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shields's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shields has a small cut in his Forehead
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Shields
Shields is moving on the ground...
Frodo tries to counter Shields's moves on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Shields
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frodo looks to work from half guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Frodo Khasbulaev in closed guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo tries to escape from closed guard...
Frodo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Shields
Frodo Khasbulaev isolates Jake Shields's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jake Shields manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frodo Khasbulaev lost his dominant position.
Frodo Khasbulaev gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields measures the resilience of Frodo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frodo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Shields
Frodo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Shields
Frodo tries to open up Jake Shields's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shields in the side of the head
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Shields
Frodo Khasbulaev isolates Jake Shields's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jake Shields is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Shields
Frodo tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Shields from the side mount!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Jake Shields
Frodo is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Shields's ribs.
Shields is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Jake Shields
Frodo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev rolls him over and takes his back!
Frodo is in rear mount over Shields
Good looking punches from Frodo Khasbulaev on the ground
They could take their toll on Shields.
Frodo is in rear mount over Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Frodo pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Shields is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Poorly executed technique. Frodo Khasbulaev looks to counter!
Good movement from Frodo
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Shields's Chin is beginning to swell
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Nice beating Jake Shields has received.
Jake Shields tries a middle kick
Frodo Khasbulaev blocks and steps away.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frodo Khasbulaev jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Frodo Khasbulaev to fight back!
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes a punch and launches himself over Jake Shields
Great move by Frodo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Frodo with uppercuts!
Frodo is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Frodo is unable to escape!
Frodo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Frodo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields grapple with Frodo Khasbulaev and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Frodo Khasbulaev falls hard on the mat with Jake Shields on top of him
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Frodo is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shields pulls his arm out of danger.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Frodo Khasbulaev's guard...
Frodo doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Shields struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Jake Shields tries to pass Frodo Khasbulaev's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Frodo Khasbulaev regains half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev 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 half guard over Frodo
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Frodo rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Jake Shields
Frodo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shields's being punished here!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Jake Shields
Frodo Khasbulaev isolates Jake Shields's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Shields's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
Jake Shields is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Jake Shields
Frodo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Jake Shields
Frodo Khasbulaev takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jake Shields shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Jake Shields breaks that americana attempt!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Jake Shields
Frodo gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jake Shields! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jake Shields doesn't defend himself!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
Frodo doesn't allow him!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Jake Shields
Frodo is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Shields's ribs.
Shields is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Jake Shields
Frodo Khasbulaev positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Shields's ribs
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Frodo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Shields steps backwards away from Frodo Khasbulaev. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Frodo Khasbulaev is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Frodo pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shields is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frodo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Frodo!
Frodo Khasbulaev is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Shields and pushes him away!
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Frodo Khasbulaev tries to take advantage...
Frodo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frodo Khasbulaev
Crushing shot to Shields's body! He's holding his side
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Frodo Khasbulaev!
Shields is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Jake Shields moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frodo Khasbulaev's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frodo.
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Frodo Khasbulaev swings and Shields has to retreat
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Frodo in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields pushes away Frodo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Frodo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jake Shields
Shields misses a step and Frodo Khasbulaev sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frodo Khasbulaev pushes away Shields trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shields stumbles backwards and Frodo Khasbulaev circles to get the center of the cage
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Frodo Khasbulaev swings and Shields has to retreat
Solid kick to the leg from Jake Shields
Frodo checks it.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Low kick by Frodo Khasbulaev to maintain his distance.
That hits Jake Shields's ankle
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Frodo Khasbulaev sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frodo Khasbulaev moves forward looking for some grappling action
Frodo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frodo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Frodo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields gets control of Frodo Khasbulaev's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Frodo Khasbulaev shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields takes a break to breathe while holding Frodo Khasbulaev.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frodo Khasbulaev's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frodo.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Frodo.
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Frodo Khasbulaev jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Frodo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Jake Shields is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Frodo on his head!
Frodo Khasbulaev may have a broken rib. It's painful to see him losing this way.
Winner is Jake Shields by TKO (Injury - Broken Ribs) at 3:07 Round 5
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 2/9 (22%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 744 s
Statistics: Frodo Khasbulaev
Punches 12/33 (36%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 24/36 (67%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 758 s
Frodo was winning this one, despite his terrible accuracy. Then, pow, ribs, game over.
