Post by The Sandmen on Oct 20, 2014 12:45:39 GMT -5
Jake Shields raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Yushin Okami looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Yushin Okami's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Shields is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Okami leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Jake Shields is looking to pass Yushin Okami's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Okami
Yushin Okami 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 Okami
Yushin Okami launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Okami
Yushin Okami 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 Okami
Yushin Okami tries to close the guard.
Okami put Jake Shields in closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Yushin Okami launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Okami clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields is looking to pass Yushin Okami's guard...
Yushin Okami has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Yushin Okami's guard...
Okami doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Yushin Okami 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 closed guard over Okami
Shields is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Yushin Okami in his guard...
Yushin Okami rolls him over and takes his back!
Okami is in rear mount over Shields
Yushin Okami tries to open Shields's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Yushin Okami. Shields is unable to cover himself now!
Okami is in rear mount over Shields
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Okami is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has Okami controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Shields manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Okami
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Okami looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Yushin Okami fakes a punch and launches himself over Shields!
Nice move by Okami who clinches and pushes Shields against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Yushin Okami tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Yushin Okami gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Yushin Okami brings Jake Shields down to the ground and pulls his head out.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Shields
Okami is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Yushin Okami uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Shields
Okami is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yushin Okami!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Okami's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shields
Jake Shields sits high on Yushin Okami's chest and pulls his leg underneath Okami's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Okami tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jake Shields and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Shields and it cost him top position.
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Shields
Okami is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Yushin Okami uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Yushin Okami looks to counter!
Okami throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Shields
Blocked by Shields.
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Shields
Yushin Okami tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Yushin Okami passes momentarily but Jake Shields regains full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Shields
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Yushin Okami work his BJJ game.
Okami tries to escape from closed guard...
Shields waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Yushin Okami! He is reversed and nor Jake Shields is on half guard!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields and Okami engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Yushin Okami jumps back and jabs
Shields only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Shields follows Yushin Okami
Okami fakes a move.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punches from Jake Shields.
Okami staggers backwards. Shields wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Okami has a small cut in his Nose
Yushin Okami tries a middle kick
Shields blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Okami followed by a hard jab
Shields deflects the blows.
Okami feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Chin
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Yushin Okami tries a middle kick
Jake Shields blocks and steps away.
Okami misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yushin Okami didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Okami
Okami tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Okami
Okami tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Yushin Okami launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Okami misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Yushin Okami's guard...
Okami doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Yushin Okami's guard...
Jake Shields forces Yushin Okami to open his guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Okami
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Yushin Okami can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to move to full guard
Yushin Okami manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Okami
Okami 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.
Okami clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Okami 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.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Shields catch Yushin Okami's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Yushin Okami holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Jake Shields tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Okami is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Not a desiderable position that Okami is in now. Jake Shields is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Yushin Okami's arm and tries an armbar!
Okami holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Okami's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Yushin Okami and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Okami is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Shields's jaw!
The two exchange wildly
Shields is connecting with a few punches
Yushin Okami tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields won't budge, forcing Okami to pull guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
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 Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Okami
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away Okami's leg!
Jake Shields is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Okami tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Shields goes for an armbar!
Yushin Okami breaks the lock and pushes away Jake Shields, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Every time Jake Shields attempts to get inside
Okami misses with a low kick.
Okami clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Okami launches a furious low kick!
Shields blocks.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Okami wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shields wants nothing of that and pushes Okami.
Middle kick from Shields.
Okami receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Okami ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Shields pushes Yushin Okami and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Yushin Okami attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Okami can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Okami is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Yushin Okami
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Okami launches a furious low kick!
Jake Shields blocks
Okami clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Yushin Okami grapple with Jake Shields and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Yushin Okami is in side mount over Jake Shields
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Jake Shields
Yushin Okami hovers above Shields
Jake Shields stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Jake Shields
Okami tries to move to full mount!
Shields won't allow him to take this position easily.
