Post by The Sandmen on Sept 22, 2015 8:43:27 GMT -5
Matt Serra looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Jake Shields glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Serra launches a kick
Shields checks it and keeps distance.
Matt Serra tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Serra leans back...
He clobbers Jake Shields's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shields has a small cut in his Right eye
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Serra throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Shields
Blocked by Shields.
Serra misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Matt Serra cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Jake Shields
Matt Serra looks to mount Jake Shields...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is moving on the ground...
Serra tries to counter Shields's moves on the ground.
Shields misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll on the ground...
Serra knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Matt Serra wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Serra drills Jake Shields's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra rolls him over and takes his back!
Serra is in rear mount over Shields
Jake Shields 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 Serra's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Serra is in rear mount over Shields
Matt Serra isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Shields locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Matt Serra unil he can pull his arm free! Serra lost his dominant position.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields has Serra controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Serra is unable to move under Shields control.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Serra is in rear mount over Shields
Jake Shields 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 Serra's moves.
Mario Yamasaki 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 2:10 in the 1 round
Matt Serra and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Matt Serra is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Serra!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes Serra against the cage
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields grapple with Matt Serra and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Matt Serra managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Serra is trying to counter now!
Serra grapple with Jake Shields and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Jake Shields falls hard on the mat with Matt Serra on top of him
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Serra tries to escape from the full mount...
Serra struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra 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 Serra
Terrible one sided match... Shields was not ready to fight a fighter of Matt Serra caliber.
Shields tries to get a side mount...
Serra wraps his leg around Jake Shields leg and prevents him from moving.
Shields misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Serra measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Serra put Jake Shields in closed guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Shields is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Matt Serra pushes Jake Shields down and prevents his attempts to escape
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to escape from the full mount...
Shields struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Shields
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Matt Serra tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shields is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to roll on the ground...
Serra knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shields can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shields launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Serra's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Matt Serra.
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Round 2
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Serra is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Shields's jaw!
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra launches a few punches towards Shields's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Jake Shields receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Jake Shields pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jake Shields
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra shoots and grab both of Jake Shields's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Serra lifted Shields's off his feet and throws him on the mat
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Serra moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Matt Serra in closed guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Serra can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Matt Serra hovers above Shields
Jake Shields stops him from throwing strikes.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra is getting frustrated here.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Serra tries to escape from the closed guard
Serra succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Serra leans back...
Shields eyes him warily.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Matt Serra is cooling the fight on the ground
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Matt Serra tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Matt Serra manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Serra blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shields
Matt Serra is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Inside leg kick from Serra
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Serra Hyper-extended his arm
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is countered by Matt Serra.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra 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 Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Serra's guard...
Serra doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Shields misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jake Shields cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Serra...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Matt Serra creates enough space to control Jake Shields's leg.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Shields steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Serra rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Mario Yamasaki 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 fighters briefly tie up...
Serra slips out of Shields's hooks.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jake Shields!
Serra ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Serra
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Matt Serra aggressively and repeatedly punches Shields.
Good job by Shields blocking and slipping the blows.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Serra.
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Round 3
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Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Serra!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Matt Serra and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Matt Serra is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Serra can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Matt Serra goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Shields seems staggered and Matt Serra runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Serra tries to grapple
He puts Shields in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields pushes Matt Serra against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Serra blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Serra sprawls and remains on his feet.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jake Shields swings and Serra has to retreat
Jake Shields tries a hook to the body
but Serra manages to dodge it
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Serra tries to grapple
He puts Shields in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Jake Shields's ribs shows the damage! Matt Serra is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields tries to take Matt Serra to the ground from the clinch...
Serra shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Shields tries to take Matt Serra down... Serra stumbles backwards and Jake Shields launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Serra's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra pushes off of Jake Shields and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shields stumbles backwards but Matt Serra chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra grapple with Jake Shields and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Shields manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Serra misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big mistake from Matt Serra! Shields tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Shields is unable to lock that and Serra breaks the lock
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra stumbles backwards and Jake Shields circles to get the center of the cage
A right hand from Jake Shields
surprises Serra!
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Serra embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Serra pushes Shields forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Serra's face while in the clinch!
Serra can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Matt Serra launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shields's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Matt Serra
well done Serra falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Shields moves backwards and gestures for Matt Serra to stand up.
Matt Serra is on his feet again.
Serra looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Serra didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Shields sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Serra can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Serra can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shields is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 4
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Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Shields!
Jake Shields is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Serra and pushes him away!
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Serra struggles... Jake Shields is unable to take him down
Serra moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Shields with a double overhooks!
Serra decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Serra moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Some nice shots from Matt Serra
that stun Shields.
Shields's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Serra in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra tries to take Jake Shields to the ground from the clinch...
Shields shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields shoots and grab Matt Serra's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Shields scoop up Matt Serra's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Serra to the mat
Hard blow to Serra's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Shields moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Stand up! This is what Serra's cornermen are shouting. Jake Shields is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Serra leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Serra to fight back!
Shields is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shields launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Serra's ribs.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Serra tries to move to full mount
Serra succeeds
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Serra doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Serra goes for an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and pushes away Matt Serra, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Matt Serra. 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.
