Post by The Sandmen on Dec 6, 2015 17:04:01 GMT -5
Jake Shields looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Jon Fitch looks very relaxed.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Jake Shields and Jon Fitch touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fitch
Shields shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch grapple with Jake Shields and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jon Fitch looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jake Shields moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg...
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shields's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jon Fitch looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Jake Shields
Fitch fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jake Shields's arm and tries an armbar!
Shields holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jon Fitch.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Shields shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Fitch creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Fitch dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Shields.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
As the fight continues it seems that Jake Shields is taking the best of the fight.
Shields steps backwards away from Jon Fitch. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jake Shields tries a hook to the body
but Fitch manages to dodge it
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Fitch jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shields sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Fitch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jon Fitch
Hard blow to Shields's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Fitch has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fitch tries to improve position.
Shields adjusts and closes his guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shields
Fitch tries to escape from the closed guard
Jon Fitch any adventage in the ground.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fitch blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Fitch launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is covering himself! Fitch tries to force the situation and Shields clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has given his back to Jon Fitch who is trying to get one hook in!
Jon Fitch has one hook in!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Shields with one hook in
Fitch has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Shields.
Nicely done! Fitch now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Fitch is in rear mount over Shields with two hooks in
Fitch is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Fitch tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Shields!
Shields adopts the turtle defense and Fitch is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Fitch is in rear mount over Shields with two hooks in
Shields has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Shields is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch tries to open Shields's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Shields is unable to cover himself now!
Shields's Forehead is beginning to swell
Fitch is in rear mount over Shields with two hooks in
Shields has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Jake Shields uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 4:25 in the 1 round
Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Shields.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch launches a knee while holding Shields's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Shields in the abdomen
Jon Fitch tries a hook to the body
and hits Shields ribs hard
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Jon Fitch
rocks Shields!
Shields has a small cut in his Left cheek
Jon Fitch fakes a punch and launches himself over Jake Shields
Great move by Fitch who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Jon Fitch launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shields's jaw!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fitch and Jake Shields are cliched up against the cage. Fitch hammers Shields face and hooks Shields leg
Jake Shields is on his back after that trip
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shields
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch breaks the closed guard of Jake Shields and moves to half guard
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jon Fitch storms over Shields with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fitch doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shields's face with his elbows!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jon Fitch looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jon Fitch rolls Jake Shields to his stomach and takes his back!
Fitch is in rear mount over Shields
Fitch tries to get a hook in!
Shields rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Shields sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shields
Fitch use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jake Shields holds Jon Fitch and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jon Fitch breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Shields was not ready to fight a fighter of Jon Fitch caliber.
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Jon Fitch fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shields's face!
Shields's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Fitch tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shields's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jon Fitch looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Jake Shields
Fitch goes for an armbar!
Fitch is locking that Armbar...
Jake Shields breaks the lock and pushes away Jon Fitch, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Fitch seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Fitch tries to grapple
He puts Shields in a double underhook!
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Fitch embrace and tries to move away...
Jon Fitch pushes Shields forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch shoots and grab both of Jake Shields's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Jake Shields managed to pull back his leg from Jon Fitch's grip and move away from him
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A left hook from Fitch
grazes the chin of Shields.
Jake Shields jabs at Fitch
hitting his chest.
Fitch has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fitch launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Shields's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Jon Fitch for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Shields time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jon Fitch throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Fitch decides to launch some tentative punches
Jon Fitch takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jon Fitch leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Fitch shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Jake Shields's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Once Fitch is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Fitch pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Jake Shields's face!
Shields has a small cut in his Chin
Jon Fitch has found an opening in the defense of Shields, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Shields is wobbling!
Fitch steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shields is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Fitch moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Jon Fitch moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Fitch viciously slams hammer blows to Shields's face!
Shields's Forehead is beginning to swell
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shields's being punished here!
The ref pulls off Jon Fitch! Shields seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Jon Fitch by TKO (Elbows) at 2:41 Round 3
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 392 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 8/9 (89%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/19 (79%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 392 s
Fitch had Shields' number in this one. The number was 6.
Jon Fitch looks very relaxed.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Jake Shields and Jon Fitch touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Jake Shields leans forwards and tries to grapple with Fitch
Shields shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch grapple with Jake Shields and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jon Fitch looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Fitch in his guard...
Jake Shields moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Shields breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg...
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shields's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jon Fitch looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Jake Shields
Fitch fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jake Shields's arm and tries an armbar!
Shields holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Shields's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jon Fitch.
Jake Shields is in side mount over Jon Fitch
Shields shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jake Shields looks to pass to mount...
Fitch creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Jake Shields launches a body shot
Fitch dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Shields.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jon Fitch slightly pushes Shields into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
As the fight continues it seems that Jake Shields is taking the best of the fight.
Shields steps backwards away from Jon Fitch. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jake Shields tries a hook to the body
but Fitch manages to dodge it
Fitch is trying to counter now!