Frodo Khasbulaev glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Jake Shields is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Middle kick from Shields.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Shields and Frodo Khasbulaev are cliched up against the cage. Shields hammers Frodo face and hooks Frodo leg
Frodo Khasbulaev is on his back after that trip
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Frodo holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over Frodo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Shields is in closed guard... Frodo tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frodo misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frodo leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to show some ground skills
Frodo Khasbulaev put Shields in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Frodo misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields pushes Frodo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! Frodo is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev 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 Frodo Khasbulaev
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Shields controls the situation despite Frodo Khasbulaev efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Shields controls the situation despite Frodo Khasbulaev efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Frodo Khasbulaev down and prevents his attempts to escape
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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Shields moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Frodo with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Frodo Khasbulaev
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Frodo in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shields grab one of Frodo Khasbulaev's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Jake Shields throw Frodo to the mat like a ragdoll
Frodo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shields is standing while Frodo is on the ground on his back
Shields cartwheels towards Frodo!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frodo Khasbulaev.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Jake Shields is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frodo tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Frodo Khasbulaev gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to move to full guard
Frodo Khasbulaev manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Shields is in closed guard... Frodo tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Frodo tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frodo Khasbulaev gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields is looking to pass Frodo Khasbulaev's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter Frodo's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo launches a few weak punches
Shields blocks them effectively.
Frodo misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields pushes Frodo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! Frodo is in trouble now!
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.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Shields.
Frodo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Shields moves backwards and circles around Frodo Khasbulaev.
Frodo pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frodo Khasbulaev closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Shields.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frodo Khasbulaev jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Shields, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Frodo Khasbulaev tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Frodo
He is not able to do it
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Frodo
He succeeds!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Frodo Khasbulaev uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frodo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frodo Khasbulaev throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Shields is doing a great job covering himself up.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Jake Shields isolates Frodo Khasbulaev's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Shields is locking that Arm Triangle...
Frodo Khasbulaev is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Frodo Khasbulaev uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo tries to escape from closed guard...
Frodo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frodo Khasbulaev 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 1:55 in the 2 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Frodo
He is not able to do it
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Shields
Frodo is in open guard over Shields... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shields rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frodo Khasbulaev. 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Shields wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shields moves forward and holds Frodo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Frodo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Frodo takes a break to breathe while holding Jake Shields.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Middle kick from Shields.
The kick just misses.
Shields misses a step and Frodo Khasbulaev sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Shields's chin
Frodo Khasbulaev attempts to cut off Shields with punches
Shields avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields fakes a move and moves laterally.
Shields and Frodo circle around the center of the cage.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frodo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jake Shields is in open guard over Frodo
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 Frodo
Shields moves on the ground
Jake Shields moves to side mount
Jake Shields is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Jake Shields looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Jake Shields tries to free his leg
Jake Shields uses some of his skill by jumping out of Frodo's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Jake Shields looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Frodo Khasbulaev takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Frodo tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields looks to mount Frodo Khasbulaev...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Shields.
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Round 3
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Frodo Khasbulaev moves forward looking for some grappling action
Frodo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields slightly pushes Frodo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Frodo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Frodo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Shields struggles... Frodo Khasbulaev is unable to take him down
Frodo Khasbulaev shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jake Shields is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frodo into his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Frodo Khasbulaev uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Frodo Khasbulaev uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Frodo Khasbulaev
Shields goes for an armbar!
Frodo Khasbulaev 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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Frodo moves backwards and Jake Shields is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Shields
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Frodo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shields tries to move on the ground and shows Frodo Khasbulaev a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Shields's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Shields has a small cut in his Forehead
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Shields
Shields is moving on the ground...
Frodo tries to counter Shields's moves on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in open guard over Shields
Frodo Khasbulaev tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Frodo looks to work from half guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Frodo Khasbulaev in closed guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in closed guard over Shields
Frodo tries to escape from closed guard...
Frodo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Frodo Khasbulaev keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Shields
Frodo Khasbulaev isolates Jake Shields's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jake Shields manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frodo Khasbulaev lost his dominant position.
