Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: APEX 12
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1##TD#
Novak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shields!
Novak with the ground and pound but Shields regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Novak is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Novak postures up and lands a big shot to Shields's brow.
Shields working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Novak.
Novak trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Novak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak throwing strikes from guard but Shields blocks nicely.
Shields manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Novak manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Novak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Novak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Novak throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Novak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Novak working a defensive guard here.
Novak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields pushing down on Novak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.
Novak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Shields is trying to control the action in half guard but Novak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Novak is trying to get back to full guard.
Novak trying to control from the bottom.
Shields wants to free his trapped foot but Novak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Novak gets back to full guard.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Novak is keeping the position.
Novak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Novak has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shields has passed into side control.
Shields trying to control the action but Novak is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shields tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shields has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB2#
Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Novak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Novak wants to control but Shields postures up.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Novak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Novak is looking to reverse the position.
Novak gets back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Novak gets back to full guard.
Novak wants to sweep but no luck.
Shields looking to pass the guard.
Novak controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Novak.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novak is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Novak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alfonz Novak will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Shields misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Novak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Novak lands a couple of elbows.
Novak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet.
Novak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shields tries to improve position but can't.
Shields manages to get back to half guard.
Novak passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields seems a little lost for a moment, as Novak dominates the positioning.
Novak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shields tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Novak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Novak working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Novak landing strikes.
Shields taking a bit of punishment here - Novak scoring with strikes. #ROC#Shields is rocked!
Novak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shields can do to turn this around?
A big shot lands for Novak! That's hurt Shields! Will he recover? Novak fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonz Novak!
The defeated Jake Shields had this to say: 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'.

Event: APEX 6
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Shields was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
And Shields tries to counter it with a takedown but Metharom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Shields ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
A cross from Metharom lands.
Shields walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
Shields changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Shields with a hook.
Shields displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metharom throws out the jab.
Shields tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Metharom scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Metharom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shields. Shields circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Shields is rocked!
Shields looks for a takedown but Metharom sprawls well.
Shields is still on wobbly legs! Can Metharom finish him?
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shields.
Shields seems to have recovered his senses.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Metharom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shields.
Somporn Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shields takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by Metharom's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom lands a body shot.
Metharom throws a body punch but Shields moves out of range.
Metharom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left lands for Metharom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom digs a good hook to Shields's body.
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Metharom catches Shields right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Metharom does it's job there.
Shields doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Metharom lands a body shot.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
Shields has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metharom.
Somporn Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Shields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Metharom defends it well.
Metharom lands a jab to the head.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shields takes a jab right on the kisser.
Metharom cracks Shields with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Shields falls to his knees and Metharom doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somporn Metharom!
The defeated Jake Shields had this to say: 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'.

Event: APEX 3
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Rivers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shields with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rivers to score with a decent uppercut.
Rivers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shields is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shields or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivers, which made it look bad.
Good standup being displayed there by Rivers as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Rivers. Beautiful body shot.
Shields will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Shields tries to clinch but Rivers moves away
letting Rivers counter with a right hand.
Rivers cracks Shields with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Shields gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rivers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rivers postures up. #SUB2#
Rivers has gone for a leg lock! Shields slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rivers's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields is fighting to break Rivers's control of his arms but Rivers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivers managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Rivers has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shields wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rivers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Shields misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Shields closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rivers has one of Shields's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Rivers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rivers is defending against the submission attempts here by Shields.
Rivers is concentrating on defense, preventing Shields from advancing position. #T4#
Rivers moves into full guard.
Rivers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers is pulling down on Shields's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Rivers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rivers misses with a leg kick.
Rivers punishes Shields's body with a nice straight punch.
Shields looks to land a right hand but Rivers moved out of range.
Rivers has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shields is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shields shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shields looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivers is fending him off so far but Shields persists. Nope, Rivers circles away and we're back to standing.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivers avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shields paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Rivers drives through and clinches with Shields against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Shields's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shields pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Shields controls the action.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Shields won't allow it.
Shields wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Rivers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shields can't fight it off and eventually Rivers manages to take the fight to the floor. Shields looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Rivers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rivers stands up over Shields, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Rivers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shields haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rivers postures up.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Rivers from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shields throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rivers landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rivers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rivers distracts Shields with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shields's head.#ROC2#Shields is rocked!#SUB#
Shields is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Rivers works over Shields with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Shields is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Shields is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivers is in close to Shields's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rivers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Rivers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rivers gets to his feet and stands over Shields, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Shields felt that one! Rivers unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Shields from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Rivers!
After the big win, Clint Rivers made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Jake Shields was interviewed post fight and said 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'.

