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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Read (ranked 1468 p4p, 2486 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 200 p4p, 329 weight class). Read comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Music. Shields has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jake Shields is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Read!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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.
Shields jumps into guard, dragging Read to the mat.
Read avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Read stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Shields manages to pull guard.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read is looking to stand up but Shields won't let him.
Read gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Read clinches up against the cage.
Read with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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.
Shields jumps into guard, dragging Read to the mat.
Read stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is standing up over Read. Read looks to escape but Shields dives into side control.
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.
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shields is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Shields pulls Read into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shields is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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!
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.
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energy
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hype
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