In a battle of highly-regarded jiu-jitsu black belts Wednesday night at the Ginasio Jose Correa in Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Jake Shields outlasted Demian Maia over five rounds, earning a split decision victory in the UFC Fight Night main event.“That was one of my toughest two or three fights of all-time, right up there with GSP (Georges St-Pierre) and Dan Henderson,” said Shields, unbeaten in his last four bouts. “He gave me all I can handle.”Scores were 48-47 twice, and 47-48 for Shields, who improves to 29-6-1 with 1 NC; Maia falls to 18-5, losing a three fight winning streak in the proce … Read the Full Article Here
UFC Fight Night Main Card Results
In a battle of highly-regarded jiu-jitsu black belts Wednesday night at the Ginasio Jose Correa in Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Jake Shields outlasted Demian Maia over five rounds, earning a split decision victory in the UFC Fight Night main event.“That was one of my toughest two or three fights of all-time, right up there with GSP (Georges St-Pierre) and Dan Henderson,” said Shields, unbeaten in his last four bouts. “He gave me all I can handle.”Scores were 48-47 twice, and 47-48 for Shields, who improves to 29-6-1 with 1 NC; Maia falls to 18-5, losing a three fight winning streak in the proce … Read the Full Article Here