Event: SMFL 22 - Duran vs. Kardi
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Novak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shieldss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Novak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shields doesn't seem bothered though.
Alfonz Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Novak clinches with his opponent.
Novak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Novak has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shields regains guard immediately.
Novak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shields is trying to control the position but Novak postures up.
Novak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Novak is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Shields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Novak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Novak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shields looking to hit a scissor sweep but Novak is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Shields looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Novak is defending well. Shields quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Novak has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shields celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMFL 20 - Suomi Vahva
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Belmond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shields misses with a hook
and Belmond counters with a nice uppercut.
Shields has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belmond as he avoids it easily.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Belmond shows good takedown defense.
Belmond goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Belmond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmond cracks Shields with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shields throws a hook to the side of Belmond's head but Belmond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shields tries to clinch but Belmond moves out of range.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Belmond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields has his takedown stuffed
and Belmond counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Belmond thumps Shields with a low kick.
Shields scores with a sloppy right hand. Belmond should have avoided that one. #T1#
Shields shoots and misses
and Belmond counters with a low kick, right behind Shields 's knee.
Belmond misses with a body kick.
Shields shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belmond sprawls well. Belmond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Belmond scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
Belmond flicks out a counter leg kick but Shields steps away.#T2#
Belmond connects with a looping right hand.
Shields tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belmond throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Belmond as Shields shoots in.
Belmond lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belmond lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Shields closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Belmond explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jake Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belmond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Belmond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shields doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Shields misses the jab.
Belmond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shields takes a swing at Belmond's ribcage but misses.
Belmond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Belmond tests Shields's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belmond lands a head kick!
Belmond connects with a body shot that sends Shields's belly button to the back.
Itziar Belmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belmond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields has his takedown stuffed
and Belmond counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Shields is rocked!#T4#
Shields fails with the takedown
and Belmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Shields is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belmond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shields seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmond throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shields fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Belmond avoids it really well and circles away.
Belmond throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Belmond connects with a solid leg kick.
Belmond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shields will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belmond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shields moves in looking to clinch but Belmond pushes him off.
Belmond thinks about the counter body kick.
Shields goes for a double leg but Belmond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belmond continues to drive forward.#TD#
Shields has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Belmond uses from the top position.
Shields looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Belmond is now in half guard.
Belmond wants to pass to mount but Shields is defending the position. #T1#
Belmond controlling the action here.
Shields is trying to get back to full guard.
Shields is working hard here to advance position.
Belmond is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shields works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shields being controlled here, momentarily.
Belmond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shields is keeping the position for now.
Belmond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Shields walks into a left hand.
Shields throws a hook but Belmond blocks it.
Shields shoots in for a double leg but Belmond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Belmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Shields looking to score a takedown here. Belmond is defending well but Shields drives through and ends up in Belmond's guard.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields stopping the sweep attempt from Belmond.
Belmond pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.
Belmond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shields's guard. #REVB##T4#
Belmond looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shields wants to sweep but no luck.
Shields trying to control the position. #SUB#
Shields working for submissions but it's allowed Belmond to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields is looking for a sweep. Belmond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Belmond.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shields.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Belmond shows good takedown defense.
Belmond throws a front kick that sends Shields stumbling back into the cage.
Shields takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shields will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Belmond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shieldss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Itziar Belmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belmond scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belmond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Belmond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Belmond with a hook.
Shields misses with a takedown
and Belmond counters with a body kick that stops Shields in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shields fails with the takedown
and Belmond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belmond scores with a nice right hand.
Belmond stuffs the takedown.
Shields on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belmond. Belmond obviously looking to wear him down.
Belmond clobbers Shields with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Belmond feints a jab and as Shields dips his head, Belmond unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Shields right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Shields falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Belmond smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Itziar Belmond!
Itziar Belmond thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jake Shields had this to say: 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'.

