Post by The Sandmen on May 22, 2012 21:35:55 GMT -5
Rory MacDonald looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Jake Shields is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rory MacDonald is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Rory MacDonald comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Rory and Shields move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rory MacDonald swings...
hard impact to Shields's face!
Rory MacDonald is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jake Shields is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
1:05 Round 1 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
A right hand from Rory MacDonald
gets deflected.
Nice punch by Jake Shields
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Rory!
Shields blocks that kick with his leg.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Shields struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Shields blocks Rory MacDonald's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to open Rory's guard...
Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from Shields's punches
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Good looking punches from Jake Shields on the ground
deflected by Rory.
Shields misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shields pulls his arm out of danger.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald throws a flurry of punches at Shields...
Shields is defending himself well. None of them connect.
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Jake Shields
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Shields follows Rory MacDonald
only to get counter punched in a big way! Shields needs to stop playing Rory MacDonald's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rory MacDonald!
Shields ducks under...
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Solid shots!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jake Shields
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields moves on the ground
Jake Shields moves to side mount
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Shields's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Rory MacDonald tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Rory tries to move to full mount
Rory succeeds
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll on the ground...
Rory knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Rory suddenly holds Jake Shields's arm and tries an armbar!
Shields can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rory MacDonald!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Blocked by Rory.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Deep breaths from Rory MacDonald who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to escape from the closed guard
Jake Shields any adventage in the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rory and Shields circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from Rory MacDonald
that visibly pains Shields.
Rory looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Rory MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Shields!
Nice move by Rory who clinches and pushes Shields against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Rory tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Rory MacDonald launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shields's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches towards Shields's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Shields seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory struggles and launches a few punches to Shields's head
Those punches are hitting! Shields covers his head!
Jake Shields pushes away Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rory doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jake Shields
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Shields is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Jake Shields shoots and grab one of Rory MacDonald's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Rory MacDonald sprawls and remain on his feet
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields tries to improve position.
Rory adjusts and closes his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields breaks the closed guard of Rory MacDonald and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields tries to open up Rory MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
Rory MacDonald wraps his arms around Shields's arms and counters the punches.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Deep breaths from Rory MacDonald who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rory sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shields jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jake Shields pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rory MacDonald
well done Rory falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory tries to stand up!
Shields doesn't allow him!
Shields is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory tries to hit Jake Shields with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shields dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rory's guard.
Rory tries to fight back with his feet and Shields just needs another plan now.
Shields is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rory's guard.
Rory didn't see that coming. Shields is in open guard over Rory now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Jake Shields fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over Rory's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Jake Shields for eye poke.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Rory time to recover. Rory MacDonald seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Rory wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rory moves forward and holds Shields
The fighters are clinching.
Rory tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Rory MacDonald launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shields's jaw!
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shields who put distance between them
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
Shields's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Nice punches from Rory MacDonald.
Even nicer blocks from Shields.
Rory MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Rory shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald pushes away Shields trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shields doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rory MacDonald
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Rory MacDonald pushes Shields forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields pushes away Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rory doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jake Shields
Shields misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald gets control of Jake Shields's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Jake Shields shakes him off and staves off danger.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields launches a knee!
Rory blocks that knee.
Shields misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Rory MacDonald launches a few punches...
Jake Shields dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields hovers above Rory
Rory MacDonald stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Rory breaths deeply while on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
Good job by Rory blocking and slipping the blows.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Rory suddenly holds Jake Shields's arm and tries an armbar!
Shields can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rory MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Rory shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory tries to breaks Jake Shields's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Rory launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Shields's ribs.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rory is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald pushes away Shields trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shields stumbles backwards and Rory MacDonald circles to get the center of the cage
Rory launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shields stops that one with his ribs!
Brilliant combination from Rory MacDonald
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Rory MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Rory shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Jake Shields pushes away Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rory doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jake Shields
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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A punch from Rory MacDonald
grazes Shields's left cheek.
Rory moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Shields's thigh!
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Rory moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields and Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rory MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shields seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shields blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Jake Shields pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! Rory is in trouble now!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Shields controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Rory MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory 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 Rory
Jake Shields tries to open Rory's guard...
Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from Shields's punches
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shields struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory breaths deeply while on the ground
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 2:55 in the 4 round
Shields studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Jake Shields closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rory MacDonald! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rory MacDonald doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields tries to get a side mount...
Rory wraps his leg around Jake Shields leg and prevents him from moving.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Rory quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jake Shields slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rory MacDonald!
Shields ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shields struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Jake Shields is looking to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shields spins out, but Rory MacDonald was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shields is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields cartwheels towards Rory!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Rory MacDonald.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Shields wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shovel hook by Jake Shields
tags Rory.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rory moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Rory MacDonald
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Jake Shields fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rory blocks that. It was easy!
