Post by The Sandmen on Sept 18, 2019 22:27:54 GMT -5
Ken Shamrock glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Maurice Smith glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
Ken Shamrock comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Shamrock and Smith move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shamrock fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Smith sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shamrock moves on the ground
Shamrock cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock is cooling the fight on the ground
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock hooks Smith's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Maurice Smith manages to kick Shamrock away and scrambles on top!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Maurice Smith realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Smith is trying to counter now!
Maurice Smith decides to jump inside Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock fights back with his feet, forcing Smith to try something else.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Maurice Smith aggressively and repeatedly punches Shamrock.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Maurice Smith tries to pass to half guard...
Ken Shamrock's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Smith
He succeeds!
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Shamrock moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Maurice Smith breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Smith tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Smith is clinching with Shamrock.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ken Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Ken Shamrock tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Maurice Smith
well done Smith falls hard on the mat
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shamrock is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Shamrock opts to jump inside Smith's guard.
Smith didn't see that coming. Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith now.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock tries to jump to side mount.
Maurice Smith closed his guard around Ken Shamrock.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock blocks those punches
Shamrock tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ken Shamrock looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Ken Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock sits high on Maurice Smith's chest and pulls his leg underneath Smith's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Smith tries to roll out. He's too quick for Ken Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Shamrock and it cost him top position.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Stand up! This is what Shamrock's cornermen are shouting. Maurice Smith is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Smith tries to escape from the closed guard
Maurice Smith any adventage in the ground.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Maurice Smith tries to better his position on the ground...
Shamrock holds Maurice Smith's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Ken Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Smith is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Smith is moving on the ground...
Shamrock tries to counter Smith's moves on the ground.
Shamrock is trying to counter now!
Smith is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Smith is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ken Shamrock
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Ken Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ken Shamrock looks to counter!
Shamrock use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) is cheering him!
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Ken Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shamrock blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock suddenly holds Maurice Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
Smith can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Ken Shamrock!
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Smith is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Smith blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shamrock's guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Shamrock put Maurice Smith in closed guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Ken Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Shamrock is holding Maurice Smith's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Shamrock's ribs.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Maurice Smith takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock looks to posture up and open Maurice Smith's guard...
Maurice Smith has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock tries to escape from closed guard...
Smith waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ken Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Maurice Smith is on half guard!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shamrock is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Maurice Smith realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Ken Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock looks to posture up and open Maurice Smith's guard...
Ken Shamrock forces Maurice Smith to open his guard.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock tries to jump to side mount.
Maurice Smith jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries an armbar from the bottom!
Maurice Smith breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Smith is trying to counter now!
Maurice Smith tries to better his position on the ground...
Shamrock holds Maurice Smith's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Smith is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Maurice Smith!
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith tries to roll to his side and trap Ken Shamrock in his guard...
Ken Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock catch Maurice Smith's right arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
That kimura from Ken Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Maurice Smith holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ken Shamrock rolls Maurice Smith to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shamrock is in rear mount over Smith
Shamrock tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Smith! Shamrock has one hook in and keeps working!
Shamrock is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Smith is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shamrock tries to use some of his tricky moves but Shamrock's is smart enough to counter him.
Shamrock is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Shamrock has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Smith.
Nicely done! Shamrock now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Shamrock is in rear mount over Smith with two hooks in
Ken Shamrock slides his arm under Maurice Smith's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Maurice Smith pulls down on Ken Shamrock's hand and staves off danger
Shamrock clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Smith is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shamrock tries to use some of his tricky moves but Shamrock's is smart enough to counter him.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Ken Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Ken Shamrock catches Maurice Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shamrock.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock struggles on the ground and tries to break Maurice Smith's guard...
Ken Shamrock is in Smith open guard now
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He is not able to do it
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Smith struggles to free himself
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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.
Ken Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Maurice Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shamrock into his guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Shamrock is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Maurice Smith and Shamrock engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock works on the ground with his fingers over Smith's face
Smith shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock tries to move to full mount
Shamrock's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Ken Shamrock gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock blocks those punches
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Maurice Smith's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Ken Shamrock passes momentarily but Maurice Smith regains full guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) is cheering him!