Event: SMFL 17 - Shields vs. Metharom
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Metharom slips under a jab.
Shields moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Shields throws a head kick that misses
and Metharom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shields is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shields avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Somporn Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Shields 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shields throws a series of punches but Metharom avoids them all with ease.
Metharom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shields. #TD#
Shields dives in and scores a takedown into Metharom's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Shields drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shields jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Metharom has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shields is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Metharom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shields blocks a jab.
Metharom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Metharom scores with the left hand. Shields knows he should have avoided that one.
Metharom lands an overhand right.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt - Metharom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields misses with a takedown
and Metharom counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metharom.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Metharom lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Metharom is looking to slow Shields down with leg kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Metharom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shields. #T2#
Metharom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Somporn Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Shields closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Metharom to the mat! Metharom manages to get full guard.
Metharom managing to control the position.
Metharom keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Metharom pulls Shields in close to prevent any damage.
Metharom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shields is one step ahead there.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Metharom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shields is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Metharom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Metharom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shields forces his way into half guard.
Metharom is looking for a sweep. Shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metharom is trying to stand.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Metharom is defending well. #SUB#
Shields is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Metharom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Metharom controlling the position well.
Metharom wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well. #T4#
Metharom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Metharom.
Shields trying to control but Metharom is working from the bottom.
Metharom trying to keep a closed guard but Shields is proving a slippery customer.
Metharom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shields haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Metharom has Shields pulled in close to control his posture.
Metharom trying to keep a closed guard but Shields is proving a slippery customer.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metharom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Somporn Metharom dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Metharom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shields.#CL#
Shields has Metharom up against the cage in a clinch.
Shields tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Shields drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Shields's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shields drops down looking for an ankle pick but Metharom pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Metharom.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shields.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Metharom as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Metharom shows good takedown defense. #T1#
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through Shields's defenses.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Shields misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
Shields takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Metharom thuds a left hand into Shields's body.
Metharom jabs Shields to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Metharom cracks Shields on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Shields falls backwards against the cage. Metharom follows up with more strikes that drop Shields to his knees. Metharom keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Shields! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somporn Metharom!
Somporn Metharom is the new welterweight champion!
Jake Shields was interviewed post fight and said 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'.