Frodo Khasbulaev gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields measures the resilience of Frodo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frodo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Shields
Frodo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Shields
Frodo tries to open up Jake Shields's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Shields in the side of the head
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Shields
Frodo Khasbulaev isolates Jake Shields's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jake Shields is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in half guard over Shields
Frodo tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Shields from the side mount!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Jake Shields
Frodo is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Shields's ribs.
Shields is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Shields ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Jake Shields
Frodo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Frodo Khasbulaev in his guard...
Frodo Khasbulaev rolls him over and takes his back!
Frodo is in rear mount over Shields
Good looking punches from Frodo Khasbulaev on the ground
They could take their toll on Shields.
Frodo is in rear mount over Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Frodo pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Shields is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Poorly executed technique. Frodo Khasbulaev looks to counter!
Good movement from Frodo
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Shields's Chin is beginning to swell
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Nice beating Jake Shields has received.
Jake Shields tries a middle kick
Frodo Khasbulaev blocks and steps away.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frodo Khasbulaev jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Frodo Khasbulaev to fight back!
Frodo Khasbulaev fakes a punch and launches himself over Jake Shields
Great move by Frodo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Frodo with uppercuts!
Frodo is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Frodo is unable to escape!
Frodo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Frodo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields grapple with Frodo Khasbulaev and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Frodo Khasbulaev falls hard on the mat with Jake Shields on top of him
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Frodo is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frodo Khasbulaev overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shields pulls his arm out of danger.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Frodo Khasbulaev's guard...
Frodo doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Frodo
Shields tries to escape from closed guard...
Shields struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Jake Shields tries to pass Frodo Khasbulaev's guard...
Jake Shields passes momentarily but Frodo Khasbulaev regains half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Frodo
Frodo Khasbulaev 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 half guard over Frodo
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Frodo rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Jake Shields
Frodo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shields's being punished here!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Jake Shields
Frodo Khasbulaev isolates Jake Shields's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Shields's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
Jake Shields is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in side mount over Jake Shields
Frodo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Jake Shields
Frodo Khasbulaev takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jake Shields shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Jake Shields breaks that americana attempt!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Jake Shields
Frodo gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jake Shields! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jake Shields doesn't defend himself!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
Frodo doesn't allow him!
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Jake Shields
Frodo is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Shields's ribs.
Shields is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Jake Shields
Frodo Khasbulaev positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Shields's ribs
Frodo Khasbulaev is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Frodo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Shields steps backwards away from Frodo Khasbulaev. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Frodo Khasbulaev is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Frodo pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shields is holding Frodo Khasbulaev's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frodo Khasbulaev shows great balance while pushing away Jake Shields
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frodo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Frodo!
Frodo Khasbulaev is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Shields and pushes him away!
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Frodo Khasbulaev tries to take advantage...
Frodo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frodo Khasbulaev
Crushing shot to Shields's body! He's holding his side
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Frodo Khasbulaev!
Shields is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Jake Shields moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frodo Khasbulaev's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frodo.
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Frodo Khasbulaev swings and Shields has to retreat
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Frodo in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields pushes away Frodo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Frodo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jake Shields
Shields misses a step and Frodo Khasbulaev sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frodo Khasbulaev pushes away Shields trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shields stumbles backwards and Frodo Khasbulaev circles to get the center of the cage
Jake Shields tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Frodo Khasbulaev swings and Shields has to retreat
Solid kick to the leg from Jake Shields
Frodo checks it.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Low kick by Frodo Khasbulaev to maintain his distance.
That hits Jake Shields's ankle
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
Frodo Khasbulaev sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Frodo Khasbulaev moves forward looking for some grappling action
Frodo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frodo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Frodo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields gets control of Frodo Khasbulaev's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Frodo Khasbulaev shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields takes a break to breathe while holding Frodo Khasbulaev.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frodo Khasbulaev's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Frodo.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Frodo.
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Frodo Khasbulaev jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Frodo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Jake Shields is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Frodo on his head!
Frodo Khasbulaev may have a broken rib. It's painful to see him losing this way.
Winner is Jake Shields by TKO (Injury - Broken Ribs) at 3:07 Round 5
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 2/9 (22%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 744 s
Statistics: Frodo Khasbulaev
Punches 12/33 (36%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 24/36 (67%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 758 s
Frodo was winning this one, despite his terrible accuracy. Then, pow, ribs, game over.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!