Okami misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields attempts to trap Yushin Okami in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Shields
Yushin Okami positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shields covers himself well
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Shields
Okami tries to jump to side mount.
Jake Shields jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Jake Shields tries to pass Yushin Okami's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Okami
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Okami can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Yushin Okami attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Jake Shields
that forces Okami to try and defend better.
Okami has a small cut in his Mouth
Shields pushes Yushin Okami and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid jabs from Yushin Okami.
Shields defends.
Okami misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields launches a hook to the body
Bang! Okami stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yushin Okami didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Okami
Okami tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Okami
Okami 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.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Yushin Okami closed his guard around Jake Shields.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Yushin Okami
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shields's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Okami
Okami tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yushin Okami.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Okami is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Yushin Okami down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Yushin Okami's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Okami struggles to free himself
Shields is locking that Armbar...
Okami hold his own hand and breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Yushin Okami in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Shields
Yushin Okami doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shields's moves.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Okami tries to grapple
Shields moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Shields is holding Yushin Okami's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yushin Okami loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Jake Shields looks to mount Yushin Okami...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Shields catch Yushin Okami's left arm and tries a kimura
Shields is locking that kimura...
Punishing hold!
Shields is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Okami's eyes...
Okami struggles to free himself
That kimura from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
Okami struggles to free himself
Okami's arm is bent at an awful angle! Yushin Okami's taps again and again
Winner is Jake Shields by Submission (kimura) at 4:44 Round 3
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 27/38 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 527 s
Statistics: Yushin Okami
Punches 14/29 (48%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/39 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 527 s
PRetty decent comeback from Shields, who was getting dominated for the majority of the first half of the fight. I actually assumed he would lose and the fight was over and started watching my movie. That'll teach me.
Yushin Okami looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Yushin Okami's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Shields is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Okami leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Jake Shields is looking to pass Yushin Okami's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Okami
Yushin Okami 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 Okami
Yushin Okami launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Okami
Yushin Okami 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 Okami
Yushin Okami tries to close the guard.
Okami put Jake Shields in closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Yushin Okami launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Okami clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields is looking to pass Yushin Okami's guard...
Yushin Okami has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Yushin Okami's guard...
Okami doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Yushin Okami 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 closed guard over Okami
Shields is in closed guard... Okami tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Yushin Okami is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Yushin Okami in his guard...
Yushin Okami rolls him over and takes his back!
Okami is in rear mount over Shields
Yushin Okami tries to open Shields's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Yushin Okami. Shields is unable to cover himself now!
Okami is in rear mount over Shields
Jake Shields is cooling the fight on the ground
Okami is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has Okami controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Shields manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Okami
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Okami looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Yushin Okami fakes a punch and launches himself over Shields!
Nice move by Okami who clinches and pushes Shields against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Yushin Okami tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Yushin Okami gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Yushin Okami brings Jake Shields down to the ground and pulls his head out.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Shields
Okami is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Yushin Okami uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Shields
Okami is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Yushin Okami!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Okami's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Shields
Jake Shields sits high on Yushin Okami's chest and pulls his leg underneath Okami's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Okami tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jake Shields and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Shields and it cost him top position.
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Shields
Okami is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Yushin Okami uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Yushin Okami looks to counter!
Okami throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Shields
Blocked by Shields.
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Shields
Yushin Okami tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Yushin Okami passes momentarily but Jake Shields regains full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Yushin Okami is in closed guard over Shields
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Yushin Okami work his BJJ game.
Okami tries to escape from closed guard...
Shields waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Yushin Okami! He is reversed and nor Jake Shields is on half guard!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields and Okami engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Jake Shields goes with a looping right hand while Yushin Okami jumps back and jabs
Shields only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Shields follows Yushin Okami
Okami fakes a move.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punches from Jake Shields.
Okami staggers backwards. Shields wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Okami has a small cut in his Nose
Yushin Okami tries a middle kick
Shields blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Okami followed by a hard jab
Shields deflects the blows.