Event: SMFL 14 - Chai vs. Kardi
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Shields with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Shields throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Shields thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Shields, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Sitsongrit clobbers Shields with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Shields dives in and scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sitsongrit is looking to sweep but instead, Shields has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shields in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sitsongrit tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shields!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields retains his welterweight title!
Jake Shields really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SMFL 10 - The Arrival
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Shields tries to keep at a distance but Read has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shields takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Read with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shields jumps guard but Read turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Shields is blocking nicely.
Shields has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Read is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Read throws a knee to the head but misses.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms.
Shields displaying some good clinch control by pressing Read up against the cage.#TD#
Shields has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Read clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Shields is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Read is defending well though. Shields let's go of the attempt for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Read defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shields's arms.
Read wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Shields is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Shields looking for the choke from the back.
Read is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Read defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shields's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Read tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Shields sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Read to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jake Shields waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMFL 7 - O'Brien vs. Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Shields swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Read closes the distance and clinches.
Read trying to land knees to the body.
Shields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Read tries to land knees in the clinch but Shields avoids the damage to the body.
Shields jumps guard but Read stands there with Shields around his waist. Shields gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Read.
Shields tries to pull guard but Read holds him up against the cage and eventually Shields drops back down to his feet.
Read looking to throw knees to the head but Shields is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shields jumps into guard, dragging Read to the mat. #SUB2#
Read avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Read stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Shields on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Read moves into the clinch successfully.
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Read throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shieldss head.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms.
Read lands with a light punch inside.
Read stops a takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Read using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Read misses with a knee strike.
Shields wants to get back to striking at distance but Read won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Read.
Read lands a good knee to the midsection. Shields won't want to take too many of those.
Read with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Read is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shields has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Read seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shields can turn it around.#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Read.
Read tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Read tries a knee to the head but Shields blocks it.
Read tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shields avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Read landing knees to the body.
Read unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Read working Shields over with knees to the body.
Read misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Shields manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Shields is looking for a triangle but Read pushes his legs off easily.
Read trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shields's guard.
Read has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Shields working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Read doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Read manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Read is looking to stand up but Shields won't let him. #SU#
Read gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Read gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shields is pushing Read up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Read is stalling here.
Read misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Read tries a knee to the head but Shields blocks it.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Shields drags the fight down to the ground.
Read wants to get up but he can't break Shields's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Read wants to get up but he can't break Shields's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Read has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Read dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Read tries to clinch there but Shields circles away.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Read avoids it really well and circles away.
Read wants to clinch.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shields paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Read moves in looking to clinch but Shields pushes him off.
Read blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Read clinches up against the cage.
Read with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Shields misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms.
Shields managing to block the knees to the body from Read.
Jay Read has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Read gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Shields jumps into guard, dragging Read to the mat.
Read stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.#T1##SUB2#
Shields working for a triangle but Read defends it easily.
Shields is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Read has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shields is proving hard to escape from.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Shields shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Read manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Read is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shields is still trying to improve position.
Read is looking to stand up but Shields isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Shields is standing up over Read. Read looks to escape but Shields dives into side control. #SUB2#
Shields tries for a kimura but Read is defending well.
Read is trying to get back to his feet.
Shields trying to control the position but Read is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Read is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Read trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shields throws a body shot but no joy.
Read is looking to counter punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Read looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Read darts in and clinches Shields up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Read catches Shields with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Read avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shields takes a swing at Read's ribcage but misses.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shields swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Read slips a jab from Shields.
It looked like Read was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Shields looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Read is looking to stand up but Shields isn't so interested in that idea.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Read is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shields manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Shields is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB2#
Shields is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Read pushes Shields off looking to stand but Shields dives back in and keeps control.
Shields is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Read wants to get back to his feet but Shields is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Read knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shields wants to control from the top but Read keeps moving.
Shields pushes down on Read's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Shields is looking for a kimura but Read is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shields to get the leverage.
Jake Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shields moves nicely into side control.
Read is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shields is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Read tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Read moves into the clinch.
Read misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shields.
Shields fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Read is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shields is defending well for now.
Read blocks an elbow strike from Shields.
Shields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Read gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Read smiles and moves away.
Jay Read has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Shields with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4##CL#
Read takes the fight into the clinch.
Read is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shields takes a knee right on the jaw!
Read landing knees to the head. #TD2#
Shields pulls Read into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Shields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Read is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Read wants to stand and escape but instead Shields has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Read wants to stand and escape but Shields is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Shields really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Read ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
Read moves in looking to clinch but Shields pushes him off.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Read tries to clinch there but Shields circles away.
Read is looking to clinch.
Shields shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Read but Read pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Read tries to clinch up.
