Post by The Sandmen on Aug 2, 2012 9:27:46 GMT -5
Frank enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Frank Shamrock raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Evan Tanner is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Frank and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frank
Tanner tries to move to full mount
Tanner succeeds
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frank
Tanner is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frank
Tanner is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tanner use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Shamrock holds Evan Tanner and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Tanner blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Frank
Tanner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank Shamrock is not able to stop Frank ground skills and Evan Tanner moves to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frank
Tanner is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Frank Shamrock isolates Evan Tanner's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Evan Tanner is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Frank Shamrock hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Tanner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tanner stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Tanner's body! He's holding his side
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Tanner!
Nice move by Frank who clinches and pushes Tanner against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Evan Tanner embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Frank who put distance between them
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Tanner with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Frank pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tanner moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Tanner is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Evan Tanner
Solid shot from Frank Shamrock to the body.
Tanner didn't like that.
Frank launches a furious hook!
That hits Tanner's chin like a wrecking ball! Tanner loses balance and goes to the mat.
Tanner's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tanner has a small cut in his Chin
Frank is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Frank cartwheels towards Tanner!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Evan Tanner.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Evan Tanner.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
Tanner Hyper-extended his left arm
Frank is locking that armbar...
Tanner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Frank.
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Round 2
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Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Frank struggles... Evan Tanner is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
An overhand right from Frank Shamrock that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Tanner's stops that one with his face! How is Tanner standing?!
Tanner's Nose is beginning to swell
Tanner has a small cut in his Nose
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Tanner.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank takes a break to breathe while holding Evan Tanner.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tanner ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Tanner
Stand up! This is what Tanner's cornermen are shouting. Frank Shamrock is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Tanner
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank sits over his knees and pushes away Tanner's leg!
Frank Shamrock is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Frank suddenly holds Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Frank is locking that Armbar...
Tanner's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Josh Rosenthal breaks Frank Shamrock's lock! This is over! Tanner didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (Armbar) at 1:44 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 181 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 192 s
Before this fight even started, I noticed Tanner's sub-par health. Work on that, whoever has Tanner. As the fight progressed, it was all Frank. In the end, Tanner could have also benefited from a touch of sub D, and a bit of KO resistance perhaps. Something to stop the bleeding that was Frank walking right through him, as though he was a muffin.
Frank Shamrock raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Evan Tanner is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Frank and Tanner move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
Evan Tanner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner is in open guard over Frank
Tanner tries to move to full mount
Tanner succeeds
Evan Tanner is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Tanner in his guard...
Frank Shamrock gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frank
Tanner is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Evan Tanner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frank
Tanner is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tanner use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Shamrock holds Evan Tanner and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Tanner blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Evan Tanner is in half guard over Frank
Tanner launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank Shamrock is not able to stop Frank ground skills and Evan Tanner moves to side mount!
Evan Tanner is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Evan Tanner in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Tanner is in closed guard over Frank
Tanner is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Tanner!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Frank Shamrock isolates Evan Tanner's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Evan Tanner is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Frank Shamrock hovers above Tanner
Good punches to Tanner's body.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Tanner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Evan Tanner looks to counter!
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Tanner tries to stand up!
Frank doesn't allow him!
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Frank's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tanner stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Tanner's body! He's holding his side
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Tanner!
Nice move by Frank who clinches and pushes Tanner against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Evan Tanner embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Frank who put distance between them
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Tanner with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Frank pushes Evan Tanner and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tanner moves backwards and Frank Shamrock is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The two exchange wildly
Frank is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Tanner is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Evan Tanner
Solid shot from Frank Shamrock to the body.
Tanner didn't like that.
Frank launches a furious hook!
That hits Tanner's chin like a wrecking ball! Tanner loses balance and goes to the mat.
Tanner's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tanner has a small cut in his Chin
Frank is standing while Tanner is on the ground on his back
Frank cartwheels towards Tanner!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Evan Tanner.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Frank slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Evan Tanner.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank Shamrock tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar looks tight...
Tanner Hyper-extended his left arm
Frank is locking that armbar...
Tanner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Evan Tanner tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Frank.
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Round 2
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Tanner grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Frank struggles... Evan Tanner is unable to take him down
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
An overhand right from Frank Shamrock that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Tanner's stops that one with his face! How is Tanner standing?!
Tanner's Nose is beginning to swell
Tanner has a small cut in his Nose
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Frank is clinching with Tanner.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank takes a break to breathe while holding Evan Tanner.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tanner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tanner ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Tanner
Stand up! This is what Tanner's cornermen are shouting. Frank Shamrock is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Tanner
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank sits over his knees and pushes away Tanner's leg!
Frank Shamrock is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Evan Tanner
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Evan Tanner...
Frank Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Evan Tanner
Frank suddenly holds Evan Tanner's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Frank is locking that Armbar...
Tanner's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Josh Rosenthal breaks Frank Shamrock's lock! This is over! Tanner didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (Armbar) at 1:44 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 181 s
Statistics: Evan Tanner
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 192 s
Before this fight even started, I noticed Tanner's sub-par health. Work on that, whoever has Tanner. As the fight progressed, it was all Frank. In the end, Tanner could have also benefited from a touch of sub D, and a bit of KO resistance perhaps. Something to stop the bleeding that was Frank walking right through him, as though he was a muffin.