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Terrible one sided match... Smith was not ready to fight a fighter of Ken Shamrock caliber.
Shamrock tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock catch Maurice Smith's right arm and tries a kimura
Maurice Smith holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock blocks those punches
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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Shamrock fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maurice Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Maurice Smith can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shamrock looks to work from half guard.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Ken Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Ken Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Smith struggles and frees his leg!
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock hooks Smith's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Maurice Smith manages to kick Shamrock away and scrambles on top!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Smith
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Shamrock reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Smith blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Smith pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Maurice Smith pushes Shamrock's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shamrock rolls and he's now on half guard over Maurice Smith. Nice reversal.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Ken Shamrock to fight back!
Shamrock launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Maurice Smith is not able to stop Smith ground skills and Ken Shamrock moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Smith tries to show some ground skills
Shamrock uses his strength to keep Shamrock at a disadvantage
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith tries to turn away and scramble out. Ken Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Maurice Smith spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock moves on the ground
Ken Shamrock moves to side mount
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Ken Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock goes for an armbar!
Maurice Smith breaks the lock and pushes away Ken Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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.
Ken Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock tries to move to full mount
Shamrock succeeds
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ken Shamrock controls the situation despite Maurice Smith efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Shamrock is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ken Shamrock controls the situation despite Maurice Smith efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Smith breaks the lock showing some skills...
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith tries to roll on the ground...
Shamrock knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ken Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Shamrock is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Ken Shamrock.
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Round 4
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Nice low kick from Smith
but Ken Shamrock stops it.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Ken Shamrock to fight back!
A solid combination from Ken Shamrock
mostly hits air.
Ken Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Shamrock's ribs.
That hit Shamrock who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Smith is able to break the lock.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He is not able to do it
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Smith is able to break the lock.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Ken Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Maurice Smith's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Ken Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Ken Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Shamrock moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ken Shamrock!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Maurice Smith tries to better his position on the ground...
Ken Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Ken Shamrock to fight back!
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Maurice Smith keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Maurice Smith isolates Ken Shamrock's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ken Shamrock is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shamrock is holding Maurice Smith's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Smith creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Smith tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Smith is clinching with Shamrock.
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Smith was not ready to fight a fighter of Ken Shamrock caliber.
Smith launches a knee!
Maurice Smith hits Shamrock's hard just below the ribs!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shamrock gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Smith pummels back into position.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Shamrock has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Shamrock is holding Maurice Smith's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock tries to move to full mount!
Smith won't allow him to take this position easily.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock isolates Maurice Smith's right arm looking for an armbar...
Maurice Smith manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ken Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Smith struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shamrock clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Smith tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Shamrock
Shamrock holds Maurice Smith's arms and blocks the punches!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Maurice Smith postures up and breaks the triangle.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Smith launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ken Shamrock is not able to stop Shamrock ground skills and Maurice Smith moves to side mount!
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Ken Shamrock attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Ken Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Maurice Smith tries to better his position on the ground...
Shamrock holds Maurice Smith's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Ken Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Smith is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Ken Shamrock.
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Round 5
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Ken Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Ken Shamrock catches Maurice Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shamrock.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Smith leans and gets Ken Shamrock's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Ken Shamrock passes momentarily but Maurice Smith regains full guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Ken Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shamrock is trying to counter now!
Shamrock tries to escape from the closed guard
Ken Shamrock any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Ken Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shamrock is trying to counter now!
Shamrock tries to escape from closed guard...
Shamrock struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to free his leg
Ken Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Smith's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock sits high on Maurice Smith's chest and pulls his leg underneath Smith's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Smith tries to roll out. He's too quick for Ken Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Shamrock and it cost him top position.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries an armbar from the bottom!
Maurice Smith breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Ken Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Maurice Smith realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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.
Shamrock leads with a punch
Maurice Smith evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Ken Shamrock looks to counter!
Shamrock jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ken Shamrock pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shamrock gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Shamrock blocks Maurice Smith's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock tries to escape from closed guard...
Shamrock struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to move to full guard
Ken Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Shamrock blocks them effectively.
