Post by The Sandmen on Mar 12, 2020 22:31:28 GMT -5
Yes that Gracie, but no, not that Shamrock. Sorry
Royce Gracie is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Frank Shamrock raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Royce Gracie and Frank Shamrock touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
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 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Royce tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
That Bicep slider from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Frank knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Royce tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Royce sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Shamrock slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Shamrock slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and moves laterally.
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
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Royce Gracie is in half 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!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Frank jumps and catches Royce Gracie's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Royce breaks the lock and launches himself over Frank Shamrock, winning side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie isolates Frank Shamrock's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frank Shamrock is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
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.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
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 full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock sits up and gets an arm around Royce's neck!
Royce pushes Frank Shamrock back to the ground.
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
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Royce Gracie breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
The clock says 3:20 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 throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank 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.
Frank is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Royce's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Royce Gracie takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Royce sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
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 use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Royce
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
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.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank opts to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce didn't see that coming. Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce now.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
Frank only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Royce Gracie is standing now.
Royce is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Frank Shamrock is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:50 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 Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Royce Gracie spins out and gets back to his feet.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank sprawls and remains on his feet.
Frank Shamrock and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Low kick by Frank Shamrock to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
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.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock leans forwards and tries to grapple with Royce
Frank shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock pushes away Royce trying to keep the fight at striking range
Royce stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock circles to get the center of the cage
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Nice move by Frank who clinches and pushes Royce against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce tries to breaks Frank Shamrock's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Royce launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Frank's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock shoots and grab both of Royce Gracie's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Frank lifted Royce's off his feet and throws him on the mat
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 hovers above Royce
Good punches to Royce's body.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Royce Gracie closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
Royce breaks the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Royce struggles to free himself
Royce breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Royce 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put 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.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Royce Gracie is on his feet again.
Royce is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Royce cartwheels towards Frank!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
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...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in 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 misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 2:05 in the 3 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.
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
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Frank Shamrock's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Frank Shamrock's head!
Frank struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Royce Gracie and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Royce's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Royce Gracie takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
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 Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
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 tries to improve position.
Royce adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Royce Gracie is on half guard!
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.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Royce uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
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!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
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.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
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 throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Frank pushes Royce Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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 moves on the ground
Frank cannot take advantage in the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Royce Gracie struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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.
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 tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Royce in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Frank swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Royce Gracie's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Royce Gracie's head!
Royce struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Terrible one sided match... Royce was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Royce tries to improve position.
Frank adjusts and closes his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce sits over his knees and pushes away Frank's leg!
Frank closes his legs around Royce Gracie's leg. Royce is not able to move away now!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
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 4:35 in the 4 round
Royce is in rear mount over Frank
Frank has Royce controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Royce is unable to move under Frank control.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Frank has given his back to Royce Gracie who is trying to get one hook in!
Royce Gracie has one hook in!
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank tries to take Royce Gracie to the ground from the clinch...
Royce shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce moves on the ground
Royce cannot take advantage in the ground
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open 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!
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Royce's body! He's holding his side
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Shamrock slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Shamrock slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank opts to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce didn't see that coming. Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
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
Royce tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Frank knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's left 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 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
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Royce spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Royce is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
Frank jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Frank Shamrock pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
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
Royce tries to hit Frank Shamrock with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Frank dodges that
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Royce's guard.
Royce did not see that coming! Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Royce Gracie is not able to stop Royce ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Royce Gracie sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's left 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 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
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Frank's body! He's holding his side
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Frank Shamrock, but it's close.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 6/6 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1095 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 13/16 (81%)
GnP strikes 5/13 (38%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1108 s
Even fight, not much done, but you get the deal.
Royce Gracie is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Frank Shamrock raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Royce Gracie and Frank Shamrock touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
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 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Royce tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
That Bicep slider from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Frank knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Royce tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Royce sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Shamrock slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Shamrock slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock fakes a move and moves laterally.
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
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank breaths deeply while on the ground
Royce Gracie is in half 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!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Frank Shamrock moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Frank jumps and catches Royce Gracie's arm and tries a flying armbar!
Royce breaks the lock and launches himself over Frank Shamrock, winning side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
Royce Gracie isolates Frank Shamrock's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frank Shamrock is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
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.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
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 full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock sits up and gets an arm around Royce's neck!
Royce pushes Frank Shamrock back to the ground.
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
Frank moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Royce Gracie breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
The clock says 3:20 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 throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank 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.
Frank is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Royce's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Royce Gracie takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
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
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Shamrock to fight back!
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Royce sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
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 use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Royce
Frank moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
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.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank opts to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce didn't see that coming. Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce now.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
Frank only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Frank grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Shamrock
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Royce Gracie is standing now.
