UFC 121 Results – Jake Shields Vs Martin Kampmann Play By Play Results

The much anticipated debut of former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion – Jake Shields finally happened today and we got to see just how good Shields really is on the biggest stage of them all. Shields faces UFC veteran Martin Kampmann.

Round 1 – Shields busted out of the gates as he took Martin Kampmann on a wrestling clinic and took him down on the first seconds of the first round. He managed to throw some power shots while on the ground and showed every one his superb ground game. Kampmann manged to stand up at 2:00 but Shields remain relentless on his takedown attempts. It became a stand up battle at the last minute of the first round  and looked pretty even.

Round 2- Jake Shields ran into some trouble after earing a visious knee to the head by Martn Kampmann. Kampmann found an opening on Shields’ head and attempted to choke him out but Shields managed to counter and survive. At 2:00 Shields found his way on the ground again and penetrated Kampmann’s half guard and ground and pounded his way. With 55 seconds left on the round Shields got on an awkward stand up battle with Kampmann.

Round 3 -  At this point Shields was very tired and he can barely even throw a punch. At 2:00 Martin Kampmann actually managed to get a dominant position and pound away at Jake Shields’ face.  He will soon realize that this is a mistake because at 55 seconds left Shields locked in a body triangle that trapped Kampmann on the ground. Funny thing was, Jake Shields was so tired that the best he could come up with are short rabbit punches that barely even hurt Martin Kampmann’s face.

As the bell rang and signified the end of the round Kampmann muttered: “I have no damage”. Meamwhile, Shields looked drained as hell and can barely even raise his hands up. Shields later won via split decision (30-27, 29-28).