Fitch jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shields sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Jake Shields takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Fitch grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jon Fitch
Hard blow to Shields's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Shields measures the resilience of Fitch's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Fitch's side.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Fitch has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fitch tries to improve position.
Shields adjusts and closes his guard.
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shields
Fitch tries to escape from the closed guard
Jon Fitch any adventage in the ground.
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fitch blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Fitch launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shields is covering himself! Fitch tries to force the situation and Shields clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Shields
Shields has given his back to Jon Fitch who is trying to get one hook in!
Jon Fitch has one hook in!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Fitch is in rear mount over Shields with one hook in
Fitch has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Shields.
Nicely done! Fitch now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Fitch is in rear mount over Shields with two hooks in
Fitch is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Fitch tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Shields!
Shields adopts the turtle defense and Fitch is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Fitch is in rear mount over Shields with two hooks in
Shields has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Shields is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Shields clumsily fails here and it's time for Jon Fitch to fight back!
Jon Fitch tries to open Shields's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jon Fitch. Shields is unable to cover himself now!
Shields's Forehead is beginning to swell
Fitch is in rear mount over Shields with two hooks in
Shields has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Jake Shields uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 4:25 in the 1 round
Fitch tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Fitch is clinching with Shields.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch launches a knee while holding Shields's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Shields in the abdomen
Jon Fitch tries a hook to the body
and hits Shields ribs hard
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
A wicked punch by Jon Fitch
rocks Shields!
Shields has a small cut in his Left cheek
Jon Fitch fakes a punch and launches himself over Jake Shields
Great move by Fitch who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch tries to take Jake Shields down... Shields stumbles backwards and Jon Fitch launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Shields's jaw!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Fitch shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fitch and Jake Shields are cliched up against the cage. Fitch hammers Shields face and hooks Shields leg
Jake Shields is on his back after that trip
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shields
Jon Fitch tries to better his position on the ground...
Fitch breaks the closed guard of Jake Shields and moves to half guard
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jon Fitch storms over Shields with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Fitch doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Shields's face with his elbows!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jon Fitch looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Jake Shields
Jake Shields tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jon Fitch rolls Jake Shields to his stomach and takes his back!
Fitch is in rear mount over Shields
Fitch tries to get a hook in!
Shields rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Shields sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jon Fitch keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Fitch
He succeeds!
Jon Fitch is in closed guard over Shields
Fitch use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jake Shields holds Jon Fitch and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Fitch clumsily fails here and it's time for Jake Shields to fight back!
Shields tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jon Fitch breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Shields was not ready to fight a fighter of Jon Fitch caliber.
Jon Fitch tries to bring the fight to the ground
Shields goes down.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Jon Fitch tries to pass to half guard...
Jake Shields can't prevent his opponent from passing. Fitch looks to work from half guard.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Jake Shields attempts to move to full guard
Jake Shields manages to switch to full guard.
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Jon Fitch fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Shields's face!
Shields's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Shields tries to close his guard around Fitch
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Fitch tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Jon Fitch tries to free his leg
Jon Fitch uses some of his skill by jumping out of Shields's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jake Shields
Shields tries to stand up!
Fitch doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jon Fitch is in side mount over Jake Shields
Jon Fitch looks to mount Jake Shields...
Jon Fitch slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jon Fitch is in full mount over Jake Shields
Fitch goes for an armbar!
Fitch is locking that Armbar...
Jake Shields breaks the lock and pushes away Jon Fitch, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Jon Fitch. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Fitch seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Fitch tries to grapple
He puts Shields in a double underhook!
Jake Shields tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Fitch is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shields doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jon Fitch embrace and tries to move away...
Jon Fitch pushes Shields forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jon Fitch shoots and grab both of Jake Shields's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Jake Shields managed to pull back his leg from Jon Fitch's grip and move away from him
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A left hook from Fitch
grazes the chin of Shields.
Jake Shields jabs at Fitch
hitting his chest.
Fitch has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fitch launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Shields's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Jon Fitch for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Shields time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jon Fitch throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Fitch decides to launch some tentative punches
Jon Fitch takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jon Fitch leans forwards and tries to grapple with Shields
Fitch shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Fitch launches a few hard punches to Jake Shields's ribs!
Jake Shields's ribs shows the damage! Jon Fitch is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Once Fitch is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Fitch pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Jake Shields's face!
Shields has a small cut in his Chin
Jon Fitch has found an opening in the defense of Shields, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Shields is wobbling!
Fitch steps backwards away from Jake Shields. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jon Fitch tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shields is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jon Fitch is in open guard over Shields
Fitch moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Jon Fitch moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Fitch viciously slams hammer blows to Shields's face!
Shields's Forehead is beginning to swell
Jon Fitch is in half guard over Shields
Fitch positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Shields's being punished here!
The ref pulls off Jon Fitch! Shields seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Jon Fitch by TKO (Elbows) at 2:41 Round 3
Statistics: Jake Shields
Punches 1/3 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 392 s
Statistics: Jon Fitch
Punches 8/9 (89%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/19 (79%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 392 s
Fitch had Shields' number in this one. The number was 6.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!