Post by The Sandmen on Jan 11, 2018 0:26:45 GMT -5
Frank Shamrock looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Robert Whittaker is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Robert Whittaker is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Frank Shamrock moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Frank Shamrock moves forward looking for some grappling action
Frank has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank is launching some bone breaking punches to Whittaker's ribs while in the clinch.
Whittaker blocks.
Whittaker tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Whittaker is launching some bone breaking punches to Frank's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Frank Shamrock's eyes.
Robert Whittaker tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank tries to take Robert Whittaker down... Whittaker stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Whittaker's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Frank catches an ankle and Whittaker is tripped to the mat!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Whittaker
Frank is in closed guard... Whittaker tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Whittaker tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Whittaker clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Whittaker's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Whittaker
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
That Americana from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Whittaker's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Whittaker's eyes...
Whittaker breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Whittaker
Frank Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Robert Whittaker is not able to stop Whittaker ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Whittaker measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
That hit Frank who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Robert Whittaker gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Whittaker
Frank Shamrock pushes Robert Whittaker against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank jumps and tries to free his leg! Whittaker doesn't allow this but Frank Shamrock is able to get half guard here.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to get a side mount...
Whittaker wraps his leg around Frank Shamrock leg and prevents him from moving.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank Shamrock hooks Whittaker's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Robert Whittaker manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Whittaker's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Whittaker struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
Robert Whittaker tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Whittaker blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Frank
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Whittaker's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Whittaker
He succeeds!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Whittaker spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Whittaker is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock gets ahold of Robert Whittaker's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his right shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
That Flying Omoplata from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Frank Shamrock cannot lock it up. Robert Whittaker smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Frank Shamrock remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Whittaker is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank tries to hit Robert Whittaker with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Whittaker steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Whittaker is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock launches an up-kick intended for Robert Whittaker's head...
Whittaker leans out of the way.
Whittaker is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock launches an up-kick intended for Robert Whittaker's head...
Whittaker leans out of the way.
Whittaker is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock kicks his legs trying to keep Robert Whittaker away.
Robert Whittaker takes a kick to the body.
Mario Yamasaki 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 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Frank Shamrock!
Whittaker is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Middle kick from Frank.
Whittaker receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Whittaker is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Robert Whittaker
Middle kick from Frank.
Whittaker receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Frank Shamrock locks Robert Whittaker's right arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Robert Whittaker to the mat.
Frank is locking that rolling kimura...
Whittaker's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
He can't keep control over Robert Whittaker's body. Robert Whittaker scrammbles back to his feet.
Quick hook by Frank Shamrock
Good shot! Whittaker has reasons to be worried.
Several good body shots
land on Whittaker.
Whittaker throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Frank showing excellent timing, blasts Robert Whittaker with a right hand.
Great hook by Frank Shamrock! Robert Whittaker is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Whittaker has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Frank is standing while Whittaker is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock creates space and allows Robert Whittaker to stand up.
Whittaker climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Inside leg kick from Frank
that lands on Robert Whittaker's leg.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Whittaker
Frank is in open guard over Whittaker... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Robert Whittaker screams in pain and taps! Mario Yamasaki forces Frank to break the lock.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:19 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 7/7 (100%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 252 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/4 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 231 s
Frank puts Forrest in his place. His place is the forest.
Robert Whittaker is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Robert Whittaker is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
Frank Shamrock comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Frank Shamrock moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Frank Shamrock moves forward looking for some grappling action
Frank has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank is launching some bone breaking punches to Whittaker's ribs while in the clinch.
Whittaker blocks.
Whittaker tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Whittaker is launching some bone breaking punches to Frank's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Frank Shamrock's eyes.
Robert Whittaker tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Frank is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank tries to take Robert Whittaker down... Whittaker stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Whittaker's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank Shamrock is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Frank catches an ankle and Whittaker is tripped to the mat!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Whittaker
Frank is in closed guard... Whittaker tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Shamrock!
Robert Whittaker is in full mount over Frank Shamrock
Whittaker tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Whittaker clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Whittaker's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Whittaker
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
That Americana from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Whittaker's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Whittaker's eyes...
Whittaker breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Whittaker
Frank Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Robert Whittaker is not able to stop Whittaker ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
Frank blocks those punches
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Whittaker measures the resilience of Frank's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Frank blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Deep breaths from Robert Whittaker who tries a hammer punch to Frank's ribs.
That hit Frank who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Shamrock is in full mount over Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Shamrock in his guard...
Robert Whittaker gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Whittaker
Frank Shamrock pushes Robert Whittaker against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank jumps and tries to free his leg! Whittaker doesn't allow this but Frank Shamrock is able to get half guard here.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank is trying to counter now!
Frank tries to get a side mount...
Whittaker wraps his leg around Frank Shamrock leg and prevents him from moving.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Whittaker
Robert Whittaker tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Robert Whittaker's guard...
Frank Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Robert Whittaker
Frank Shamrock hooks Whittaker's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Robert Whittaker manages to kick Frank away and scrambles on top!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank works on the ground with his fingers over Whittaker's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Whittaker struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Robert Whittaker postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Robert Whittaker looks to counter!
Robert Whittaker tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Whittaker blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Robert Whittaker is in half guard over Frank
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Whittaker's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank Shamrock attempts to move to full guard
Frank Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Robert Whittaker is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Whittaker
He succeeds!
Robert Whittaker is in closed guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Whittaker spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Whittaker is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Frank Shamrock. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock gets ahold of Robert Whittaker's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his right shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
That Flying Omoplata from Frank Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Frank Shamrock cannot lock it up. Robert Whittaker smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Frank Shamrock remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Whittaker is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank tries to hit Robert Whittaker with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Whittaker steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Whittaker is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock launches an up-kick intended for Robert Whittaker's head...
Whittaker leans out of the way.
Whittaker is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock launches an up-kick intended for Robert Whittaker's head...
Whittaker leans out of the way.
Whittaker is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock kicks his legs trying to keep Robert Whittaker away.
Robert Whittaker takes a kick to the body.
Mario Yamasaki 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 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Frank Shamrock!
Whittaker is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Middle kick from Frank.
Whittaker receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Whittaker is holding Frank Shamrock's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Shamrock shows great balance while pushing away Robert Whittaker
Middle kick from Frank.
Whittaker receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Frank Shamrock locks Robert Whittaker's right arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Robert Whittaker to the mat.
Frank is locking that rolling kimura...
Whittaker's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
He can't keep control over Robert Whittaker's body. Robert Whittaker scrammbles back to his feet.
Quick hook by Frank Shamrock
Good shot! Whittaker has reasons to be worried.
Several good body shots
land on Whittaker.
Whittaker throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Frank showing excellent timing, blasts Robert Whittaker with a right hand.
Great hook by Frank Shamrock! Robert Whittaker is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Whittaker has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Frank is standing while Whittaker is on the ground on his back
Frank Shamrock creates space and allows Robert Whittaker to stand up.
Whittaker climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Inside leg kick from Frank
that lands on Robert Whittaker's leg.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Whittaker
Frank is in open guard over Whittaker... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Robert Whittaker screams in pain and taps! Mario Yamasaki forces Frank to break the lock.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:19 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 7/7 (100%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 252 s
Statistics: Robert Whittaker
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/4 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 231 s
Frank puts Forrest in his place. His place is the forest.