Okami feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
There is a small laceration on Jake Shields's Chin
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Yushin Okami tries a middle kick
Jake Shields blocks and steps away.
Okami misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yushin Okami didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Okami
Okami tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Okami
Okami tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Yushin Okami launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Jake Shields uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Okami misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Yushin Okami's guard...
Okami doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Jake Shields looks to posture up and open Yushin Okami's guard...
Jake Shields forces Yushin Okami to open his guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Okami
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Yushin Okami can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to move to full guard
Yushin Okami manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Okami
Okami 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.
Okami clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to move to full mount
Shields succeeds
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Okami 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.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Shields catch Yushin Okami's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Yushin Okami holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Jake Shields tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Okami is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Not a desiderable position that Okami is in now. Jake Shields is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Yushin Okami's arm and tries an armbar!
Okami holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Okami's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Yushin Okami and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Okami is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Shields's jaw!
The two exchange wildly
Shields is connecting with a few punches
Yushin Okami tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields won't budge, forcing Okami to pull guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
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 Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Okami
Shields sits over his knees and pushes away Okami's leg!
Jake Shields is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Okami tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Shields goes for an armbar!
Yushin Okami breaks the lock and pushes away Jake Shields, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Every time Jake Shields attempts to get inside
Okami misses with a low kick.
Okami clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Jake Shields throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Okami launches a furious low kick!
Shields blocks.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Okami wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Shields wants nothing of that and pushes Okami.
Middle kick from Shields.
Okami receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Okami ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Shields pushes Yushin Okami and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Yushin Okami attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Okami can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Okami is holding Jake Shields's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Yushin Okami
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Okami launches a furious low kick!
Jake Shields blocks
Okami clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Yushin Okami grapple with Jake Shields and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Yushin Okami is in side mount over Jake Shields
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Jake Shields
Yushin Okami hovers above Shields
Jake Shields stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Jake Shields
Okami tries to move to full mount!
Shields won't allow him to take this position easily.
Okami misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields attempts to trap Yushin Okami in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Shields
Yushin Okami positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Shields covers himself well
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Shields
Okami tries to jump to side mount.
Jake Shields jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Okami
Jake Shields tries to pass Yushin Okami's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Okami
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Okami can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Yushin Okami attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Jake Shields
that forces Okami to try and defend better.
Okami has a small cut in his Mouth
Shields pushes Yushin Okami and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid jabs from Yushin Okami.
Shields defends.
Okami misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shields launches a hook to the body
Bang! Okami stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Yushin Okami didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Okami
Okami tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Okami
Okami 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.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Yushin Okami closed his guard around Jake Shields.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Yushin Okami
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Shields's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Okami
Okami tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Shields slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Yushin Okami.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Okami is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Yushin Okami down and prevents his attempts to escape
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Yushin Okami's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Okami struggles to free himself
Shields is locking that Armbar...
Okami hold his own hand and breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jake Shields.
Yushin Okami is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Yushin Okami in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Yushin Okami is in open guard over Shields
Yushin Okami doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shields's moves.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Shields decides to launch some tentative punches
Jake Shields takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Okami tries to grapple
Shields moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Shields is holding Yushin Okami's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yushin Okami loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Yushin Okami
Jake Shields looks to mount Yushin Okami...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Yushin Okami tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Yushin Okami
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Shields catch Yushin Okami's left arm and tries a kimura
Shields is locking that kimura...
Punishing hold!
Shields is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Okami's eyes...
Okami struggles to free himself
That kimura from Jake Shields appears to be unbreakable
Okami struggles to free himself
Okami's arm is bent at an awful angle! Yushin Okami's taps again and again
Winner is Jake Shields by Submission (kimura) at 4:44 Round 3
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 27/38 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 527 s
Statistics: Yushin Okami
Punches 14/29 (48%)
Kicks 1/6 (17%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/39 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 527 s
PRetty decent comeback from Shields, who was getting dominated for the majority of the first half of the fight. I actually assumed he would lose and the fight was over and started watching my movie. That'll teach me.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!