Shamrock tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ken Shamrock pushes Smith's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Smith rolls and he's now on half guard over Ken Shamrock. Nice reversal.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Ken Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Smith pulls his arm out of danger.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Maurice Smith realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Shamrock is holding Maurice Smith's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith tries to turn into his oponent...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Ken Shamrock tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Smith scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shamrock is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Ken Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Maurice Smith
Great move by Shamrock who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Ken Shamrock pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith stumbles backwards and Ken Shamrock circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Ken Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock blocks those punches
Shamrock is trying to counter now!
Shamrock moves on the ground
Ken Shamrock moves to side mount
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith tries to roll to his side and trap Ken Shamrock in his guard...
Maurice Smith gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Ken Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Ken Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Shamrock struggles on the ground and tries to break Maurice Smith's guard...
Ken Shamrock is in Smith open guard now
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Shamrock, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Ken Shamrock by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Ken Shamrock
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 18/20 (90%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 30/30 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1154 s
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/25 (28%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1162 s
Shamrock dominated Smith for 5 rounds because he was just too cowardly to finish the fight. That, or he felt bad for Maurice so he let him save face by not murdering him, deathy-wise.
Maurice Smith glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
Ken Shamrock comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Shamrock and Smith move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shamrock fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Smith sprawls and remains on his feet.
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shamrock moves on the ground
Shamrock cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock is cooling the fight on the ground
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock hooks Smith's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Maurice Smith manages to kick Shamrock away and scrambles on top!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Maurice Smith realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Smith is trying to counter now!
Maurice Smith decides to jump inside Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock fights back with his feet, forcing Smith to try something else.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Maurice Smith aggressively and repeatedly punches Shamrock.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Maurice Smith tries to pass to half guard...
Ken Shamrock's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Smith
He succeeds!
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Shamrock moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Maurice Smith breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Smith tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Smith is clinching with Shamrock.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ken Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Ken Shamrock tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Maurice Smith
well done Smith falls hard on the mat
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shamrock is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Shamrock opts to jump inside Smith's guard.
Smith didn't see that coming. Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith now.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock tries to jump to side mount.
Maurice Smith closed his guard around Ken Shamrock.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock blocks those punches
Shamrock tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ken Shamrock looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Ken Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock sits high on Maurice Smith's chest and pulls his leg underneath Smith's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Smith tries to roll out. He's too quick for Ken Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Shamrock and it cost him top position.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Stand up! This is what Shamrock's cornermen are shouting. Maurice Smith is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Smith tries to escape from the closed guard
Maurice Smith any adventage in the ground.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Maurice Smith tries to better his position on the ground...
Shamrock holds Maurice Smith's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Ken Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Smith is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Smith is moving on the ground...
Shamrock tries to counter Smith's moves on the ground.
Shamrock is trying to counter now!
Smith is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Smith is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ken Shamrock
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Ken Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ken Shamrock looks to counter!
Shamrock use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) is cheering him!
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Ken Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith measures the resilience of Shamrock's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Shamrock blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock suddenly holds Maurice Smith's arm and tries an armbar!
Smith can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Ken Shamrock!
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Smith is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Smith blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Shamrock's guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock tries to close the guard.
Shamrock put Maurice Smith in closed guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Ken Shamrock has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Shamrock is holding Maurice Smith's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Shamrock's ribs.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Maurice Smith takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock looks to posture up and open Maurice Smith's guard...
Maurice Smith has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock tries to escape from closed guard...
Smith waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ken Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Maurice Smith is on half guard!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shamrock is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Maurice Smith realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Ken Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock looks to posture up and open Maurice Smith's guard...
Ken Shamrock forces Maurice Smith to open his guard.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock tries to jump to side mount.
Maurice Smith jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries an armbar from the bottom!
Maurice Smith breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Smith is trying to counter now!
Maurice Smith tries to better his position on the ground...
Shamrock holds Maurice Smith's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Smith is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Maurice Smith!
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith tries to roll to his side and trap Ken Shamrock in his guard...
Ken Shamrock keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock catch Maurice Smith's right arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
That kimura from Ken Shamrock appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Maurice Smith holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Ken Shamrock rolls Maurice Smith to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shamrock is in rear mount over Smith
Shamrock tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Smith! Shamrock has one hook in and keeps working!