Jay Read seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Read fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Read looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Read uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Shields throws a looping overhand right but Read ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Shields closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Read to the mat! Read manages to get full guard.
Read wants to get back to his feet but Shields is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Read is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Shields dives into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Shields is trying to get an arm triangle but Read is defending well.
Shields is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Read wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
Shields passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Read!
Shields won't let Read get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Shields wants to control the pace but Read is squirming around nicely.
Read squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T3#
Shields is looking to work his way around to Read's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Read is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Shields has taken his back.
Read is trying to stand back up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Shields is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Shields working for a choke but Read is defending well.
Read wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shields has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Read! Can he survive? No! He's out! Shields gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Jake Shields rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Highland 213
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Sacatropez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shields defends well and Sacatropez ends up having to push Shields into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sacatropez closes the distance but Shields moves to the side
letting Shields counter with a right hand.
Sacatropez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sacatropez manages to avoid it.
Sacatropez goes for a double leg but Shields avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shields continues to drive forward.
A punch combination from Sacatropez misses.
Shields throwing a counter right hand but Sacatropez manages to avoid it.
Shields tries to land a leg kick but Sacatropez saw it coming and moves away.
Shields misses with a wild combination.
Jake Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields leaves Sacatropez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jake Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo Sacatropez .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sacatropez . #TD#
Shields shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sacatropez 's guard.
Sacatropez working a defensive guard here.
Shields sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sacatropez 's guard. #T1##SUB#
Shields is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Shields wants to work for an arm triangle but Sacatropez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shields passes to side control. #SUB#
Shields has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sacatropez is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shields yanks on the arm and Sacatropez is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shields.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Shields!
In his post fight interview, Jake Shields started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 202
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Babcock swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Shields throws out a counter right but Babcock avoids it with no problem.
Shields throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shields throws a big shot that misses.
Shields looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shields swinging wildly here.
Babcock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shields's head.
Babcock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shields.
Babcock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Babcock closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Babcock.
Babcock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babcock smiles and moves away.
Shields fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Babcock checks it well. #CL#
Babcock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shields leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shields misses with some punches. #T1#
Shields tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babcock smiles and moves away.
Jake Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields misses with an uppercut.
Babcock lands a nice shot that snaps Shields's head back.
Babcock misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Shields finds it's target.
Shields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
Babcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babcock misses with a body punch
and Shields cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babcock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shields. Shields obviously looking to wear him down.
Babcock lands a nice shot that snaps Shields's head back.
Babcock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shields manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shields appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Babcock.
Shields tries for a takedown but Babcock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jesse Thomas Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Shields fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Babcock. #T2#
Babcock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Babcock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babcock avoids a kick to the body.
Babcock throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shields! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babcock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shields is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Babcock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Babcock looks to land a left hand but Shields moved out of range nicely.
Shields wants to counter the offense by Babcock and move into the clinch position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shields.
Shields misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shields misses with a head kick.
Shields stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Babcock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shields slips a straight right by Babcock.
Shields lands an overhand right.#T3#
Nice shot by Babcock.
Shields tries to move into range but Babcock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shields throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babcock misses with a wild body shot.
Shields throws a jab when Babcock was well out of range.#CL#
Babcock closes the distance and clinches.
Babcock swings wildly with an uppercut but Shields uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shields blocks a body shot from Babcock.
Babcock tries to work over Shields's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Babcock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shields drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Babcock lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Babcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shields drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Shields controls his hands.
Shields blocks a body shot from Babcock. #TD2#
Shields jumps into guard, dragging Babcock to the mat.
Babcock chips away with some ground and pound.
Shields keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock postures up and lands a big shot to Shields's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babcock.
Shields fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Babcock wants to clinch.
Babcock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Babcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babcock avoids the body shot from Shields.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Shields.
Shields swings for the body but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock digs a good hook to Shields's body.
Babcock throws a hook to the side of Shields's head but Shields sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Babcock misses with a hook.
Babcock throws a shot from downtown. Shields moves away and avoids it.
Babcock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shields.
A slow jab from Shields misses its intended target.
Babcock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shields counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shields misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Babcock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Babcock.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Shields controls his hands.
Babcock keeps control of Shields as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Babcock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Shields jumps guard and drags Babcock to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet.
Shields manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Babcock manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Shields wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shields is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Babcock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Babcock has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Babcock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shields's head.
Shields working a defensive guard here.
Babcock stands up over Shields, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Babcock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shields wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Babcock is now in half guard.
Babcock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shields felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields is looking to improve his position.
Shields on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shields is looking to improve his position.
Shields is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Babcock scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Shields is rocked!#T4#
Babcock winds up and cracks Shields with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shields is still in real trouble! Can Babcock finish him?
Babcock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Babcock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Babcock lands with a punch from half guard.
Babcock wants to free his trapped foot but Shields is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shields slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Babcock works over Shields with some ground and pound from guard.
Babcock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shields's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Babcock drops Shields with a huge uppercut! Shields drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Babcock is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Thomas Babcock!
After winning the bout, Jesse Thomas Babcock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jake Shields was interviewed post fight and said 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'.