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Serra
He is not able to do it
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Matt Serra looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Matt Serra forces Jake Shields to open his guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Matt Serra fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shields's face!
Shields's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Matt Serra throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Matt Serra tries to open Shields's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Matt Serra. Shields is unable to cover himself now!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Matt Serra's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields throws up a triangle attempt!
Matt Serra postures up and breaks the triangle.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shields
Matt Serra tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Matt Serra passes momentarily but Jake Shields sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Matt Serra.
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Round 5
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Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields circles out and slips free of Matt Serra's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Serra lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Jake Shields! Brilliant slam!
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Matt Serra looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Shields is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Jake Shields hovers above Serra
Good punches to Serra's body.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Serra
Solid shots!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Serra didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Serra's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Serra breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Jake Shields hovers above Serra
Good punches to Serra's body.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Serra is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Serra tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Matt Serra closed his guard around Jake Shields.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Serra...
Matt Serra takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
Serra holds Jake Shields arms and counters his opponent punches.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Serra reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Shields tries to free his leg...
Serra doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Jake Shields tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Shields seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shields is clinching with Serra.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matt Serra jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shields grapple with Matt Serra and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Matt Serra falls hard on the mat with Jake Shields on top of him
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Matt Serra by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/17 (59%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/41 (51%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/4 (75%)
Time on the ground 917 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/13 (46%)
Takedowns 4/9 (44%)
GnP strikes 16/26 (62%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 907 s
It could have been a draw. Then wasn't. Mathew R. Serra, Esq gets the victoire. Via UD.
Jake Shields glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Serra launches a kick
Shields checks it and keeps distance.
Matt Serra tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Serra leans back...
He clobbers Jake Shields's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Shields has a small cut in his Right eye
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Serra throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jake Shields
Blocked by Shields.
Serra misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jake Shields slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Matt Serra cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Jake Shields
Matt Serra looks to mount Jake Shields...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is moving on the ground...
Serra tries to counter Shields's moves on the ground.
Shields misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll on the ground...
Serra knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Matt Serra wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Serra drills Jake Shields's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra rolls him over and takes his back!
Serra is in rear mount over Shields
Jake Shields 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 Serra's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Serra is in rear mount over Shields
Matt Serra isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Shields locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Matt Serra unil he can pull his arm free! Serra lost his dominant position.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields has Serra controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Serra is unable to move under Shields control.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Serra is in rear mount over Shields
Jake Shields 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 Serra's moves.
Mario Yamasaki 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 2:10 in the 1 round
Matt Serra and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Matt Serra is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Jake Shields fakes a punch and launches himself over Serra!
Nice move by Shields who clinches and pushes Serra against the cage
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields grapple with Matt Serra and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Matt Serra managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Serra is trying to counter now!
Serra grapple with Jake Shields and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Jake Shields falls hard on the mat with Matt Serra on top of him
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Serra tries to escape from the full mount...
Serra struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra 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 Serra
Terrible one sided match... Shields was not ready to fight a fighter of Matt Serra caliber.
Shields tries to get a side mount...
Serra wraps his leg around Jake Shields leg and prevents him from moving.
Shields misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Serra measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Serra put Jake Shields in closed guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Shields is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Matt Serra pushes Jake Shields down and prevents his attempts to escape
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to escape from the full mount...
Shields struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Shields
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Matt Serra tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Shields is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to roll on the ground...
Serra knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shields can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shields launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Serra's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Matt Serra.
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Round 2
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Serra is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Shields's jaw!
Shields moves forward looking for some action
Jake Shields shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra launches a few punches towards Shields's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Jake Shields receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
Jake Shields pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jake Shields
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra shoots and grab both of Jake Shields's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Serra lifted Shields's off his feet and throws him on the mat
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Serra moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields tries to close the guard.
Shields put Matt Serra in closed guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Shields cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Serra can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Matt Serra hovers above Shields
Jake Shields stops him from throwing strikes.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra is getting frustrated here.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Serra tries to escape from the closed guard
Serra succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Serra leans back...
Shields eyes him warily.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Matt Serra is cooling the fight on the ground
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Matt Serra tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Matt Serra manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Serra blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shields
Matt Serra is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Inside leg kick from Serra
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Shields is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Serra Hyper-extended his arm
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Shields launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is countered by Matt Serra.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra 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 Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Shields struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Serra's guard...
Serra doesn't want to free his opponent and Shields continues in closed guard
Shields misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jake Shields cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Shields uses his strength to keep Shields at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Serra...
Jake Shields slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Matt Serra creates enough space to control Jake Shields's leg.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Shields steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Jake Shields tries to free his leg...
Serra rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Mario Yamasaki 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 fighters briefly tie up...
Serra slips out of Shields's hooks.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jake Shields!
Serra ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Serra
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Matt Serra aggressively and repeatedly punches Shields.
Good job by Shields blocking and slipping the blows.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Serra.
