UFC Fight Night 29: Demian Maia vs. Jake Shields PBP (Discussion)

[Anung Un Rama]

He also does not want to have his back against the cage because it's a weaker position. Considering it a neutral position still does not score defense.

He wants to be standing.
He wants to be standing.
Above all else he wants to be standing.

His defense is keeping the fight standing.

Its either octagon control for the guy defending the take down or its a neutral position.

I've come halfway.
If you want to give it to Jake that all good. I disagree.