Event: TR86
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Shields lands a jab to the head.
Shields throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and O Darren counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by O Darren.
O Darren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Darren wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
Shields is trying to control the position but O Darren postures up.
O Darren with a flurry of punches that miss.
O Darren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
O Darren trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
O Darren sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shields is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields looking to control. #SUB#
Shields had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Darren defends it easily.#T1#
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet. #SUB#
Shields working for a triangle but O Darren defends it easily.
O Darren wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
Shields looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Darren is one step ahead there.
O Darren connects with a couple of short punches.
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Darren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Darren landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
O Darren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
O Darren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O Darren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shields preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Darren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Shields is looking for a triangle but O Darren pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
O Darren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shields is trying to control the position but O Darren postures up. #T3#
O Darren stands up over Shields, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Shields is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Darren is aware though and is defending well.
Shields is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Shields is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! O Darren rolls with it to try and escape but Shields cranks on the arm and O Darren is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

180 cm
19 yrs
165 lbs

183 cm
26 yrs
169 lbs

Gracie Jr

Shields

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Neymar Gracie Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Shields closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie Jr (0) vs (2) Shields
Gracie Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shields's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shields's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie Jr (4) vs (2) Shields#SUB#
Shields won't enjoy being in this position. Gracie Jr looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Shields is tapping - it's over boys! Gracie Jr picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neymar Gracie Jr!
In defeat, Jake Shields stepped up to the mic, saying 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'.

Event: VFC 100 Caruga vs Bar
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Daxton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shields moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Shields gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Daxton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daxton is looking to control Shields's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daxton avoid being mounted?
Daxton won't allow Shields to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Shields is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shields is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daxton defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Daxton looking for submissions off his back.
Daxton is looking to improve his position.
Daxton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Shields is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Daxton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shields is looking to pass Daxton's guard but actually Daxton recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Shields is posturing up here but Daxton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shields tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shields has to tap! Slick submission there by Daxton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dalmour Daxton!
Jake Shields spoke after the fight, saying 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'.