Shamrock is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Smith is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shamrock tries to use some of his tricky moves but Shamrock's is smart enough to counter him.
Shamrock is in rear mount over Smith with one hook in
Shamrock has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Smith.
Nicely done! Shamrock now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Shamrock is in rear mount over Smith with two hooks in
Ken Shamrock slides his arm under Maurice Smith's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Maurice Smith pulls down on Ken Shamrock's hand and staves off danger
Shamrock clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Smith is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Shamrock tries to use some of his tricky moves but Shamrock's is smart enough to counter him.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Ken Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Ken Shamrock catches Maurice Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shamrock.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock struggles on the ground and tries to break Maurice Smith's guard...
Ken Shamrock is in Smith open guard now
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He is not able to do it
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Smith struggles to free himself
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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.
Ken Shamrock shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Maurice Smith is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shamrock into his guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Shamrock is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Maurice Smith and Shamrock engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock works on the ground with his fingers over Smith's face
Smith shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock tries to move to full mount
Shamrock's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Ken Shamrock gets sloppy and Maurice Smith tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock blocks those punches
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Maurice Smith's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Ken Shamrock passes momentarily but Maurice Smith regains full guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) is cheering him!
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Terrible one sided match... Smith was not ready to fight a fighter of Ken Shamrock caliber.
Shamrock tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock catch Maurice Smith's right arm and tries a kimura
Maurice Smith holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock blocks those punches
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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Shamrock fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maurice Smith didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Maurice Smith can't prevent his opponent from passing. Shamrock looks to work from half guard.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Ken Shamrock manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Ken Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Smith struggles and frees his leg!
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock hooks Smith's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Maurice Smith manages to kick Shamrock away and scrambles on top!
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries to close his guard around Smith
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Shamrock reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Smith blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Smith pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Maurice Smith pushes Shamrock's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Shamrock rolls and he's now on half guard over Maurice Smith. Nice reversal.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Ken Shamrock to fight back!
Shamrock launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Maurice Smith is not able to stop Smith ground skills and Ken Shamrock moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Smith tries to show some ground skills
Shamrock uses his strength to keep Shamrock at a disadvantage
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith tries to turn away and scramble out. Ken Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Maurice Smith spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shamrock grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock moves on the ground
Ken Shamrock moves to side mount
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock looks to mount Maurice Smith...
Ken Shamrock slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock goes for an armbar!
Maurice Smith breaks the lock and pushes away Ken Shamrock, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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.
Ken Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock tries to move to full mount
Shamrock succeeds
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ken Shamrock controls the situation despite Maurice Smith efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Shamrock is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Ken Shamrock controls the situation despite Maurice Smith efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Smith breaks the lock showing some skills...
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith tries to roll on the ground...
Shamrock knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Smith tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ken Shamrock doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Shamrock is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Ken Shamrock.
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Round 4
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Nice low kick from Smith
but Ken Shamrock stops it.
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Ken Shamrock to fight back!
A solid combination from Ken Shamrock
mostly hits air.
Ken Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Shamrock's ribs.
That hit Shamrock who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Smith is able to break the lock.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He is not able to do it
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Smith is able to break the lock.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Shamrock is in open guard over Smith... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Smith rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Ken Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Maurice Smith's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Shamrock's cheek from the guard.
Ken Shamrock uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Ken Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Shamrock moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Shamrock
He succeeds!
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ken Shamrock!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Maurice Smith tries to better his position on the ground...
Ken Shamrock tries to roll on the ground...
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Ken Shamrock to fight back!
Ken Shamrock tries to roll to his side and trap Maurice Smith in his guard...
Maurice Smith keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Ken Shamrock
Maurice Smith isolates Ken Shamrock's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Ken Shamrock is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Shamrock is holding Maurice Smith's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Smith creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Smith tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Smith is clinching with Shamrock.
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Smith was not ready to fight a fighter of Ken Shamrock caliber.
Smith launches a knee!
Maurice Smith hits Shamrock's hard just below the ribs!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Shamrock gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Smith pummels back into position.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Shamrock has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Shamrock is holding Maurice Smith's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock tries to move to full mount!