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Round 3
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Jake Shields attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Serra!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Matt Serra and Shields engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Matt Serra is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Serra can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Matt Serra goes with a looping right hand while Jake Shields jumps back and jabs
Shields seems staggered and Matt Serra runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Serra tries to grapple
He puts Shields in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields pushes Matt Serra against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Serra blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Serra sprawls and remains on his feet.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jake Shields swings and Serra has to retreat
Jake Shields tries a hook to the body
but Serra manages to dodge it
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Serra tries to grapple
He puts Shields in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Jake Shields's ribs shows the damage! Matt Serra is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields tries to take Matt Serra to the ground from the clinch...
Serra shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Shields tries to take Matt Serra down... Serra stumbles backwards and Jake Shields launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Serra's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra pushes off of Jake Shields and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Shields stumbles backwards but Matt Serra chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra grapple with Jake Shields and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Shields manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Serra misses a step and Jake Shields sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big mistake from Matt Serra! Shields tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Shields is unable to lock that and Serra breaks the lock
The fighters are clinching.
Jake Shields pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra stumbles backwards and Jake Shields circles to get the center of the cage
A right hand from Jake Shields
surprises Serra!
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Serra embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Serra pushes Shields forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Serra's face while in the clinch!
Serra can't take many more shots like those!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Matt Serra launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shields's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jake Shields can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Jake Shields tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Matt Serra
well done Serra falls hard on the mat
Shields is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Shields moves backwards and gestures for Matt Serra to stand up.
Matt Serra is on his feet again.
Serra looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jake Shields's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Serra didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Shields sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jake Shields tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Serra can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shields looks to work from half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Serra can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Shields is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Jake Shields uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 4
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Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Shields!
Jake Shields is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Serra and pushes him away!
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shields grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Serra struggles... Jake Shields is unable to take him down
Serra moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Shields with a double overhooks!
Serra decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Serra moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Some nice shots from Matt Serra
that stun Shields.
Shields's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Shields tries to grapple
He puts Serra in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra tries to take Jake Shields to the ground from the clinch...
Shields shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Shields tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jake Shields shoots and grab Matt Serra's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Shields scoop up Matt Serra's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Serra to the mat
Hard blow to Serra's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Shields moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Shields
He succeeds!
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Stand up! This is what Serra's cornermen are shouting. Jake Shields is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Shields tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Serra leans and gets Jake Shields's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Serra to fight back!
Shields is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jake Shields!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Jake Shields gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Jake Shields is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shields launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Serra's ribs.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Serra tries to move to full mount
Serra succeeds
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Serra doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Jake Shields
Serra goes for an armbar!
Jake Shields breaks the lock and pushes away Matt Serra, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Matt Serra. 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.
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jake Shields didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Serra
He is not able to do it
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Matt Serra looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Matt Serra forces Jake Shields to open his guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Matt Serra fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shields's face!
Shields's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Matt Serra throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Matt Serra tries to open Shields's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Matt Serra. Shields is unable to cover himself now!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields holds Matt Serra's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Jake Shields looks to counter!
Jake Shields throws up a triangle attempt!
Matt Serra postures up and breaks the triangle.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Jake Shields manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Shields
Matt Serra tries to pass Jake Shields's guard...
Matt Serra passes momentarily but Jake Shields sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Matt Serra.
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Round 5
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Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Shields circles out and slips free of Matt Serra's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Serra lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Jake Shields! Brilliant slam!
Matt Serra is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Matt Serra looks to posture up and open Jake Shields's guard...
Jake Shields has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Shields
Serra is in closed guard... Shields tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Shields is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Jake Shields hovers above Serra
Good punches to Serra's body.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
Shields knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Jake Shields tries to take advantage...
Jake Shields tries to better his position on the ground...
Shields is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Shields throws a few hammer fists to the face of Matt Serra
Solid shots!
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Shields's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Shields tries to cover his face,
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jake Shields pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jake Shields is in full mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jake Shields. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mexico City Arena (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Shields fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Serra didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Serra's body! He's holding his side
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Serra breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Jake Shields hovers above Serra
Good punches to Serra's body.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Serra is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Serra tries to close his guard around Shields
He is not able to do it
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Shields's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Shields's side.
Jake Shields is in open guard over Serra
Shields tries to jump to side mount.
Matt Serra closed his guard around Jake Shields.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Jake Shields looks to mount Matt Serra...
Matt Serra takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jake Shields is in closed guard over Serra
Shields gets a good position on the ground. ..
Serra holds Jake Shields arms and counters his opponent punches.
Jake Shields gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Serra reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shields blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Shields tries to free his leg...
Serra doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Jake Shields is in half guard over Serra
Jake Shields tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Jake Shields manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Jake Shields in his guard.
Jake Shields keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Shields seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shields tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Shields is clinching with Serra.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Jake Shields tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matt Serra jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shields grapple with Matt Serra and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Matt Serra falls hard on the mat with Jake Shields on top of him
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Matt Serra by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/17 (59%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/41 (51%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/4 (75%)
Time on the ground 917 s
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/13 (46%)
Takedowns 4/9 (44%)
GnP strikes 16/26 (62%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 907 s
It could have been a draw. Then wasn't. Mathew R. Serra, Esq gets the victoire. Via UD.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!