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lightning fast low kick from Rory!
Shields blocks that kick with his leg.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields postures up and breaks the triangle.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory is covering himself! Shields tries to force the situation and Rory clumsily gives his back!
Shields is in rear mount over Rory
Rory has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jake Shields hovers above Rory
Good punches to Rory's body.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shields's moves.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields rolls him over and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over Rory
Rory tries to stand up!
Shields doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Nice punches from Jake Shields.
Rory staggers backwards. Shields wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jake Shields
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory MacDonald rolls over himself and stands up while Jake Shields rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rory.
Rory is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Rory MacDonald
Shields is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter Rory's moves on the ground.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Jake Shields by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 16/43 (37%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/23 (26%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/6 (83%)
Time on the ground 812 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 20/29 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 14/16 (88%)
GnP strikes 20/54 (37%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 777 s
Hmm. Well I guess so. Lots of stalemating, lots of stale fighters. Lots of stale crackers.
Jake Shields is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rory MacDonald is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Rory MacDonald comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Rory and Shields move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rory MacDonald swings...
hard impact to Shields's face!
Rory MacDonald is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jake Shields is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
1:05 Round 1 and Rory is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
A right hand from Rory MacDonald
gets deflected.
Nice punch by Jake Shields
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Lightning fast low kick from Rory!
Shields blocks that kick with his leg.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Rory launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Shields struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Shields blocks Rory MacDonald's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to open Rory's guard...
Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from Shields's punches
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Good looking punches from Jake Shields on the ground
deflected by Rory.
Shields misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shields pulls his arm out of danger.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Rory MacDonald throws a flurry of punches at Shields...
Shields is defending himself well. None of them connect.
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rory MacDonald jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Nice punch by Jake Shields
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Shields follows Rory MacDonald
only to get counter punched in a big way! Shields needs to stop playing Rory MacDonald's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rory MacDonald!
Shields ducks under...
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields is holding Rory MacDonald's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Solid shots!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Rory's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rory's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Rory MacDonald in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jake Shields
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields moves on the ground
Jake Shields moves to side mount
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Shields's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Rory MacDonald is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Rory MacDonald tries to finish with a leg lock!
Shields is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Rory MacDonald is in open guard over Shields
Rory tries to move to full mount
Rory succeeds
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Rory's cheek from the guard.
Rory MacDonald uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll on the ground...
Rory knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory MacDonald tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Rory suddenly holds Jake Shields's arm and tries an armbar!
Shields can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rory MacDonald!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Blocked by Rory.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Deep breaths from Rory MacDonald who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Rory clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries to escape from the closed guard
Jake Shields any adventage in the ground.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rory and Shields circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Solid kick to the leg from Rory MacDonald
that visibly pains Shields.
Rory looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Rory MacDonald fakes a punch and launches himself over Shields!
Nice move by Rory who clinches and pushes Shields against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Rory tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Rory MacDonald launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shields's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory MacDonald launches a few punches towards Shields's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Shields seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory struggles and launches a few punches to Shields's head
Those punches are hitting! Shields covers his head!
Jake Shields pushes away Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rory doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jake Shields
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Shields is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Jake Shields shoots and grab one of Rory MacDonald's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Rory MacDonald sprawls and remain on his feet
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields tries to improve position.
Rory adjusts and closes his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields breaks the closed guard of Rory MacDonald and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields tries to open up Rory MacDonald's defense faking a few punches.
Rory MacDonald wraps his arms around Shields's arms and counters the punches.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Rory holds Jake Shields's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Deep breaths from Rory MacDonald who tries a hammer punch to Shields's ribs.
Shields blocks those punches
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Rory MacDonald's guard...
Rory doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rory sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shields jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jake Shields pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Rory doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jake Shields embrace and tries to move away...
Jake Shields pushes Rory forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Rory MacDonald
well done Rory falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory tries to stand up!
Shields doesn't allow him!
Shields is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Rory tries to hit Jake Shields with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Shields dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rory's guard.
Rory tries to fight back with his feet and Shields just needs another plan now.
Shields is standing while Rory is on the ground on his back
Jake Shields opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rory's guard.
Rory didn't see that coming. Shields is in open guard over Rory now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Jake Shields fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rory's face!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields works on the ground with his fingers over Rory's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Jake Shields for eye poke.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Rory time to recover. Rory MacDonald seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Rory wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rory moves forward and holds Shields
The fighters are clinching.
Rory tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Rory MacDonald launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shields's jaw!
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Shields who put distance between them
The two exchange wildly
Rory is connecting with a few punches
Shields's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rory is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Nice punches from Rory MacDonald.