Event: VFC 96 Caruga vs Da Silva Jr
Date: Jul 11, 2022

#R1#
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown. Gavin tries to sprawl out of it but Shields keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gavin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Gavin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gavin.
Shields throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shields misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gavin enables Shields to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gavin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gavin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gavin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.
Shields sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gavin's guard.
Gavin looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Shields is working for a submission of some sort.
Gavin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gavin tries to get out of the position.
Shields moves into full mount! Gavin won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shields is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gavin is surviving well by controlling Shields's body position as best he can. #T1##SUB2#
Shields has hold of Gavin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gavin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gavin is controlling an arm, preventing Shields from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB2#
Shields has hold of Gavin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gavin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shields avoids the attempt from Gavin to control.#SUB2#
Shields working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Gavin tries to hold on but Shields pushes him away.
Gavin prevents Shields from taking his back.#SUB2#
Shields working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Gavin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shields.
Shields wants to take his opponent's back but Gavin doesn't allow it. #T3#
Gavin is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Shields has hold of Gavin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gavin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shields wants to control the pace but Gavin is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Shields wants to finish this one by submission but Gavin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shields. #SUB2#
Shields is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gavin is surviving well by controlling Shields's body position as best he can.
Gavin working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Shields fails to advance to Gavin's back.
Shields trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shields content just to control the position here.
Gavin stops Shields from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gavin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shields. #SUB2#
Shields has control of Gavin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gavin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Shields dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Shields swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gavin throws a counter high kick but Shields was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shields has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gavin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Shields throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Gavin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shields tests Gavin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gavin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses.
Shields has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gavin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jake Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Gavin shows good takedown defense.
Shields misses the shot to the body.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt - Gavin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Shields shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gavin is trying to defend but Shields finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin is not content to let Shields control the position.#SUB2#
Shields is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gavin has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Shields controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Shields is looking for a kimura here.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Gavin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gavin is trying to stand back up but Shields is controlling him #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gavin is in trouble now - Shields has advanced to mount!
Jake Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shields takes Gavin's back.
Gavin wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Shields has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gavin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Shields has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavin wants to control his opponent's hands but Shields gets his hands free. #T3##SUB2#
Gavin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shields gets his way! #SUB2#
Shields looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Shields working for a choke but Gavin is defending well.
Gavin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gavin trying to control the position but Shields manages to sink in the hooks.
Well, with Shields on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gavin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Shields is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gavin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gavin for a finish. #T4##SUB2#
Shields is looking for the choke from the back position but Gavin is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shields has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gavin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Gavin fending off the submission attempt from Shields.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Shields working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Gavin is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Shields has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Gavin taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Shields!
After the fight, Jake Shields was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: VFC 87 Sergius vs McFaul
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Scheckter looks to land a left hand but Shields moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scheckter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shields.
Scheckter lands with a shot to the body.
Scheckter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Jake Shields has been cut.
Shields fails to land with a series of punches.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Shields.
Jake Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Shields gets a double leg takedown into Scheckter's guard.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Scheckter is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scheckter wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
Scheckter managing to control the position.
Shields advances position into side control!#T1##SUB#
Shields is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scheckter has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shields tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shields has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Shields working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Shields goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scheckter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shields but great work by Scheckter.#T2#
Shields struggling a bit here.
Shields tries to improve position but can't.
Shields is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shields is looking for a sweep. Scheckter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Shields actively working from the bottom here.
Shields tries to roll over but Scheckter keeps him under control.#T3#
Shields gets back to full guard.
Shields is trying to keep Scheckter in close.
Scheckter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shields can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scheckter controls the pace.
Shields bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scheckter's guard. #REVR#
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Scheckter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields preventing the sweep. #T4#
Shields slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Scheckter is looking to regain half guard here but Shields keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Shields tries for a kimura but Scheckter is defending well. #SUB#
Shields tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scheckter gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Shields dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Shields's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Scheckter's corner calls for a 1-2. Scheckter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shields throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shields takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scheckter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shields throws a right hand that Scheckter ducks under and follows up with a left that Scheckter also avoids with ease.
Shields throws a body punch but Scheckter moves out of range.
Scheckter punishes Shields's body with a nice straight punch.
Scheckter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shields.
Otto Scheckter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scheckter avoids the head kick by Shields.
Scheckter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck for Shields with that takedown attempt.
Scheckter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shields throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scheckter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that Scheckter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Scheckter slaps away a takedown attempt from Shields, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scheckter cracks Shields with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shields misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scheckter counters with a big right hand! Oh Shields is in trouble here! Scheckter follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Scheckter!
In his post fight interview, Otto Scheckter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Jake Shields stepped up to the mic, saying 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'.

