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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Kuslovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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179 cm
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183 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wladimir Kuslovich!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuslovich to the ground. Shields is now in Kuslovich's guard.
Kuslovich is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
Kuslovich working for a triangle but Shields defends it easily.
Shields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuslovich's head.
Kuslovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuslovich has his foot on Shields's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shields works his way back into a safe position though.
Shields has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shields postures up in Kuslovich's guard and throws a big left but Kuslovich blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kuslovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuslovich looking for a guillotine here but Shields defends easily.
Shields stands up over Kuslovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuslovich keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shields 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields lands a couple of elbows.
Kuslovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shields defends well.
Kuslovich is looking for a triangle but Shields pushes his legs off easily.
Shields drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shields jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shields is pushing down on Kuslovich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuslovich is fighting to maintain full guard but Shields has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuslovich is trying to get back to full guard.
Shields working the head and body with strikes.
Shields slips a nice elbow through Kuslovich's hands, connecting with Kuslovich's forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuslovich looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Shields pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kuslovich wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
Shields landing punches.
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!
Kuslovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields landing punches.
Kuslovich is rocked!
Kuslovich tries to reverse the position but Shields maintains control.
Kuslovich is still in real trouble! Can Shields finish him?
Shields working for a guillotine from mount but Kuslovich is in no mood to give up.
Kuslovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuslovich regains half guard.
Kuslovich looking for submissions off his back.
Shields is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shields lands strikes from half guard.
Kuslovich is looking to improve his position.
Shields scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kuslovich wants to get back to full guard.
Shields is trying to work for a kimura but Kuslovich is defending well.
Kuslovich is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuslovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuslovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shields is trying to control. Kuslovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shields is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shields is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuslovich has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuslovich taking some punishment here, with Shields in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shields connects with a nice short shot to Kuslovich's temple.
Kuslovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuslovich has hold of Shields's hands but Shields slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is trying to control. Kuslovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuslovich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shields scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuslovich actively working from the bottom here.
Shields is working for a submission of some sort.
Shields is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuslovich is just riding it out for now. Shields eventually gives up the hold.
Shields throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuslovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuslovich has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Shields escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Shields!
And that’s 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.
Kuslovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Shields sprawls well. He's pushed Kuslovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shields scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shields is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuslovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuslovich is looking for a sweep.
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuslovich struggling a bit here.
Kuslovich is looking for a sweep.
Kuslovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuslovich struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuslovich tries to buck Shields off but Shields is having none of it.
Shields landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shields has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kuslovich is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Shields yanks on the arm and Kuslovich is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Shields.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Shields!
An out of breath Jake Shields thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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