Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Shields and Akiyama met in a three-round welterweight fight at UFC 144 on Saturday, February 25. Shields is 34-11-1 overall and 1-2 in the UFC. Akiyama is 16-7 and 1-3. Shields gives up three inches of reach. Shields won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Shields | Akiyama |
|---|---|---|
| Height | — | 5'10" |
| Reach | 72" | 75" |
| Age | — | 36 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.5 | — |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.2 | — |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 23% | — |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 59% | — |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | — |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.5 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 18% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 33% | — |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | — |
| Control / 15 | 0:00 | — |
| Finish Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Finished Rate | 33% | 50% |
| Went the Distance | 67% | 50% |
| Average Fight Time | 13:38 | 11:38 |