Even nicer blocks from Shields.
Rory MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Rory shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald pushes away Shields trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shields doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rory MacDonald
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rory MacDonald embrace and tries to move away...
Rory MacDonald pushes Shields forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields pushes away Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rory doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jake Shields
Shields misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory MacDonald gets control of Jake Shields's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Jake Shields shakes him off and staves off danger.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields launches a knee!
Rory blocks that knee.
Shields misses a step and Rory MacDonald sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rory tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Rory MacDonald launches a few punches...
Jake Shields dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields hovers above Rory
Rory MacDonald stops him from throwing strikes.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Rory breaths deeply while on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields aggressively and repeatedly punches Rory.
Good job by Rory blocking and slipping the blows.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Rory MacDonald is in full mount over Jake Shields
Rory suddenly holds Jake Shields's arm and tries an armbar!
Shields can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rory MacDonald!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rory MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Rory shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rory tries to breaks Jake Shields's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Rory launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Shields's ribs.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rory is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rory MacDonald pushes away Shields trying to keep the fight at striking range
Shields stumbles backwards and Rory MacDonald circles to get the center of the cage
Rory launches a hook to the body
Bang! Shields stops that one with his ribs!
Brilliant combination from Rory MacDonald
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Rory MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Rory shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Jake Shields pushes away Rory trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rory doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jake Shields
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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A punch from Rory MacDonald
grazes Shields's left cheek.
Rory moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Shields's thigh!
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Rory MacDonald manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Rory moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jake Shields and Rory engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rory MacDonald is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shields seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shields blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rory's guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Jake Shields pushes Rory's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Shields who is in full mount! Rory is in trouble now!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jake Shields controls the situation despite Rory MacDonald efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Rory MacDonald down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory 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 Rory
Jake Shields tries to open Rory's guard...
Rory breaks the lock and covers himself from Shields's punches
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shields struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory breaths deeply while on the ground
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 2:55 in the 4 round
Shields studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Jake Shields closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jake Shields tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rory goes down.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Rory MacDonald can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Rory MacDonald! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Rory MacDonald doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Shields tries to get a side mount...
Rory wraps his leg around Jake Shields leg and prevents him from moving.
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rory attempts a triangle from bottom! Jake Shields slips out. Rory quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jake Shields slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rory MacDonald!
Shields ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rory MacDonald is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shields into his guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is in closed guard... Rory tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rory MacDonald gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rory leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rory is trying to counter now!
Rory switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Shields struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Shields is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Jake Shields is looking to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Shields spins out, but Rory MacDonald was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Shields is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Shields cartwheels towards Rory!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Rory MacDonald.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory pushes Jake Shields and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Rory throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Rory MacDonald leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Shields wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shovel hook by Jake Shields
tags Rory.
Rory decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rory moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Rory MacDonald
Shields is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Jake Shields fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Rory blocks that. It was easy!
Rory tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lightning fast low kick from Rory!
Shields blocks that kick with his leg.
Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Jake Shields catches Rory MacDonald's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shields.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Rory
Jake Shields tries to pass Rory MacDonald's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Rory MacDonald throws up a triangle attempt!
Jake Shields postures up and breaks the triangle.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory is covering himself! Shields tries to force the situation and Rory clumsily gives his back!
Shields is in rear mount over Rory
Rory has Shields controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rory MacDonald
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald is cooling the fight on the ground
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jake Shields hovers above Rory
Good punches to Rory's body.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Shields's moves.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Jake Shields is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Jake Shields rolls him over and takes his back!
Shields is in rear mount over Rory
Rory tries to stand up!
Shields doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Nice punches from Jake Shields.
Rory staggers backwards. Shields wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jake Shields
Jake Shields is in open guard over Rory
Shields moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Rory
Rory MacDonald tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rory MacDonald rolls over himself and stands up while Jake Shields rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Rory MacDonald. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shields looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rory MacDonald's punches
Shields is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rory.
Rory is holding Jake Shields's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jake Shields shows great balance while pushing away Rory MacDonald
Shields is holding Rory MacDonald's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rory MacDonald loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory is moving on the ground...
Shields tries to counter Rory's moves on the ground.
Shields is trying to counter now!
Jake Shields looks to mount Rory MacDonald...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Rory MacDonald
Rory MacDonald tries to roll to his side and trap Jake Shields in his guard...
Rory MacDonald gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Jake Shields by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Rory MacDonald
Punches 16/43 (37%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/23 (26%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/6 (83%)
Time on the ground 812 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 20/29 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 14/16 (88%)
GnP strikes 20/54 (37%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 777 s
Hmm. Well I guess so. Lots of stalemating, lots of stale fighters. Lots of stale crackers.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!