Post by The Sandmen on Sept 11, 2017 21:27:38 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock looks very relaxed.
Royce Gracie looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
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 Shamrock and Royce Gracie touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Frank tries to grapple
He puts Royce in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Royce Gracie
well done Royce falls hard on the mat
Frank is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Frank opts to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce didn't see that coming. Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Royce Gracie jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock hooks Royce's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Royce Gracie manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
that visibly pains Royce.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Royce breaks free.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank is countered by Royce Gracie.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie decides to jump inside Frank's guard.
Frank didn't see that coming. Royce is in open guard over Frank now.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce tries to move to full mount
Royce's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Royce Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock forces Royce Gracie to open his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Shamrock cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Royce Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frank Shamrock's mind is definitely in the fight, Royce just got nailed! Frank Shamrock saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Royce is going to have a headache after this one.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Frank Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
0:20 Round 2 and Frank is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce leans and gets Frank Shamrock's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Frank is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Frank spins out, but Royce Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Frank is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
1:01 Round 2 and Frank is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Royce moves backwards and circles around Frank Shamrock.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie gets control of Frank Shamrock's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Frank Shamrock shakes him off and staves off danger.
Royce looks to be in very good shape.
Royce jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Frank sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Frank launches a furious low kick!
Royce Gracie blocks
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Frank quickly defends.
Frank is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Royce's jaw!
A punch from Royce Gracie
gets blocked by Frank.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Royce measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Crushing shot to Frank's body! He's holding his side
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Royce misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Royce's guard.
Royce didn't see that coming. Frank is in open guard over Royce now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock was tooling Royce Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Royce Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Solid shot from Royce Gracie to the body.
Frank blocks in time.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie grapple with Frank Shamrock and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Frank manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Terrible one sided match... Royce was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Royce Gracie sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Royce Gracie is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Royce Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Royce Gracie pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Frank is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Frank Shamrock tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce won't budge, forcing Frank to pull guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Royce blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Royce Gracie is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce tries to get a side mount...
Frank wraps his leg around Royce Gracie leg and prevents him from moving.
Royce misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Frank pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Royce's chin
Royce is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Stand up! This is what Royce'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 Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank is covering himself! Royce tries to force the situation and Frank clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Royce is in rear mount over Frank
Royce tries to end this with a RNC!
Frank manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Royce Gracie jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Royce blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Frank breaks free.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock tries to turn into his oponent...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Royce is locking that Twister Neck Crank...
Royce Gracie tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Frank scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Royce's face
Royce shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce Gracie pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Shamrock struggles not allowing Royce Gracie improve his position.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce Gracie pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Shamrock struggles not allowing Royce Gracie improve his position.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Royce looks to be in very good shape.
Royce Gracie tries a middle kick
Frank blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Royce is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
As the fight continues it seems that Royce Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
Royce Gracie looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce cartwheels towards Frank!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Shamrock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Frank breaks the lock showing some skills...
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Royce Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Frank and pushes him away!
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Crushing shot to Frank's body! He's holding his side
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
Frank is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Frank opts to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce fights back with his feet, forcing Frank to try something else.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Shamrock away.
Frank Shamrock takes a kick to the body.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Royce Gracie is on his feet again.
Incredible high kick!
Royce deflects and sidesteps.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Royce's face while in the clinch!
Royce can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce grabs Frank Shamrock in a clinch and tries to knee him in the face!
Frank Shamrock pushes away Royce Gracie and steps backwards away from the clinch!
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank is swinging for the fences!
Royce backpedals and creates space. Frank Shamrock is asking him if he is going to fight!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and tries to hit him with the back of his elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends Frank to the mat
Royce is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie steps back and allows Frank to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
Royce looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Royce measures the resilience of Frank's chin with an uppercut while Frank lands some great crosses.
A solid combination from Frank Shamrock
mostly hits air.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock paws at Royce.
Royce answers with solid punches!
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce Gracie pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Royce jumps and tries to free his leg! Frank doesn't allow this but Royce Gracie is able to get half guard here.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Royce Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Frank breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Frank Shamrock, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Royce Gracie seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Royce Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Frank seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce Gracie isolates Frank Shamrock's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Frank's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
Frank Shamrock is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce Gracie pushes Frank's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Royce who is in full mount! Frank is in trouble now!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
Frank's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Frank's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Royce secures the lock while Frank Shamrock refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (armbar) at 1:18 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 826 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 838 s
Nothing was happening, then Royce was happening.
Royce Gracie looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
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 Shamrock and Royce Gracie touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Frank tries to grapple
He puts Royce in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Royce Gracie
well done Royce falls hard on the mat
Frank is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Frank opts to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce didn't see that coming. Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Royce Gracie jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Royce struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Royce Gracie! He is reversed and nor Frank Shamrock is on half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock hooks Royce's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Royce Gracie manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce holds Frank Shamrock's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Shamrock
that visibly pains Royce.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He succeeds!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Royce breaks free.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank is countered by Royce Gracie.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie decides to jump inside Frank's guard.