Smith won't allow him to take this position easily.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock isolates Maurice Smith's right arm looking for an armbar...
Maurice Smith manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Ken Shamrock lost his dominant position.
Maurice Smith is in open guard over Shamrock
Shamrock switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Smith struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shamrock clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Smith tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Maurice Smith launches a few punches to Shamrock
Shamrock holds Maurice Smith's arms and blocks the punches!
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Ken Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Maurice Smith postures up and breaks the triangle.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Smith launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Ken Shamrock is not able to stop Shamrock ground skills and Maurice Smith moves to side mount!
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Shamrock is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Ken Shamrock attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Ken Shamrock manages to switch to full guard.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Maurice Smith tries to better his position on the ground...
Shamrock holds Maurice Smith's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Ken Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Smith is in closed guard... Shamrock tries to roll on the ground!
Maurice Smith uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Ken Shamrock.
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Round 5
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Ken Shamrock attempts a sweep single...
Ken Shamrock catches Maurice Smith's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Shamrock.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Smith leans and gets Ken Shamrock's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to pass Maurice Smith's guard...
Ken Shamrock passes momentarily but Maurice Smith regains full guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Ken Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shamrock is trying to counter now!
Shamrock tries to escape from the closed guard
Ken Shamrock any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Ken Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shamrock is trying to counter now!
Shamrock tries to escape from closed guard...
Shamrock struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Ken Shamrock tries to free his leg
Ken Shamrock uses some of his skill by jumping out of Smith's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Ken Shamrock sits high on Maurice Smith's chest and pulls his leg underneath Smith's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Smith tries to roll out. He's too quick for Ken Shamrock and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Shamrock and it cost him top position.
Maurice Smith is in closed guard over Shamrock
Shamrock tries an armbar from the bottom!
Maurice Smith breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Ken Shamrock
Ken Shamrock attempts to trap Maurice Smith in his guard.
Ken Shamrock manages to switch to half guard.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Maurice Smith realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken Shamrock. 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.
Shamrock leads with a punch
Maurice Smith evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Ken Shamrock looks to counter!
Shamrock jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Ken Shamrock pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shamrock gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Shamrock blocks Maurice Smith's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock tries to escape from closed guard...
Shamrock struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Maurice Smith attempts to move to full guard
Ken Shamrock keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ken Shamrock is in half guard over Smith
Smith launches a few weak punches
Shamrock blocks them effectively.
Shamrock tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ken Shamrock pushes Smith's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Smith rolls and he's now on half guard over Ken Shamrock. Nice reversal.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Ken Shamrock overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Smith pulls his arm out of danger.
Maurice Smith is in half guard over Shamrock
Shamrock throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Maurice Smith realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ken 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 Mile One Centre (St. John's, Newfoundland) are cheering for the fighters.
Shamrock is holding Maurice Smith's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Maurice Smith loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith tries to turn into his oponent...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Ken Shamrock tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Smith scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shamrock is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Ken Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Maurice Smith
Great move by Shamrock who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Ken Shamrock pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith stumbles backwards and Ken Shamrock circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Ken Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Smith is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Ken Shamrock is in open guard over Smith
Deep breaths from Maurice Smith who tries a hammer punch to Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock blocks those punches
Shamrock is trying to counter now!
Shamrock moves on the ground
Ken Shamrock moves to side mount
Ken Shamrock is in side mount over Maurice Smith
Shamrock tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ken Shamrock is in full mount over Maurice Smith
Maurice Smith tries to roll to his side and trap Ken Shamrock in his guard...
Maurice Smith gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Ken Shamrock is in closed guard over Smith
Shamrock is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Ken Shamrock uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maurice Smith gets sloppy and Ken Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Shamrock struggles on the ground and tries to break Maurice Smith's guard...
Ken Shamrock is in Smith open guard now
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Shamrock, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Ken Shamrock by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Ken Shamrock
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 18/20 (90%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 30/30 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1154 s
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/25 (28%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1162 s
Shamrock dominated Smith for 5 rounds because he was just too cowardly to finish the fight. That, or he felt bad for Maurice so he let him save face by not murdering him, deathy-wise.