Royce is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Frank has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank Shamrock doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Frank Shamrock is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:50 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 Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank tries to move to full mount
Frank's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Shamrock takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Royce Gracie spins out and gets back to his feet.
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank sprawls and remains on his feet.
Frank Shamrock and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Low kick by Frank Shamrock to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
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.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Frank Shamrock leans forwards and tries to grapple with Royce
Frank shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock pushes away Royce trying to keep the fight at striking range
Royce stumbles backwards and Frank Shamrock circles to get the center of the cage
Frank Shamrock fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Nice move by Frank who clinches and pushes Royce against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce tries to breaks Frank Shamrock's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Royce launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Frank's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Shamrock shoots and grab both of Royce Gracie's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Frank lifted Royce's off his feet and throws him on the mat
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 hovers above Royce
Good punches to Royce's body.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank tries to jump to side mount.
Royce Gracie closed his guard around Frank Shamrock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock tries a kimura
Royce breaks the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock goes for an americana!
Royce struggles to free himself
Royce breaks free.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to pass to mount...
Royce 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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put 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.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Shamrock looks to counter!
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Royce Gracie is on his feet again.
Royce is standing while Frank is on the ground on his back
Royce cartwheels towards Frank!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Shamrock.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Frank Shamrock
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
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...
Frank Shamrock takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in 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 misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce is in open guard over Frank... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Frank rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 2:05 in the 3 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.
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
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank Shamrock looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Frank Shamrock's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Frank Shamrock's head!
Frank struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Frank pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank breaks the closed guard of Royce Gracie and moves to half guard
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Royce's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Frank
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Royce Gracie takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
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 Shamrock tries to finish with a leg lock!
Royce is able to break the lock.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
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 tries to improve position.
Royce adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Royce Gracie holds Frank Shamrock and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Shamrock postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Shamrock! He is reversed and nor Royce Gracie is on half guard!
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.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Shamrock tries to bring the fight to the ground
Royce goes down.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Shamrock work his BJJ game.
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Shamrock a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Royce uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
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!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Shamrock jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
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.
Frank Shamrock is in closed guard over Royce
Frank struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce doesn't want to free his opponent and Frank continues in closed guard
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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
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 Gracie tries to pass Frank Shamrock's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Frank Shamrock regains full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Frank reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Royce blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
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 throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Shamrock closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Frank pushes Royce Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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 moves on the ground
Frank cannot take advantage in the ground
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Royce Gracie struggles not allowing Frank Shamrock improve his position.
Frank Shamrock gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce tries to close his guard around Frank
He is not able to do it
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Shamrock breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy 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.
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 tries to show some ground skills
Frank Shamrock put Royce in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Frank quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Frank swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Royce Gracie's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Royce Gracie's head!
Royce struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Terrible one sided match... Royce was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Shamrock caliber.
Royce tries to improve position.
Frank adjusts and closes his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Frank
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Royce doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce sits over his knees and pushes away Frank's leg!
Frank closes his legs around Royce Gracie's leg. Royce is not able to move away now!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Frank
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 4:35 in the 4 round
Royce is in rear mount over Frank
Frank has Royce controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Royce is unable to move under Frank control.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Frank has given his back to Royce Gracie who is trying to get one hook in!
Royce Gracie has one hook in!
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Frank tries to take Royce Gracie to the ground from the clinch...
Royce shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Frank goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce moves on the ground
Royce cannot take advantage in the ground
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Frank Shamrock tries to take advantage...
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open 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!
Frank misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Shamrock's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Shamrock is taking the best of the fight.
Frank fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Royce's body! He's holding his side
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Frank's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Shamrock slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Shamrock slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank opts to jump inside Royce's guard.
Royce didn't see that coming. Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
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
Royce tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Frank knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's left 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 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
Frank Shamrock launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank Shamrock gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Royce spins out, but Frank Shamrock was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Royce is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Frank moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Royce with a double overhooks!
Frank jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Frank Shamrock pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
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
Royce tries to hit Frank Shamrock with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Frank dodges that
Frank tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Royce's guard.
Royce did not see that coming! Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce now.
Frank Shamrock is in open guard over Royce
Royce reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Frank blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock tries to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Royce Gracie is not able to stop Royce ground skills and Frank Shamrock moves to side mount!
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Frank Shamrock in his guard.
Frank Shamrock keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Shamrock is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Frank Shamrock looks to mount Royce Gracie...
Royce Gracie sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Frank Shamrock is in half guard over Royce
Frank Shamrock isolates Royce Gracie's left 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 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
Frank tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Shamrock didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Frank's body! He's holding his side
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Frank
Royce is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Frank Shamrock, but it's close.
Winner is Frank Shamrock by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 6/6 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1095 s
Statistics: Frank Shamrock
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 13/16 (81%)
GnP strikes 5/13 (38%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1108 s
Even fight, not much done, but you get the deal.