Frank didn't see that coming. Royce is in open guard over Frank now.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce tries to move to full mount
Royce's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Deep breaths from Frank Shamrock who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank Shamrock has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Frank Shamrock catches Royce Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Frank.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock forces Royce Gracie to open his guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Shamrock cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Frank struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Royce Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frank Shamrock's mind is definitely in the fight, Royce just got nailed! Frank Shamrock saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Royce is going to have a headache after this one.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Frank Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Frank Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Royce Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Frank into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
0:20 Round 2 and Frank is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frank tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce leans and gets Frank Shamrock's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Frank is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Frank spins out, but Royce Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Frank is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
1:01 Round 2 and Frank is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frank tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Royce moves backwards and circles around Frank Shamrock.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie gets control of Frank Shamrock's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Frank Shamrock shakes him off and staves off danger.
Royce looks to be in very good shape.
Royce jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Frank sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Frank launches a furious low kick!
Royce Gracie blocks
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Frank quickly defends.
Frank is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Royce's jaw!
A punch from Royce Gracie
gets blocked by Frank.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Royce measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Frank's side.
Crushing shot to Frank's body! He's holding his side
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Royce misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Royce's guard.
Royce didn't see that coming. Frank is in open guard over Royce now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock was tooling Royce Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Royce Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Solid shot from Royce Gracie to the body.
Frank blocks in time.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie grapple with Frank Shamrock and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Frank manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Terrible one sided match... Royce was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Frank Shamrock passes momentarily but Royce Gracie sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Royce Gracie is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Frank blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Royce Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie launches a few punches to Frank's cheek from the guard.
Frank Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Royce Gracie pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Frank is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Frank Shamrock tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce won't budge, forcing Frank to pull guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce is in closed guard... Frank tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Shamrock's guard...
Frank doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Royce blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Not a desiderable position that Frank is in now. Royce Gracie is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
Frank shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce tries to get a side mount...
Frank wraps his leg around Royce Gracie leg and prevents him from moving.
Royce misses a step and Frank Shamrock sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Frank pushes Royce Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Royce's chin
Royce is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Stand up! This is what Royce'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 Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank is covering himself! Royce tries to force the situation and Frank clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Royce is in rear mount over Frank
Royce tries to end this with a RNC!
Frank manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Shamrock can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Royce Gracie jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Royce blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Frank's guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Frank breaks free.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock tries to turn into his oponent...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Royce is locking that Twister Neck Crank...
Royce Gracie tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Frank scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Royce's face
Royce shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce Gracie pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Shamrock struggles not allowing Royce Gracie improve his position.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce Gracie pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Shamrock struggles not allowing Royce Gracie improve his position.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Royce looks to be in very good shape.
Royce Gracie tries a middle kick
Frank blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Royce is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
As the fight continues it seems that Royce Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
Royce Gracie looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce cartwheels towards Frank!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Shamrock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Frank breaks the lock showing some skills...
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Frank tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie looks to mount Frank Shamrock...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Royce Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Frank and pushes him away!
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Crushing shot to Frank's body! He's holding his side
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
Frank is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Frank opts to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce fights back with his feet, forcing Frank to try something else.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Shamrock away.
Frank Shamrock takes a kick to the body.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Royce Gracie is on his feet again.
Incredible high kick!
Royce deflects and sidesteps.
Frank Shamrock tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frank Shamrock who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Royce's face while in the clinch!
Royce can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce grabs Frank Shamrock in a clinch and tries to knee him in the face!
Frank Shamrock pushes away Royce Gracie and steps backwards away from the clinch!
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank is swinging for the fences!
Royce backpedals and creates space. Frank Shamrock is asking him if he is going to fight!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce Gracie pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and tries to hit him with the back of his elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends Frank to the mat
Royce is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie steps back and allows Frank to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Frank Shamrock is standing now.
Royce looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Shamrock's punches
Royce measures the resilience of Frank's chin with an uppercut while Frank lands some great crosses.
A solid combination from Frank Shamrock
mostly hits air.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Frank Shamrock paws at Royce.
Royce answers with solid punches!
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce Gracie pushes Frank Shamrock against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Royce jumps and tries to free his leg! Frank doesn't allow this but Royce Gracie is able to get half guard here.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Frank Shamrock slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Royce Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Frank breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Frank Shamrock, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Royce Gracie seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Royce Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Frank Shamrock jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Frank seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Shamrock is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce Gracie looks to posture up and open Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie forces Frank Shamrock to open his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce Gracie isolates Frank Shamrock's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Frank's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
Frank Shamrock is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce Gracie pushes Frank's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Royce who is in full mount! Frank is in trouble now!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
Frank's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Frank's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Frank's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Royce secures the lock while Frank Shamrock refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (armbar) at 1:18 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/2 (0%)
Time on the ground 826 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 838 s
Nothing was happening, then Royce was happening.