Event: VFC 76 Fowel vs Redd
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Shields takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Shields gets the takedown into side control.
Carvalho tries to bench press Shields off him but Shields keeps the position.
Carvalho is not content to let Shields control the position. #SUB2#
Shields is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well. #SUB2#
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Shields tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shields has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Carvalho prevents Shields from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Shields tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shields has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Carvalho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shields wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shields trying to control the action but Carvalho is working from the bottom.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.
Carvalho is not content to let Shields control the position. #SUB2#
Shields tries for a kimura but Carvalho is defending well.
Shields advances to mount.
Carvalho is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Shields can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carvalho is looking to escape.
Carvalho tries to reverse the position but Shields maintains control.
Shields pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Carvalho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Carvalho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shields manages to get back to half guard.
Shields manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Shields looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carvalho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard.
Shields seems keen to control Carvalho's posture.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet. #SUB2#
Shields escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carvalho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Shields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Shields working for a triangle but Carvalho defends it easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Shields is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Carvalho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shields is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carvalho, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Carvalho has an active guard here but Shields has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Shields is working for a kimura but Carvalho is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Shields seems to be working for a kimura but Carvalho defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Shields dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Shields looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Shields feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shields stays in close to Carvalho's body and controls the position.
Shields won't allow Carvalho to sweep him here.
Shields is pushing down on Carvalho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carvalho is fighting to maintain full guard but Shields has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carvalho regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Carvalho looking for a triangle here. Shields is fighting it but it looks tight! Carvalho pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shields is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Guilherme Carvalho!
A victorious Guilherme Carvalho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jake Shields stepped up to the mic, saying 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'.

Event: VFC 64 Tartakov vs Isle
Date: Apr 11, 2022

#R1##TD#
Shields manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nikolov on his heels. He'll look to pass Nikolov's guard now, I'm sure.
Shields is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields pushes down on Nikolov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Shields is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nikolov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shields. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Shields is looking for a kimura but Nikolov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shields to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nikolov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Shields is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Shields is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nikolov defends it well. #T1#
Nikolov is trying to escape back to his feet but Shields uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB#
Shields has an Americana. Nikolov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shields is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shields hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jake Shields!
After the fight, Jake Shields was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2022

#R1#
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shields throws out the jab.
Shields throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Shields tries to get set, Diaz tries to push him back and clinch up but Shields manages to avoid the attempt.
Shields lands with an overhand left.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Shields manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shields scores with a body shot.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shields sprawls well. Shields wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Shields.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shields's waist but Shields gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickolas Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Shields.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shields turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD2#
Shields lands a big right hand that sends Diaz crashing to the mat! Shields stays standing though and waves Diaz back to his feet!#ROC2#Diaz is rocked!
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shields circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Shields misses.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shields lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Diaz out cold! Diaz is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Nickolas Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'Im not trying to hate on nobody. I love everybody that works towards what I was working towards. It's a hard game, it's a hard life'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2022

#R1#
Shields tries for a takedown but Jacckson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Jacckson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shields tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacckson defends well and Shields ends up having to push Jacckson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shields has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Jacckson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shields won't be happy with that.
KO Jacckson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Shields tries to buck Jacckson off but Jacckson is having none of it.
Jacckson working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Shields's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shields is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jacckson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shields defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacckson winds up and cracks Shields with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Shields is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacckson pulls his head out easily.
Shields moves into full guard.
Shields utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shields controls Jacckson momentarily but Jacckson frees himself. #T1#
Jacckson connects with a couple of short punches.
Shields not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jacckson lands a couple of digs.
Jacckson throws a big right hand that misses.
Shields trying to control the position.
Jacckson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.
Shields has momentary wrist control but Jacckson slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Shields is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jacckson rolls with it to try and escape but Shields cranks on the arm and Jacckson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Kopov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shields regains half guard.#SUB#
Shields looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shields looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shields is trying to get back to full guard.
Shields gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shields escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kopov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Shields has his foot on Kopov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kopov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Shields has his foot on Kopov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kopov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kopov trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shields has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kopov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shields has tightened it up now! Kopov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Shields!
Jake Shields decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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