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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Akebono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Akebono has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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199 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benjamin Akebono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akebono wants to clinch up but Shields keeps it at a distance.
Akebono bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Akebono avoids the strikes from the bottom by Shields.
Shields struggling a bit here.
Shields manages to get back to half guard.
Akebono is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shields striking from half guard on the bottom.
Shields is pressing down on Akebono's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akebono trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Akebono postures up.
Akebono is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akebono really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shields keeping full guard, as Akebono tries to pass.
Akebono stops Shields from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shields is on top in guard.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akebono keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Akebono is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akebono knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.
Shields gets to his feet - Akebono follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to clinch up.
Shields clinches up against the cage.
Akebono jumps guard but Shields turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Akebono pulls guard effortlessly.
Akebono is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akebono is breathing heavily.
Shields slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akebono is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shields's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Akebono on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akebono tries to get out of the position.
Akebono is looking for a sweep. Shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields works his way into side control.
Shields slows the pace down.
Shields looks up at the clock and then as Akebono takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shields smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shields moves into full mount!
Akebono is trying to escape the mount.
Akebono taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akebono is trying desperately to improve position.
Akebono is working hard here to advance position.
Shields avoids the attempt from Akebono to control.
Shields looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Shields dominated that round.
That's time! Akebono's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Akebono forces Shields back against the cage and clinches.
Shields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Akebono pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akebono fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shields doesn't manage to clinch there - Akebono circles away.
Shields's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akebono under the eye.
Akebono 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 Akebono off to one side.
Shields slaps away a takedown attempt from Akebono, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Akebono misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Akebono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown but Akebono manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shields's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields is looking to clinch but Akebono is avoiding it.
Shields tries to keep at a distance but Akebono has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akebono jumps guard.
Shields avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akebono keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Jake Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields is looking to stand up but Akebono won't let him.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akebono swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akebono is wriggling around but Shields manages to pass to half guard.
Shields is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shields is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.
Akebono is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akebono tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Akebono looking for submissions off his back.
Shields seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Akebono tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shields has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Shields will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Shields pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Akebono shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shields shoots in but no luck this time.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benjamin Akebono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akebono bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Akebono presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Akebono stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Akebono drives through and clinches with Shields against the cage.
Akebono gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Akebono preventing the sweep.
Akebono will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shields is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akebono slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Akebono slips nicely into half guard.
Akebono passes to side control.
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!
Akebono controlling the position from side mount.
Akebono stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akebono shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akebono shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shields pinned against the cage. Shields gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shields fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Akebono is defended easily by Shields.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shields shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akebono counters with a nice uppercut.
Akebono avoids the head kick by Shields.
Akebono takes the fight into the clinch.
Akebono slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akebono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benjamin Akebono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Shields is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shields misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Akebono showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shields has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Shields!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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